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Nigeria’s D’Tigress have been drawn in Group B with France, South Korea and Hungary for the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup. The report s the eighth-ranked team face a competitive group widely described as open and highly challenging for qualification. D’Tigress will renew rivalries with France and South Korea, both of whom defeated them during ...
By Ejire Folakunmi Leicester City have been relegated to the EFL League One after a 2-2 draw confirmed their drop, completing a dramatic fall from former Premier League champions to third-tier football. The result sealed Leicester’s fate, ending any slim hopes of survival and marking back-to-back relegations for the club. Despite showing fight in the ...
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of former Nigeria Football Association (NFA) Chairman, Alhaji Ibrahim Galadima, describing his death as a profound loss to Nigerian sports industry. The Chairman of the NSC, Shehu Dikko in a statement described the late Galadima as a mentor, father-figure, and a selfless patriot ...
Nigeria ex-international basketball player, Olumide Oyedeji, has been appointed to occupy a prestigious seat on the International Olympic Committee Athletes’ Commission The report states that the move signals rising influence of the former NBA center turned administrator as he step into one of the most influential platforms in world sport. He would be representing the ...
Fervent Edet, the 100m and 200m winner in the boy’s juniors at the just concluded MTN CHAMPS Grand Final said that he is looking forward to breaking the records he set in this competition before the year ends. Eder said that seting a new record is his next target. “The record is good and can ...
By Ejire Folakunmi Cristiano Ronaldo has melted hearts online after celebrating his daughter, Angely Bella, on her fourth birthday with a touching message that quickly drew widespread reactions from fans. The football icon, in a post shared on his official handle, wrote: “Congratulations, my princess! 🎂❤️🤍 4 years full of joy. Dad loves you so ...
The Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr Mudashiru Obasa, has emphasised the critical role of grassroots sports in shaping disciplined, resilient, and leadership-driven youths. This is contained in a statement issued by his office in Lagos on Saturday. According to the statement,Obasa,a sixth-term lawmaker, said this during DE Apple Schools’ inter-house sports competition, held ...
By Osordi Ayomide Inter Milan have reportedly warmed to the idea of allowing Alessandro Bastoni to depart this summer, with the club setting a firm valuation of €70 million for the Italian defender. According to reports citing Gianluca Di Marzio and other Italian sources, the Nerazzurri are aware of Bastoni’s interest in a new challenge, ...
By Ejire Folakunmi Bernardo Silva has confirmed he will leave Manchester City at the end of the 2025/26 season, bringing an end to one of the most successful chapters in the club’s modern history. The 31-year-old midfielder, who joined from Monaco in 2017, departs after nine trophy-laden years that saw him become a central figure ...
By Ejire Folakunmi The football world is in mourning following the death of former Arsenal goalkeeper, Alex Manninger, who passed away at the age of 48 after a fatal accident at a railway crossing in Austria. Reports indicate the Austrian international was alone in his vehicle when it collided with a railcar at a level ...
Rovers Football Club of Calabar defeated Abakaliki FC 1-0 in their final Nigeria National League B2 Southern Conference match on Thursday. The encounter, played at the U.J. Esuene Stadium main bowl, saw both sides battle intensely before a decisive breakthrough in the second half. Tony Ayang emerged the hero, scoring the lone goal in the ...
By Ejire Folakunmi Fans and football stakeholders have taken to social media to celebrate former Super Eagles defender Taye Taiwo as he marks his 41st birthday. Tributes poured in from supporters, football platforms, and official accounts, highlighting Taiwo’s impact on Nigerian football and his memorable career in Europe. The Super Eagles described him as “the ...
By Victor Okoye Bayern Munich edged Real Madrid 4-3 with late goals, advancing 6-4 on aggregate into the UEFA Champions League semi-finals. Luis Diaz struck in the 89th minute and Michael Olise added stoppage-time goal to seal victory. Bayern will face holders Paris Saint-Germain in the semi-finals. Real finished with nine men after Eduardo Camavinga ...
By Ejire Folakunmi Arsenal FC have emerged as the only English side still in contention in the UEFA Champions League this season, following the elimination of other Premier League representatives. The North London club now carry the weight of expectation for English football as they prepare for a crucial clash against Sporting CP, with hopes ...
By Ejire Folakunmi Nigerian football legend Finidi George is celebrating his 55th birthday today, drawing tributes from fans, former clubs, and football institutions across the globe. The former Super Eagles winger, who currently serves as head coach of Rivers United, acknowledged the milestone with a simple message on social media: “Grateful for another year 🙏.” ...
By Adedeji Egbebi The Ekiti State Government has warned supporters against acts of violence as Ekiti Queens FC return to the Oluyemi Kayode Stadium, Ado Ekiti, for their Matchday 15 clash against Pacesetter Queens. The Technical Adviser on Sports Development to Gov. Biodun Oyebanji, Olusola Osetoba, gave the warning at a news conference on Tuesday ...
By Opeyemi Gbemiro The Kogi State Government has pledged to prioritise the development of basketball in the state to boost the sport’s profile and promote youth engagement. The Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Monday Anyebe, made the pledge at the inauguration of the Kogi State Basketball Association on Tuesday in Lokoja. Anyebe assured stakeholders ...
By Ejire Folakunmi A Manchester City supporter has gone viral after a cheeky pitchside moment during his club’s 3-0 victory over Chelsea, with the incident quickly becoming one of the talking points of the weekend. The fan, identified as 57-year-old Tal Rehman, was spotted drinking from an Arsenal-branded bottle during the match, a gesture many ...
By Aderonke Ojo Galadima FC on Monday defeated Stalwart FC of Durumi 3-0 to qualify for the quarter-finals of the ongoing 2026 FCT President Federation Cup. The report states that the competition, which began on March 30, is holding at the Area 3 Football Pitch in Abuja. Both teams started cautiously, with no clear-cut chances ...
By Victor Okoye The Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN) on Monday conducted an All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT) sensitisation visit to Enugu Golf Club, during which it honoured Chief Emeka Mamah and decorated Ogechi Okwuosa as ambassadors. LGAN President, Lami Ahmed, who led the delegation, said the AACT remained a platform for promoting women’s ...
By Ejire Folakunmi Jannik Sinner defeated Carlos Alcaraz to win the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters title on Sunday, securing his first trophy at the tournament and reclaiming the world No. 1 ranking. The 24-year-old Italian overcame Alcaraz in straight sets, 7-6(5), 6-3, in a closely contested final that showcased the intensity of their growing rivalry. The ...
By Ejire Folakunmi Union Berlin have appointed Marie-Louise Eta as head coach, making history as the first woman to lead a men’s team in the Bundesliga. Eta takes charge on an interim basis until June following the dismissal of former coach Steffen Baumgart after a run of poor results. The decision comes after Union Berlin’s ...
By Ejire Folakunmi Coventry City are on the brink of securing promotion to the Premier League for the first time in 25 years, as they continue their dominant run in the English Championship. The Sky Blues currently top the table with 84 points from 41 matches, holding an 11-point lead over their closest rivals with ...
