D’Tigers of Nigeria defeated Rwanda 75-69 in their third qualification game for the 2027 FIBA World Cup. Nigeria left it late in an intense match to claim an overtime victory…
Eric Chelle, the Super Eagles' head coach, has announced a 54-man preliminary roster for the 35th Africa Cup of Nations finals in Morocco. Captain William Troost-Ekong, Victor Osimhen, Wilfred Ndidi,…
The sacred flame for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics in Italy will be lit in ancient Olympia, Greece, on Wednesday, with poor weather forcing last-minute changes by the organizers. The…
Chiamaka Nnadozie has been voted the fourth-best goalkeeper in women’s football for the 2024/25 season. The Super Falcons goalkeeper was voted among the top five female goalkeepers on Monday at the…
Ousmane Dembele, a Paris Saint-Germain winger, has been named the 2025 men's Ballon d'Or winner. The French winger beat Barcelona’s duo of Lamine Yamal and Raphinha to claim his first-ever…
Israel Okon has advanced to the semi-finals of the men's 100-meter event at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. In Heat 6, the fast-rising sprinter won in 10.04 seconds, beating…
Tobi Amusan cruised to victory in the women's 100m hurdles heat at the ongoing current World Athletics Championship in Tokyo. On Sunday, Amusan won the heat in 12.53 seconds, ahead…
Former Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Raji Fashola, on Sunday called for a complete overhaul of Nigeria’s football business model, saying the sports sector could become a major driver…
Players and technical crew receive OON titles, three-bedroom apartments, and millions in cash after historic 10th continental title President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday honoured Nigeria’s senior women’s national football…
… President To Welcome Team After Trophy Parade Through Abuja President Bola Tinubu will host the Super Falcons at the Presidential Villa in Abuja to celebrate their 3-2 victory over…