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Abayomi Ademola AIK Fotboll recruitment manager Miika Takkula has confirmed that the club has received an official invite for Nigerian winger Zadok Yohanna ahead of the upcoming Unity Cup tournament, but says a final decision on his release has yet to be made. Yohanna earned his first invitation to the Nigerian Super Eagles following his impressive start to the season …

Defending champions Lagos State University Blazers sent a strong message to their university rivals after recording a resounding 4-1 victory over Federal College of Education Akoka in their first match of the UNITECOL Cup 2026. The entertaining match, played on Monday at the main stadium of the University of Lagos, showcased the attacking quality and championship mentality of the LASU …

Arsenal midfielder Ebere Eze fired a salvo in the direction of former Nigerian senior team captain John Obi Mikel after Arsenal’s title win, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. Yesterday the Gunners were crowned champions of the English Premier League after Manchester City drew 1-1 with Bournemouth giving them a four-point lead with a game remaining. Mikel has criticized Arsenal’s style of play, particularly …

Post views: 12 The players, officials and management of the Coal City Blazers have joined family, friends and the wider Nigerian basketball community in celebrating their head coach, Chief Chiedozi Nwoye (OFIAFULUAGU), as he celebrates his birthday today, 21 May 2026, in grand style. The club described the former Nigerian national team figure as a “true servant of basketball” …

The coach of the Nigerian national team, Eric Chelle, has presented the 25-player squad for the Super Eagles Upcoming international friendly matches against Poland and Portugal in June 2026. The Malian tactician has selected a mix of established internationals and emerging talents as Nigeria continues its preparations for future international competitions and qualification campaigns. Also Read: Olayinka Olajide Leads Nigerian …

In a disappointing start to their campaign at the International Cricket Council’s T20 Men’s World Cup Qualifier, the Nigerian males Cricket team, known as the Yellow-Greens, suffered a defeat to Kenya by four wickets on Thursday. The match took place at the United’s Cricket Ground, where Kenya won the toss and elected to field. This decision put Sylvester Okpe and …

Chelsea defender Jorrel Hato has expressed his enthusiasm for the appointment of Xabi Alonso as the new coach of the ‘bleus’. After Chelsea’s 2-1 victory against Tottenham, Hato, in a talk with the club websiteHe stated that he cannot wait to work with Alonso. He also said that the club made the right decision in appointing Alonso as coach. “I …

English Premier League club Aston Villa emerged as Europa League champions after beating Freiburg 3-0 in the final on Wednesday night. Villa, led by Unai Emery, won their first major trophy in 30 years, and their first European trophy in 44 years. More to follow…

Post views: 21 ‎‎‎The Edo State Sports Commission, under the leadership of its Executive Chairman, Hon. Amadin Desmond Enabulele, in his bid to practically bring grassroots sports development to the doorsteps of Edo indegenes, is commencing the implementation of his talent hunt programme.‎The grassroots development program dubbed “Discovering Tomorrow’s Stars” will be held at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium on …

Nigeria have officially announced their squad for the upcoming international friendlies against Poland and Portugal. Both friendlies are expected to provide a tough test for the Super Eagles while also giving coach Eric Chelle the opportunity to experiment ahead of the AFCON 2027 qualification campaign. The team remains familiar with several experienced internationals retaining their places in the team. However, …