DAYO AWONIYI

Dayo Awoniyi

Dayo Awoniyi

Dayo Awoniyi is a multimedia sports writer with vast experience.

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Ola Aina's injury scare casts shadow over Nottingham Forest's narrow Europa triumph

    Ola Aina endured an anxious night despite his team’s victory, after the Super Eagles defender was forced off late in Nottingham Forest’s hard fought UEFA Europa League semi...

May 01, 2026

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Nigeria storm Gaborone with renewed relay unity and mental ambitions

  Nigeria’s charge toward global relay relevance has gathered momentum as its six teams settle into Gaborone ahead of the highly anticipated World Athletics Relays scheduled for May 2&ndas...

May 01, 2026

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Champions League: Ademola Lookman left to lament as Atletico, Arsenal settle for tense semifinal stalemate

    Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman was at the heart of Atletico Madrid’s attacking push, but missed opportunities proved costly as the Spanish side were held to a 1-1 draw by Arsena...

April 30, 2026

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FIFA cracks down on players protests ahead of World Cup of

    Global football governing body FIFA has unveiled a strict new rule that will see players immediately sent off if they walk off the pitch in protest against refereeing decisions during...

April 30, 2026

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Victor Osimhen eyes record exit with promise from Galatasaray

    Victor Osimhen may be on the verge of a headline making transfer this summer, but the Nigerian striker has made it clear that his long-term future remains tied to Galatasaray.  ...

April 28, 2026

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President Federation Cup moves to national stage as NFF confirms 37 entries

  Nigeria’s oldest football competition is set for its next chapter after the Nigeria Football Federation confirmed that representatives from all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territor...

April 28, 2026

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Afeez Aremu's early strike lifts Aberdeen in relegation battle

    Super Eagles midfielder Afeez Aremu announced himself in style for Aberdeen, scoring his first goal for the club in dramatic fashion to secure a vital victory over Kilmarnock in the Sc...

April 26, 2026

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Eric Chelle prioritises Super Eagles mission amid ongoing contract talks

    Eric Chelle has made it clear that his focus remains firmly on managing Nigeria national football team, even as parts of his contract with the Nigeria Football Federation are yet to be...

April 26, 2026

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Sadiq Umar delivers again as Valencia edge relegation scrap with crucial win

    Nigeria international Sadiq Umar continued his fine form with a decisive performance as Valencia CF secured a vital 2–1 victory over Girona FC at the Estadio de Mestalla on Satur...

April 26, 2026

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Ryan Alebiosu's rapid rise sparks Blackburn Rovers buzz

    Ryan Alebiosu has emerged as one of the standout stories of the season at Blackburn Rovers FC, capping a remarkable debut campaign with a nomination for the club’s Player of the...

April 25, 2026

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Solid Ola Aina, Taiwo Awoniyi spark late magic as Nottingham Forest demolish Sunderland in survival push

    Nigeria internationals Ola Aina and Taiwo Awoniyi played key roles as Nottingham Forest stormed to a resounding 5-0 victory over Sunderland in Friday night’s Premier League clash...

April 25, 2026

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CAF weighs shock AFCON 2027 switch as South Africa emerges as frontrunner

    Fresh uncertainty now surrounds the hosting of the Africa Cup of Nations 2027, with the Confederation of African Football reportedly considering a major shake that could see South Afri...

April 23, 2026