D’Tigers suffered a second consecutive loss in the qualifiers for the 2027 FIBA World Cup, falling 68–55 to Guinea in their second game of the series on Saturday at the Salle Multidisciplinaire de Radès in Tunisia. Guinea dominated the encounter…

Nigeria’s D’Tigers slipped to their second consecutive loss in the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup African Qualifiers on Saturday, falling 69–55 to Guinea in a flat offensive outing that exposed the team’s early struggles in the campaign. Coming off a…

Dani Olmo struck twice for Barcelona to take the Catalans provisionally top of La Liga with a 3-1 win over Alaves on Saturday. After Pablo Ibanez fired the visitors into a surprise lead in the first minute, Barca hit back…

Manchester City are now four points behind Premier League leaders Arsenal, thanks to a last-gasp 3–2 win over Leeds United on Saturday. Pep Guardiola’s men came into the game looking to bounce back from a 2–1 defeat at Newcastle United…

APhil Foden spared Manchester City’s blushes with a last-gasp winner after the Premier League title challengers blew a two-goal lead in a dramatic 3-2 win over lowly Leeds on Saturday. Pep Guardiola’s side were in danger of losing more ground…

Team Nigeria’s Deputy Chef-de-Mission to the recent Riyadh 2025 Islamic Solidarity Games, Yussuf Amuda Alli, has attributed the country’s impressive outing to the National Sports Commission’s (NSC) detailed planning and improved welfare provisions for athletes. Mr Alli, who also serves…

Semi Ajayi opened his goal account as Hull City rallied to beat Stoke City 2-1 in their Sky Bet Championship clash on Saturday. Second-placed Stoke City took the lead in the 17th minute through Sorba Thomas. Ajayi nodded home the…

The Referee Development Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has suspended indefinitely, Nyah Victor from officiating in the Nigeria National League, NNL. The referee’s suspension was contained in a statement signed by Ameenu Mohammed on Friday. Nyah, who was…

Ibom Angels have been rewarded with a cash gift for their Nigeria Women Football League, NWFL, opening day performance against Naija Ratels. The Uyo-based club held Naija Ratels to a goalless draw at the Bwari Stadium, Abuja on Wednesday. The…

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle and the scouting committee are reportedly considering LASK right-winger Moses Usor for inclusion in the squad ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. According to Nigeria Scout…

Rivers United head coach Finidi George has expressed disappointment with his team’s defeat to RS Berkane, DAILY POST reports. The Port Harcourt club fell 2-1 to the Moroccan side in their CAF Champions League matchday two encounter at the Godswill…

Charles Oshanugor has praised Team Nigeria after their dominant showing at the 2025 World English Scrabble Players Association Championship in Accra, describing the country’s latest global success as a landmark moment for the sport, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Nigeria finished…

Nigeria Women Football League, NWFL, side Nasarawa Amazons, have unveiled their new kits for the 2025-26 season. The new jersey, features the club’s blue and white design. The jersey unveiling took place at their home ground, the Lafia City Stadium.…

NBA Africa has announced 10 startup companies from five African countries as finalists for the second edition of its Triple-Double Accelerator programme. The finalists, selected from over 700 applications, will pitch their products to a panel of international industry leaders…

Enyimba forward, Kingsley Maduforo, says he is anticipating an interesting Oriental derby against Rangers. Maduforo urged his club’s faithful to come out enmasse and support the team to victory against the Flying Antelopes. The People’s Elephant will do battle with…