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Nigeria will face Morocco in the quarterfinals of the 2026 African Men’s Volleyball Nations Championship on Monday, September 21. Morocco sealed a place in the round of 16 after beating the Democratic Republic of the Congo 3-0 (25-20, 25-21, 29-27) in the round of 16 on Saturday, September 19. Before the match, Nigeria men’s national team coach Ryan Masajedi identified …

Nigeria senior national team coach Eric Chelle has clarified who he has invited to the team for the upcoming friendly match against Russia between Kelechi Iheanacho and Stanley Iheanacho, as OwnGoalNigeria.com can exclusively reveal. We report that Stanley Iheanacho, who plays for Danish side Midtjylland, has been called up to replace the injured Sani Suleiman from Saudi Arabia’s Al Qadsiah. …

The first week of SHOWTIME Bowl Series With the Lagos Knights opening their title defense in devastating fashion, the Lagos Rebels producing a 56-point offensive display and the Ibom Raptors emerging from a much tighter contest, Week One wasn’t simply about collecting wins. It was also about players starting to build their identities, teams establishing early standards, and SHOWTIME’s expanding …

British boxing promoter Eddie Hearn has acted quickly to ease growing anxiety among boxing fans, addressing rampant speculation over the planned start time for the blockbuster heavyweight clash between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury. With talk surrounding the huge national showdown largely focused on accommodating global broadcast schedules, rumors had run rampant on social media suggesting British fans could face …

Nigeria left the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup 2026 in Poland on Sunday with their heads held high despite an injury-time goal from Valerin Loboa that gave Colombia victory and ended the Falconets’ credible efforts during the quarter-final encounter in Łódź. In an action-packed first half, both teams struggled to find a breakthrough despite creating half-chances. The Falconets, who dominated …

A “more mature” Zhang Boheng won gold in men’s all-around gymnastics at the Asian Games on Monday, beating his Japanese rivals ahead of next month’s world championships. China’s Zhang overcame injury to win gold in Nagoya ahead of Paris Olympic champion Shinnosuke Oka and reigning world champion Daiki Hashimoto. Zhang hopes to repeat the feat at next month’s world championships …

Former Super Eagles defender Chikelue Iloenyosi has called for an end to divisions among Nigerian players’ unions, revealing that the existence of different factions became a major talking point during recent discussions with FIFA over reforms in Nigerian football. Iloenyosi was part of the delegation of professional players who met with FIFA and CAF officials during their assessment mission in …

Nasarawa United technical advisor Mbwas Mangut has expressed his frustration after his team drew 1-1 with Rivers United at home on Sunday. The Solid Miners fell behind in the 68th minute when centre-back Harrison Ebah inadvertently deflected the ball into his own goal while attempting to clear, giving Rivers United the lead. Nasarawa United responded strongly and were awarded a …

The NHL off-season saw several important names switch teams. Meanwhile, a veteran head coach is back in the spotlight. The Canadian Press looks at some important changes to postal codes ahead of the 2026-27 campaign. SERGEI BOBROVSKY The 38-year-old goaltender signed with the Maple Leafs after backing the Florida Panthers to back-to-back Stanley Cup wins in 2024 and 2025. Bobrovsky …

Coventry City striker Taiwo Awoniyi has been called up to replace Victor Osimhen in Nigeria’s squad for the upcoming 2027 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau. The Nigerian Football Federation announced the inclusion of Awoniyi as the Super Eagles prepare for the crucial qualifiers. The striker returns to the national team after missing recent international matches …