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Seattle Stunner: Belgium Roar Back After Senegal Self-Destruct

By Samuel Akpan Senegal’s World Cup dreams were shattered in Seattle in the most heartbreaking fashion despite dominating the match and holding a...

Nigerian Sprinter Oghenebrume Jailed in US After Firing Gun During Dispute with Baby’s Mother

A guilt-ridden Godson Oghenebrume, the elite Nigerian sprinter, has been sentenced to 27 months in a U.S. federal prison for illegal firearm possession....

Kane Double Seals Comeback Victory for England Over DR Congo

By Samuel Akpan England came from behind to defeat the Democratic Republic of Congo 2-1 in Wednesday’s World Cup Round of 32, with...

Two Deaths Mar Mexico’s Historic World Cup Win Celebrations

By Samuel Akpan Tragedy struck Mexico City on Wednesday as two people died during massive street celebrations after the national team recorded its...

Presidential Send-Off: Tinubu Backs Team Nigeria for Commonwealth Games

By Samuel Akpan President Bola Tinubu will host a formal send-off for Team Nigeria at the Presidential Villa on Thursday, July 2. Ahead...

Haaland’s Late Strike Ends Ivory Coast’s World Cup Dream as Norway Advance 2-1

By Samuel Akpan Ivory Coast’s promising 2026 World Cup campaign ended in a heartbreak on Tuesday evening as Norway came from behind to...

Enekwechi Tapped to Lead Nigeria at 2026 Commonwealth Games

By Samuel Akpan Nigeria’s shotput powerhouse, Chukwuebuka Enekwechi, has been named male captain of Team Nigeria for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow,...

Eyes on the Prize: D’Tigers Charged to Conquer Angola and Make Nigeria Proud

By Samuel Akpan The National Sports Commission (NSC) has urged Nigeria’s senior men’s basketball team, the D’Tigers, to fly the national flag high...

SWAN Appoints Caretaker Committee to Steer FCT Chapter Transition

By Samuel Akpan Following the dissolution of its Federal Capital Territory executive committee by the chapter congress, the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria...

Gakpo’s Emotional Goal in Vain as Morocco Defeat Netherlands on Penalties

By Samuel Akpan Days after sharing the heartbreaking news of losing his unborn son, Cody Gakpo scored what seemed to be a dramatic...

Women Football: Flamingos Blast 15-0 Past Academy Side in Dominant Warm-Up Display

By Samuel Akpan Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, produced a clinical attacking masterclass as they crushed Future Stars ’99 Soccer Academy...

Africa Makes History With Record Nine Teams in World Cup Last 32

By Samuel Akpan A record-breaking nine African teams have qualified for the knockout stage of the 2026 World Cup. This historic feat more...

Nigeria Taps Para Powerlifting Legend as Commonwealth Games Captain

By Samuel Akpan In a strategic move celebrating para-sports excellence, Nigeria has named multiple Paralympic and world champion Folashade Oluwafemiayo as the captain...

Cape Verde, Tiny Island Nation Defies Odds to Crash World Cup Knockouts

By Samuel Akpan Cape Verde has made football history, defying the odds to become the smallest nation by population to ever reach the...

Africa’s Women’s Cup Expands to 16 Teams as Morocco 2026 Nears

By Samuel Akpan Africa’s top women’s football tournament is set to make history in 30 days when the CAF Women’s Africa Cup of...

Tinubu Backs Super Falcons With New WAFCON Welfare Committee

By Samuel Akpan In a move aimed at ensuring the Super Falcons defend their WAFCON crown without financial hitches in Morocco, the National...