Nigeria’s head coach, David Fizdale, believes D’Tigers’ emphatic 100-84 victory over Cape Verde was exactly the result his team needed to keep their hopes of qualifying for the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup alive. Nigeria entered Sunday’s crucial African qualifier…

Argentina captain Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football barely one month after his country’s campaign at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Messi, who captained Argentina in his sixth World Cup campaign, confirmed the decision on Monday, ending…

Super Eagles defender Zaidu Sanusi is facing around two months on the sidelines after medical tests confirmed an adductor injury to his right leg, suffered during Porto’s 3-0 victory over Académico de Viseu on Saturday. Tests conducted on Sunday confirmed…

Taiwo Awoniyi has called for greater clinicality from Coventry City after their disappointing 1-0 defeat to Hull City, as fellow Super Eagles forwards Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman enjoyed contrasting fortunes in Europe on Saturday. Awoniyi started Coventry’s first home…

Red-hot Edo Queens FC will put their impressive run in the 2026 CAF Women’s Champions League WAFU-B qualifiers to another stern test on Sunday as they face Ghanaian champions, Ampem Darkoa Ladies, in a mouth-watering semi-final clash in Ouagadougou, Burkina…

Filip Hrgovic produced a stunning upset at the O2 Arena in London, stopping highly rated British-Nigerian prospect Moses Itauma in the ninth round to claim the vacant IBF heavyweight world title. Itauma entered the contest widely regarded as the favourite,…

Athletes from Kenya and Ethiopia dominated the 2026 Enugu City International Marathon on Saturday, winning the top prizes in the 42-kilometre men’s and women’s categories. The annual marathon event – which was held for the first time in 2025 –…

The Nigeria Premier Football League returned on Friday for the 2026/27 season with more at stake than the usual battle for the title, continental places and survival. A new commercial era, a record ₦1 billion prize for the champions, four…

British-Nigerian heavyweight sensation Moses Itauma faces the biggest test of his young professional career on Saturday when he takes on Croatia’s Filip Hrgović for the vacant IBF heavyweight championship at London’s O2 Arena. The contest represents a major step up…

Sports streaming platform DAZN has secured the rights to broadcast LaLiga EA Sports across Sub-Saharan Africa for the next three seasons, including Nigeria. Under the agreement with LaLiga, DAZN subscribers across 48 markets will have access to all 380 matches…

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has appointed Ayo Abdulrahaman as the new Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), a day after the federation dissolved the leadership of the country’s major domestic leagues. Mr Abdulrahaman’s appointment,…

Head Coach Hakeem Busari has invited 26 players to the camp of the Nigeria U17 women national team, Flamingos, as preparations commence for their participation at this year’s FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup, to be staged by Morocco, 17th October…

Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan began their 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) campaign on an encouraging note, defeating newly promoted Inter Lagos FC 2-1 at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Ibadan, on Friday. Shooting Stars thrilled their home…

Shooting Stars head coach Salisu Yusuf believes his side will only get better after beginning their 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League campaign with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over newly promoted Inter Lagos at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Ibadan, on Friday.…

The Bayelsa State Table Tennis Association (BYSTTA) has honoured its athletes following their impressive performances at the Offiong Edem Foundation Table Tennis Tournament 0.6 in Calabar, Cross River State. The players were recognised at a reception and awards ceremony held…