DAYO AWONIYI

Dayo Awoniyi

Dayo Awoniyi

Dayo Awoniyi is a multimedia sports writer with vast experience.

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Visa fears threaten Nigeria's medal hopes ahead of Glasgow 2026

    Nigeria’s build up to the 2026 Commonwealth Games is being shaped less by performance concerns and more by growing travel anxieties, as restrictive U.S. immigration policies cast...

March 25, 2026

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Off pitch uncertainty clouds USA's World Cup preparation

    With the 2026 FIFA World Cup set to be the biggest in history, attention is shifting from the pitch to mounting logistical and policy concerns particularly in the United States, the to...

March 25, 2026

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Turkey trip masks brewing shake up in Super Eagles backroom staff

    As the Super Eagles prepare to depart for Turkey ahead of their international friendlies against Iran and Jordan, stability within the coaching crew appears  more temporary than...

March 24, 2026

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Key decisions loom as NFF, power brokers converge in Yenegoa

    All eyes turn to Yenagoa as the city prepares to host a crucial Extraordinary General Assembly of the Nigeria Football Federation on Monday, March 23, 2026 an event expected to shape t...

March 24, 2026

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Ademola Lookman fires early warning as Atletico, Barcelona renew Spanish rivalry in Europe

    Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has thrown down an early marker ahead of a blockbuster all Spanish quarterfinal clash in the UEFA Champions League between Atlético Madrid a...

March 24, 2026

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Europa League surge for Nigerian duo Ola Aina, Terem Moffi, and Zaidu Sanusi into last eight

  Nigeria’s growing influence in European club football was on full display as Super Eagles stars Ola Aina, Terem Moffi and Zaidu Sanusi all sealed places in the quarterfinals of the UEFA...

March 24, 2026

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Guinea urges CAF to revisit 1976 AFCON, demand title after Morocco walkout

    The fallout from the recent Africa Cup of Nations controversy continues to ripple across African football, with the Guinea Football Federation calling on the Confederation of African F...

March 24, 2026

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Mustapha Hadji admits Morocco's AFCON triumph feels hollow

    Former Morocco international Mustapha Hadji has offered a candid reaction to his country’s off-field coronation as champions of the Africa Cup of Nations 2025, admitting the vict...

March 24, 2026

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Senegal set for legal showdown with CAF as FA chief vows to fight AFCON verdict

    The Senegalese Football Federation has escalated its response to the Confederation of African Football (CAF) following the controversial decision to strip the country of hosting rights...

March 23, 2026

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Senegal slams CAF over AFCON 2025 decision

    The Senegalese Football Federation has strongly condemned the decision by the Confederation of African Football to strip the country of hosting rights for the Africa Cup of Nations 202...

March 20, 2026

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Stanley Nwabali keeps calm amid transfer storm

Nigeria first choice goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has struck a composed tone over his current free agent status, insisting he feels no pressure despite being without a club following his exit from Chipp...

March 17, 2026

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David Okereke sparks survival hope as Cremonese fight back in relegation duel

    Nigerian forward David Okereke delivered a timely reminder of his attacking quality, coming off the bench to score a vital goal for US Cremonese in their tense Serie A relegation clash...

March 17, 2026