2026 World Cup Draw: Complete lineup of all 12 groups
The 12 groups for the 2026 World Cup, set to take place in the United States, Canada, and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, have been confirmed following Friday’s…
World Cup qualifiers: D’Tigers defeat Rwanda, earn first win in three games
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…
AFCON 2025: Chelle unveils 54-man provisional squad
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,…
Poor weather: 2026 Winter Olympics flame to be lit indoors
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…
Nnadozie ranked fourth-best female goalkeeper in the world
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 wins 2025 Ballon d’Or, beats Yamal, Raphinha
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…
World Athletics Championships: Okon, Ajayi qualify for 100m semi-final
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
World Athletics Championships: Tobi Amusan qualifies for 100m hurdles semi-final
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…
Raji Fashola at Mumini Alaos book launch
Raji Fashola urges overhaul of Nigeria’s football business model
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…
Tinubu Honours WAFCON Champions Super Falcons With National Awards, Cash And Housing
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…
