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Oluwaseun Oyediji

Avid sports writer and well-traveled international journalist

Sports

Athletics: Team Nigeria sets African U-20 record

    Team Nigeria continued its impressive campaign at the 2026 World Athletics U20 Championships in Eugene, Oregon, with a record-breaking performance in the mixed 4x100m relay and strong...

August 08, 2026

Sports

Nigeria to face Cameroon as WAFCON 2026 quarter final fixtures are confirmed

    The quarter-final line-up for the 2026 CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) has been finalized, with defending champions Nigeria set for a blockbuster showdown against long-time...

August 07, 2026

Sports

Omidiran Pledges support for ABU, reaffirms commitment to equity, youth and sports development

    The Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), Hon. Ayo Hulayat Omidiran, has reaffirmed her commitment to promoting national unity, equity and inclusive representat...

August 07, 2026

Sports

NNL AGM to take place in Owerri

    The Nigeria National League (NNL) has announced Owerri, the Imo State capital, as the host city for the 2026/2027 Annual General Meeting (AGM).   NNL Chief Operating Officer (CO...

August 07, 2026

Sports

Nigeria split results as junior D'Tigress shine, junior D'Tigers stumble at FIBA U-18 Afrobasket opener

    Nigeria's junior basketball teams endured contrasting fortunes on the opening day of the 2026 FIBA U18 AfroBasket Championship in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, as the Junior D'Tigress...

August 07, 2026

Sports

OFFICIAL: Wemimo Matthew resigns as Remo Stars Ladies head coach ahead of Bayelsa Queens move

    Wemimo Matthew has officially stepped down as head coach of Remo Stars Ladies ahead of her expected unveiling as the new head coach of Bayelsa Queens.   The experienced tacticia...

August 06, 2026

Sports

2026/27 CAF Confederation Cup: El Kanemi Warriors, Shooting Stars learn Opponents

    Nigeria's representatives in the 2026/27 CAF Confederation Cup have discovered their opponents following the preliminary round draw.   El Kanemi Warriors will take on Union Depo...

August 06, 2026

Sports

Morocco set unwanted WAFCON record against Senegal

    Hosts Morocco endured a night of frustration after setting an unwanted record in their goalless draw against Senegal at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations on Monday.  &...

August 06, 2026

News

NYCN commends FCC Commissioner Peter Eze for transforming youth empowerment in Enugu

    The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Enugu State Chapter, has praised the Federal Commissioner representing Enugu State at the Federal Character Commission (FCC), Hon. Peter O...

August 06, 2026

Sports

Mame Moussa Cisse steps down as Senegal coach after WAFCON 2026 group stage exit

    Senegal Women’s national team head coach Mame Moussa Cissé has stepped down from his role following the Teranga Lionesses’ disappointing campaign at the Women’...

August 05, 2026

Sports

Governor Diri to introduce scrabble in Bayelsa Secondary Schools

    Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has reaffirmed his administration's commitment to promoting Scrabble by announcing plans to introduce the game into secondary schools across...

August 03, 2026

Sports

Flying Eagles to meet Cote D'Ivoire in WAFU-B U-20 semifinals

  Nigeria’s Flying Eagles will take on hosts Côte d’Ivoire in the semi-finals of the WAFU B U-20 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers after the last-four fixtures were confirmed on...

August 03, 2026