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Abayomi Ademola The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has announced the matches for the 2026 President Federation Cup Women’s Round of 16, with the matches to be played at different centers on June 2. In one of the marquee matches, defending champions Rivers Angels will take on Abia Angels in Eket, while southwestern rivals FC Robo Queens …

Three players in Nigeria’s senior team have been told they will not sign a permanent contract following the expiry of their loan deal at the end of the season, reports OwnGoalNigeria.com. Samuel Chukwueze, who spent the entire season on loan to English Premier League side Fulham from AC Milan, will not be signed permanently and will return to his parent …

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has reaffirmed its commitment to deliver a successful and world-class National Sports Festival in 2026 by approving major sports infrastructure projects for Enugu State ahead of the much-awaited Coal City Games. The Federal Government, through the NSC, has approved a series of strategic projects aimed at strengthening the readiness of Enugu State to host one …

Arsenal have climbed to the top of the Premier League after sealing a late 1-0 victory over Brentford on Saturday night. More to follow… Join the conversation Opinions Support Ripples Nigeria, hold up solutions journalism Balanced, fearless journalism driven by data comes at huge financial costs. As a media platform, we hold leadership accountable and will not trade the right …

Former Nigerian international Nwankwo Kanu has expressed great confidence that Arsenal will win the UEFA Champions League, after winning the 2025/26 Premier League title. Kanu believes it is Arsenal’s turn to lift the trophy, highlighting the strength, depth and momentum gained after their recent domestic success. “I told my friends that last season we were fighting against Manchester City and …

Nigerian striker Kelechi Iheanacho has described Celtic’s achievement of winning two trophies in a week as “crazy” after helping the club to victory in the Scottish Cup final. Iheanacho got it right as Celtic defeated Dunfermline Athletic 3-1 to lift the Scottish Cup. Celtic manager Martin O’Neill and Iheanacho with the trophy. (Photo | Getty Images) After the victory, the …

Post views: 98 Insights from Coach Ebere Amaraizu | RIFC Foundation “The principles of push and pull factors in the prevention of serious and organized crime focus on what young people see, who they move with and how these shape their thoughts, feelings and beliefs, ultimately determining whether they head towards positive goals or negative paths.”What are push and …

Abayomi Ademola Unseeded Ukrainian player Yuliia Starodubtseva produced one of the biggest upsets of the French Open after defeating Australian Open champion Elena Rybakina in a dramatic second-round clash at Roland Garros on Wednesday. The world number 55 came back from a set down to secure a 3-6, 6-1, 7-6 (10/4) victory and record the biggest win of her career. …

Nigeria senior national team coach Eric Chelle has openly confessed his admiration for Al Ittihad’s 19-year-old striker George Ilenikhena, reports OwnGoalNigeria.com. Ilenikhena moved to Saudi Arabia in the January transfer window from French Ligue 1 giants Monaco, but Chelle revealed she still has her eyes on him. Born in the Nigerian city of Lagos but raised in France, he turned …

The Federal Government, through the National Sports Commission (NSC), has approved the renovation of the Muda Lawal Stadium in Abeokuta, Ogun State, in honor of one of the greatest legends of Nigerian football, Mudashiru Babatunde Lawal. The revival of the historic stadium is part of the Federal Government’s broader commitment under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to improve …