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Delta Queens prodigy, Oparanmegwa Pattra, has pledged renewed commitment to the club despite the team’s close 5-3 away defeat to Dannaz Ladies in the ongoing Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL). Pattra, who made his debut for Delta Queens at the start of the season, has quickly become a key figure on the team. In seven appearances, the right-back has already …

Post views: 13 ASEIN OHIS Ademola Olajire is one of Nigeria’s most experienced and respected sports journalists, a professional whose name has become synonymous with credibility, excellence and dedication. With a career spanning decades, Olajire has not only chronicled the evolution of Nigerian sport, but has also played an integral role in shaping its narrative, particularly through his enduring …

The owner of Lagooz Schools, Chief Yomi Otubela, has said the introduction of archery into the school’s sports program is aimed at improving concentration, discipline and overall academic performance of the students. Otubela revealed that the initiative, started about four years ago, is already yielding positive results among students. According to him, archery requires a high level of concentration and …

The recent clearance given to Wrexham goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo to move into the Nigeria senior team has sparked debate over who he is likely to replace in the current squad, reports OwnGoalNigeria.com. Okonkwo, who is currently first choice for Wrexham, who are pushing to secure a play-off place, which could lead to promotion to the English Premier League, will add …

Spain’s Atlético Madrid winger Ademola Lookman will make a symbolic and emotional return to the place of his roots at England’s Charlton Athletic FC next month, Sports247 reports. READ ALSO: NFF pleased with another opportunity to see the Super Eagles compete – Gusau This follows confirmation that the Nigerian Super Eagles will take part in this year’s Unity Cup at …

Atletico Madrid secured a 2-0 victory over FC Barcelona in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League quarter-finals. The team led by Diego Simeone arrived at the Spotify Camp Nou determined to recover from their previous league defeat against the Catalans. Barcelona immediately showed attacking intentions, but the game changed when defender Pau Cubarsí was sent off for a …

Paris Saint-Germain’s UEFA Champions League defense remains on track following a clear 2-0 win against Liverpool in the first leg of their quarter-final. The hosts took the lead on Wednesday thanks to a deflected shot, when Desire Doue’s shot from outside the area beat the defenseless Giorgi Mamardashvili. The Reds have long been out of title defense in the English …

He first division He has done it again. England has officially secured at least FIVE places in next season’s UEFA Champions League after achieving a coveted European Performance Spot (EPS). Surprisingly, that number could still increase to six… or even SEVEN teams And this time, the implications could completely reshape European football. EXTRA PLACE CONFIRMED AFTER ARSENAL WIN This decision …

Post views: 19 By Silvernews The Progressive Club Chairmen Forum has urged its members to remain steadfast and united ahead of the 2026 Nationwide League One (NLO) season, which begins on 10 April. In an internal memo dated April 9, the Forum addressed concerns arising from a recent NLO communication declaring the body “unrecognized,” assuring members that its mission …

African football’s governing body, CAF, has concluded the draw for this year’s CAF TotalEnergies U-17 Africa Cup of Nations, which will be held in Morocco from May 13 to June 2, 2026. The draw ceremony was held on Wednesday at the CAF headquarters in Cairo and was attended by African stars Fiston Mayele, Aliou Dieng and Ahmed Belhadji. A total …