DAYO AWONIYI

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Dayo Awoniyi

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‘We don’t need to gamble’ — Sam Elijah demands strong Super Eagles against Guinea-Bissau

Former Nigerian international midfielder Sam Elijah has warned the Super Eagles against underestimating Guinea-Bissau ahead of Tuesday’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Bissau. Elijah s...

September 28, 2026

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Why Ikorodu City deleted Peter Obi welcome tweet — Official

  An official of Ikorodu City FC, Olawale Quadry, has explained the club’s decision to delete a social media post welcoming former Anambra State governor Peter Obi to its Nigeria Premier F...

September 27, 2026

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‘Sport is not merely entertainment’ — Peter Obi calls for sports investment

  Former Anambra State Governor and NDC presidential candidate Peter Obi has called for greater investment in sports development, describing sport as a potential vehicle for youth development, e...

September 27, 2026

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Yola hosts ABA Coaching Clinic as Coaches receive grassroots development training

  The Amateur Basketball Academies (ABA) has intensified its drive to strengthen grassroots basketball development in the North-East with the successful completion of a coaching clinic for baske...

September 27, 2026

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Edo Queens’ WAFU-B triumph in doubt as CAF reportedly upholds Ampem Darkoa protest

Ghanaian champions Ampem Darkoa Ladies have reportedly won their protest against Edo Queens, with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) said to have annulled the Nigerian club’s penalty-sh...

September 27, 2026

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Nigeria vs Togo: Flamingos need draw to win WAFU-B U17 Girls Cup

Nigeria’s Flamingos will bid to complete a perfect campaign when they face Togo in their final match of the 2026 WAFU-B U17 Girls Cup on Sunday in Yamoussoukro, Côte d’Ivoire. The e...

September 27, 2026

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WAFU-B U17: Nigeria captain Harmony Chidi eyes fifth straight win against Togo

Nigeria's Flamingos captain Harmony Chidi has promised that the team will maintain its intensity when it faces Togo in the final match of the 2026 WAFU-B U17 Girls Cup in Côte d’Ivoire on...

September 27, 2026

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Dikko, Wife Ibukun, Paris FC celebrate Moses Simon’s 100th Super Eagles cap

National Sports Commission Chairman Mallam Shehu Dikko, Moses Simon’s wife Ibukun and French Ligue 1 club Paris FC have joined the celebrations after the Super Eagles winger reached 100 internat...

September 27, 2026

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Shehu Dikko woos US Investors, unpacks Nigeria’s untapped Sports Economy

Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Mallam Shehu Dikko, has called for increased private-sector investment, stronger infrastructure and improved incentives to unlock the economic potenti...

September 26, 2026

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Afcon 2027 Qualifiers: Nigerian-born defender scores as Pitso Mosimane starts Bafana era with win

Nigerian-born defender Ime Okon marked the beginning of Pitso Mosimane’s latest reign as South Africa head coach in style, scoring the opening goal in Bafana Bafana’s 2-1 victory over Guin...

September 26, 2026

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Gumel leads Abuja 2027 African Schools Games push as ANOCA renews confidence in Nigeria

Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) President, Engr. Habu Gumel, has led country’s latest engagement with the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA) as preparations for the 2nd...

September 26, 2026

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Guinea-Bissau send warning to Nigeria with win over Tanzania

  Guinea-Bissau have given Nigeria an early indication of the challenge awaiting the Super Eagles after opening their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign with a 2-0 victory over Tanza...

September 26, 2026