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Marseille and Coach Roberto De Zerbi Agree to Mutual Separation After 5-0 Defeat to PSG

French club Marseille announced the mutual departure of head coach Roberto De Zerbi early Wednesday, shortly after a humiliating 5-0 loss to arch-rivals...

Sam Ikpefan Breaks Ground as Nigeria’s Pioneer in Consecutive Winter Olympics

Nigerian athlete Sam Ikpefan has etched his name in history by becoming the inaugural competitor from his country to participate in two separate...

Nigeria Set to Host Landmark 2nd African School Sports Games in 2027

Nigeria has launched preparation to host the second edition of the African School Sports Games in 2027, an event poised to be the...

Road Racing Commission Gears Up for 11th Access Bank Lagos City Marathon

With only five days to the 11th Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, Nigeria’s Road Racing Commission says it is fine-tuning operations to ensure...

Ex-Super Eagles Brown Ideye Reveals Horror Crash, Family Pressure and ‘Fake Agent Pandemic’ in Nigerian Football

Former Super Eagles striker and 2013 Africa Cup of Nations winner, Brown Ideye, has opened up on the harsh realities behind his rise...

United Extends Winning Streak Under Carrick with 2-0 Triumph Over Spurs

Manchester United took full advantage of a red card given to Tottenham’s captain Cristian Romero, securing a 2-0 victory at Old Trafford that...

SWAN Abuja’s Oguntimehin Secures VP Slot in New ECOWAS Wrestling Journalists’ Union

In a major win for Nigerian sports media, Tolu Oguntimehin of SWAN’s Abuja chapter has been elected 2nd Vice President of the newly...

Imo State’s Kun Khalifat FC Abandons NPFL Amid Sanctions Dispute

Kun Khalifat FC of Imo State has withdrawn from the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) following sanctions imposed on the club for missing...

Nigeria’s Nwabali Parts Ways with South Africa’s Chippa United

By Samuel Akpan with agency report Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has bid farewell to South African club, Chippa United, after a four-year...

South Africa Clarifies Stance on 2026 WAFCON Hosting

South Africa’s Minister of Sport, Gayton McKenzie, has clarified that no formal decision has been made to replace Morocco as the host of...

South Africa to Host 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations

With just 60 days to go, South Africa has been named the host for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). Deputy...

Ronaldo Meets Osimhen, Portugal to Face Nigeria in June Friendly

By Samuel Akpan (with agency report) Portugal and Nigeria are set to clash in a highly anticipated friendly match on June 6, with...

Chelsea Stuns West Ham with Dramatic 3-2 Comeback Win

Chelsea staged an incredible comeback to beat West Ham 3-2 in a thrilling London derby at Stamford Bridge. The Blues trailed 2-0 at...

Gunners Gallop: Arsenal Crush Leeds 4-0 to Tighten Grip on Title Race

Arsenal has silenced doubters with a dominant 4-0 victory over Leeds United at Elland Road, restoring their seven-point lead at the top of...

AFCON 2025 Fallout: Hakimi, Thiaw Banned, Suspensions, Heavy Fines Imposed

Following a turbulent 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final, the CAF Disciplinary Board has handed down significant sanctions against the Moroccan and Senegalese...

Napoli Ultras Attack Chelsea Fans, Stabbing Two Ahead of Champions League Match

Two Chelsea fans were attacked and stabbed by Napoli ultras in Naples, Italy, on Tuesday night, just hours before the Premier League side’s...