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Just In: Nigeria Secures Hosting Rights for 2026 World Public Relations Forum

Nigeria has secured the hosting rights for the 2026 World Public Relations Forum (WPRF), becoming the second African country to host this prestigious...

Nigeria’s U17 Girls Team, Flamingos, Arrive in South Africa for FIFA World Cup Qualifier

The Nigeria U17 girls’ team, Flamingos, has arrived in Pretoria, South Africa, ahead of their 2025 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup second-round, first-leg...

Alisson Shines as Liverpool Secures Crucial Champions League Victory in Paris

By Samuel Akpan with agency report Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson put on a breathtaking display to help his team complete one of the biggest...

West Africa’s Top Wrestlers Gather in Abuja for 13th ECOWAS African Wrestling Championship

The stage is set for a thrilling display of wrestling prowess as 10 West African countries prepare to converge in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital,...

El Derbi Madrileno: Real Madrid Edge Out Atletico Madrid 2-1 in Champions League Thriller

By Samuel Akpan with agency report The Santiago Bernabeu was electric as Real Madrid secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over arch-rivals Atletico Madrid...

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...