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Arsenal youngster Ethan Nwaneri has completed a season-long loan move to German Bundesliga giants Borussia Dortmund as the highly rated midfielder continues his development away from the Emirates Stadium. The England youth international will spend the 2026/27 season at Dortmund, where he is expected to gain valuable first-team experience and further develop his game in one of Europe’s most competitive …

Six-time Nigerian champions Rivers Hoopers secured their second consecutive victory in the 2026 Nigeria Premier Basketball League (NPBL) playoffs, pulling away from the Lagos Raptors for a 69-50 win on Monday night. After an even 15-15 first quarter in which the Raptors struggled against the KingsMen, the home team took control of the game by outscoring the Raptors 20-9 in …

The Nigerian Football Federation, NFF, has denied a FIFA letter stating that Nigeria faces possible suspension from international football over claims of government interference in the country’s football administration affairs. The federation described the document, which has been circulating in some media, as fake and stressed that FIFA had issued no such threats against Nigeria. The controversial letter states that …

World football governing body FIFA says the alleged letter threatening to sanction Nigeria following the mass resignation of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) board did not come from them, OwnGoalNigeria.com. An NFF staff handed over a letter to our editorial team threatening to ban Nigeria and demanding an explanation on the dissolution of the board of directors led by Ibrahim …

Nigeria and South Korea finished 1-1 in the last friendly match between the two teams before the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup finals starting on Saturday. Striker Mary Mamudu was back in form to lead the Nigerian Under-20 women’s team, Falconets, on Tuesday afternoon, but the Asians equalized from the penalty spot with 12 minutes remaining. Read also: FIFA accepts …

The Director General/Chief Executive Officer of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), Comrade Philip Shaibu, has questioned some managers and staff members of the institute over their non-participation in the mandatory Tuesday and Thursday fitness and aerobics exercises organized by the management. The exercise, which is part of management’s efforts to promote physical fitness, healthy living and well-being of staff, …

The Super Eagles will begin their 2027 African Cup of Nations qualification campaign against Barea of ​​Madagascar. completesports.com information. The matchday one fixture is scheduled to take place at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo on Wednesday, September 23. Eric Chelle’s team will then travel to Morocco for their second qualifying match against Djurtus of Guinea-Bissau on Sunday 27 September. …

Post views: 8 Mr Ebi Egbe, popularly known as Monimichelle, is an experienced football administrator and a passionate advocate for the development of football in Nigeria. His years of involvement in football infrastructure, administration and development have given him invaluable insights into the challenges facing Nigerian football. His commitment to improving football facilities and …

The 2026 African Women’s Volleyball Championship in Nairobi, Kenya enters a decisive stage this weekend as the tournament moves into the knockout rounds, with Nigeria set to take on hosts and defending champions Kenya in a highly anticipated round of 16 clash. The knockout matches are scheduled for August 29 and 30 at the Kasarani Arena, with seven teams fighting …

There are footballers who become famous because they win trophies, others who are remembered because they score extraordinary goals, and there are those whose brilliance is so profound that they eventually become inseparable from the sport itself. – The case of Lionel Messi. Lionel Andrés Messi belongs to the last category. For more than two decades, the Argentine has occupied …