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Super Eagles Star Sadiq Umar, Bello El-Rufai Take Over Rancher Bees FC

Nigerian football has witnessed a major development with the acquisition of Rancher Bees FC, a historic Kaduna-based club, by Super Eagles striker Sadiq...

Community Shield title: Crystal Palace defeat Liverpool 3-2 in penalty shootout

Crystal Palace emerged victorious in the FA Community Shield, defeating Liverpool 3-2 in a penalty shootout after the match ended 2-2 in regular...

Former Super Eagles Player John Utaka Named Head Coach of French Club

Former Nigerian international John Utaka has been appointed the new head coach of Montpellier’s women’s team in France, replacing the outgoing manager, Frédéric...

Arsenal Secures Nwaneri’s Future With Five-Year Pro Contract

Arsenal has confirmed the signing of Ethan Nwaneri to a five-year contract, solidifying the young talent’s future with the club. The 18-year-old attacking...

Abandoned Ugborodo FIFA Goal Project: Contractor Cites Funding Constraints

The Ugborodo Escravos ‘Atlantic’ FIFA Goal Project, a Nigerian football infrastructure initiative, is now mired in controversy and accusations of abandonment. However, Monimichelle...

Exclusive: Nigeria’s E-Sports League to Kick Off in Q1 2026, Signaling a Gaming Revolution – Maikori

The E-Sports Federation of Nigeria (EFN) is gearing up to kick-start the revamped E-Sports league in the first quarter of 2026, Yahaya Maikori,...

Nnadozie, Madugu Make History with Ballon d’Or Nominations

Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie and coach Justine Madugu have been nominated for the prestigious Ballon d’Or awards. In a ceremony held on...

Nigeria Shines at 1st African School Games, Clinches 25 Medals

Team Nigeria concluded the inaugural African School Games in Algiers, Algeria, with an impressive showing, securing a total of 25 medals. Their haul...

FIBA’s Ahmedu Hails D’Tigress for Record-Breaking Fifth AfroBasket Championship

Sam Ahmedu, President of FIBA Africa Zone 3 and member of the FIBA Africa Executive Committee, praised Nigeria’s national women’s basketball team, D’Tigress,...

Nigeria Set to Host 2nd African School Games in 2027

Nigeria has been awarded the hosting rights for the 2nd African School Games, scheduled to take place in 2027. The announcement was made...

Former Arsenal Star Partey Granted Bail Amid Serious Sexual Offence Charges

Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has been granted conditional bail following a court appearance in London over multiple charges of rape and sexual...

Okonkwo Reveals Wakama’s Halftime Message That Spurred D’Tigress to Victory

D’Tigress captain Amy Okonkwo has disclosed that Coach Rena Wakama’s halftime message played a crucial role in their comeback victory over Mali in...

Tinubu Dispatches Delegation to Cheer on D’Tigress at AfroBasket Final in Abidjan

President Bola Tinubu has dispatched a high-powered government delegation to Abidjan to support Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, as they pursue a fifth...

Ademola Lookman Submits Transfer Request Amid Dispute with Atalanta

Nigerian international Ademola Lookman has confirmed that he has submitted a formal transfer request to leave Atalanta. Lookman, in his transfer request on...

Golden Debut: Cyclist Grace Osaretin Sets Sights on Youth Olympic Glory

By Tony Nezianya in Annaba, Algeria Fresh off a gold medal victory at the inaugural African School Games, cyclist Grace Osaretin-Godwin is already...

Unbeaten in 10 Years: D’Tigress Reach Fifth Consecutive AfroBasket Final After Beating Senegal

Nigeria’s D’Tigress has qualified for the AfroBasket final for the fifth consecutive time after defeating Senegal 75-68 in a thrilling semifinal match in...