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Lionel Messi has officially cemented his place as the most prolific goalscorer in World Cup history after netting against Austria on Monday to bring his career tournament tally to 17 goals. The historic moment arrived in the 38th minute of Argentina’s second group-stage fixture. Stepping up to erase the memory of an earlier penalty miss, ...
Germany came from behind to defeat Ivory Coast 2-1 in a thrilling FIFA World Cup Group E encounter. The victory strengthened Germany’s chances of reaching the knockout stage after another impressive tournament display. Both teams entered the match with victories from their opening fixtures, raising expectations for a close contest. Germany had earlier defeated Curacao ...
The Netherlands delivered a dominant display by defeating Sweden 5-1 in their FIFA World Cup Group F encounter. The Dutch combined attacking quality with defensive discipline to strengthen their knockout stage ambitions. From the opening whistle, the Netherlands showed greater urgency and purpose against a struggling Swedish side. Their high pressing unsettled Sweden and paid ...
Etoro Bassey on Saturday emerged champion of the women’s singles event at the 2026 Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Open National Tennis Championship after defeating Success Ogunjobi 3-6, 6-0, 6-3 in the final. The Newsmen report that the grand finale of the 47th edition of the championship was held at the tennis courts of the ...
Nigeria suffered an 11-run defeat to Rwanda in a closely contested match at the Kwibuka Women’s T20 Tournament in Kigali on Friday. The report states that a spirited half-century by Esther Sandy and a four-wicket haul by Christabel Chukwuonye were not enough to secure victory for the Yellow-Greens. Nigeria finished on 120 for nine in ...
The Head Coach of the Super Eagles, Eric Chelle, has advised players of Nigeria’s U20 national team, the Flying Eagles, to remain focused and disciplined as they prepare for the forthcoming WAFU B U20 Tournament. Chelle gave the advice during a visit to the team’s training session on Friday evening at the main bowl of ...
Nigeria’s Female YellowGreens fought bravely but lost by 11 runs to hosts Rwanda Women at the Kwibuka T20 Tournament 2026. The match was played at the Gahanga Cricket Oval in Kigali, where Nigeria showed resilience in spite of the defeat. Esther Sandy and Christabel Chukwuonye produced standout performances, giving Nigeria positives ahead of their next ...
Doma United Football Club of Gombe State, on Thursday, unveiled former Enyimba International FC, and Crown FC Coach, Deji Ayeni as its new Technical Adviser. Suleiman Umar-Reme, Doma United Team Manager confirmed this in an interview with the News reporters in Gombe on Thursday. Umar-Reme said that Ayeni’s addition was part of efforts by the ...
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has called on his teammates and Nigerians to remain focused on the future despite the disappointment of failing to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, admitting that missing the tournament for a second consecutive time has been difficult to accept. The Galatasaray forward addressed the issue during a recent ...
Harry Kane has disclosed that a stirring half-time team talk from Thomas Tuchel, during which the England manager challenged his players to "show the world what we can be", proved pivotal in securing victory in England's opening match of the 2026 World Cup. Croatia twice fought back before the interval after Kane had drawn level ...
Liverpool have reached an agreement to sign Victor Munoz from Osasuna, with the transfer subject to the granting of a work permit and international clearance. The forward, who is currently representing Spain at the World Cup, underwent a medical examination at the national team's training base in Tennessee, United States, before signing a long-term contract ...
COAS Spikers Men’s Volleyball Club on Wednesday defeated Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) 3-0 in the ongoing 2026 National Premier Volleyball League in Abuja. The Army side won the match 26-24, 25-19, 25-15 at the Indoor Sports Hall of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium. The report states that the victory was COAS Spikers’ ...
Kwara United Queens FC will resume camping activities on June 26 as part of preparations for their maiden appearance in the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL). A statement issued in Ilorin Wednesday night by the club’s Secretary, Mardiyyah Yusuf said all players were expected to report to the team’s camp between June 26 and June ...
England began their World Cup campaign with a dramatic 4-2 victory over Croatia after a thrilling encounter filled with attacking football and late excitement. The Three Lions started brightly and were rewarded in the 12th minute when captain Harry Kane converted a penalty to give England the lead. Croatia responded strongly and levelled the contest ...
The United States Consul General, Rick Swart, has reaffirmed football’s role in strengthening Nigeria–U.S. relations. Swart spoke on Tuesday during the Freedom Cup novelty football tournament in Lagos. The reporters state that the event marked the United States’ 250th Independence anniversary. The tournament held at Upbeat Centre, Lekki Phase 1, featured diplomatic, media and alumni ...
France defeated Senegal 3-1 in a thrilling World Cup Group I clash after a powerful second-half display. Senegal began strongly, troubling France with quick attacks and intense pressing during a lively opening period. France dominated possession but struggled to create clear chances as Senegal defended with discipline. The match changed after the break when France ...
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As England prepare for their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign against Croatia on Wednesday evening, former England captain, John Terry, has expressed confidence ahead of the match. SuperSport Senior Manager, Communications and Partnerships, Sibusiso Mjikeliso, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday and made available to newsmen in Lagos. According to Mjikeliso, Terry, who ...
Kano Pillars Football Club has announced the departure of eight players whose contracts expired at the conclusion of the 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season. The players are Muhammad Galadima, Ugochukwu Gabriel, Zahraddeen Bello, Williams Ayuba, Bernard Ovoke, Christian Izuchukwu, Sudais Ali Baba, and Aliyu Yakubu. In a statement issued by the club’s Media ...
Joseph Jimoh has advanced to the second round of the men’s singles at the ongoing 2026 CBN Open Tennis Championship after defeating Musa Mohammed 6–3, 4–6, 7–5 in a hard-fought opening-round encounter on Monday in Abuja. The Newsmen report that the match, played at the Tennis Complex of Package B, Moshood Abiola National Stadium, saw ...
World World Archery confirms five appointments including Mohammed Baba Abdulahi of Nigeria Archery Federation to its Commonwealth Games Committee. Tony Nezianya, Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Olympic Committee, said the appointment signals push for greater Nigerian global representation ahead of competitions. Nezianya said Mohammed Baba Abdulahi, also Deputy Secretary-General of Nigeria Olympic Committee, received ...
Team Nigeria finished the Central African Wrestling Championship with five gold and one silver medal after competing in Brazzaville, Congo. The tournament featured Freestyle, Beach Wrestling, and Women’s Wrestling categories, with Nigeria recording a strong performance. Promise Otokoto, Media Assistant to the Nigeria Wrestling Federation (NWF), disclosed this on Monday in Lagos. Otokoto said Team ...
Philip Shaibu, the Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), has congratulated Edo Queens for emerging champions of the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership. Shaibu, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Ben Ogbemudia, on Sunday in Abuja described the achievement as a deserving reward for the ...
