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Post views: 65 By Silvernews Amiyi Academy FC, Umuaka, celebrated its first anniversary in emphatic fashion on Sunday, April 5, 2026, with a resounding 5-0 victory over IMSU FC, Owerri, in a new football match held at Central School, Umuaka. The anniversary match, attended by a host of football dignitaries and stakeholders, lived up to expectations as Amiyi’s young …

Real Madrid lost 2-1 in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League tie against Bayern Munich at the Bernabeu on Tuesday evening. In another Champions League quarter-final tie, Arsenal scored a late goal to seal a 1-0 win over Sporting in Portugal. More to follow…

Harry Maguire has signed a new contract with Manchester United FC, extending his stay at Old Trafford until 2027, with the option of one more year, in a move that has surprised many due to an alleged salary reduction. The 33-year-old centre-back, whose previous contract was due to expire at the end of the season, preferred loyalty to lucrative terms …

By: Ademola Abayomi Beşiktaş have confirmed that Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi suffered a hamstring injury during Sunday’s Istanbul derby against Fenerbahçe. The Nigerian midfielder was sent off in the 85th minute and has since begun treatment with the club’s medical team after an MRI confirmed the injury. Ndidi had previously been booked in the 52nd …

OwnGoalNigeria.com has revealed the real reason why Nigeria senior national team coach Eric Chelle is demanding a new deal. Chelle still has one year left in his current contract as the team’s coach. Talks about an extension began after leading the team to a third-place finish at the AFCON in January, but not much progress has been made. We have …

Post views: 34 In football, some heroes make headlines, while others quietly build the foundations of success. For Barau FC, that silent force is Chisom Chiaha, a goalkeeper whose brilliance has become the backbone of the team’s impressive second stanza in the NPFL. Chisom Chiaha, former Nigerian U-17 and U-20 international, has once again stepped into the spotlight, not …

FIFA has officially approved Arthur Okonkwo’s international switch, making the Wrexham FC Goalkeeper eligible to represent the Nigeria national football team at senior level. The 24-year-old goalkeeper, born in Camden to Nigerian parents, had previously represented England youth football teams at various levels, including under-18s, during his time at Arsenal FC. Read also: Masai Ujiri welcomes the opportunity to work …

Harry Maguire has signed a new contract that will extend his stay at Manchester United until June 2027, with the option of a further year. The centre-back has made 266 appearances and won the Carabao Cup and Emirates FA Cup since joining the club in 2019. “Representing Manchester United is the ultimate honour. It’s a responsibility that makes me and …

Frank Onyeka played a starring role as Coventry secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over Derby, further solidifying their position at the top of the EFL Championship. Onyeka opened the scoring in the 12th minute, sending a right-footed shot from the right side of the box into the top left corner, giving Coventry an early lead. Derby responded in the 38th …

Post views: 24 By Wakawaka Sports The Imo State Football Association has released an updated calendar for the ongoing Imo FA Cup, with matches scheduled for 7-9 April 2026.According to the revised schedule, Okpotemba will face Markan FC at 1pm on April 7, while Akonye FC will face Oisa FC at 3pm on the …