DAYO AWONIYI

Dayo Awoniyi

Dayo Awoniyi

Dayo Awoniyi is a multimedia sports writer with vast experience.

Sports

Transfer buzz grows as Ayomide Wahab returns to training after injury scare

  Interest is beginning to build around rising Nigerian forward Ayomide Wahab following his swift return to training after a minor injury setback in Turkey.   The Ibadan born striker was...

March 17, 2026

Sports

Golden era ends as D'Tigress captain Sarah Ogoke bows out

  The curtain has fallen on a defining chapter in Nigerian women’s basketball as Sarah Ogoke steps away from international duty, closing the book on a career that helped redefine excellenc...

March 17, 2026

News

Journey to Abuja disrupted as Kaduna bound train derails

    A routine rail trip from Kaduna State to Abuja turned chaotic on Monday after a passenger train derailed along the Abuja–Kaduna railway corridor, leaving several travellers injur...

March 17, 2026

Sports

Middle East tensions force relocation of four nations tournament involving Super Eagles

  Plans to stage an international four nation friendly tournament in Jordan have been altered, with the competition now set to take place in the Turkish city of Antalya.   According to th...

March 16, 2026

Sports

Ogenyi Onazi signs for Baltic side FK Babrungas

  Former Nigerian international midfielder Ogenyi Onazi has continued his football journey in Europe after completing a move to Lithuanian second division club FK Babrungas, where he will wear t...

March 16, 2026

Sports

Nigeria mourns as 1980 AFCON hero Henry Nwosu dies at 61

  Nigeria’s football community has been thrown into mourning following the death of former Super Eagles midfielder Henry Nwosu, one of the heroes of Nigeria’s historic 1980 continent...

March 14, 2026

Sports

Nigeria's Samson Adamu gains momentum in race for CAF Secretary General

  A potential leadership shake up is brewing within the Confederation of African Football as Nigerian football administrator Samson Adamu emerges as the frontrunner to succeed Véron Mosen...

March 14, 2026

Sports

Arthur Okonkwo inspires Wrexham AFC to victory over Swansea City

  Arthur Okonkwo delivered a standout performance to inspire Wrexham A.F.C. to a crucial 2–0 victory over Swansea City A.F.C. in their English Championship clash on Friday night.  ...

March 14, 2026

Sports

Chidera Ejuke's timely return lifts Sevilla hopes ahead of Barcelona clash

  Chidera Ejuke has given Sevilla FC a timely boost after returning to training ahead of their crucial La Liga clash with FC Barcelona this weekend.   The Nigerian winger had raised conce...

March 14, 2026

Sports

Rena Wakama rallies D'Tigress after loss to South Korea

    Head coach of Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, Rena Wakama, has called on her players to quickly move past their disappointing defeat to South Korea and shift focus to th...

March 13, 2026

Sports

Molde clarifies position on Daniel Daga's legal battle

    Norwegian club Molde FK has clarified its position regarding former Nigeria U‑20 national football team midfielder Daniel Daga following his recent sentencing, stating that the player...

March 12, 2026

Sports

DR Congo unveil World Cup Playoffs roster as Nigeria protest hangs in the balance

    Despite the unresolved protest filed by the Nigeria Football Federation, the Democratic Republic of the Congo have moved forward with preparations for the upcoming intercontinental pla...

March 11, 2026