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When Ousmane Dembélé walked up the stage in Paris to claim the 2025 Ballon d’Or, the room stood in awe. Not because he had dazzled us, we already knew he could do that. Not because of his pace, his two-footed wizardry, or his uncanny ability to turn defenders into training cones. No, the awe came ...
The Kwara State Sports Commission has dissolved all sports associations in the state with immediate effect. This was contained in a statement issued in Ilorin on Thursday by the Commission’s Press Secretary, Saheed Abdullahi. According to the statement, the decision followed a resolution reached at the Commission’s meeting on September 12, 2025, where members extensively ...
President Bola Tinubu has reiterated Nigeria’s readiness to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, appealing to the global body to make history by awarding the centenary edition to Africa for the first time. The 2030 Games will mark 100 years since the inaugural edition in Hamilton, Canada. Nigeria and India are the only two countries bidding ...
Nigerian heavyweight boxer Efe Ajagba has been ranked among the world’s top 10 fighters by The Ring magazine. In its latest rankings released on Thursday, the 30-year-old secured the No. 10 spot, marking his entry into the sport’s most respected independent ratings. Ajagba, who boasts a professional record of 20 wins, one loss, and one ...
Edo Sports Commission, on Thursday inaugurated a nine-member board for the state Baseball and Softball Association with a charge to strengthen grassroots sports development. The new board is chaired by Imonikhe John Peter with Caroline Shodunola as Vice Chairman.Other members are Iyamu Orobosa, Ada Aitalegbe as Mental Health Consultant, Yinka Fabunmi, Mercy Oside, Simpa Aaron, ...
By Austine Agbo Emmanuel, Kaduna The Ballon d’Or has always carried an aura of glamour, controversy, and fierce debate. Since its inception in 1956, when Stanley Matthews of Blackpool lifted the maiden edition, the golden ball has never been short of drama. Over the years, it has crowned icons such as Lionel Messi, who holds ...
Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembele has been crowned the 2025 Ballon d’Or winner following a sensational season that saw him dominate both domestically and internationally. The prestigious award was presented on Monday, September 22, at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris. Dembele emerged ahead of formidable contenders including Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal and Raphinha, as well ...
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated two distinguished Nigerians, Farouk Gumel and Tobi Amusan for their recent international achievements that have brought pride to the nation. Tinubu’s message was conveyed in a statement by Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, on Tuesday in Abuja. Gumel was appointed Chairman of Botswana’s Sovereign Wealth Fund Limited, while Amusan won ...
Dolly Children Foundation (DCF) proudly celebrates the success of two of its young beneficiaries, Gideon and Aminat, who secured first and second positions in the Junior Category of the recently concluded Chess in Slums Africa Summer Tournament, hosted by renowned chess master Tunde Onakoya. The sponsorship of the children was championed by the Board Chairman ...
Nigeria’s sensational 100 meters hurdles champion, Toby Amusan on Monday delivered a splendid performance when she ran 12.29 seconds to clinch silver medal at the World Championships in Tokyo, Japan. News Men report that the event monitored in Lagos is her first medal following a disappointing three years spell at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and ...
Manchester City emerged clear winners in the derby with a dominant 3-0 victory over Manchester United at the Etihad on Sunday. Phil Foden opened the scoring before Erling Haaland struck twice to seal the win. Foden gave City the breakthrough in the first half with a headed finish after clever build-up play, rewarding the hosts’ ...
Some players of Nigeria’s Amputee Football National Team, the Special Eagles, say they are optimistic about their chances at the 2026 Amputee World Cup in Costa Rica. They spoke with news men in Lagos on Friday, calling for more support to boost preparations ahead of the mundial. Defender Nnanna Nwakpa, based in Lagos, said amputee ...
By Muyideen Aliyu, llorin Executive Chairman of the Kwara State Sports Commission, Coach Bolakale Adisa Magaji, has called on Kwara United Football Club of Ilorin to elevate the Kwara Football Academy (KFA) into a feeder team for the club in order to strengthen synergy and talent development. Magaji made this appeal while receiving members of ...
Nigerian goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, whose decisive saves propelled the Super Eagles into the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final, has become the target of death threats from some South African supporters. Nwabali, who plays for Chippa United in the South African Premier League, was instrumental in Nigeria’s semi-final victory over Bafana Bafana, stopping two penalties ...
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has rejected reports suggesting that FIFA cleared South Africa over the eligibility of midfielder Teboho Mokoena. Ademola Olajire, NFF Director of Communications, said the federation had not received any official communication from FIFA regarding the matter. “There has been no official communication to that effect. What people are reporting is ...
Former Premier League referee David Coote has been charged with making a Category A indecent image of a child, a development that has stunned the football community. Nottinghamshire Police confirmed the charge against the 43-year-old, linked to a video recovered in February 2025 from an incident dated January 2, 2020. Coote, sacked by the Professional ...
Liverpool have confirmed that versatile Nigerian defender Emmanuel Airoboma has signed his first professional contract with the English Premier League champions. According to the club: “The Reds confirmed at the end of last season that Airoboma and another player of Nigerian descent, Wellity Lucky, had been offered new contracts to extend their stay at the ...
Kano Pillars captain Ahmed Musa has resumed training following a minor injury that sidelined him earlier this month. Musa was forced out of matchday two of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) against Wikki Tourists due to an undisclosed injury. The setback also kept him out of Kano Pillars’ 1-0 North West derby loss to ...
Manchester City have confirmed that striker Omar Marmoush will miss Sunday’s Premier League derby against Manchester United after sustaining a knee ligament injury. Marmoush was heavily tackled by Burkina Faso’s Mohamed Zougrana just four minutes into Egypt’s World Cup qualifier and lasted only nine minutes before being forced off. He initially attempted to continue before ...
Nigeria’s Super Eagles were held to a 1-1 draw by South Africa’s Bafana Bafana at the Free State Stadium on Tuesday, leaving both sides with a single point in their World Cup qualifying group. The match started with South Africa pressing aggressively, looking to take advantage of home conditions. Nigeria had an early chance in ...
Super Eagles Head Coach, Eric Chelle, has expressed delight over his team’s victory against Rwanda’s Amavubi in their World Cup qualifying match in Uyo. Chelle made the remarks during a post-match briefing at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, on Saturday. He said he was pleased with the first-half performance, noting the Eagles’ 70 per ...
Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta on Saturday affirmed the state’s readiness to host the 10th National Youth Games (NYG) as the 19th edition ended with Lagos state emerging champion. The governor affirmed the hosting right in his closing remarks at the 9th NYG at the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba. He said the state reached ...
Team Lagos have been crowned champions of the 9th National Youth Games, dethroning defending champions, Team Delta, who finished in second place. News Men report that Lagos were declared winners at the closing ceremony on Saturday, held at Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba. Chief Amaka Ashiofu, representing the chairman of the National Sports Commission, Mallam Shehu ...
