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Barcelona Legends Promise Abuja Fans a Night of Nostalgia and Skill

Ahead of Saturday’s Champions Cup showdown at the MKO Abiola Stadium, Abuja, Barcelona legends midfielder Gaizka Mendieta said on Friday that supporters should expect an...

Record Breakers: Chelsea’s Teenage Trio Scores in Champions League Win Over Ajax

Chelsea turned the Champions League into a showcase for its blossoming talent, becoming the first side in the competition’s history to have three...

Liverpool Snap Five‑Game Slide with Thrilling 5‑1 Victory in Frankfurt

Liverpool arrived in Germany on a shaky note – a four‑hour delay on the squad plane and a run of four straight defeats...

CAF Reveals Nominees: Victor Osimhen in Contention for 2025 Player of the Year

Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen has been shortlisted for the 2025 CAF Men’s Player of the Year award, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced...

Sprinting into a New Era: Nigeria to Host Historic Africa Running Conference

Nigeria is set to host the inaugural Africa Running Conference in Lagos, a move that is expected to promote health, fitness, and athletic...

Exclusive: NSC Plans High-Altitude Training City to Develop Athletes – Dikko

Nigeria’s National Sports Commission (NSC) is working with investors to develop a high-altitude training site in the country’s rift valley, according to Chairman...

CAF Champions League: South Africa’s Sundowns Crush Remo Stars 5-1 on Nigerian Soil

Nigerian champions Remo Stars suffered a crippling defeat at home on Sunday, falling 5-1 to Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa in the CAF...

Harry Maguire’s Late Goal Secures Dramatic Win for Man United

Manchester United has ended their nine-year wait for a win at Anfield with a thrilling 2-1 victory over Liverpool on Sunday. The Red...

Super Eagles Soar: Nigeria Climbs to 41st in FIFA Rankings

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have made a significant leap in the latest FIFA men’s world rankings, climbing four places to 41st globally. This improvement...

NFF Calls off Nigeria’s Friendlies with Venezuela, Colombia in November

Nigeria’s qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs has led to the cancellation of proposed international friendlies with Venezuela and Colombia by...

Just In: Ahmedabad Recommended to Host 2030 Commonwealth Games

The Commonwealth Sport’s Executive Board has recommended Ahmedabad, India, as the proposed host city for the 2030 Centenary Commonwealth Games. The final decision...

Breaking: Nigeria Qualifies for World Cup Playoffs with 4-0 Win Over Benin

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have secured a spot in the World Cup playoffs after a commanding 4-0 victory over Benin Republic in...

“We’ll Make History” – Benin Republic Coach Gernot Rohr Confident of Defeating Nigeria

The stage is set for a thrilling encounter between Nigeria and Benin Republic in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier at the Godswill...

It’s a Shame’ – Taye Taiwo Laments Nigeria’s World Cup Qualification Struggles

Nigeria’s bid for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is currently precarious, hinging entirely on the results of their crucial Group C match against...

Updated: Kano Pillars GM Issues Apology After Fan Violence Against Shooting Stars Players

Kano Pillars Football Club’s General Manager, Ahmed Musa, has issued a public apology for the fan violence that erupted during their match against...

Nigeria Dominates in Cairo: 4 Gold Secured at World Para Powerlifting Championships

Esther Onyeama has made Nigeria proud once again, clinching two gold medals in the women’s 55kg category at the ongoing World Para Powerlifting...