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The FIFA World Football Governing Agency will evaluate the use of “Advanced Semi -automatized technology from offside” in the Club World Cup in an attempt to stop the type of scene that saw the Nigerian striker Taiwo Awoniyi placed in an induced coma. Awoniyi was out of play without his knowledge, but allowed to play for the assistant referee due …

Federation Elections: NSC Names au mustapha president of the Appeal Committee Abuja (Reporter Core) The National Sports Commission (NSC) appointed Abdulhakeem Mustapha (San) to direct the Appeal Committee of the elections of the sports federations arriving. In a declaration made available to basic journalists on Saturday 7 June 2025 and signed by the director of the NSC press, Dr. (Mrs) …

Super Eagles’ The coach, Eric Sekou Chelle, is taking stock of his first five games with the Nigerian national team and hinted that he is satisfied with the progress they have already achieved under him, but acknowledged that he still has more work to do. Sports247 informs that Friday’s friendly against Russia was Chelle’s fifth game by the Eagles and, …

The president of Nigeria Basketball Federation (Nbbff), an engineer Musa Kida, will be honored this evening with the prestigious Wakawaka Sports Award at the City Cruz Hotel, Owerri, one of the main hospitality offices of the city. Engr. Kida had a remarkable impact on the development of basketball in Nigeria. Under his guide, the Nigeria …

It is understood that the most successful and decorated club of Nigeria, Enyimba FC, is in conversations with coach Stanley Eguma before the 2025/2026 season, Completsports.com information. Eumma saw a short -term agreement with the popular elephant after taking care of the technical reins of Yemi Olanrewaju, 33, during the half of the 2024/2025 season. Also read: ‘It is my …

Aryna Sabalenka moved to a moving distance from her first crown of the France Open after dethroning the four times IgA Swiatek champion in an exciting semifinal battle on Thursday. The world number 1 triumphed 7-6 (7-1), 4-6, 6-0 to take the notable winning streak of 26 Swiatek games in Roland Garros. Sabalenka will now face Coco Gound in Saturday’s …

The Disciplinary Committee of the Nigeria National League (NNL) has pardoned both Gateway Football Club of Abeokuta and Malumfashi FC of Malumfashi, and allowed them to return to the Nigeria National League, after they were expelled by the League Body. Read Also: 1472 FC Breaks Ground with Brazilian Signings in NNL Boost Confirming this to NNL media on Thursday, the …

Victor Boniface has announced his retirement from international football at the age of 24 after a bad performance in the 1-1 draw against Russia in an international friendly game in Moscow. Boniface, who was transferred in the second half of the game, made the announcement on his official Instagram page immediately after the game. “Proud to play for my country …

In an international friendly historic held on Friday, June 6, 2025, Super Eagles in Nigeria secured a 1-1 draw against Russia at the Luzhniki stadium in Moscow. This match marked the first higher level meeting between the two nations. Russia opened the scoring in the 27th minute when defender Semi Ajayi diverted the cross of Viktor Melykhin to his own …

Manchester City administrator, Pep Guardiola, told the star of Barcelona Lamine Yamal that he can never reach the level of Lionel Messi. In a conversation with Dazn, the Spanish tactic declared that although the 17 -year -old is emerging as a world -class talent, it is “impossible” for any player to coincide with the Argentine’s achievements. “It is surprising what …