DAYO AWONIYI

Dayo Awoniyi

Dayo Awoniyi

Dayo Awoniyi is a multimedia sports writer with vast experience.

Sports

Green Hawks begin Nairobi mission with World Cup ticket in sight

  Nigeria’s Green Hawks are set to begin their quest for a place at the 2027 Netball World Cup as the African qualifiers get underway in Nairobi, Kenya, from September 19 to 26, 2026. &nb...

September 13, 2026

Sports

Abuja to host North Central handball battle for Premier League promotion

    The race for promotion to the Ardova Handball Premier League will gather momentum in Abuja as the North Central Zone National Division One Handball League gets underway later this mont...

September 13, 2026

Sports

Kwara United boost commercial profile with Cowdeck jersey partnership

    Kwara United have strengthened their commercial portfolio ahead of the 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season after securing a one-year jersey sponsorship agreement with...

September 13, 2026

Sports

Ufere Chinedu takes Saudi Arabia route after Enyimba exit

    Nigerian midfielder Ufere Chinedu has completed a move to Saudi Arabian Second Division side Al Nairyah Sports Club on a free transfer.   The Abakaliki born midfielder joins the...

September 13, 2026

Sports

FIFA Meeting: Jalla demands equal representation as Players Union secures six slots

    The Players Union bloc will attend the September 14 FIFA meeting in Abuja with a six member delegation, matching the number of representatives allocated to the State Football Associati...

September 11, 2026

Sports

Akintola begins fresh European chapter with Omonia Nicosia

    Nigerian forward David Akintola has opened a new chapter in his European career after completing a move to Cypriot club Omonia Nicosia from Hull City on a free transfer.   The 3...

September 11, 2026

News

Nwobodo demands 20 billion Naira damages from Businessman, This day over alleged defamation

    Former Anambra State Governor and ex-Minister of Sports, Senator Jim Nwobodo, has instituted a ₦20 billion defamation suit against Lagos-based businessman Basil Ogbuanu and five others...

September 11, 2026

Sports

George Ilenikhena hints at Super Eagles call-up as Al-Ittihad form soars

  Al-Ittihad striker George Ilenikhena has intensified speculation over a possible first senior invitation to the Super Eagles after appearing to signal his allegiance to Nigeria ahead of the co...

September 11, 2026

Sports

Tinubu redeems D’Tigress $100,000 reward, says Super Falcons cash payment next

  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the full redemption of the Federal Government’s cash reward package promised to members of Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D&rsqu...

September 11, 2026

Sports

Shooting Stars explain Sousse stay, raise training concerns ahead of CS Sfaxien return

  Shooting Stars Sporting Director Tobi Adepoju has explained the club’s decision to remain in Sousse ahead of Friday’s trip to Sfax, insisting the arrangement was deliberately desig...

September 11, 2026

Sports

Nigeria face Tunisia in African U20 Handball Championship semi-final

  Nigeria’s U20 men’s handball team will face Tunisia in the semi-finals of the 2026 African Men’s Junior Handball Championship in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, on Friday...

September 11, 2026

Sports

Super Eagles boost as Brighton’s Femi Azeez returns to training ahead of Chelle’s squad announcement

Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle has received a timely boost ahead of the announcement of his Super Eagles squad, with Brighton & Hove Albion winger Femi Azeez set to return to full training after r...

September 10, 2026