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World Cup 2026: Balogun scores brace as United States thrash Paraguay...
The United States kicked off their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign in emphatic fashion with a convincing 4-1 victory over Paraguay in their Group...
Ajayi makes history with stunning NCAA 100m title win
Nigerian sprint sensation Kanyinsola Ajayi delivered a historic performance at the NCAA Championships, blazing to victory in the men's 100m final with a sensational...
FOOTBALL
World Cup 2026: Balogun scores brace as United States thrash Paraguay 4-1
The United States kicked off their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign in emphatic fashion with...
World Cup 2026: FIFA releases statement on Ghana’s Thomas Partey visa situation
World football governing body FIFA has confirmed that Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey will be unavailable...
Jose Mourinho returns to Real Madrid for second spell
Portuguese tactician José Mourinho has been confirmed as the new head coach of Spanish La...
BASKETBALL
D’Tigress’ FIBA Women’s World Cup schedule confirmed
Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, now know exactly when they will begin their campaign...
Atlanta Dream sign Nigeria’s Amy Okonkwo to developmental contract
WNBA side Atlanta Dream have signed Nigeria’s D’Tigress star and AfroBasket MVP Amy Okonkwo to...
ICYMI: Dallas Mavericks appoints Nigeria’s Ujiri as president
The Dallas Mavericks have appointed Nigerian basketball executive Masai Ujiri as the club’s new President...
ATHLETICS
TENNIS
Zverev clinches first Grand Slam title with historic French Open triumph
Germany's finally achieved his long-awaited Grand Slam breakthrough after defeating Italy's to win the 2026 French Open men's singles title
Zverev overcame a spirited challenge...
OTHER SPORTS
Commonwealth Games: Team Nigeria to camp in Scotland
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has confirmed that Team Nigeria will commence preparations for the upcoming Commonwealth Games with a local training camp before...
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World Cup 2026: Balogun scores brace as United States thrash Paraguay 4-1
The United States kicked off their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign in emphatic fashion with a convincing 4-1 victory over Paraguay in their Group D opener.
Leading the charge for the Americans was striker Folarin...
Ajayi makes history with stunning NCAA 100m title win
Nigerian sprint sensation Kanyinsola Ajayi delivered a historic performance at the NCAA Championships, blazing to victory in the men's 100m final with a sensational time of 9.72 seconds.
Although the race was run with a...
World Cup 2026: FIFA releases statement on Ghana’s Thomas Partey visa situation
World football governing body FIFA has confirmed that Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey will be unavailable for the Black Stars' opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup against Panama after his visa application to...
LA Grand Prix: Ofili and Chukwuma set for women’s 200m showdown
Nigerian sprint stars Favour Ofili and Rosemary Chukwuma are set to compete in the women's 200m event at the upcoming LA Grand Prix scheduled for June 14.
Ofili, one of Nigeria's leading sprint talents, has...
Jose Mourinho returns to Real Madrid for second spell
Portuguese tactician José Mourinho has been confirmed as the new head coach of Spanish La Liga giants Real Madrid, marking his return to the Santiago Bernabéu for a second stint.
The appointment comes after Real...
South Africa suffer Defeat in World Cup opener against Mexico
South Africa began their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign on a disappointing note after suffering a 2-0 defeat to one of the tournament hosts, Mexico, in their opening Group stage encounter.
Mexico took an early...
International Friendly: Portugal pip gallant Nigeria
World Cup-bound Portugal secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Nigeria's Super Eagles in an international friendly match played on Wednesday in Leiria.
The hosts took the lead midway through the first half after capitalising on...
Cristiano Ronaldo backs Super Eagles to become global force by 2030
Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has praised Nigeria's Super Eagles following their impressive performance in Wednesday's international friendly clash in Leiria.
The Portuguese legend made the remarks after leading his side to a hard-fought 2-1 victory...
Commonwealth Games Trials: AFN releases schedule for selection event
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has released the official timetable for the upcoming Commonwealth Games trials as preparations intensify ahead of Glasgow 2026.
The national athletics governing body confirmed the schedule in a circular,...
FIFA unveils individual awards for 2026 World Cup
FIFA has officially unveiled the redesigned individual trophies that will be awarded at the 2026 World Cup, introducing refreshed versions of the competition’s most prestigious honours: the Golden Ball, Golden Boot, and Golden Glove.
The...
































