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Oluwaseun Oyediji

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Morocco targets Casablanca for 2030 World Cup final in new 115,000-seat stadium

Morocco has selected Casablanca as its preferred venue for the 2030 FIFA World Cup final, with plans underway to build a massive new stadium with a capacity of about 115,000 spectators, SavidNews can...

September 10, 2026

Sports

U-20 Women’s World Cup: Falconets held by China, Nigeria face must-win clash against New Caledonia

  Nigeria’s Falconets kept their FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup knockout-stage hopes alive after playing out a goalless draw with China PR on Thursday. The result leaves Nigeria with o...

September 10, 2026

Sports

Cricket: NCF promises better preparations for Nigeria U-19 Girls ahead of 2027 World Cup

    The Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) has pledged to provide improved preparations for the Junior Female Yellow Greens ahead of their second successive appearance at the ICC U-19 Women&...

September 10, 2026

Sports

NAqF closes registration for 'Swim 2 Future'

  The Nigeria Aquatics Federation (NAqF) has officially closed the registration window for participants for the second edition of its grassroots swimming initiative, “Swim 2 Future,”...

September 10, 2026

Sports

Super Falcons payment claim raises questions as players says $100,000 reward still unpaid

    Fresh questions have emerged over the payment of the Federal Government’s presidential cash reward to members of Nigeria’s Super Falcons, with two players from the 2024 Wom...

September 10, 2026

Sports

Opinion: State FA Chairmen are victims, not the problem of Nigerian football

    By Ruth Dave Williams    I have to confess: I have changed my mind about State FA Chairmen. And I don't make that confession lightly.   For years, like many people...

September 10, 2026

Sports

NWF President Adeniyi congratulates Adeniyi on UWW Level 2 Refereeing Certification

    President of the Nigeria Wrestling Federation (NWF), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR, has congratulated Adebiyi Anthony Olusegun on his successful attainment of the Level 2 United World Wr...

September 10, 2026

Sports

Falconets boosted as Benfica forward Janet Akekeromowei joins squad in Poland

    Nigeria’s Falconets have received a major boost at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland with Benfica forward Janet Akekoromowei joining the team ahead of their next Gr...

September 10, 2026

Sports

Super Falcons: Eguavoen interim tenure ends after Comoros LA 2028 Olympic Qualifiers

    Former Nigeria's Super Eagles head coach Augustine Eguavoen has been appointed interim coach of the Super Falcons, with his mandate limited to Nigeria’s two-legged 2028 Olympic G...

September 09, 2026

Sports

Flamingos thrash Diamond Stars in ruthless preparatory friendly

    Nigeria’s Flamingos stepped up preparations for their upcoming international assignments in emphatic style, recording a resounding 11-0 victory over Diamond Stars Sporting Queens...

September 09, 2026

Sports

2026 Soccer Queens Awards goes to Lagos in October

    Four years of celebrating excellence in women’s football as rising stars prepare to meet NWFL stars in Lagos   The prestigious Soccer Queens Awards is heading to Lagos for...

September 09, 2026

Sports

Bako commends Tinubu, calls for women's football inclusion at Grassroots Sports Summit

  Football administrator and women’s football advocate, Moses Nagogo Bako, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for endorsing the National Grassroots Sports Development Summit, descri...

September 09, 2026