DAYO AWONIYI

Dayo Awoniyi

Dayo Awoniyi

Dayo Awoniyi is a multimedia sports writer with vast experience.

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"Super Eagles call-up fulfills childhood dream" - Akinsanmiro

    Ebenezer Akinsanmiro has described his first-ever invitation to the Super Eagles as a dream come true, revealing that representing Nigeria at senior level has been one of his ambitions...

September 17, 2026

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Governor Fintiri unveils Kanu as 2026 Adamawa State Governor's Cup ambassador

    Nigerian football icon Kanu Nwankwo is set to play a central role in Adamawa State’s renewed push to discover and develop young football talents following his appointment as amba...

September 17, 2026

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Motsepe heads to Tanzania as CAF steps up AFCON 2027 readiness check

    Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Patrice Motsepe is expected in Tanzania on Thursday as the continent’s football governing body intensifies its assessment of pre...

September 16, 2026

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Chelle activates double mission for Super Eagles, Olympics prospects

    Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has returned to Nigeria with his attention split between the immediate demands of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign and the longer...

September 16, 2026

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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