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By: Ademola Abayomi Beşiktaş have confirmed that Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi suffered a hamstring injury during Sunday’s Istanbul derby against Fenerbahçe. The Nigerian midfielder was sent off in the 85th minute and has since begun treatment with the club’s medical team after an MRI confirmed the injury. Ndidi had previously been booked in the 52nd …

OwnGoalNigeria.com has revealed the real reason why Nigeria senior national team coach Eric Chelle is demanding a new deal. Chelle still has one year left in his current contract as the team’s coach. Talks about an extension began after leading the team to a third-place finish at the AFCON in January, but not much progress has been made. We have …

Post views: 34 In football, some heroes make headlines, while others quietly build the foundations of success. For Barau FC, that silent force is Chisom Chiaha, a goalkeeper whose brilliance has become the backbone of the team’s impressive second stanza in the NPFL. Chisom Chiaha, former Nigerian U-17 and U-20 international, has once again stepped into the spotlight, not …

FIFA has officially approved Arthur Okonkwo’s international switch, making the Wrexham FC Goalkeeper eligible to represent the Nigeria national football team at senior level. The 24-year-old goalkeeper, born in Camden to Nigerian parents, had previously represented England youth football teams at various levels, including under-18s, during his time at Arsenal FC. Read also: Masai Ujiri welcomes the opportunity to work …

Harry Maguire has signed a new contract that will extend his stay at Manchester United until June 2027, with the option of a further year. The centre-back has made 266 appearances and won the Carabao Cup and Emirates FA Cup since joining the club in 2019. “Representing Manchester United is the ultimate honour. It’s a responsibility that makes me and …

Frank Onyeka played a starring role as Coventry secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over Derby, further solidifying their position at the top of the EFL Championship. Onyeka opened the scoring in the 12th minute, sending a right-footed shot from the right side of the box into the top left corner, giving Coventry an early lead. Derby responded in the 38th …

Post views: 24 By Wakawaka Sports The Imo State Football Association has released an updated calendar for the ongoing Imo FA Cup, with matches scheduled for 7-9 April 2026.According to the revised schedule, Okpotemba will face Markan FC at 1pm on April 7, while Akonye FC will face Oisa FC at 3pm on the …

Zadok Show was the last Swedish film of the new season which premiered last night and featured a young Nigerian in the main cast. It was none other than 18-year-old Nigerian striker Yohanna Zadok, whose season debut was met with admiration, ecstasy and sweet victory. Signed from the Kaduna-based Ikon Allah Football Academy, six months ago he took his pre-season …

Entering their meeting with the Seattle Kraken, the Winnipeg Jets’ power play has not been up to par. You wouldn’t have known it Monday night when the Jets capitalized on all three of their power-play opportunities in a 6-2 win that kept their slim playoff hopes alive. The Jets were just 6-for-52 with the man advantage since the Olympic break …

The President of Lobi Stars Football Club of Makurdi Terver Ikya has extended warm Easter greetings to the management, players and all Christians in Benue State and beyond, charging them with peace and unity Ikya in a statement issued by the Director of Media and Communications, Emmanuel Uja, underlined the significance of Easter, drawing parallels between the triumph of sacrifice …