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FC Midtjylland striker Stanley Iheanacho, 21, has been called up to the Nigerian senior team for the first time for the friendly match against Russia, OwnGoalNigeria.com can exclusively reveal. The striker was drafted in as a late replacement for Al Qadsiah’s newly signed winger Sani Suleiman, who is currently injured and will not be available for the October 6 match …

Falconets captain Christiana Uzoma and striker Ramotalahi Kareem are confident of overcoming England in Thursday’s FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup round of 16 clash. The Falconets finished with four points and placed second in Group F to advance to the knockout round. After picking up just one point in their first two group games (2-0 loss to Spain, 0-0 draw …

Post views: 18 Football icon and President of Enyimba FC, Ambassador Kanu Nwankwo (Papilo), has been appointed as the brand ambassador for the 2026 Adamawa Peace Cup. The appointment was announced by the Governor of Adamawa State, in recognition of Kanu’s legendary status in world football, his outstanding contribution to youth empowerment through the Kanu Heart Foundation and his …

The President of the Federal Capital Territory Football Association (FCT FA), Adam Mouktar Mohammed, will attend the 2026 World Football Summit in Madrid, Spain, as part of efforts to deepen international engagement and explore new opportunities for the development of football in Nigeria. A statement signed by FCT FA media manager, Uche Nwudoh, said Mohammed’s participation in the high-profile football …

Kwara State ADC gubernatorial candidate, Hon. Zakari Mohammed has unveiled plans to build mini stadiums in all 16 local government areas of the state as part of his grassroots economic and youth development plan aimed at addressing youth unemployment, unrest and insecurity. Honorable. Zakari Mohammed made this known while speaking at the Kwara Sports Hard Talk, held at the Taiwo …

Several Nigerian professional footballers have successfully combined sport and education, earning degrees or diplomas while playing at the highest level. Taiwo Awoniyi’s recent graduation from the PFA Business School adds him to a growing list of Super Eagles stars who have balanced academics with their football careers. This week, Coventry City striker Taiwo Awoniyi added a line to a CV …

Nigeria senior national team coach Eric Chelle has picked Czech Republic Pardubice defender Emmanuel Godwin for a place in his under-23 team and possibly the Super Eagles. We can exclusively reveal that Chelle received good reports on the 21-year-old from his scouts over the weekend as they monitored Banik Ostrava defender Abdullahi Bewene. It was Godwin who took the praise …

Post views: 38 —-Veteran administrator Uthman Okunnu greets participating organizations No fewer than 468 players from 13 Nigerian entertainment and creative industry organizations will participate in the inaugural edition of the Lagos Entertainment Association Games and Awards (LEAGA) 2026, scheduled to take place from 22 to 26 September in Lagos. The Chairman of the Main Organizing Committee, veteran sports …

Michelle Nwankwo, a member of the Nigerian contingent for this year’s Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, has promised that she and her colleagues will do everything possible to give their best performances. Sports247 reports that Nwankwo equally expressed confidence in their abilities to excel during the competition which began on Tuesday as he revealed that they are in a stable …

Flamingos head coach Akeem Busari says the WAFU B U-17 Women’s Cup will provide valuable preparation for his team ahead of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. Nigeria will begin their campaign against Niger Republic at the Stade Charles Konan Banny in Yamoussoukro, Ivory Coast on Wednesday (today). Busari focused on preparation for the World Cup Busari believes the …