The newly elected President of the Nigeria Para Swimming Federation, Adeshina Adeyemi, has unveiled an ambitious plan to revive the sport, with a focus on grassroots development, more competitions and greater international exposure for athletes. Speaking with reporters in Lagos…

With 16 days to the start of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, former Commonwealth champion Yusuf Alli has challenged Team Nigeria athletes to embrace discipline, professionalism and excellence as they step up preparations for the competition. According to a…

Former Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi, has praised Nigerian teenage tennis sensation Oluwaseun Ogunsakin after his historic Wimbledon debut ended in a narrow first-round defeat. In a Facebook post on Monday, Mr Fayemi, who watched the match alongside his wife,…

Former Ghana national team coach Carlos Queiroz has penned an emotional farewell message to the people of Ghana following the end of his stint with the Black Stars, reflecting on the team’s achievements, the lessons learned, and his hopes for…

England booked their place in the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals after edging hosts Mexico 3-2 in a dramatic Round of 16 contest in Mexico City. The fiercely contested encounter followed a weather delay before a passionate home crowd created a…

The Royal Belgian Football Association (RBFA) has expressed shock over FIFA’s decision to declare suspended United States forward Folarin Balogun eligible for Monday’s FIFA World Cup Round of 16 clash between the USA and Belgium in Seattle. In a strongly…

The Cape Verde national football team returned home to a hero’s welcome on Sunday, with tens of thousands of jubilant supporters turning the country’s capital, Praia, into a carnival after the Blue Sharks’ historic FIFA World Cup campaign. Despite their…

Despite securing the win, Flamingos head coach Akeem Busari has acknowledged concerns about Nigeria’s defensive organisation after the team conceded twice in their 3-2 first-leg victory against the Benin Republic in Ikenne. Speaking to PREMIUM TIMES, Busari reflected on his…

For the first time in more than three decades, Nigeria will once again be represented in the singles draw at Wimbledon. History was made in London this week as Aurum Tennis Academy star and Nigeria’s brightest tennis prospect, Oluwaseun “The…

France defeated Paraguay 1-0 in their Round of 16 match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, advancing to the quarter-finals after a disciplined and patient performance. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the encounter was expected to test…

Nigeria’s sprint sensation, Kayinsola Ajayi, announced his arrival on the biggest stage of international athletics with a sensational victory in the men’s 100 metres at the Prefontaine Classic Diamond League in Eugene, Oregon, on Saturday. Making his Diamond League debut,…

Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti has dismissed suggestions that his side requires a special tactical blueprint to stop Norway’s prolific striker Erling Haaland, insisting his experienced defenders already know exactly what it takes to contain one of the world’s deadliest…

Defending champion Iga Swiatek crashed out of Wimbledon stunningly on Saturday, as Philippines star Alexandra Eala produced the biggest win of her career to reach the fourth round with a 7-6(11/9), 6-2 victory on Centre Court. The 21-year-old Eala displayed…

Nigeria’s U-17 women’s team, the Flamingos, will head into next week’s decisive second leg with a narrow advantage after edging Benin Republic 3-2 in an entertaining FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifying match on Saturday in Ikenne, Ogun State. The…

The last dance and new kings As Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi pursue what is largely seen as their final World Cup, a new generation is already reshaping football, offering lessons that extend far beyond Europe. The roar begins before…