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The President of the Nigerian Olympic Committee (NOC), Engineer Habu Gumel, has launched the Nigerian Sports Safeguarding Policy, describing it as a landmark framework designed to protect athletes and other participants in sports from abuse, harassment, discrimination and reports of exploitation. completesports.com. Speaking at the official opening in Abuja on Tuesday, Gumel said the policy is aligned with global best …

Against all odds, World Cup debutant Cape Verde held powerful Spain to a stunning 0-0 draw in Atlanta, where veteran goalkeeper, Vozinha producing a master class performance. This is the first fairy tale story of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, one that left the reigning European champions frustrated and stunned. For a nation of just over half a million people …

Lionel Messi became the World Cup’s all-time top scorer with a hat-trick as reigning champions Argentina started their defense with victory over Algeria. The Inter Miami forward, making his 200th appearance for his country, opened the scoring in the 16th minute, doubling the lead on the hour before completing his hat-trick in the 76th minute. His efforts created history, as …

The finalists emerged from the Egba Zone of the RIYE Under-15 Athletics Circuit after a thrilling inaugural qualifier held on Monday at the MKO Abiola Sports Arena, Abeokuta, Ogun State. The youth athletics competition, organized by the Tunde Delu Initiativeattracted 18 schools to the Egba zone qualifier, underlining the growing interest in the development of grassroots athletics across Ogun State. …

Super Eagles players are praising Abdullahi Bewene who made a big impression for the team in their recent friendly matches against Poland and Portugal respectively, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. After a late addition to the team following the retirement of Bright Osayi, Samuel was by far the only debutant to make full use of his opportunity with an impressive performance in both …

Post views: 17 By Wakawaka Sports The controversy surrounding the relocation of the second phase of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) Premier League Atlantic Conference from Lagos to Enugu has taken another turn, as the Media Manager of the South East Basketball Association (SEBA), Kennedy Onwunali, has defended the decision, describing it as a step towards expanding the growth …

The Executive Director of Sports Development and Operations of the Edo State Sports Commission (ESSC), Mrs. Sabrina Chikere, has attributed Edo Queens’ triumph in the 2025/26 Nigerian Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership to teamwork, resilience and unwavering determination. READ ALSO: RIYE U15 Athletics Circuit Organizers Express Satisfaction With Egba Zone Revelations, Hope For More Revelations To Come Edo Queens clinched …

Norway coach Stale Solbakken described striker Erling Haaland as the best goalscorer in the world ahead of the country’s opening match against Iraq at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In their first Group I match, they will face Iraq in Boston on Tuesday, in a tough group that also includes two-time world champions France and Senegal. However, Norway will enter …

Egypt produced one of its most memorable FIFA World Cup performances on Monday, drawing Belgium 1-1 in their opening Group G match at Lumen Field in Seattle. The Pharaohs looked on course for a famous victory after Emam Ashour gave them the lead in the 19th minute with a stunning shot from outside the penalty area. The goal, Ashour’s first …

Abayomi Ademola Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha produced the performance of his career as the World Cup debutants shocked Spain with a historic 0-0 draw in Atlanta, producing one of the biggest upsets of the tournament so far. The 40-year-old goalkeeper made seven crucial saves to frustrate the European champions, with Ferran Torres, Aymeric Laporte and Mikel Oyarzabal denied as Cape …