Post views: 24 By Wakawaka Sports The leadership of the Imo State Basketball Association has initiated efforts to reposition basketball in the state with the intention of unveiling a comprehensive long-term development program designed to revive the sport from grassroots to professional level. The President of the Imo State Basketball Association, Hon. Johnbosco Okeahialam, paid a courtesy visit to …
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Remo Stars Ladies player, Olasubomi Ogundele, has awarded one-year academic scholarships to 40 students of Iganmode Grammar School, Ota, Ogun State, as part of efforts to empower youths through education and sports. The initiative was unveiled on Thursday during the fourth edition of its Return to Alma Mater Project, organized through the Olasubomi Ogundele Initiative and with the theme “Empowering …
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Nigeria’s bid to put together a formidable team for the 2026 World Youth Scrabble Championship will take place on July 11 and 12 as the Nigeria Scrabble Federation (NSF) conducts its national qualifiers on the Woogles online platform. According to the national youth team coach, Hassan Olojoku Abdulrafiu, the qualifiers will be held on Saturday and Sunday with players competing …
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Newly appointed AC Milan manager Ruben Amorim has confirmed that Nigerian international winger Samuel Chukwueze will remain at the club, following his return from a loan spell at English Premier League side Fulham. As we exclusively reported, he received an offer from Turkish side Trabzonspor, but turned it down in favor of returning to Milan, where Amorim promised him a …
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The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Byblos Travels and Tours Nigeria Limited to provide affordable travel opportunities and logistical support to sports journalists covering the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed on Wednesday in Abuja, is expected to significantly reduce the …
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Nigeria’s preparations for 2026 IFAF The Flag Football World Championship has received another important boost, with the National Football League (NFL) reaffirming its commitment to supporting the development of the country’s flag football through the Nigerian American Football Federation (NFAF), while the Nigerian men’s and women’s national teams are already in Nairobi, Kenya, for their next phase of international preparations. …
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Bendel Insurance technical advisor Kennedy Boboye has challenged his players to improve their performance levels as the club aims for a stronger finish than last season. Benin Arsenals finished the 2025/26 campaign in fifth position with 56 points, narrowly missing out on finishing in the top three and a place in the continental competition. With the club setting finishing in …
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Barcelona have stepped up their efforts to sign Borussia Dortmund striker Karim Adeyemi after submitting an official offer for the Germany international as they look to strengthen their attacking options ahead of the new season. The Catalan giants have opened talks with Dortmund over a possible transfer, with both clubs now discussing the financial details of a deal for the …
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Former Hearts star Juwon Oshaniwa advises the Super Eagles striker to sign a new contract after an impressive title-winning season. Celtic fans can breathe a sigh of relief as Kelechi Iheanacho faces strong calls to commit his future to the Scottish champions. The 29-year-old Nigerian striker, who joined Celtic on a one-year free transfer from Sevilla, is weighing up his …
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Post views: 42 By Wakawaka Sports For a club formed barely a year ago, Hawks Football Club, Owerri, announced their arrival on the Imo football scene with an impressive debut season in the 2026 Imo State Football Association League, finishing the regular season with a perfect winning record before falling on penalties in the semi-final. Founded in 2025 by …
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