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World Youth Scrabble Championship 2026: Nigeria conducts online qualifiers

Nigeria’s bid to put together a formidable team for the 2026 World Youth Scrabble Championship will take place on July 11 and 12 as the Nigeria Scrabble Federation (NSF) conducts its national qualifiers on the Woogles online platform. According to the national youth team coach, Hassan Olojoku Abdulrafiu, the qualifiers will be held on Saturday and Sunday with players competing …

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Amorim confirms that Chukwueze stays at AC Milan

Newly appointed AC Milan manager Ruben Amorim has confirmed that Nigerian international winger Samuel Chukwueze will remain at the club, following his return from a loan spell at English Premier League side Fulham. As we exclusively reported, he received an offer from Turkish side Trabzonspor, but turned it down in favor of returning to Milan, where Amorim promised him a …

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SWAN and Byblos sign a partnership for the costs of national and international airline tickets

The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Byblos Travels and Tours Nigeria Limited to provide affordable travel opportunities and logistical support to sports journalists covering the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed on Wednesday in Abuja, is expected to significantly reduce the …

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NFL reaffirms its commitment to Nigeria and supports NFAF as national teams arrive in Kenya to prepare for world championship

Nigeria’s preparations for 2026 IFAF The Flag Football World Championship has received another important boost, with the National Football League (NFL) reaffirming its commitment to supporting the development of the country’s flag football through the Nigerian American Football Federation (NFAF), while the Nigerian men’s and women’s national teams are already in Nairobi, Kenya, for their next phase of international preparations. …

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Boboye sets high standards for Bendel Insurance

Bendel Insurance technical advisor Kennedy Boboye has challenged his players to improve their performance levels as the club aims for a stronger finish than last season. Benin Arsenals finished the 2025/26 campaign in fifth position with 56 points, narrowly missing out on finishing in the top three and a place in the continental competition. With the club setting finishing in …

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Transfer: Barcelona submits an offer for Dortmund striker Karim Adeyemi

Barcelona have stepped up their efforts to sign Borussia Dortmund striker Karim Adeyemi after submitting an official offer for the Germany international as they look to strengthen their attacking options ahead of the new season. The Catalan giants have opened talks with Dortmund over a possible transfer, with both clubs now discussing the financial details of a deal for the …

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Iheanacho urged to stay at Celtic for Champions League glory

Former Hearts star Juwon Oshaniwa advises the Super Eagles striker to sign a new contract after an impressive title-winning season. Celtic fans can breathe a sigh of relief as Kelechi Iheanacho faces strong calls to commit his future to the Scottish champions. The 29-year-old Nigerian striker, who joined Celtic on a one-year free transfer from Sevilla, is weighing up his …

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HAWKS FC’S FAIRYTALE RUN ENDS, FOUNDER LOOKS TO A BRIGHTER FUTURE

Post views: 42 By Wakawaka Sports For a club formed barely a year ago, Hawks Football Club, Owerri, announced their arrival on the Imo football scene with an impressive debut season in the 2026 Imo State Football Association League, finishing the regular season with a perfect winning record before falling on penalties in the semi-final. Founded in 2025 by …

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Trabzonspor submits loan offer for Tolu Arokodare

David Akande Trabzonspor have made an official approach to Wolverhampton Wanderers striker Tolu Arokodare, submitting a loan offer as they look to strengthen their attacking options ahead of the 2026/27 season. The Turkish Süper Lig side are the first club to have reportedly made a formal offer for the Super Eagles striker this summer, with both clubs already in negotiations. …

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French Embassy Celebrates Super Eagles Star: He Represents Excellence in Nigerian Football

The power of sports to foster international relations and community development was fully demonstrated this week when the Moses Simon Foundation hosted its latest football tournament with the support of the French Embassy in Nigeria. The event was attended by the representative of the French Embassy in Nigeria, Ketty Regis, who highlighted the initiative as a model of “sports diplomacy.” …

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