Africa could be on the verge of its greatest-ever collective performance at a FIFA World Cup, with up to five nations still in contention to reach the knockout stage of the expanded 2026 tournament. With the group phase entering its…

Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Shehu Dikko, has confirmed that Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, will remain in charge of Nigeria’s senior national team and also handle the U-23 team after both parties reached an agreement on a…

Super Falcons defender Ashleigh Plumptre has raised fresh concerns over the growing problem of social media impersonation after fraudsters used her identity to spread false claims about her alleged exclusion from Nigeria’s squad for the upcoming Women’s Africa Cup of…

Lazio have officially appointed former Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso as the new head coach of the first team, the Serie A club announced. According to the official statement from Lazio SC Website on Tuesday, “S.S. Lazio S.p.A. announces that it…

Prestina Ochonogor claimed victory in the women’s long jump on the opening day of the 2026 Commonwealth Games National Trials at the Yabatech Sports Complex in Yaba, Lagos on Sunday, leaping 6.57 metres in the absence of national record holder…

Lionel Messi became the leading scorer in World Cup history when the Argentina captain netted against Austria on Monday to take his total to 17 goals. Messi had equalled Miroslav Klose’s all-time mark of 16 World Cup goals when hitting…

Director General of the National Sports Commission, Bukola Olopade, has praised the Athletics Federation of Nigeria for its commitment to grassroots development, describing the performances on display at the 2026 Commonwealth Games National Trials in Lagos as evidence of a…

The 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage has begun to take shape, with six teams securing qualification for the round of 32 while four teams have been eliminated after the second round of group matches As of Tuesday, June 23…

The fourth edition of the Prime Atlantic Squash Tournament began in Lagos on Monday, with a total of 190 players competing for the N8m prize pool at this year’s championship at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere. The figure represents a…

Belgium winger Jeremy Doku has become a father after temporarily leaving the Red Devils’ FIFA World Cup camp to be with his family, bringing a heartwarming conclusion to a story that sparked widespread debate across European football. The Belgian Football…

England will aim to become the latest of the World Cup big guns to book their place in the knockout rounds on Tuesday as Portugal attempt to kickstart their campaign after a lacklustre opening draw. A day after Argentina and…

France produced a dominant display to defeat Iraq 3-0 in their Group I match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on Monday night. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the French side…

Algeria came behind to beat Jordan 2-1 in a World Cup Group J game on Monday, eliminating the Asian debutants from the tournament. Amine Gouiri equalized Nizar al-Rashdan’s opening goal before Nadhir Benbouali scored Algeria’s winner in the 82nd minute…

Norway defeated Senegal 3-2 in a thrilling Group I match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday, with Erling Haaland scoring a brace to secure all three points for the Scandinavian side. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports…

Erling Haaland scored his second World Cup brace in a row as Norway beat Senegal 3-2 on Monday to punch their ticket to the last 32. Norway substitute Marcus Holmgren Pedersen struck late in the first half in New Jersey…