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Kwara United has signed a one-year shirt sponsorship deal with Nigeria’s leading food delivery company, Chowdeck, for the 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season. The partnership was consummated on Saturday at the club secretariat in Ilorin, with Chowdeck unveiled as the club’s jersey sponsor. Under the agreement, the Chowdeck logo will feature prominently on the front of Kwara United’s …

Tottenham’s frustrating start to their Premier League season continued on Saturday when they were held to a 0-0 draw by Everton, with fans booing the team at the final whistle. Roberto De Zerbi’s team has had a disappointing start to the season, gaining just two points in their first four league matches. Tottenham have only scored in the League Cup …

Nigeria senior national team coach Eric Chelle has picked ten players to form part of his under-23 team in the squad that will play Russia in a friendly match on October 6, OwnGoalNigeria.com can exclusively reveal. Nigeria will participate in the AFCON 2027 qualifiers by opening their campaign at home against Madagascar on the 25th, before traveling to meet Guinea-Bissau …

TORONTO – Lirim Hajrullahu’s 29-yard field goal on the final play of the game gave the Toronto Argonauts a 26-23 win over the hapless Ottawa Redblacks on Saturday afternoon. Hajrillahu’s boot capped an incredible 12-play, 74-yard drive by Toronto (7-6), which had the ball at its 14-yard line with 2:25 remaining. And it continues a season of misery for Ottawa …

Reduce the font size of the article Increase the font size of articles TORONTO – “Eve of Toronto” has a follow-up. And it brings a lot of color to the walls of Blue Jays manager John Schneider’s office. Star pitcher Dylan Cease’s latest artistic output – it could be called “Tom Selleck” given the large letters of the actor’s name …

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has expressed his frustration at the Blues’ defensive problems this season. The London giants dropped points for the second game in a row on Saturday as they drew 2-2 with Hull City in Saturday’s league tie at Stamford Bridge. Morgan Rogers opened the scoring in the 7th minute with an assist from João Pedro after a …

Firsttouch FC will have to navigate the playoffs for a place in the round of 16 of the RAK/BDFA League after finishing third in the group stage of the Ojo Zona 2 competition. The subsidiary finished its five-game group stage with three wins and two losses, adding nine points out of a possible 15. They scored 10 goals and conceded …

Rising Bayern Munich left back Richard Ajayi will not be part of the Nigeria U23 squad for the upcoming camp ahead of the start of preparations for the Olympic Games in Los Angeles, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. Nigeria has missed two consecutive editions of the Olympic football event and wants to stop the losing streak, hence the decision to appoint the coach …

Smart City FC attacking prospect Lawal Muiz has intensified his personal training program ahead of the new Nigerian National League (NNL) season, with the youngster determined to translate his attacking skills and qualities into consistent performances for the Lagos club. Muiz, considered an exciting player for his dribbling ability, creativity and eye for goal, said his main priorities ahead of …

Gary Neville has revealed his prediction for the first major derby of the Premier League season when Manchester United host Manchester City at Old Trafford. Michael Carrick’s side have had a rocky start to the season after losing a surprise 2-0 defeat to Hull City on the opening day of the season. The Red Devils bounced back with a comprehensive …