Yemi Sodeeq Nigerian international Umar Abdullahi has expressed his delight after making his debut for the Super Eagles and registering his first assist for the national team. Abdullahi came off the bench in Nigeria’s 3-3 draw and made an immediate impact, setting up Akor Adams for the Super Eagles’ third goal in what became a memorable first appearance for the …
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Obafemi Awolowo University (OUA), Universities of Ghana and Lead City University featured prominently in the athletics events at the 15th West African University Games (WAUG) 2026, with Owoeye Timileyin Gideon of OAU recording the fastest time among the listed athletes in the 110m hurdles and Ghana taking gold in the 800m. Owoeye Timileyin Gideon of the OAU recorded 15.26 seconds …
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Nigerian Olympic medalist and coach, ambassador. Christy Opara,[MON] she charged girls to stand tall, know their worth, and protect their right to education to be future champions. Speaking at an empowerment program to commemorate the 2026 International Day of the Girl Child in Abuja on Thursday, Opara said the initiative aims to end child marriage and safeguard the right of …
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The Edo State Sports Commission and Bendel Insurance Football Club have been plunged into mourning following the passing of veteran coach Godwin Izilein. The esteemed football manager breathed his last at the age of 83 on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) after a brief illness. Read Also: Bayelsa Abuzz As Five States Descend …
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Post views: 58 Hours ago, I had the honor of representing my principal, mentor and benefactor, the Hon. Otunba Gbenga Elegbeleye, former Second Vice President of the Nigeria Football Federation, former President of the Nigeria Premier Football League, former Member of the House of Representatives and former Director General of the National Sports Commission to reward an exceptionally talented …
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Kwara United claimed all three points but center referee Ibuot Nsisong Linus emerged as another major talking point in Sunday’s EuroMatch Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) encounter after earning praise from both sides following the hosts’ entertaining 2-1 win over Ranchers Bees in Ilorin. Linus, from Akwa Ibom State, officiated the EuroMatch NPFL Matchday 7 match at the Kwara State …
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Katsina United will host Enyimba in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, Round 8 fixture at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium on Friday night. The match will be the second Friday night match of the 2026/27 NPFL season, following the Shooting Stars’ 2-1 victory over Inter Lagos in the first Friday night match of the campaign. Katsina United comes into the …
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With 25 days to go until the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT), attention is increasingly turning to Abuja, where Nigeria will host Africa’s premier women’s team golf championship, against the backdrop of an ever-expanding women’s golf movement in the country. The championship, scheduled to take place from 2 to 7 November 2026 at the IBB International Golf and Country …
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Nationwide League One (NLO) has announced a one-week adjustment to the start date of the 2026 NLO Cup, with the tournament now starting on Saturday 17 October 2026. The competition was initially scheduled to begin on Saturday, October 10, but the NLO Secretariat said the adjustment became necessary to allow for additional logistical preparations, continued maintenance work at some designated …
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Arsenal teenage sensation Max Dowman has been awarded three official Guinness World Records certificates after a remarkable season which saw him rewrite three major age-related milestones in English and European football. The 16-year-old winger received the certificates from Guinness World Records adjudicator Caitlin Hyem at Arsenal’s training ground, following a record-breaking 2025/26 season which saw him establish himself as one …
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