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Enugu State has emerged the overall winner of the just concluded 3rd National Para Games on Friday in Abuja. The State delivered an outstanding performance, securing 40 gold, eight silver and seven bronze medals, bringing its total to 55 medals. Bayelsa finished second with 25 gold, 30 silver and 34 bronze medals, recording the highest ...
Seyifunmi Azeez Senegal’s national football team paraded the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) trophy on Saturday before a friendly match against Peru, despite having been stripped of the title earlier this month. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) had declared Morocco the winners of the 2025 tournament after overturning the result of January’s final. Senegal’s ...
By Muyideen Aliyu, Ilorin The Kwara State government has invested over ₦1 billion in the renovation and upgrade of its indoor sports hall, as part of efforts to boost youth participation and reposition the state for sporting activities. The upgraded facility, located within the state stadium complex in Ilorin, has now been handed over to ...
By Ejire Folakunmi Born on March 26, 1982, in San Sebastián, Mikel Arteta marked his 44th birthday today Thursday, receiving tributes from across the football world, a moment that reflects not just age, but transformation. From his playing days at Everton, Paris Saint-Germain, and Arsenal to his coaching influence within Manchester City, Arteta’s journey has ...
Despite their failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Nigerian Super Eagles have officially unveiled their new Nike jerseys for upcoming international matches. The sportswear manufacturer confirmed that the new designs merge modern streetwear aesthetics with advanced athletic performance technology. The home kit features a vibrant light green base enhanced by darker ...
The Delta government on Sunday welcomed 16-year-old autistic cyclist, Kanyeyachukwu Tagbo-Okeke, during a brief stop in Asaba on his endurance journey. Kanyeyachukwu, from Enugu State, arrived with his parents, Kanyeyachukwu Autism Foundation members, cycling officials, and a medical support team. The visit formed part of his long-distance ride from Enugu through Anambra, with Lagos as ...
Two second-half headers by Manchester City’s Nico O’Reilly settled the English season’s first silverware on Sunday as Pep Guardiola’s side beat Arsenal 2-0 in the League Cup final. Premier League leaders Arsenal arrived as favourites to win their first trophy since 2020 but could have no complaints as City deservedly won the competition for the ...
These are the results of Match Day 31 fixtures in the 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) played on Sunday: The NPFL delivered a series of competitive fixtures across the country on Sunday, with key victories recorded by several top sides. Katsina United FC 1-0 Shooting Stars FC Plateau United FC 1-0 Bayelsa united FC Warri ...
Manchester United’s Matheus Cunha buried a second‑half strike off a pinpoint through ball from Bruno Fernandes to lift the hosts to a 3-1 victory over Aston Villa on Sunday. The contribution from Fernandes is a club-record 16th Premier League assist in a season Casemiro and substitute Benjamin Sesko scored United’s other goals in a result ...
These are the results of Match Day 30 fixtures in the 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) played on Sunday: Shooting Stars FC 3-2 Wikki Tourist FC Barau FC 2–0 Abia Warriors FC Bayelsa united FC 2-1 Warri Wolves FC Enyimba International FC 2-0 Plateau United FC Niger Tornadoes FC 0-0 Kano Pillars FC Remo ...
Arsenal have officially joined the race for Newcastle United’s standout full-back Tino Livramento, as fresh reports suggest the North London club is preparing a summer bid for the 23-year-old England international. The move comes as contract negotiations between Livramento and the Magpies have reportedly hit an impasse. According to The Telegraph, the versatile defender who ...
The renowned Barcelona Youth Academy, La Masia has produced yet another first-team debutant as young Catalan defender Xavi Espart made his professional bow for FC Barcelona. The milestone occurred on March 10, 2026, during a high-stakes Champions League clash against Newcastle United at St. James' Park. Espart was introduced late in the match, replacing Ronald ...
The world of track and field is buzzing with the news that Nigerian hurdle sensation Tobi Amusan is officially heading back to Eugene. Organizers of the Diamond League have confirmed that the world record holder is a headline addition to the women’s 100m hurdles for the Prefontaine Classic, scheduled to light up Hayward Field on ...
Arsenal have officially joined the race for Newcastle United’s standout full-back Tino Livramento, as fresh reports suggest the North London club is preparing a summer bid for the 23-year-old England international. The move comes as contract negotiations between Livramento and the Magpies have reportedly hit an impasse. According to The Telegraph, the versatile defender who can ...
National Orientation Agency (NOA) has emphasised the need to discover great talents through investment in school sports. Mr Mkpoutom Mkpoutom, the NOA Director in Akwa Ibom, made the call on Wednesday at the Kingdom Ray Secondary Schools annual inter-house sports competition in Ikot Obio Ndoho, Mkpat Enin. Mkpoutom said that secondary schools sports served as ...
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has described the death of late football icon and former national team coach, High Chief Festus Onigbinde, as a painful loss to the Yoruba race and the entire Nigerian sporting community. This is contained in a statement issued and signed by the Director of Media and Public Affairs at ...
Manchester City will host Liverpool in the standout fixture of the FA Cup quarterfinals following the draw conducted at the London Stadium on Monday. Sky Bet League One strugglers Port Vale will travel to Chelsea in another quarterfinal clash of the competition. Port Vale reached the stage after a shock victory over Sunderland on Sunday, ...
Real Madrid have been fined 15,000 euros (about 17,364 dollars) after a fan was seen performing a Nazi salute during their UEFA Champions League playoff second-leg match against Benfica last week. European football governing body UEFA announced the sanction on Friday, adding that the club would also face a partial stadium closure. The Spanish club ...
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has postponed the 2026 Women African Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The decision came after a long period of uncertainty on whether the tournament would take place, as earlier scheduled. The tournament which was originally scheduled for March 17 to April 3 in Morocco, would now hold from July 25 ...
The city of Yenagoa in Bayelsa State is preparing to host the inaugural Yenagoa City International 10km Road Race, an event designed to promote athletics development and sports tourism in the region. Organisers say the race will attract both elite long-distance runners and emerging local talents, creating an opportunity for Nigerian athletes to compete alongside ...
Nigerian high-jump star Temitope Adeshina is attracting growing attention in U.S. collegiate athletics after another impressive performance for Texas Tech University. The athlete has continued a strong run of form that has placed her among the leading competitors in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) track and field season. Adeshina’s coach has praised her technical ...
Rising geopolitical tensions across the Middle East are beginning to ripple into the global sporting landscape, with several international competitions potentially facing logistical challenges and security concerns. Sports governing bodies are closely monitoring the situation as travel routes, team movements, and event preparations could be affected by the evolving regional climate. Some organisers have reportedly ...
Nigeria’s slim hopes of reaching the 2026 FIFA World Cup through the intercontinental play-off route have effectively ended after FIFA confirmed Democratic Republic of the Congo as Africa’s representative for the slot. The decision follows a review of qualification standings and eligibility concerns raised during the closing stages of the African qualifiers. Officials within Nigerian ...
