The Super Eagles on Friday defeated Lesotho 2 -1 in the African qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Super Eagles took the lead from the penalty spot with Captain Troost-Ekong scoring. Akor Adams doubled the lead with his debut goal. Lesotho equalised into the dying minutes of the game with Kalake’s goal in…
Chelsea secured a dramatic 2–1 victory over Liverpool at Stamford Bridge, with substitute Estevão Willian scoring a stunning stoppage-time winner to hand the Blues all three points in a tense Premier League clash. The hosts took the lead in the 14th minute when Moises Caicedo finished off a neat move orchestrated by Malo Gusto, slotting…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has again splashed out another $100,000 (N150m) each to players of the Nigeria Basketball team known as D’Tigress. The President also dole out $50,000 (N75m) each to the coaches and technical crew members. The largese is similar to what he gave the Super Falcons in July when they won the 2025…
By Munet Amedu Nigerian sprinter Favour Ofili has reportedly begun the process of transferring her international allegiance to Turkey, citing frustrations with the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) and the Nigeria Olympic Committee. According to multiple sources, Ofili notified the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) of her decision on May 31, 2025. Ofili’s decision is reportedly…
By Munet Amedu A match between FWC Champions FC and City FC at the NLO Playoff Kaduna Centre on Saturday, June 22, ended in chaos when FWC Champions FC players staged a sit-down protest over poor officiating. The players were frustrated with the referees’ questionable calls, ignored fouls, and lack of consistency throughout the game….
Nigerian striker Paul Onuachu is set to join Turkish giants Trabzonspor on a permanent transfer after impressing outing during his loan spell at the club. Trabzonspor have offered him a three-year contract, with negotiations for a transfer fee reaching an advanced stage, and the transfer fees are Trabzonspor hopes to agree on a fee of…
Tobi Amusan, a world record holder in the 100m hurdles narrowly missed out on podium finish in the final of the Racers Grand Prix in Jamaica. The Nigeria’s track and field queen showcased her rising prowess in the 100m dash, clocking a season’s best (SB) of 11.18 seconds to finish 4th in the final. The…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic incident involving members of the Kano State contingent who were returning home after participating in the 22nd edition of the National Sports Festival (NSF) held in Ogun State. A bus conveying the athletes was said to have been involved in a crash…
Tragedy struck on Saturday as 19 athletes from Kano Contingent were confirmed dead following a ghastly motor accident at Dakatsalle Bridge in the Kura Local Government area of Kano State. The athletes who were returning from the just concluded National Sports Festival held in Abeokuta, Ogun State as the bus conveying 30 athletes fell from…
In the early hours of Wednesday, Athletes from Ogun State blocked the main entrance of Babcock University, venue of the camp for all the athletes at the 2024 Gateway Games over unpaid allowance for the ongoing games. It was gathered that the athletes since 5.00am blocked the main gate of the camp preventing vehicular movement,…
