Tyson Fury has confirmed that his long-awaited heavyweight showdown with British-Nigerian Anthony Joshua will take place at Madison Square Garden in New York, bringing an end to months of uncertainty over the venue for the highly anticipated clash. The former…

Defending Nigeria Women’s Football League (NWFL) champions Edo Queens FC produced another statement performance in Ouagadougou on Wednesday, thrashing Burkina Faso’s USFA FC 5-1 to book their place in the final of the WAFU-B CAF Women’s Champions League qualifying tournament.…

Super Eagles winger Femi Azeez has completed a move from Millwall to the Premier League after signing a four-year contract with Brighton and Hove Albion FC for an undisclosed fee. The transfer was completed after both clubs submitted a deal…

The Director-General of the Lagos State Sports Commission, Lekan Fatodu, has met with the mother of a young squash player who featured in a viral video over an alleged obstruction to her daughter’s participation in a sporting engagement. Mr Fatodu…

Thirty years after helping Nigeria secure its first Olympic football gold medal, three Kaduna-born members of the historic 1996 “Dream Team” have finally received recognition from their home state. Governor Uba Sani on Tuesday awarded former Super Eagles stars Daniel…

Ghana and Nigeria will renew their rivalry in a different setting on Saturday as members of the African community in Estonia come together for the African Unity Cup – Friendship Match in Tallinn. The friendly, scheduled for 3 p.m. at…

Super Eagles striker Sadiq Umar has suffered a hamstring injury, Spanish La Liga side Valencia have confirmed. The Nigeria international sustained the injury during Valencia’s match against RC Deportivo de La Coruña after scoring in his side’s 3-1 win last…

FIFA President Gianni Infantino says the world football governing body is working with Nigerian authorities on reforms aimed at strengthening the country’s football structures and creating more opportunities for young players. Infantino disclosed this on Tuesday after meeting a Nigerian…

Falconets head coach Moses Aduku has declared his team ready for the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup after Nigeria rounded off their final preparations with a 1-1 draw against South Korea in Poland on Tuesday. With the World Cup…

The maiden National Intermediate Games, tagged EKO 2026, will go beyond the competition arena by fostering the development of school sports and creating a sustainable pathway for identifying and nurturing young talents. Scheduled to hold in Lagos from 1 to…

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has dismissed as fake a purported letter from world football governing body FIFA warning Nigeria against government interference in the federation’s affairs. The document, dated 1 September, and purportedly signed by FIFA Secretary-General Mattias Grafström,…

Former Nigeria international Obafemi Martins believes the Super Eagles must create stronger competition for places in attack to reduce their dependence on Victor Osimhen. Nigeria’s struggles without the Galatasaray striker during the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers exposed what Martins…

Rangers International head coach Fidelis Ilechukwu has admitted that his side must improve significantly as they turn their attention to the CAF Champions League after beginning their Nigeria Premier Football League title defence with a 1-1 draw against Katsina United.…

Edo Queens will battle hosts USFA of Burkina Faso for a place in the final of the 2026 WAFU-B CAF Women’s Champions League qualifiers on Wednesday. The Nigerian champions, who finished second in Group B, will take on the Burkina…

Akwa Ibom-born boxer Enobong “The Nigerian Gentleman” Umohette has secured the 20th victory of his professional career after defeating former WBL heavyweight champion Fidel “Infierno” Munoz by unanimous decision. Umohette successfully defended his UBC South American regional title in an…