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The ongoing 21st edition of the annual Bishop Mike Okonkwo football tournament has  entered  the round of 16. Teams that have qualified for the knockout stage of the championship currently going on at the Bridge Institute ( NITEL ) play ground Oshodi are; Agege Sports Academy, Giggson Fc, Samjason Fc, AP Warriors, Royal Pharaohs, Hot Eaglets, Dynamic Dreamers Fc and Jossam Sports Fc. Others are; Greatness Fc, Trident Fc, Mega 22, Believers Fc, 12 Angels Fc, Abundant Life Fc, Future Stars 99 SA and the defending champions, Rehoboth Fc. Speaking on what to expect at the round of 16, Chairman of the Main Organizing Committee of the championship, Deacon Malachy Ndubuzor, promised fans that they'll be treated to the best football action which the tournament is noted for, just as he expressed happiness with the level of football artistry and discipline displayed by the teams during the preliminary stage. " I'm really happy that as usual we had a successful preliminar...

The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has commended the Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Malam Shehu Dikko, and Director General of the Commission, Hon. Bukola Olopade, for the transparent and prompt disbursement of cash rewards to Team Nigeria athletes who have won medals at the ongoing Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland.. SWAN President Mr. Isaiah Benjamin through the Association's Secretary-General Amb. Ikenna Okonkwo in a statement on Sunday said the immediate presentation of financial rewards to medal-winning athletes at the competition venue, with the balance paid directly into their personal accounts, represents a commendable departure from past practices and reflects the NSC's commitment to transparency, accountability and welfare of Nigerian athletes. Presence Benjamin also hailed increase in the athletes and coaches' rewards after winning medals at the Games. He noted that the initiative has sent a strong message that e...

Best Talent Football Club continued their impressive preparations with a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Baraka Football Academy in an entertaining friendly match played on Friday, July 24, 2026, at Car Park C, Temple Arena, Redemption City of God, Mowe, Ogun State. . The encounter burst into life almost immediately as Ezekiel gave Best Talent FC the lead after just 58 seconds, setting the tone for an exciting contest. However, Baraka FA responded swiftly, scoring in the 2nd minute to restore parity before taking the lead with another goal in the 5th minute. Despite going behind, Best Talent FC remained composed and continued to press for an equaliser. Their persistence paid off in the 13th minute when Taofeek found the back of the net to make it 2-2. With both sides creating chances in an entertaining and competitive game, the decisive moment arrived in the 73rd minute when Otene calmly slotted home the winning goal to complete Best Talent FC's remarkable comeback and sea...

The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has commended the Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Malam Shehu Dikko, and Director General of the Commission, Hon. Bukola Olopade, for the transparent and prompt disbursement of cash rewards to Team Nigeria athletes who have won medals at the ongoing Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. SWAN President Mr. Isaiah Benjamin through the Association's Secretary-General Amb. Ikenna Okonkwo in a statement on Sunday said the immediate presentation of financial rewards to medal-winning athletes at the competition venue, with the balance paid directly into their personal accounts, represents a commendable departure from past practices and reflects the NSC's commitment to transparency, accountability and welfare of Nigerian athletes. Presence Benjamin also hailed increase in the athletes and coaches' rewards after winning medals at the Games. He noted that the initiative has sent a strong message that ex...

The Nationwide League One (NLO) is intensifying efforts to raise the standards of football administration, improve discipline across its competitions, and strengthen Nigeria's talent development pipeline, according to the league's Chief Operating Officer, Olushola Ogunowo. Speaking during an exclusive interview on the Sports World Platform, Ogunowo outlined the strategic initiatives driving the country's largest football league, which boasts nearly 400 participating clubs across Nigeria. The interview, anchored by renowned sports broadcaster Sunday Agunbiade (Mr VAR) and co-hosted by sports journalist Afonne Chukwuemeka, focused on governance, officiating, and the future of grassroots football in Nigeria. Building Better Football Administrators Responding to a question from Ikenna Okonkwo, General Secretary of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), on measures being taken to curb misconduct among clubs and improve league management, Ogunowo stressed t...

 By Michael Odetunde The Chief Operating Officer of the Nigeria Nationwide League One (NLO), Dr. Shola Ogunnowo, has urged clubs participating in the league to strictly comply with its rules and legal framework. Ogunnowo made the appeal during the July edition of the Super Interview on the Sports World WhatsApp platform on Friday. He said the league is intensifying efforts to prevent some club owners from gaining an unfair advantage by fielding established professional players in a competition designed to develop emerging football talents. "We have been doing our best to curb the attitude of some club owners who intend to cheat the system," he said. According to him, such practices undermine football development in Nigeria by denying young players the opportunity to showcase their abilities. "These actions are affecting football development in Nigeria because they deny younger players the chance to display their talents by bringing in already established prof...