Match fixing: NFF to withdraw club licences
The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) said it would withdraw the licence of any football club involved in match fixing in the country. The NFF President, […]
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Manchester United suffer Martinez injury blow
Manchester United have announced Lisandro Martinez will be sidelined for an “extended period” after aggravating the foot injury he suffered towards the end of last […]
Napoli refuses to apologise to Osimhen over offensive TikTok Video; insists they ‘never wanted to mock him
Napoli have refused to apologise for their controversial social media post which appeared to mock Victor Osimnhen, insisting they ‘never intended to offend’ their […]
Racial abuse: Minister rallies support for Osimhen, Nigerian athletes
Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Owan-Enoh, says he is committed to ensuring Nigerian athletes are accorded due respect and not discriminated against.Damgiteapo The […]
Osimhen puts social media storm aside to score for Napoli again
Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen put his social media storm with Napoli to one side to score as they return to winning ways with a 4-1 […]
Nigeria/Benin bid in the forefront as CAF picks AFCON 2025 and 2027 host nations
By ORKULA SHAAGEE, Abuja – The joint bid by Nigeria and neighbours Republic of Benin has taken the front seat in the race for […]
Ballon d’Or nomination: Fanny Amun applauds Oshoala, Osimhen
Fanny Amun, a former Super Eagles, national U20 and U17 coach, on Tuesday applauded the duo of Victor Osimhen and Asisat Oshoala for being nominated […]
NPFL announces Kick-off date for 2023/2024 league season
The management of Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) on Monday announced Sept. 30 as kick-off date for the of 2023/24 league season. The Media […]
Tito beat Agwu, win GOtv Boxing Night 29 title
Bolatito “Tito” Oluwole, at the just concluded GOtv Boxing Night 29, beat Celina Agwu to claim the National Cruiserweight Championship following an eight-round unanimous decision. […]
Ekiti Assembly summons Sports Council officials over ‘embarrassing’ outfits of athletes
By OLA MUDOPE, Ado-Ekiti – Ekiti House of Assembly has summoned officials of the State Sports Council over the ‘embarrassment’ recently caused the state […]
NYG 2023: I’m here to win, says 8-year old gymnast
Miss Esther Fatayo, an eight year old gymnast representing Team Ogun at the 7th National Youth Games (NYG 2023) holding in Asaba has said she […]
National Youths Games: Cross River sends 150 contingent to Asaba, Delta State
By PATRICK ABANG, Calabar- Ahead of the 2023 National Youth Games in Asaba Delta State, the Cross River State Government has sent 150 athletes to […]
Security agencies kill 21 suspected bandits in Kebbi
No fewer than 21 suspected bandits have been reportedly neutralised by security agencies in collaboration with vigilante and locals in Danko Wasagu Local Government Area […]
MTN to co-sponsor Nigerian football league with GTI, Propel Sports Africa
MTN Nigeria has entered into a partnership with the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), GTI Investment Ltd. and Propel Sports Africa to sponsor the Nigerian […]
Amusan wins third consecutive Diamond League title
Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan has emerged winner of the Diamond League trophy for an astonishing third consecutive time. On Sunday night at Oregon in […]
Roma defeat Empoli 7-0 in 1st win of season
Jose Mourinho’s AS Roma earned their first win of the 2023/2024 season. This was after two quick-fire goals set them on their way […]
Real Madrid come from behind to beat Real Sociedad
Real Madrid came from behind to beat Real Sociedad 2-1 on Sunday as the hosts regained the top spot in LaLiga with their fifth consecutive […]
CAF Confederation Cup: Rivers United draw goalless with hosts Etoile Filante
Rivers United of Port Harcourt started their campaign in the 2023/2024 CAF Confederation Cup on a relatively good note on Sunday in Cote d’Ivoire. […]
Handball championship: Nigeria beat Algeria 28-18 in first game
The national under-18 women handball team on Saturday defeated their Algerian opponent 28-18 in the first game in Monastir, Tunisia at the ongoing Africa Women’s […]
FIFA U-17 World Cup draw: Senegal, other African teams face tough battle
Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) U-17 champions, Senegal will play Argentina, Japan and Poland in Group D of the 2023 FIFA Cadet World Cup slated […]