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By Abdulrahman Abdulrahman Afunja Coach Ashafat Sulieman, popularly known as “Coach of Brazil”, has expressed optimism about Kwara United’s chances of avoiding relegation after a goalless draw against Shooting Stars at the Adamasingba Stadium. During a telephone conversation on Game On with Tosh Michael on Emirate 98.5 FM, Ilorin, Monday, April 14, 2026, Sulieman said he remains confident that his …

Nigeria’s senior national team will participate in the season-ending Unity Cup tournament in London next month, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. Super Eagles will enter the tournament as defending champions after winning the last edition. They will begin their campaign against Zimbabwe for a place in the final against Jamaica or India, who will play the other semi-final. Nigerian team coach Eric Chelle …

The schedule for D’Tigress, Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, at the upcoming FIBA Women’s Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Belgium, has been unveiled. The tournament, slated to take place from February 8th to 11th, will see D’Tigress face off against formidable opponents in their quest for Olympic qualification. Read Also: #SupereaglesAFCON: Chippa United Backs Stanley Nwabali Ahead Of AFCON Semi-Final Clash With …

For a long time it looked like Arsenal’s title was theirs to lose. After months of setting the pace in the English Premier Leaguecontrolling matches and carrying with them the aura of a team finally ready to end the wait, Mikel Arteta’s side are still in the strongest position. Yet, after that sensational home defeat against Bournemouth, the atmosphere changed. …

Joseph Arumala has risen to the top of the Nigerian Premier Football League, NPFL scoring charts. The former Golden Eaglets striker scored his 12th goal of the season in Ikorodu City’s 3-0 win over Kano Pillars at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos, on Sunday. Arumala beat the goalkeeper in the 29th minute after receiving a pass from Abayomi Ayodeji. …

Post views: 25 As the 2025/2026 season of the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL nears its end, Kano-based team Barau FC are making headlines for the right reasons in their debut season. Maliya Boys are thriving under the leadership of general manager, Dominic Iorfa and technical advisor, Eugene Agagbe, after enduring a torrid start under previous helmsmen. Leading the …

The Nigerian U-20 women’s team, the falcons, have officially resumed camp in Abuja as preparations gather momentum for their decisive World Cup qualifier. FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup. The team showed up at camp on Monday, April 6, 2026with players and officials arriving ahead of a high-stakes two-legged clash against Malawi. Training sessions began the next day, marking the start …

Several Super Eagles stars once again showed their class across Europe over the weekend, from Jerome Akor in Spanish La Liga to Maduka Okoye in Italian Serie A and Moses Simon in French Ligue 1. 5.Frank Onyeka The Super Eagles pulled off a decent turnaround as Coventry City all but booked promotion to the Premier League after a 26-year absence. …

Dolly P SA has been crowned champion of the 2025/2026 ProRoute League season after an exciting final day that produced goals, tension and late drama. Heading into the decider matches, Dolly P SA had a narrow lead of one point over their nearest rival, Kwara Football Academy (KFA). The pressure intensified when KFA got off to an early start and …

Post views: 22 By Silvernews Heartland FC have failed to secure promotion to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), with technical director Emmanuel Amuneke admitting that a poor first stanza of the 2025/2026 Nigeria National League (NNL) season has proved costly. Naze Millionaires finished third in the table with 27 points, despite finishing their season on a high with …