Sports
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Arsenal Stun PSV Eindhoven with 7-1 Thrashing, on Brink of Champions League Quarter-Finals
Samuel Akpan with agency report Arsenal produced a stunning display of attacking football to thrash PSV Eindhoven 7-1 in the first leg of...
Super Eagles Coach Chelle Unveils 39-Man Squad for Crucial World Cup Qualifiers
Nigeria’s national football team, the Super Eagles, has announced a provisional list of 39 players for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying...
IFAB introduces game-changing goalkeeper rule: 8-second countdown to restart play
In a groundbreaking move, the International Football Association Board (IFAB) has approved a new rule aimed at tackling time-wasting by goalkeepers. From the...
E-Sports in Nigeria Gets Boost as NSC Officially Inaugurates Federation’s Board
In a significant move to advance the country’s sports industry, the National Sports Commission (NSC) has inaugurated the board of the E-Sports Federation...
Nigerian Footballer Abubakar Lawal’s Death in Uganda Being Investigated – Foreign Affairs Ministry
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed the sudden death of Nigerian professional footballer Abubakar Lawal in Uganda with a promise to investigate...
Flying Eagles Arrive in Abidjan for Friendly Matches Against Cote D’Ivoire
Nigeria’s U20 boys, the Flying Eagles, have arrived in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, ahead of two friendly matches against the Young Elephants. The team,...
NSC Leadership Supervises Zonal Elimination for 22nd National Sports Festival
The National Sports Commission (NSC) leadership says it is committed to supervising the zonal elimination phase for team sports at the 22nd National...
Flamingos vs Bantwana: Kenyan Referee Assigned to U-17 Women’s World Cup Qualifier in Pretoria
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed Kenyan official, Josephine Wanjiku, as referee for the upcoming FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup qualifier...
D’Tigers Secure Afrobasket 2025 Berth, NSC DG Olopade Congratulates Team on Qualification Victory
The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Bukola Olopade, has congratulated Nigeria’s senior men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, on securing qualification for...
Liverpool dominate Man City at the Etihad Stadium, securing 2-0 victory
Liverpool delivered a resounding 2-0 victory over Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium, marking their second win against the reigning champions this season....
FCT FA Chairman Congratulates Family Worship FC, Naija Ratels FC on President’s Cup Triumph
The Chairman of the Federal Capital Territory Football Association (FCT FA), Alhaji Adam Mouktar Mohammed, has congratulated Family Worship FC and Naija Ratels...
Gunners’ Title Dreams Dented as West Ham Secure Hard-Fought 1-0 Victory
Arsenal’s Premier League title aspirations suffered a significant setback after a 1-0 defeat to West Ham at the Emirates Stadium. The loss, combined...
NFF Suspends Two Referees Over Controversial Penalty Decision
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has suspended two referees, Ayeni Ridwan Olatunji and Abubakar Jimoh, from officiating in the Nigeria Premier Football League...
NSC DG Olopade to D’Tigers: Excel in Afrobasket Qualifiers
The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Bukola Olopade, has charged Nigeria’s Senior Men’s Basketball Team, D’Tigers, to deliver a strong...
Lookman responds perfectly to Gasperini over penalty criticism
Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman has publicly responded to criticism from Atalanta manager Gian Piero Gasperini, following the team’s 5-2 aggregate loss to Club...
FCT Badminton Association Visits Indian Head of Chancery, Seeks Collaboration
The FCT Badminton Association has taken a significant step in strengthening ties with the Indian community in Nigeria, as its leadership paid a...
