DAYO AWONIYI

Dayo Awoniyi

Dayo Awoniyi

Dayo Awoniyi is a multimedia sports writer with vast experience.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Eric Chelle raises alarm over internal opposition amid uncertain Super Eagles contract talks

    Head coach of the Nigerian national team, Eric Chelle, has hinted that unseen forces may be working against his continued stay with the Super Eagles as uncertainty surrounds his contra...

March 11, 2026

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Super Eagles friendly in limbo as Iran pulls out of Jordan Invitational tournament

  Nigeria’s plans for international preparations during the upcoming FIFA window have been thrown into uncertainty after Nigeria Football Federation confirmed it is closely monitoring deve...

March 11, 2026

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Norwegian court sentence Nigerian midfielder Daniel Daga to six months in prison

    Former Nigeria U-20 midfielder Daniel Daga has been sentenced to six months in prison following a ruling by the Nordmøre og Romsdal District Court in Norway.   According...

March 11, 2026

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NFF slams one million Naira sanction on clubs that boycott President Federation Cup

    The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has introduced strict financial sanctions for clubs that fail to honour matches in the national preliminaries of the 2026 President Federation Cup...

March 09, 2026

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Nigerian Ugo Ugochukwu lights Melbourne with stunning FIA Formula 3 victory

    Young racing sensation Ugo Ugochukwu delivered a standout performance in the early hours of Sunday to claim victory in a race of the FIA Formula 3 Championship at the iconic Albert Par...

March 08, 2026

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Macleans Chinonyerem: Nigeria forward seals move to Georgia's Nike Lusso WFC

    Nigerian international forward Chinoyerem Macleans has completed a move to Georgian women’s club Nike Lusso WFC, marking a new chapter in her professional career.   The st...

March 08, 2026