DAYO AWONIYI

Dayo Awoniyi

Dayo Awoniyi

Dayo Awoniyi is a multimedia sports writer with vast experience.

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CAF mandates female presence on technical benches in bold women's football reform

      The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled a groundbreaking coaching regulation designed to boost female representation and technical development in women’s...

February 21, 2026

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NPFL hammer falls on Kwara United with 10 million Naira fine, point deductions and banishment

    Kwara United have been hit with severe sanctions by the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) following multiple breaches of the league’s Framework and Rules during their Matchd...

February 19, 2026

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NPFL: Chaos in Ilorin as late Rivers United equaliser sparks fans fury

    A dramatic Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) clash between Kwara United and Rivers United descended into chaos on Wednesday after enraged home supporters attacked match officials...

February 19, 2026

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Indomitable Lionesses name 25-player roster for Super Falcons pre-WAFCON test

    Nigeria’s Super Falcons will confront a fully assembled 25 player Cameroon squad as the Indomitable Lionesses step up preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nation...

February 19, 2026

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Nigeria Taekwondo Federation boss urges prayers for nation amid fasting period

    President of Nigeria Taekwondo Federation, Grand Master Tayo Popoola, has urged Nigerians to embrace the ongoing Ramadan and Lent fasting periods as an opportunity to pray fervently fo...

February 19, 2026

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'I wasn't a puppet' - Victor Osimhen reveals racism, broken trust and Antonio Conte's failed bid at Napoli

    Nigeria international Victor Osimhen has shed fresh light on the emotional breakdown that ended his time at Napoli, alleging racism, betrayal, and a lack of support despite interest fr...

February 17, 2026

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NFF boss cracks down on referees as 30 receive FIFA badges

    Thirty Nigerian referees were officially decorated with FIFA badges in Abuja on Monday, but the ceremony quickly turned into a stern warning session as Nigeria Football Federation Pres...

February 17, 2026

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NFF breaks silence, insists Eric Chelle remains Super Eagles coach

    The Nigeria Football Federation has firmly dismissed swirling reports linking Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle with a move to Olympique de Marseille, stressing that it has no knowle...

February 16, 2026

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Marseille move imminent as Super Eagles face Eric Chelle shock exit

    Nigeria’s national team could be plunged into sudden uncertainty with head coach Eric Chelle reportedly on the brink of leaving his role to take charge of French giants Olympique...

February 16, 2026

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Super Eagles line up Jordan friendly in March amid World Cup qualification uncertainty

    Nigeria’s senior national team, the Super Eagles, will step onto unfamiliar ground next month with more than pride at stake when they face Jordan in an international friendly sch...

February 16, 2026

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Valentine fever hits Olympic village as condoms supply run dry

    Romance appears to be sharing the spotlight with sporting excellence at the Milano Cortina Winter Games, after athletes exhausted their free condom allocation ahead of Valentine’...

February 15, 2026

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Paul Onuachu scores 16th goal of the season for Trabzonspor

    Paul Onuachu underlined his reputation as one of the deadliest marksmen in Turkey by reclaiming the top scorer’s mantle in the Turkish Super Lig, netting his 16th goal of the cam...

February 15, 2026