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The arrival of Super Eagles midfielder Frank Onyeka to Coventry City has been cited as a huge factor in the club’s successful bid for promotion to the English Premier League, which was confirmed in dramatic fashion on Friday. READ ALSO: Nigerian youngster Uar Bernard has high expectations ahead of the 2026 US NFL Draft. Sports247 reports that Onyeka was in …

Post views: 179 By Silvernews Former president of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), chief fan Ndubuoke, has said the country’s football authorities are deliberately working against the success of Emmanuel Amunike, warning that vested interests could deny the former international a fair chance to thrive as a coach in the country. Ndubuoke made the remarks during a …

Real Madrid were fined 20,000 euros for delaying the start of the match during their recent quarterfinal match against Bayern Munich. The disciplinary measure comes as Mikel Arteta and Arsenal received a formal warning from UEFA following a similar infringement against Sporting CP in the Champions League last week. Madrid’s Champions League campaign ended on a sour note after the …

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has reaffirmed its commitment to Nigerian sprint sensation Favor Ofili, following World Athletics’ decision to deny his allegiance transfer request. Responding to questions from the press, the Director General of the NSC, Hon. Bukola Olopade, emphasized that Nigeria continues to fully support Ofili and looks forward to welcoming him back into the Nigerian national team. …

Post views: 31 …calls for system reforms in line with modern trends The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has revealed that it will stop at nothing to ensure that a perfect system is put in place for referees to excel. The President of the Federation, Alhaji Ibrahim Mohammed Gusau, made this known when the leadership of the Nigeria Football Referees …

Nigeria senior national team coach Eric Chelle says the list of players competing in the Unity Cup in May will largely be made up of players from little-known leagues in Europe, as well as players from the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). Chelle confirmed the OwnGoalNigeria.com exclusive two days ago saying that the team’s fringe players will also get a …

Former Super Eagles captain Mutiu Adepoju has rejected growing claims that former Nigerian internationals feel entitled to roles within the Nigerian Football Federation and national teams. READ ALSO: ‘Everyone is to blame’ Oguh points fingers: Players and NFF share responsibility for World Cup failure In the face of criticism, Adepoju made it clear that former players do not demand positions …

Frank Onyeka was in action as Coventry secured promotion to the Premier League for the first time in 25 years after Bobby Thomas’ late equalizer earned a 1-1 draw against Ryan Alebiosu’s Blackburn. While Onyeka was substituted in the 62nd minute, Alebiosu was in action for 90 minutes. Coventry only needed a point from Friday’s game to seal promotion but …

Post views: 88 By Silvernews MARKAN FC/FA, a football club based in Imo State and owned by Obiukwu Macanthony, has continued to make strides in the development of youth football, positioning itself as one of the emerging talent hubs in Nigeria. Founded in 2010, the club has grown in reputation for discovering and developing young players, with many of …

The organizers of Nigeria’s renowned off-season tournament, the Gold Cup, have congratulated Sporting Lagos for securing a spot in the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL). Jeffrey Butler and his team made history after clinching South West bragging rights by defeating Osun United in the final Nigerian National League season match at the Lanreleke Township Stadium, Ileogbo. Alex Leme scored the …