Nigerian quarter-miler Ezekiel Nathaniel continued his fine form this season, winning the men’s 400m at the ATX Classic in Austin, Texas, clocking 45.49 seconds to edge American pair Noah Williams (45.52s) and Randolph Ross (45.75s) in a keenly contested finish,…

Manchester United has taken a major step towards realising its ambitious plan to build a new world-class stadium, securing the majority of the land required for a 100,000-capacity arena near the iconic Old Trafford. According to a statement on the…

Promoter Frank Warren has disclosed that the venue for the anticipated heavyweight clash between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua remains undecided, saying a meeting involving all parties must first take place before the location and date of the bout can…

Besiktas are ready to sell Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi this summer for a fee in excess of €10 million, as the Turkish club look to recoup a profit on the €8 million they paid Leicester City for his services…

The founder of Zen Archery Club, Emmanuel Oyeleke, has described the successful staging of the 2026 Zen Archery Lagos International Open Tournament as proof that Nigeria can host world-class archery competitions, following the conclusion of the four-day event in Lagos.…

Galatasaray are set to offer Victor Osimhen the iconic No. 9 jersey as part of a carefully constructed plan to convince the Super Eagles striker to remain in Istanbul and reject interest from some of Europe’s biggest clubs ahead of…

Cape Verde head coach Pedro “Bubista” Brito has hailed the resilience, unity and identity of his side after the Blue Sharks secured a thrilling 2-2 draw against two-time world champions Uruguay, moving within touching distance of a historic place in…

Fresh champions emerged at the 47th Central Bank of Nigeria Senior Tennis Championship in Abuja at the weekend, with titles claimed across all four events — men’s and women’s singles and men’s and women’s doubles. The most compelling storyline of…

Egypt produced a spirited second-half performance to defeat New Zealand 3-1 in a crucial Group G match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, boosting their chances of reaching the knockout stage. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the…

Cape Verde continued their historic FIFA World Cup journey with another remarkable performance, holding two-time champions Uruguay to a thrilling 2-2 draw in a dramatic Group H encounter. The African debutants showed courage, discipline, and attacking quality as they secured…

Japan produced one of the standout performances of the 2026 FIFA World Cup so far, dismantling Tunisia 4-0 in the tournament’s historic 1000th match to move a step closer to the knockout rounds. The Blue Samurai arrived in Monterrey seeking…

President of Jersey 2 Africa 4 Football Foundation and former Jersey FA President, Ricky Weir, recently visited Nigeria to promote his award-winning memoir, Illegitimately Blessed, support grassroots football initiatives and strengthen the country’s growing Walking Football movement. In this exclusive…

Brazilian football icon and former Ballon d’Or winner, Ronaldinho Gaucho, has completed a surprise move to Italian Serie C side Ravenna at the age of 46. The signing has generated widespread global attention, though uncertainty persists regarding whether the legendary…

The Athletics Federation of Nigeria has rescheduled the start of the 2026 Commonwealth Games national trials by one day to enable athletes affected by severe weather disruptions in the United States to participate in the competition. The Head of the…

High-scoring Germany face a powerful Ivory Coast side at the World Cup on Saturday, with the winner guaranteed a place in the last 32, while Sweden can also book their ticket. Those three nations can join co-hosts the United States…