DAYO AWONIYI

Dayo Awoniyi

Dayo Awoniyi

Dayo Awoniyi is a multimedia sports writer with vast experience.

Sports

CAF opens race for AFCON 2028 bids

    The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially begun the selection process for the host of the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), with three bids confirmed for the contine...

July 02, 2026

Sports

Niger Tornadoes bank on Kabiru Dogo to lead NPFL revival

    Niger Tornadoes have unveiled seasoned tactician Kabiru Suleiman Dogo as their new head coach ahead of the 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season, signaling the club's d...

July 02, 2026

Sports

2026/27 NPFL season gets tentative calendar

    The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has pencilled August 27 to 29, 2026, for the opening weekend of the 2026/27 season following a joint stakeholders' meeting involving the Nige...

July 01, 2026

Sports

Tinubu rallies Team Nigeria as 2026 Commonwealth Games campaign begins

    President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will on Thursday officially bid farewell to Team Nigeria ahead of the country's participation in the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, reaffirmi...

July 01, 2026

International

NEMA Receives 123 Nigerian Returnees From Algeria Under IOM-Assisted Voluntary Return Programme

  The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has received 123 Nigerian returnees from Algeria under the Assisted Voluntary Return (AVR) Programme coordinated by the International Organizati...

June 30, 2026

Sports

NIS deepens grassroots coaching drive with summer training program in Akwa Ibom

    The National Institute for Sports (NIS), in partnership with the Akwa Ibom State Football Association, has announced plans to stage an eight week Summer Basic Coaching Programme in Uyo...

June 30, 2026

Sports

Tobi Amusan claims Paris Diamond League crown

      Nigeria's sprint hurdles queen, Tobi Amusan, continued her superb 2026 campaign with another dominant display, winning the women's 100m hurdles at the Paris Diamond League on S...

June 29, 2026

Sports

Shooting Stars land Abdulaziz Dalhatu on three year deal

    Nigeria Premier Football League side Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) have reached a full agreement to sign highly rated midfielder Abdulaziz Dalhatu from fellow NPFL outfit Niger Torn...

June 29, 2026

Sports

Trabzonspor eye Rafiu Durosinmi in summer transfer push

    Turkish Super Lig side Trabzonspor have expressed interest in signing Nigerian striker Rafiu Durosinmi as the club looks to strengthen its attacking options ahead of the new season. &...

June 28, 2026

Sports

Ese Brume hits season's best to clinch long jump gold at San Diego Open

    Nigeria’s long jump sensation Ese Brume continued her steady return to top form after producing a season’s best leap of 6.59 metres to win the women’s long jump event...

June 28, 2026

Sports

Italian-Nigerian striker Alvin Okoro eyes fresh start with Arezzo

    Italian-Nigerian forward Alvin Okoro is reportedly on the verge of a move to Serie C outfit Arezzo as the promising attacker looks to take the next step in his career in Italian footba...

June 27, 2026

Sports

Saudi clubs close in on Stanley Nwabali

    Nigeria international goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali is on the verge of sealing a move to Saudi Arabia, with discussions advancing positively as he edges closer to finding a new club. &nb...

June 27, 2026