DAYO AWONIYI

Dayo Awoniyi

Dayo Awoniyi

Dayo Awoniyi is a multimedia sports writer with vast experience.

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Nigeria Pitch Awards 2025: Osimhen bags double as Ajibade, Iwobi, Madugu, Ahmadu shine

  Nigeria star Victor Osimhen emerged as the biggest individual winner at the 12th Nigeria Pitch Awards, claiming two major honours at the ceremony held in Lagos. The Galatasaray striker was cr...

September 09, 2026

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Eko 2026 National Intermediate Games postponed, moved to first Quarter 2027

  The inaugural National Intermediate Games, earlier scheduled to hold in Lagos from October 1 to 15, 2026, have been postponed to the first quarter of 2027. The postponement is aimed at allowi...

September 09, 2026

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Chanchaga Chairman Sponsors Two Abu Dhabi Academy Players to Dubai

  The Executive Chairman of Chanchaga Local Government Area of Niger State, Hon. Dr. Mustapha Mohammed Jibril Alheri, has sponsored two promising players of Abu Dhabi Football Academy, formerly...

September 09, 2026

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Amusan, Ajayi leads Nigeria's charge at maiden World Athletics Ultimate Championship

    Nigeria will parade a strong contingent led by former world record holder Tobi Amusan and sprint sensation Kayinsola Ajayi at the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship, sched...

September 09, 2026

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Nigeria, Russia set for October friendly showdown

    Nigeria’s Super Eagles will renew their rivalry with Russia when both countries meet in an international friendly at the 44,000 capacity Nizhny Novgorod Stadium on Tuesday, Octob...

September 09, 2026

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'We will finish the job in Benin' - Amobi backs Rangers to advance

    Rangers International may have surrendered a first leg advantage against AS SOBEMAP of Benin Republic, but General Manager Barrister Amobi Ezeaku insists the Nigerian champions remain...

September 09, 2026

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Nigerian wrestlers step up medal hunt after Oklahoma test

    Nigeria’s wrestlers have moved into the next phase of their preparations for the World Wrestling Championships in Astana, Kazakhstan, with the national team turning lessons from...

September 08, 2026

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Nigeria Pitch Awards: Lookman, Osimhen, Nnadozie, Ajibade lead star-studded 12th edition

  Nigeria’s football elite will converge on Lagos today as the 12th edition of the Nigeria Pitch Awards takes centre stage at the Ibis Hotel, Toyin Street, Ikeja. The prestigious ceremony...

September 08, 2026

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Nigeria loses WAFU-B presidency as Burkina Faso’s Sawadogo takes over after Gusau exit

  Former Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President Ibrahim Musa Gusau has lost his position as President of the West African Football Union Zone B (WAFU-B) following his resignation from the l...

September 07, 2026

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Seun Ogunsakin stuns US Open seed, claims historic junior grandslam breakthrough

    Nigeria’s Seun Ogunsakin has announced himself on the biggest stage of junior tennis, recording a landmark victory at the 2026 US Open Junior Championships in New York.  ...

September 07, 2026

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‘We have not arrived yet’ - Emmanuel keeps El-Kanemi Warriors grounded after CAF Confederation Cup win

    El-Kanemi Warriors may have taken a big step towards the next round of the CAF Confederation Cup, but head coach King Emmanuel is refusing to get carried away by the 3-0 first-leg vict...

September 07, 2026

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Chukwueze changes game in minutes as Milan's lead slips away at Juventus

    Samuel Chukwueze once again demonstrated his value as an impact substitute, setting up AC Milan’s opening goal just seven minutes after coming off the bench in their 1-1 draw aga...

September 07, 2026