DAYO AWONIYI

Dayo Awoniyi

Dayo Awoniyi

Dayo Awoniyi is a multimedia sports writer with vast experience.

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Victor Osimhen strikes gold in Turin as Galatasaray outclass Juventus in Champions League

      Victor Osimhen once again proved his big game pedigree, delivering a dramatic extra time winner that powered Galatasaray into the Round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League after...

February 26, 2026

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Former Kwara United gaffer Tunde Sani signs for Benin Republic team

    The saying that a beautiful bride is often appreciated more outside than home has proven true for former Kwara United FC Head Coach Tunde Sanni, who has secured a new coaching position...

February 24, 2026

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NPFL slides to 91st globally

    Nigeria’s top flight football, the Nigeria Professional Football League, is facing renewed scrutiny after slipping to 91st place in the latest world league rankings released by t...

February 24, 2026

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Ibrahim Gusau moves to reset WAFU-B Youth football with forthcoming calendar

    President of West Africa Football Union Zone B, Ibrahim Gusau, has revealed that plans are in advanced stages to unveil a comprehensive 2026 activities calendar, a move expected to sha...

February 24, 2026

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Jordan invitation offers Eric Chelle early test as Super Eagles reconvene amid FIFA petition wait

    Nigeria’s senior national team, the Super Eagles, will return to camp on March 24 as attention shifts to the Four Nation Invitational Tournament in Amman, Jordan a competition th...

February 23, 2026

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Flying Eagles, Golden Eaglets set for camp return ahead of future tournaments

    The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has mapped out plans to revive its men’s youth national teams, with the Flying Eagles expected to resume camping in July and the Golden Eagl...

February 21, 2026

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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

Sports

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