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September 15, 2026 12:21 am
“Onuachu bigger threat than Salah”
September 15, 2026 12:20 am
Awoniyi’s red not to blame for Brighton defeat – Lampard
September 15, 2026 12:17 am
FIFA, CAF begin assessment of NFF crisis
September 15, 2026 12:12 am
Cardiff stadium emerges as option to save Joshua vs Fury
September 15, 2026 12:09 am
Rivers, 3SC get $100k consolation from CAF
September 15, 2026 12:09 am
NFF suspends referee over Doma United goal
I’m proud of my Nigerian roots – F3 champion Ugochukwu
September 15, 2026 12:34 am
Chelle set to name two Eagles squads
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Leeds thrash Newcastle to go third in Premier League
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Foden, Awoniyi, Disasi red cards explained as Premier League releases VAR verdicts
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2027: Uzodimma inaugurates Imo APC campaign council
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Tottenham coach De Zerbi rules Richarlison out of Liverpool clash
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“Onuachu bigger threat than Salah”
Konyaspor coach İlhan Palut says his side prioritised stopping Super Eagles striker Paul Onuachu over Mohamed Salah in their 1-0 win against Trabzonspor….
Coventry City coach Frank Lampard says his side’s failure to take chances, not Taiwo Awoniyi’s red card, was to blame for their 5-0 defeat to Brighton….
FIFA, CAF begin assessment of NFF crisis
FIFA and CAF officials have begun an assessment of the NFF crisis in Abuja, meeting with stakeholders to discuss the mass resignation of the board….
Cardiff stadium emerges as option to save Joshua vs Fury
Cardiff’s Principality Stadium has emerged as a potential venue to salvage the Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua fight amid disputes over a UK location….
Rivers, 3SC get $100k consolation from CAF
Rivers United and Shooting Stars will each receive a $100,000 solidarity payment from CAF despite their early exits from continental competitions….
NFF suspends referee over Doma United goal
The Nigeria Football Federation has indefinitely suspended assistant referee Yakubu Aliyu for wrongly disallowing a Doma United goal against Enyimba in the…
Chelle set to name two Eagles squads
Super Eagles coach Éric Chelle is set to name two separate squads for the 2027 AFCON qualifiers and a friendly match against Russia in October….
Leeds demolished Newcastle 4-1 at Elland Road to climb to third in the Premier League, inflicting a first defeat on Magpies boss Matthias Jaissle….
Foden, Awoniyi, Disasi red cards explained as Premier League releases VAR verdicts
The Premier League has released its official VAR verdicts, explaining the red cards for Phil Foden, Taiwo Awoniyi, and Axel Disasi in Matchweek four….
2027: Uzodimma inaugurates Imo APC campaign council
Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, has inaugurated the All Progressives Congress campaign council to secure victory for the party in the 2027 elections….
Tottenham coach Roberto De Zerbi has confirmed that forward Richarlison will not be in the squad for the League Cup tie against Liverpool on Tuesday….
Yamal backs himself for 2026 Ballon d’Or after World Cup, La Liga wins
Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal has declared himself deserving of the 2026 Ballon d’Or, citing his La Liga and World Cup victories as key reasons….
Former West Ham and Czech international goalkeeper Ludek Miklosko has died at the age of 64, five years after being diagnosed with cancer….
North Korea women thrash Bangladesh 10-0 in Asian Games opener
North Korea’s women’s football team thrashed Bangladesh 10-0 in their Asian Games opener, leading by seven goals at half-time in Osaka….
South Korea interim coach denies using ChatGPT to prepare for matches
South Korea’s new interim coach, Robert Moreno, has denied allegations that he used ChatGPT to prepare for matches during his time at Russian club Sochi….
African players shine across Europe’s top leagues
Read about the top African headline-makers in Europe, including Mohamed Belloumi’s brace for Hull City and goals from Inaki Williams and Akor Adams….
Zverev holds off Shelton to win US Open title
Alexander Zverev defeated Ben Shelton 6-3, 7-6, 5-7, 6-2 to win the US Open, capturing the second Grand Slam title of his career after the French Open….
Dikko rejects calls for NBBF board resignation
NSC Chairman Shehu Dikko has rejected calls for the NBBF board to resign after D’Tigress’ poor World Cup, citing the need to follow due process….
Iheanacho scores ninth league goal in seventh straight game
Kelechi Iheanacho scored his ninth league goal for Bursaspor in a seventh straight game, while Taiwo Awoniyi received his first Premier League red card….
Port Harcourt to host NPBL Final 4
Port Harcourt will host the 2026 Nigeria Premier Basketball League Final 4 from September 20-22, where four teams will compete for the title….
NPFL: Sporting thrash Inter 3-0 in Lagos derby
Sporting Lagos secured a dominant 3-0 victory over Inter Lagos in the first NPFL Lagos derby since 2016, with goals from Ayoade, Baba, and Ogwu….
Falconets ready for England after N’Caledonia thrashing
Nigeria’s Falconets are set to face England in the U-20 World Cup Round of 16 after an emphatic 10-1 victory over New Caledonia to qualify from Group F….
Nathaniel, Onwuzurike miss World Ultimate Champs windfall
Nigerian athletes Ezekiel Nathaniel and Udodi Onwuzurike missed out on prize money at the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest….
USA retain FIBA Women’s World Cup
The United States retained their Women’s Basketball World Cup title after defeating France 97-79 in the final on Sunday, underlining their dominance….
Ajibade relishes perfect PSG run
PSG Women midfielder Rasheedat Ajibade is relishing the club’s perfect start to the season after winning their opening two league games and a Champions Lea…
Shearer defends Awoniyi after Brighton red
Premier League legend Alan Shearer has defended Nigerian striker Taiwo Awoniyi, questioning the decision to show him a straight red card against Brighton….
Nigeria to host Ghana, Sierra Leone in cricket tourney
Nigeria will host Ghana and Sierra Leone in the T20 Quadrangular Series from September 21-27 in Lagos as part of preparations for World Cup qualifiers….
Nigerian-American Ugochukwu claims F3 title
Nigerian-American driver Ugo Ugochukwu has won the 2026 FIA Formula 3 Drivers’ Championship, clinching the title in the final race of the season in Madrid….
Netball: Popoola becomes first-ever Green Hawks captain
Former England U-21 player, Jade Popoola, has been named the first-ever captain of Nigeria’s female netball team, the Green Hawks, ahead of key qualifiers….
EPL: Ref body admits error over Haaland winner against Man United
Premier League refereeing body Pro Ref has admitted an error of judgement was made by VAR in allowing Erling Haaland’s winning goal against Manchester Unit…
FULL LIST: Top 10 scorers in Manchester derby history
See the full list of the top 10 goalscorers in Manchester derby history, as Erling Haaland moves into joint-fourth place alongside Agüero and Charlton….