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Plymouth Argyle Stun Liverpool 1-0 in FA Cup Historic Fourth Round Upset
In a shocking turn of events, Plymouth Argyle, the bottom club in the English Championship, pulled off a stunning 1-0 victory over Liverpool,...
NSC Promises to Foster Inclusive Sports Governance, Revive Abandoned Initiatives
Mallam Shehu Dikko, the National Sports Commission (NSC) Chairman, has reaffirmed his commitment to inclusive sports administration, ensuring all stakeholders are involved in...
Slot Delighted with Liverpool’s Carabao Cup Final Berth, Eyes More Silverware
Liverpool manager Arne Slot is thrilled to have booked his first English final, but warned that it’s only special if they can win...
Nigeria U-17 set to miss back-to-back World Cup after CAF snub
The Golden Eaglets’ hopes of participating in the 2025 U-17 AFCON in Morocco have been dashed after the Confederation of African Football (CAF)...
Brazilian Marcelo Announces Retirement from Football at 36
Brazilian defender Marcelo has announced his retirement from football at the age of 36, bringing an end to a illustrious career that spanned...
Trump Issues Executive Order Restricting Transgender Athletes’ Participation in Women’s Sports
President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed an executive order titled “Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports,” effectively prohibiting transgender women from participating in...
Victor Boniface Scores Winning Goal as Bayer Leverkusen Stun Koln in DFB Pokal Quarterfinals
Nigerian striker Victor Boniface was the hero for Bayer Leverkusen as they staged a dramatic comeback to defeat Koln 3-2 in the DFB...
Just in: Badminton Federation of Nigeria Appoints Blessing Ekwe Chisalam as Chief Operating Officer
The Badminton Federation of Nigeria (BFN) has announced the appointment of Blessing Ekwe Chisalam as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO). Ms. Chisalam,...
NSC Pledges Support as Team Nigeria Heads to Badminton Championship in Douala
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Nigerian sports federations, including badminton, as Team Nigeria prepares to compete in...
Haaland’s ‘Stay Humble’ Advice Comes Back to Haunt Him as Arsenal Thrash Manchester City
By Samuel Akpan with agency report Erling Haaland’s advice to Arsenal’s players to “stay humble” after Manchester City’s draw with the Gunners in...
Nigerian striker Boniface Marks Return with Goal as Leverkusen Down Hoffenheim 3-1
Victor Boniface made a stunning return to action, scoring a goal as Bayer Leverkusen defeated Hoffenheim 3-1 in the Bundesliga on Sunday. The...
NSC Inaugurates Elite Athletes and Podium Board to Drive Medal-Winning Performances
“The reason why we are calling this a board and not a committee is because a committee is temporary. We want to make...
Sports Development: A Critical Component of Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda – Presidency
The Presidency has reaffirmed that sports development plays a vital role in President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, serving as a catalyst for...
Nigerian Star Ademola Lookman Ruled Out of Atalanta’s Champions League Clash at Barcelona
Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman will miss Atalanta’s crucial Champions League match against Barcelona on Wednesday due to a knee injury. The 27-year-old suffered...
Super Eagles Get Tricky AFCON 2025 Draw with Tunisia, Uganda, and Tanzania in Group C
The stage is set for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025, with Nigeria’s Super Eagles drawn into Group C alongside Tunisia, Uganda,...
Sinner Retains Australian Open Title with Dominant Display Against Zverev
Jannik Sinner, the world’s top-ranked tennis player, has made history by successfully defending his Australian Open title. The 22-year-old Italian sensation defeated Alexander...
