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NFF General Secretary Mohammed Sanusi has revealed that there will be a significantly revamped Super Eagles team for the upcoming Unity Cup. Sanusi confirmed that the team will primarily feature players from the domestic league, along with eligible players born in the diaspora. He also noted that established veteran stars, including Victor Osimhen, will not be part of the squad …

Victor Osimhen delivered when it mattered most on Saturday night, scoring twice as Galatasaray came from behind to beat Antalyaspor 4-2 and clinch the 2025/26 Turkish Super Lig title with one match left. The Nigerian striker was instrumental in a tense title encounter at RAMS Park, helping Galatasaray to their fourth consecutive league crown after a spectacular comeback in front …

The agent of former Danish Under-21 midfielder Tochukwu Chukwuani says there is no truth to reports that his client has agreed to switch his international future to Nigeria, OwnGoalNigeria.com can exclusively reveal. A teammate of Emmanuel Fernandez at Scottish side Rangers, the 23-year-old is reported to be open to the idea of ​​emulating his teammate by switching from Denmark to …

Former Sports Minister Chief Sunday Dare praised what he described as a highly competitive impact between the clubs in the recent second division Super-4 contest. Nigerian National League (NNL). Sports247 reports that this year’s NNL Super-4 came to a close on Friday at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne, Ogun State, where Sporting Lagos FC managed to overtake their local …

As the 2025/26 European football season nears its climax, several Nigerian players have distinguished themselves with outstanding performances in the continent’s major leagues and competitions. From title-chasing campaigns to impressive individual displays, the country’s football ambassadors have continued to make their mark at the highest level. Several Super Eagles stars played pivotal roles for their respective clubs this season, providing …

Post views: 169 By Silvernews The success of Campos Football Club of Owerri is not based on one man alone, but on the efforts of dedicated footballing minds, with coach Ekezi Obinna standing out as a key figure in the club’s growth and achievements. From the early days when Campos FC played on the grounds of City Secondary School, …

Former Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh has stated that the country’s goalkeeping challenge is not a lack of quality but deeper structural issues within the team’s defensive setup. Oliseh emphasized that even top-level goalkeepers cannot perform optimally without a solid defense. “A goalkeeper is only as good as the defense,” Oliseh said. “If you have a very poor defense, whether …

David Akande Maduka Okoye became the second Nigerian goalkeeper to achieve a double-digit clean sheet in a top five European league after recording his 10th clean sheet of the season for Udinese Calcio in their 2-0 win over Cagliari Calcio in Serie A. He joins Vincent Enyeama, who recorded 17 clean sheets in the French Ligue …

Exclusive FA product Praisegod Emerson helped lead MFK Dukla Banska to the 2025/26 Monacobet Liga title, capping a great season in Slovakia with promotion to the Slovak Super League. Praisegod joined Dukla Banska ahead of the campaign after impressing with Hamsik Football Academy, where he scored 9 goals and 5 assists in 2024. He quickly adapted to the demands of …

Post views: 38 The Nigeria Basketball Federation has announced a new date of May 12 to May 16, 2026 for the start of the 2026 Nigeria’s Men’s Premier Basketball League season, due to the approval of new teams by the LMC. In a statement signed by the Secretary of the NBBF, Mrs. Amina Amanchi. The highly anticipated elite men’s …