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David Akande Former Aston Villa striker Alan McInally believes Celtic should retain Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho beyond this summer after the Nigerian’s strong finish to the season. Iheanacho scored six goals in the final weeks of the campaign as Celtic secured the Scottish Premiership title and the Scottish Cup. However, uncertainty remains over his future, with his current contract …

Post views: 72 Despite the failure of the Super Eagles to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and other challenges witnessed in the Nigerian football space, a Swedish European football expert is very optimistic that the country will return to greatness again, reports www.totorinews.com. Hakim Abu-Rejeili firmly believes that Nigeria will never lack football talent, but what is …

Nigeria senior national team coach Eric Chelle is facing a headache in goal ahead of the friendly match against Portugal, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. The coach is in doubt whether to choose one of the members of the duo Maduka Okoye or Arthur Okonkwo for tomorrow’s match. Both goalkeepers have taken turns in the team’s goal in their June commitment. Okonkwo was …

Former Chelsea defender Frank Leboeuf has praised the appointment of Xabi Alonso as Chelsea Football Club’s new manager, calling him the perfect choice and authoritative leader the club has needed for years. Leboeuf in a talk with Tribal footballHe stated that Alonso brings the tactical intelligence and aura that has been missing from the Stamford Bridge dressing room. Also read: …

Post views: 79 By Silvernews Sir Stanley Sunny Nganya has emerged as the new president of Standard Tennis Club (STDC) Owerri after defeating Sir Ugochukwu Nwaogwugwu in the club’s presidential election held at the club’s headquarters in Owerri on Sunday. Nganya secured 63 votes to overtake Nwaogwugwu, who garnered 27 votes in an election that attracted considerable interest from …

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is supposed to be a celebration of football with 48 nations, three countries and a shared stage. But before a single ball is kicked, the tournament is already making headlines for all the wrong reasons. Several nations and officials have received not a warm welcome, but searches, arrests and, in one case, an outright denial …

Once again, the irony of Nigerian football is not lost on me: just as the entire world is preparing for the biggest World Cup in history without the Super Eagles, a youngster from this very country is making the most expensive transfer ever made from Sweden to the Premier League in less than a year playing in Europe. This is, …

By Abayomi Ademola Abia Angels recorded an impressive 1-0 win over hosts Rivers Angels, while Nasarawa Amazons remain on course for the title with a dramatic 2-1 comeback win over Bayelsa Queens. On the other hand, Edo Queens thrashed FC Robo Queens 4-1 in the second day of the ongoing NWFL Super Six in Port Harcourt. Winner David’s 26th minute …

Post views: 53 The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Anambra Chapter and Anambra State Football Association (AnSFA) have resolved their differences and agreed to work together in the interest of football and sports in general in the State. The two bodies adopted the resolution after a crucial exclusive meeting between the leadership of SWAN led by Chimezie Anaso, …

The Faculty of Law, University of Lagos erupted with competitive energy on Sunday as student-athletes from the five year groups launched their medal campaigns at the Abiola Ojo Sports Festival 2026, the most anticipated sporting event in the faculty’s academic calendar. Organized each year to celebrate the legacy of the late Professor Abiola Ojo, a towering figure in Nigerian legal …