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Dayo Awoniyi

Dayo Awoniyi

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AFCON 2027 Qualifiers: “Everyone Is ready and motivated” - Usor backs Super Eagles to beat Madagascar

Nigeria newcomer Moses Usor has expressed his delight at receiving his maiden invitation to the Nigerian senior national team, insisting that the squad is fully motivated to begin the 2027 Africa Cup...

September 23, 2026

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Nigeria-eligible midfielder Huang Shenghao gets first China senior call-up

Nigeria-eligible midfielder Huang Shenghao has received his first call-up to the China senior national team, putting the 19-year-old in contention for a potentially historic international debut. Born...

September 23, 2026

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AFCON 2027 Qualifiers: Isaac James reveals emotional reaction to maiden Super Eagles call-up

New Nigeria defender Isaac James has revealed that he broke down in tears after receiving his first invitation to Nigeria’s senior national team. The 22-year-old Alverca defender said the call-...

September 23, 2026

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AFCON 2027 Qualifier: Madagascar make goalkeeping change ahead of Nigeria clash

  Madagascar have made a late change to their squad ahead of Friday’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Nigeria, dropping goalkeeper Zacharie Boucher and recalling former intern...

September 23, 2026

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Injury Update: Victor Osimhen expected back against Kasımpaşa

Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen is reportedly on course to return to action for Galatasaray after the current international break as he continues his recovery from a muscle injury. Turkish media repor...

September 23, 2026

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AFCON 2027: Madagascar not afraid of star-studded Super Eagles — Raveloson

Madagascar midfielder Rayan Raveloson says the Barea are not intimidated by Nigeria’s star-studded Super Eagles ahead of Friday’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying clash in Uyo. The t...

September 23, 2026

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AFCON 2027 Qualifier: CAF names Chadian Referee to officiate for Nigeria-Madagascar clash

Chadian referee Alhadji Allaou Mahamat has been appointed to officiate Nigeria’s opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying fixture against Madagascar. The Group L encounter is sched...

September 23, 2026

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AFCON 2027 Qualifiers: Nigerian named referee for DR Congo, Equatorial Guinea clash

  Nigerian referee Joseph Odey Ogabor has been appointed to officiate the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixture between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Equatorial Guinea. Ogabor wi...

September 22, 2026

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Masajedi: ‘I’m proud of my players’ after Nigeria’s Olympic dream ends

Nigeria men’s volleyball head coach Ryan Masajedi has expressed pride in his players despite their 3-2 quarter-final defeat to Morocco at the 2026 African Men’s Volleyball Nations Champion...

September 22, 2026

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NFF Reform: Ex-President Sani Lulu explains why he refused to endorse ex-Chiefs’ proposal

Former Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) president Sani Abdullahi Lulu has explained why he declined to endorse a reform proposal presented by former federation officials to the FIFA and CAF governa...

September 22, 2026

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AFCON 2027 Qualifiers: Madagascar touch down in Uyo ahead of Nigeria showdown

Madagascar’s national team, the Barea, have arrived in Uyo ahead of their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixture against Nigeria’s Super Eagles. The Malagasy delegation arr...

September 22, 2026

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Rivers Hoopers reclaim NPBL crown as Maktown Flyers fall to Aso Sky Hawks

  Rivers Hoopers reclaimed the Nigeria Premier Basketball League (NPBL) crown on Monday after defeating Gboko City Chiefs 88-76, while defending champions Maktown Flyers suffered a second consec...

September 22, 2026