LRA Sports

Defending champions Nigeria will begin their title defence at the 2026 WAFU B U-20 Championship with a high-profile clash against rivals Ghana in Yamoussoukro, Côte d'Ivoire, on Monday. The encounter is a repeat of the...

Nigeria's Ruth Asuquo Nyong secured a silver medal in the women's 48kg weightlifting event at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow after an impressive total lift of 168kg. Nyong delivered a strong performance throughout the...

Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua produced a remarkable comeback to defeat Albanian heavyweight Kristian Prenga by knockout after surviving an early scare in a dramatic contest. Joshua found himself in trouble in the opening...

The Nigeria Sports Commission (NSC) has cleared all outstanding allowances due to the Super Falcons, covering their training camp and the entire duration of the group stage through to the final of the 2026...

Benin Premier League club Buffles du Borgou FC have appointed experienced Nigerian coach Stanley Eguma as their new head coach. The former Rivers United manager takes over with the task of leading the club's ambitions...

Nigeria's Abduljabar Adama has secured a place in the men's 50m freestyle semifinals at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow after an impressive performance in the heats. The Nigerian national record holder clocked 22.67 seconds...

Nigeria's Folashade Oluwafemiayo delivered a sensational performance at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, breaking her own world record twice on her way to winning the women's para powerlifting gold medal. The Nigerian star produced...

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has fixed October 8, 2026, as the date to hear the case that will determine the rightful winner of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The hearing...

Team Nigeria began their men's 3x3 basketball campaign at the 2026 Commonwealth Games on a winning note, defeating the Cayman Islands 21-17 in their opening match. The Nigerians delivered a composed and energetic performance throughout...

The Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) has announced that the 31st CAA Congress will be held on March 19, 2027, in Mbabane, Eswatini. The congress will bring together athletics officials and stakeholders from across the...