DAYO AWONIYI

Dayo Awoniyi

Dayo Awoniyi

Dayo Awoniyi is a multimedia sports writer with vast experience.

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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

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CAF invites bidders for Abuja General Assembly, Lagos Awards 2026

  The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has stepped up logistical preparations for two major continental football events scheduled to take place in Nigeria later this year. The 48th CAF O...

September 14, 2026

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Green Hawks begin Nairobi mission with World Cup ticket in sight

  Nigeria’s Green Hawks are set to begin their quest for a place at the 2027 Netball World Cup as the African qualifiers get underway in Nairobi, Kenya, from September 19 to 26, 2026. &nb...

September 13, 2026

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Abuja to host North Central handball battle for Premier League promotion

    The race for promotion to the Ardova Handball Premier League will gather momentum in Abuja as the North Central Zone National Division One Handball League gets underway later this mont...

September 13, 2026

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Kwara United boost commercial profile with Cowdeck jersey partnership

    Kwara United have strengthened their commercial portfolio ahead of the 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season after securing a one-year jersey sponsorship agreement with...

September 13, 2026

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Ufere Chinedu takes Saudi Arabia route after Enyimba exit

    Nigerian midfielder Ufere Chinedu has completed a move to Saudi Arabian Second Division side Al Nairyah Sports Club on a free transfer.   The Abakaliki born midfielder joins the...

September 13, 2026

Sports

FIFA Meeting: Jalla demands equal representation as Players Union secures six slots

    The Players Union bloc will attend the September 14 FIFA meeting in Abuja with a six member delegation, matching the number of representatives allocated to the State Football Associati...

September 11, 2026