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Backlash against the last-minute postponement of the 2026 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations continues to grow, with Super Falcons players and coaches across the continent openly criticizing the decision African Football Confederation. With the tournament delayed just 12 days before startSeveral leading figures in African women’s football say the move has not only disrupted logistics but also created a Serious …

Victor Osimhen is one of eight Galatasaray players now at risk of a one-match ban in the UEFA Champions League. The Super Eagles striker will be banned for one match should he receive another booking in Tuesday’s home match against Liverpool. Osimhen was booked in the second leg of the Playoffs at Juventus. Tomorrow evening Galatasaray will face Liverpool in …

Super Eagles forward Paul Onuachu scored 20 goals in the Turkish Super Lig tonight after his double against Kayserispor. Paul Onuachu with his 19th league goal of the season 🤩pic.twitter.com/Ay56ngzJ3A — SIR CHUCHO 🎖️ (@SirChucho) March 9, 2026 Onuachu scored twice in first-half stoppage time to give Trabzonspor a 2-0 lead against Kayserispor. First, a header after a cross from …

Phemmy Adetula Nigeria continues to make notable strides on the international sporting stage, and at the forefront of this growing recognition in para sports is para badminton sensation, Eniola Bolaji. With every tournament appearance, Kwara-born Bolaji is not only redefining excellence in para-badminton, but also projecting Nigeria as a formidable force in the global para-sports community. Through his resilience, discipline …

Post views: 16 By Silvernews Heartland FC midfielder Francis Erikan has been named Imo SWAN Heartland FC Player of the Month for February 2026 after an outstanding start to his second spell with the club. The award, organized by the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Imo State Chapter, was decided through a survey conducted among members of the …

Nigeria senior national team head coach Eric Chelle says some people are against him retaining his position as Nigeria senior national team head coach, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. Chelle, who led the Super Eagles to a third-place finish in the AFCON, still has one year left on his contract but the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), in agreement with the National Sports Commission …

England-based Nigerian social media influencer, Olajide Olayinka Williams Olatunji (aka KSI), celebrated his recent purchase of lower division team, Dagenham & Redbridge, with victory in his first match in charge. Sports247 gathered that Olatunji, who is also affectionately called ‘JJ’ by his fans, was live in the stands and ended up full of joy, as the east London side beat …

Post views: 31 By SilverNews Members of the progressive Nationwide League One (NLO) club have congratulated the Chief Operating Officer of Nationwide League One, Dr. Olushola Ogunnowo, on the occasion of his birthday, commending his leadership and commitment to the growth of the league. In a message made available to journalists, the group, on behalf of its presidents and …

Sevilla striker Akor Adams has expressed his joy at ending his five-match goalless drought, reports completesports.com. Adams scored in Sevilla’s 1-1 home draw against Rayo Vallecano at the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán on Sunday night. It was the Nigerian international’s seventh league goal of the season. Akor happy to score again “For me, the most important thing is to win with …

NBBF presidential aspirant Igoche Mark reveals first order of business As the Nigerian Basketball Federation (NBBF) elections approaches, a presidential aspirant Igoche Mark, basketball league promoter Mark D’ Ball, has revealed that his first task as NBBF president will be to broker unity among stakeholders in the sport. Mark, who addressed sports journalists in Abuja at the weekend, stressed the …