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Russia, Nigeria Set for Historic Friendly Match

The Russian Football Union (RFU) has announced that the country’s men’s national team will face off against the Super Eagles of Nigeria in...

FCT President Cup: EFCC FC, Galadima FC, FWC FC, N-Youth Academy Secure Semifinal Spots

The stage is set for the semifinals of the FCT President Cup, scheduled to take place on Monday, February 17th, at the FCT...

Chelsea’s Goalkeeping Shake-Up: Jorgensen Replaces Sanchez as Number One

By Samuel Akpan with agency report Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has confirmed that Filip Jorgensen has taken over as the team’s first-choice goalkeeper,...

Messy Merseyside Derby Ends in Brawl with Four Red Cards

The final Merseyside derby at Goodison Park will be remembered for its dramatic and chaotic conclusion. Liverpool and Everton drew 2-2 in a...

Real Madrid Stun City at the Etihad with Late Comeback in Champions League Play-off

By Samuel Akpan with agency report Manchester City’s hopes of advancing in the Champions League play-off suffered a major blow after a stunning...

Flying Eagles Return to Camp for Egypt Friendlies Ahead of U20 AFCON

Ahead of AFCON, Nigeria’s U20 boys and seven-time African champions, the Flying Eagles, have returned to camp as they prepare for a two-match...

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...