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Post views: 41 By Waka Hland Heartland FC top scorer, Joel Okoro, has expressed great confidence ahead of the club’s crucial match against Smart City FC in the Nigeria National League this weekend. Okoro, who has been one of Heartland FC’s best players this season, believes the team is fully prepared for the challenge and determined to get maximum …

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has revealed that the FA Cup is an important competition for him. The Spanish tactician made this known ahead of Saturday’s FA Cup fifth-round clash against Newcastle United at St. James’ Park. talking to him club websiteGuardiola stated that he wants nothing less than “100 percent” of the mentality of his players. Also read:Osimhen will …

Former Nigerian international Tijani Babangida has spoken openly about suffering racial abuse during his playing days, saying the incident occurred at Benfica’s famous stadium, Estádio da Luz. Babangida said the incident occurred during the 1994/1995 season when he was playing for Roda JC in a European Cup match. According to the 52-year-old, fans racially attacked him even though the Portuguese …

Victor Osimhen is on Barcelona’s transfer list, according to The Athletic Barcelona sporting director Deco plans to sign the Galatasaray striker in the summer to replace Robert Lewandowski, whose contract expires at the end of the season. Recently, former Barcelona star Thierry Henry said that the Catalans need a top striker like Osimhen. Osimhen, 27, has a contract with Turkish …

Post views: 60 On March 5, 2026, the Enugu State Chapter of the United States Government Exchange Alumni Association Nigeria (USGEAAN), in partnership with Enugu Window On America, hosted the second edition of the Through Life Stories mentorship series. The event featured Coach Kingsley Obiekwu MON, a member of the victorious gold medal Super Eagles Atlanta ’96 team. Coach …

Asaba, the capital of Delta State, came alive in February with the successful organization of the Nigerian South-South Archery Mini Tournament and Technical Training, an initiative implemented in strategic synergy with the Archery Sports unit of the Nigerian Police Force. The programme, proudly sponsored by the AKOGAA Sports Foundation and supported by the Edo State Archery Association and the Delta …

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has donated footballs to Igbobi College, Lagos, through the Lagos State Football Association (LSFA) as part of the CAF Schools Football Development Initiative, a continental program designed to promote grassroots football, encourage physical activity among students and nurture future football talents in Nigeria and Africa. The CAF Schools Football Development Initiative is a continental …

William Osula, who scored Newcastle United’s winning goal against Manchester United in the English Premier League yesterday, may play for the Nigerian senior team, reports OwnGoalNigeria.com. Born in Denmark to a Danish mother and Nigerian-French father, he moved to England at a young age, making him eligible to play for four countries at international level: Denmark, France, England and Nigeria. …

The Lagos State Football Association (LSFA) has presented five footballs to Igbobi College, Lagos, as part of the CAF School Football Development Initiative, which aims to promote health, wellbeing and active participation in football among students. To officially celebrate the presentation, the Vice President of the Lagos State Football Association, Dotun Coker, who is also an alumnus of the institution, …

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has postponed the 2026 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations (AFCON) less than two weeks before the tournament begins. The Super Falcons of Nigeria secured a record-breaking 10th title in Rabat in July last year, and are set to defend their title this year. This year’s tournament, which is also a qualifying round for the …