England finished top ahead of Croatia as they completed their Group L campaign with a 2-0 victory over Panama. Croatia defeated Ghana 2-1 in their final Group L fixture on Saturday to qualify for the Round of 32. England finished…

Super Eagles defender Chibuike Nwaiwu has moved to cool speculation over his future, insisting he remains committed to Trabzonspor despite attracting serious interest from Premier League clubs West Ham United and Fulham, as well as Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen, PUNCH…

The heavyweight boxing division has been thrown wide open following Oleksandr Usyk’s stunning announcement on Friday that he is vacating his WBA, WBC and IBF world heavyweight titles, creating a cascade of championship opportunities that place three Nigerians, Moses Itauma…

Super Eagles winger Femi Azeez may be forced to look beyond Aston Villa for his Premier League breakthrough this summer, with Millwall’s £30m valuation and competition from a more established alternative combining to dim the prospect of a move to…

The organising committee of the Tour D’Afrique 2026 has officially declared the seventh edition of the cross-border cycling expedition a success, after the 30-man contingent completed a gruelling 1,110km journey across four West African countries and returned to Lagos. The…

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen caused a near stampede on the streets of Ojota, Lagos, after videos of him visiting the area spread rapidly online, drawing a massive crowd of fans who surrounded his car and refused to let him…

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage reaches its climax, the highly anticipated Group K showdown between Portugal and Colombia has been confirmed as the most sought-after match of the opening phase, with staggering ticket demand underscoring its global…

A Nationwide League One (NLO) promotional playoff match between Yewa Football Academy and FC Ebedei ended in controversy on Saturday after FC Ebedei players walked off the pitch following a serious injury to Yewa goalkeeper Olalere Ridwan. The match, played…

Governor Mohammed Bago of Niger State has appointed Abubakar Kuso as chairman of the management committee of the Nigeria Premier Football League side, Niger Tornadoes F.C. The appointment, announced on Saturday, takes immediate effect, according to a statement issued by…

Argentina coach, Lionel Scaloni, has revealed that superstar captain, Lionel Messi, will begin on the bench for their 2026 FIFA World Cup match against Jordan, in a special moment shared during a pre-match press conference. According to reports from the…

Cape Verde national football team coach, Bubister said his team will approach their 2026 FIFA World Cup knock-out game against defending Champions Argentina with the right attitude. Cape Verde qualified for the knock-out stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup…

The 2026 mid year Lagos State Public Service Club Games have ended after two weeks of sporting activities across Lagos, with organisers and healthcare partner Oakleaf Pharmaceuticals highlighting the role of physical activity and preventive healthcare in improving the wellbeing…

Betting platform Ogabet has launched a customer reward campaign centred on a N1 million free bet pool, coinciding with the ongoing FIFA World Cup, with eligible players able to earn and accumulate free bets through various promotions on the platform.…

The inaugural First Bank and Samuel Okwaraji Foundation National Secondary Schools Football Championship, tagged the Memoir Cup, has commenced across multiple states of the federation in what organisers hope will become an annual fixture in Nigeria’s football calendar. The tournament,…

Davnotch Nigeria Limited has reaffirmed its commitment to the growth of Tennis in the country, pledging to sustain its sponsorship of the Davnotch National Open Tennis Championship and promising enhanced benefits for players in future editions of the tournament. Managing…