DAYO AWONIYI

Dayo Awoniyi

Dayo Awoniyi

Dayo Awoniyi is a multimedia sports writer with vast experience.

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Volleyball: Nigeria thrash Chad in African Nations Championship opener

  Nigeria’s men’s volleyball team made a winning start to their campaign at the 2026 African Men’s Volleyball Nations Championship after sweeping Chad 3-0 on Wednesday. The Ni...

September 16, 2026

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AFCON 2027 Qualifiers: Osimhen gets Super Eagles call-up despite injury doubts

Turkish champions Galatasaray have confirmed that Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen has received a call-up from the Super Eagles ahead of their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixtures. Th...

September 16, 2026

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Nigeria vs Niger: Flamingos Open WAFU-B U17 Girls Cup Campaign Wednesday

  Nigeria’s Flamingos will begin their 2026 WAFU-B U17 Girls Cup campaign against Niger Republic on Wednesday as preparations intensify for the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco....

September 16, 2026

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U-20 Women’s World Cup: Kareem fires Falconets’ warning ahead of England clash

Nigeria U-20 women’s national team star Ramotallahi Kareem has expressed satisfaction with the Falconets’ impressive group-stage campaign at the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in P...

September 15, 2026

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NFF Crisis: FIFA, CAF consult stakeholders as Reform Mission enters final day

The joint FIFA and Confederation of African Football (CAF) assessment mission on Nigeria’s football crisis enters its final day on Tuesday after a series of meetings with key stakeholders produc...

September 15, 2026

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‘£125m sitting in the bank’ — Mikel blasts Chelsea transfer failure

Chelsea legend John Obi Mikel has criticised the club for failing to replace Enzo Fernández after the Argentine midfielder’s £125 million move to Manchester City, insisting the deci...

September 15, 2026

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Continental exit comes with consolation as Rivers United, Shooting Stars eye $100,000 CAF reward

    Rivers United and Shooting Stars may have seen their continental campaigns cut short at the qualifying stage, but the Nigerian clubs are still in line for a combined financial reward o...

September 14, 2026

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Nigeria junior handball team gun for bronze after Tunisia ends final dream

    Nigeria’s Under-20 Men’s Handball team will battle Angola for a place on the podium after Tunisia ended their hopes of reaching the final of the 33rd Africa Men’s Jun...

September 14, 2026

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Madagascar sets date for Squad announcement ahead of Super Eagles AFCON clash

  Madagascar will announce its squad for the upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying clash against Nigeria on Thursday, September 17, as preparations intensify for the crucial September i...

September 14, 2026

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"Nationwide sports facility revival signals new era for Nigerian sports" - Olopade

    The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, has described the renewed development and rehabilitation of sports facilities across Nigeria as a sig...

September 14, 2026

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CAF A Coaching Course returns to Nigeria after 9 Years as top Coaches converge in Abuja

Nigeria’s coaching education programme has received a major boost as the country hosts the CAF A Coaching Course for the first time in more than nine years, attracting several prominent coaches...

September 14, 2026

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Flamingos to face Niger in WAFU-B U-17 Girls opener after Benin withdrawal

  Nigeria’s Flamingos will now open their campaign at the 2026 WAFU-B U-17 Girls Tournament against Niger Republic on September 16, following a late change to the fixtures after Benin Repu...

September 14, 2026