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The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), through its Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX) programme, and TopTier Sports Management have announced plans for a landmark Legends Football Match to celebrate Nigeria’s celebrated mid-1990s football generation. The match, scheduled…
From the jubilant streets of Cairo to the packed stands in Dallas, Egypt’s historic FIFA World Cup campaign has reached another unforgettable milestone. The Pharaohs booked their place in the Round of 16 for the first time in the nation’s…
FIFA has announced it will blend football with patriotism on Saturday as the United States marks its Independence Day and 250th anniversary, with elaborate pre-match celebrations planned ahead of both FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 fixtures in Houston…
Africa’s representation at the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been reduced to just two teams after Ghana and Cape Verde suffered narrow Round of 32 defeats to Colombia and defending champions Argentina respectively. Their exits leave Morocco and Egypt as…
Egypt became the second African nation, after Morocco, to book a place in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating Australia 4-2 on penalties following a 1-1 draw after extra time in Dallas. Friday’s victory…
The management of Kano Pillars Football Club has appointed Daniel Ogunmodede as the new Technical Adviser ahead of the 2026/2027 Nigeria Premier League season. According to a statement issued on Friday in Kano by the club’s Media Director, Isma’eel Tangalashi,…
Barely one week after emerging from one of the most controversial fixtures in this year’s Nationwide League One (NLO) playoffs, Yewa FC Academy will begin another decisive chapter in its quest for promotion to the Nigeria National League (NNL). The…
Portugal reached the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 after defeating Croatia 2-1 in a dramatic knockout contest filled with VAR controversy, late twists and Cristiano Ronaldo’s historic contribution. Portugal dominated the opening exchanges, with Cristiano Ronaldo leading the attack…
President Bola Tinubu has charged Team Nigeria to prioritise integrity, discipline, and patriotism as they head to the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. During a presidential send-off ceremony at the State House in Abuja, the president urged the athletes…
Veteran broadcast sports journalist Ralph Chidozie George has been re-elected to the executive board of the Anambra State Football Association (ANSFA) for another four-year term. Mr George, a football commentator with SuperSport TV, secured a fresh mandate for the 2026–2030…
Norwegian club Molde FK have confirmed that Daniel Daga will be available for selection again after the midfielder was unanimously acquitted in a criminal case by the Frostating Court of Appeal. The club announced the development in an official statement…
Belgium captain Youri Tielemans delivered the performance of a leader when it mattered most, scoring twice as the Red Devils overturned a two-goal deficit in the closing minutes of the game to defeat Senegal and book their place in the…
Ten of Nigeria’s brightest young sporting talents have received a major boost in their pursuit of excellence after Parallex Bank rewarded each of them with N1 million for their outstanding performances at the 2025 National Youth Games, where Team Lagos…
The FIFA World Cup has never been merely a tournament for players. While footballers chase immortality on the pitch, coaches carry an equally daunting burden, knowing that just a handful of matches can judge four years of planning. History definitely…
The United States overcame the setback of playing with 10 men for more than 25 minutes to defeat Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 on Wednesday, securing a place in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Folarin Balogun…
Belgium produced one of the most remarkable comebacks of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday, fighting back from two goals down to defeat Senegal 3-2 after extra time and book a place in the Round of 16. Youri Tielemans…
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