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Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo has signed a new contract that will keep him at Old Trafford until 2031, bringing clarity to his future after months of speculation over his role and long-term direction at the club. The England international, 21, had previously agreed terms on a deal signed shortly before his breakthrough into the ...
Winner of the Turkish Airlines Lagos Golf Competition Karin Ekpe, on Thursday, said representing Nigeria at the Turkish Airlines World Golf Cup will be one of the greatest achievements of her golfing career. The report states that Ekpe, Chief Executive Officer of Gottgabe Services International, emerged overall winner of the amateur competition with an impressive ...
By Imisioluwa Afunmiso The Lagos State Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Abbey Rangers Football Club of the United Kingdom to promote grassroots football development. The agreement, signed at Teslim Balogun Stadium, aims to nurture young talent across communities and schools in the State. Speaking at the event, the Commissioner for Youth and ...
By Abdulrahman Yahaya Atletico Madrid held Arsenal to a 1-1 draw on Wednesday in the second semi-final of the UEFA Champions League at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid,Spain. Atletico were in control for most part of the first half but handed Arsenal the lead when Gyokeres was brought down by David Hanko inside the ...
The technical committee of the Nigeria Boxing Federation (NBF) has invited 40 pugilists for the final phase of its 2026 Commonwealth Games camp in Lagos. Mr Mathew Okugbe, NBF Director, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, released to journalists in Lagos. Okugbe said the boxers are mainly in finalists from February’s National Boxing Open ...
By Aaron Usman The ongoing rehabilitation of Kaduna Township Stadium has continued to generate optimism among enthusiasts and athletes over the revival of sports infrastructure in the state. The Newsmen reports that the renovation is being undertaken by the State Government under the supervision of the State Ministry of Sports Development. The repairs include reconstruction ...
By Abdulrahman Yahaya Defending Champions Paris St Germain laboured to a 5-4 victory against Bayern Munich in a pulsating Champions League Semi-final first leg on Tuesday. Both teams known for their attacking potency lived up to expectations as a total of nine goals were scored in the game played at the Parc des Princes in ...
The Nigeria Catchball Federation (NCF) has announced its withdrawal from a forthcoming competition in South Africa over safety concerns. A statement by the media coordinator, NFC, Naomi Nnaji, on Tuesday in Lagos, said the decision was made following recent xenophobic attacks targeting Nigerians. The statement quoted the President of NCF, Bola Babarinde, as saying the ...
Nigeria’s top-ranked fencer, Inkosi Brou, will lead the national contingent at the 2026 African Senior Fencing Championships in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. The report states that this marks his second appearance at the continental event, scheduled from May 31 to June 6. The 18-year-old Nigerian-American, who made history earlier this year as the first Nigerian to ...
Emmanuel Benard and Victoria Uduak on Sunday emerged top winners in the men’s and women’s categories at the Akalaka Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) event in Abuja. The report states that 16 fighters thrilled fans at the Akalaka Spirit of the Warrior showdown at the 21 Arena, National Council for Arts and Culture. The fight night, ...
The Abakaliki Football Club (FC) of Ebonyi on Saturday, won a consecutive state federation cup title after pipping Cynosure FC in the 2026 edition’s final. The report states that Abakaliki FC stunned the country’s football fraternity by reaching the final of the 2025 president federation cup but lost to Kwara United of Ilorin on penalty ...
Arsenal edge out Newcastle 1-0 to reclaim top spot on the English Premier League on Saturday. Mikel Arteta’s men played through nervousness but were able to secure all three points through Eberechi Eze’s strike in the ninth minute at the Emirates. The victory takes Arsenal back to winning ways after losing Against Bournemouth and title ...
Mansur Abdullahi, former Technical Adviser of Sokoto United, has joined the Nigerian football community to mourn ex-international, Michael Eneramo. The report states that Eneramo reportedly collapsed and died during a friendly match in Kaduna on Friday. According to a statement by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), the former striker suffered cardiac arrest shortly after the ...
Former Super Eagles midfielder Mikel Obi and some Nigerian football fans have taken to social media to mourn former Super Eagles striker, Michael Eneramo, who collapsed and died on Friday. The former Esperance of Tunisia forward collapsed after playing for about five minutes into the second half of a friendly match on Friday in Kaduna. ...
Bichi First Football Club has defeated Kano Pillars 4–2 on penalties in the Kano F.A Cup semifinals. The tightly-contested match saw both sides display determination, but neither could break the deadlock during regulation time. Kano Pillars struggled to penetrate Bichi First’s resilient defence. The penalty shootout was postponed on Friday due to darkness and weather ...
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has expressed his regret over the dismissal of Liam Rosenior at Chelsea. The London club relieved Rosenior of his duties on April 22 after a difficult period that saw the team suffer five consecutive league losses without scoring a single goal. Speaking after City’s 1-0 victory over Burnley, Guardiola praised ...
Following a challenging start to the first round of the NBA playoffs against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Toronto Raptors forward Brandon Ingram is maintaining a resilient outlook. Despite averaging only 12.0 points on 33.3% shooting over the first two contests, Ingram remains steadfast in his ability to regain his offensive rhythm as the series shifts to ...
Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal is set to miss the remainder of the domestic season after sustaining a significant hamstring injury, though medical staff expect the 18-year-old to recover in time for Spain’s World Cup campaign. The injury occurred during Wednesday's 1–0 victory over Celta Vigo. Shortly after converting a penalty in the 40th minute to ...
By Imisioluwa AfunmisoThe National Sports Commission (NSC) has inaugurated the Nigeria Diaspora Talents Development Committee as part of efforts to identify and nurture young athletes of Nigerian descent across the globe.The initiative is aimed at creating a structured talent pipeline that will strengthen Nigeria’s future in sports through early discovery, development, and sustained engagement with ...
By Ejire Folakunmi Liverpool forward Hugo Ekitike has set social media alight after updating the bio of his low-key Instagram account to the Yoruba phrase “Omo Olorun”, meaning “Child of God” or “Son of God”. The 23-year-old French international, who joined Liverpool from Eintracht Frankfurt last summer for a club-record £79 million, made the change ...
By Ejire Folakunmi Four privately owned clubs, Ranchers Bees, Sporting Lagos, Doma United, and Inter Lagos, have earned historic promotion to the 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League season, marking the first time four non-government-backed teams will rise from the Nigeria National League together. The development signals a potential shift in Nigerian club football, long dominated ...
By Victor Okoye The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has pledged support for a seamless hosting of the All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT) in Abuja. Tunji-Ojo made the pledge during a courtesy visit by Lami Ahmed, President of the Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN), and members of her delegation to his office in Abuja ...
By Imisioluwa Afunmiso The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to using sports as a strategic tool for international diplomacy, youth development, and global engagement. The Director-General of the Lagos State Sports Commission, Mr. Lekan Fatodu, disclosed this during a courtesy visit by a delegation from the Australian High Commission at the Teslim Balogun ...
