Nigeria’s U17 girls, Flamingos, fired from all cylinders to record a 9-0 win over their counterparts from Niger Republic on Thursday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the victory is recorded in the second match of this year’s WAFU U17 Girls’ Cup, taking place in Ghana. In...
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Second-half substitute Rasmus Hojlund scored twice as Manchester United fought back to earn a 2-1 win at Viktoria Plzen in the Europa League on Thursday. The hosts took the lead shortly after half-time, but Hojlund levelled on 62 minutes, six minutes after replacing Marcus Rashford, when the Danish striker...
World football governing body FIFA on Wednesday announced that Saudi Arabia will host the men’s football World Cup of 2034. FIFA’s choice has however come amid criticism from human rights groups and concern the decision by its congress could mean another tournament in the northern hemisphere winter. At an...
Nigeria has won the bid to host the next edition of the prestigious All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT) in 2026. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the AACT is a biennial continental ladies golf championship in Africa that had its inaugural edition in May 1992 in Zimbabwe....
Champions League group phase leaders Liverpool virtually sealed a place in the last 16 with a tight 1-0 victory at Girona on Tuesday after Mohamed Salah struck from the penalty spot. Liverpool have made a stunning start in the competition under coach Arne Slot, winning all six of their...
As Nigerian football gains global recognition, these players are set to make a significant impact in 2025. Here’s a closer look at the stars to watch: 1. Ademola Lookman (Winger, Atalanta) Ademola Lookman’s performances for Atalanta in Serie A have earned him a nomination for the prestigious African Player...
By PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – No fewer than five states in the southern region would take part in the 2nd edition of the Cross River State Table Tennis Association challenge fiesta with many prizes to be won. The states include: Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa-Ibom, Delta Cross River State Table Tennis...
By PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – The Nigerian Navy has officially thrown its weight behind the development of table tennis in Cross River State, pledging a strategic partnership with the state’s Table Tennis Association. The Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Naval Command, Rear Admiral SA Akinwande made the pledged when the...
Following are the results of Match Day 16 fixtures in the 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) played on Sunday: Kano Pillars FC 1-0 Katsina United FCRemo Stars FC 2-0 El-Kanemi Warriors FCPlateau United FC 3-2 Heartland FCRangers International FC 1-0 Rivers United FCAbia Warriors FC 2-1 Niger Tornadoes...
Chelsea staged a fightback to beat Tottenham Hotspur 4-3 and move clear of Arsenal in second place in the Premier League table on Sunday. With Liverpool not in action this weekend after their game at Everton was postponed due to a storm, Chelsea’s victory at Spurs lifted them to...
Manchester City’s Premier League title defence stuttered again with a 2-2 draw at Crystal Palace on Saturday. City twice came from behind to pick a point at Selhurst Park, but the champions have now won only once in six league games – four of which have been lost. Palace...
Lionel Messi was named Major League Soccer’s Most Valuable Player on Friday after leading Inter Miami to a record-breaking regular season campaign. The Argentine superstar was handed the accolade after his performances helped Miami to a record regular season points tally, earning the club its first ever Supporters Shield....
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami will kick off FIFA’s new 32-team Club World Cup when the Major League Soccer side take on Egypt’s Al Ahly in the June 15 opener, the draw for the tournament revealed on Thursday. Brazilian team Palmeiras and Portugal’s Porto complete Group A alongside Argentina...
Following are the results of Match Day 15 fixtures in the 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), played on Sunday and dates of the remaining fixtures: Shooting Stars FC 2-0 Abia Warriors FCEl Kanemi Warriors FC 0-0 Bayelsa United FCKatsina United FC 1-0 Sunshine Stars FCRiver United FC 1-0...
Chelsea climbed to third place with a 3-0 win against spluttering Aston Villa at Samford Bridge on Sunday. The Blues extended their unbeaten run in all competitions to six games as Villa’s dismal winless streak reached eight matches. Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca insisted this week that his young team...
Ruben Amorim enjoyed a dream home Premier League debut as Manchester United thrashed Everton 4-0 thanks to doubles from Marcus Rashford and Joshua Zirkzee on Sunday. The Portuguese’s first game in charge at Ipswich last weekend showed how much work he has ahead as United blew an early lead...
Liverpool opened up a nine-point lead at the top of the Premier League as Manchester City’s crisis deepened in a 2-0 defeat at Anfield on Sunday. Cody Gakpo’s 12th-minute goal was scant reward for the Reds’ first-half domination and they sealed an 18th win in 20 games under Arne...
The game of musical chairs at the top of the 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) continued on Sunday with Rivers United of Port Harcourt returning to the top spot. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Rivers United beat visiting Kano Pillars 1-0 to return to the...
The latest FIFA rankings released on Thursday has Nigeria recording the most significant drop following unimpressive performances in the last international window. In the November rankings, the three-time African champions plummeted from 36th to 44th globally, an 8-place decline. From its previous 1503 total points, the team’s points now...
Top fencing nations from around the world are set to participate in the 2024 Men’s World Cup, scheduled to hold Dec. 14 and Dec. 15 in Lagos. They include the U.S., Hong Kong, Egypt, and others. Nigeria’s prestigious international school, Charterhouse Lagos, will host the tournament, which will serve...