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Portugal has won the UEFA League of Nations 2024/2025 after defeating the Holders Spain on the final of Sunday. The Portuguese, who now won their title of the Second Nations League, triumphed 5-3 on penalties after 90 minutes and the extra time ended 2-2.

In a significant development, Lobi Stars FC Makurdi has officially welcomed Paul Itim from Moses Orkuma FC Gboko, marking a breakthrough signing for the talented forward. The lad’s remarkable journey to Lobi Stars FC gained attention during the midseason of the NPFL when he showcased his skills in a pre-season friendly match against the Gboko FA selected team, securing recognition …

Nigeria’s sub-17 national team, the flamenco, received a test raffle but tempting for the FIFA Women’s World Cup U-17 2025. Attracted in Group D, Nigeria will face France, Canada and Samoa in a tournament that begins on October 17 in Rabat, Morocco. The official draw ceremony took place on Wednesday at the Mohammed VI football academy in Rabat. This is …

The recent games played by the Nigerian national team have given the chief coach Eric Chelle a reason to make a decision on four players who were part of the games. Super Eagles played two games in the Unity Cup defeating Ghana 2-1 before beating Jamaica 5-4 in penalty in the final after a 2-2 draw in the regulation time. …

Paul Bright Kolade, Taekwondo coach and multiple gold medalist, has expressed pride in the dominant performance of the state of Delta at the 22nd National Sports Festival (NSF) held in Abeokuta, state of Ogun. The Delta team emerged general winners with 122 gold, 96 silver and 105 bronze medals, maintaining its state as the most consistent power of the festival. …

The Super Falcons, Esther Okoronkwo, has held its AFC Toronto player award for May. Okoronkwo was recognized for his exemplary actions for AFC Toronto during the period under review. The 23 -year -old was in the target for Marko Milanovic team three times in four league exits in May. “He feels good. He feels good,” Okoronkwo said with a wide …

Captain of the Super Falcons, Rasheedat Ajibade has declared that the team is excited and ready to fight for glory at Wafcon 2024. This follows a 2-0 victory over Cameroon on Tuesday where Ajibade, who scored both goals in the friendly against the indomitable lions at the Mko Abiola stadium. He expressed the resolution of the team to stay focused …

© Mikhail Shapaev / The Russian football union. The head of the national senior team of Russia Valeri Karpin has praised the national senior team of Nigeria after yesterday’s 1-1 draw in a friendly game in Moscow, reports Owngoalnigeria.com. The coach saw that his team took an advantage in the first half when the Nigerian defender Semi Ajayi diverted a …

Makanjuola Oluwafunmilayo, an experienced athlete who represents Delta State, has shared his trip and reflections after competing in Abula, one of the traditional sports of Nigeria, at the 22nd National Sports Festival, held in Abeokuta, state of Ogun. Having made his debut in the Bauchi 2000 edition, Oluwafunmilayo revealed that it has been a regular face at the festival for …

In recent years, Cosmos Chukwuemeka has emerged as a powerful voice and motivator in the Nigerian sports administration. Through his great impact radio broadcasts, he has constantly considered the sports administrators responsible, highlighting the need for transparency, professionalism and progress in the sector. His dedication and influence were recognized last year when he was elected President of the Sports Writers …