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September 30, 2026 1:55 am
Chaos as Carter Efe, Speed Darlington face-off ahead clash
September 30, 2026 1:17 am
Ajibade boosts health education among grassroots female footballers
September 30, 2026 1:16 am
Ucheibe earns Goal of the Week nomination
September 30, 2026 1:15 am
Kayode revels in dream Italy debut
September 30, 2026 1:14 am
Guinea-Bissau were better than us – Chelle
September 30, 2026 1:13 am
CAF raises fresh doubts over 2027 AFCON hosts
Iheanacho named best player in Turkey
September 30, 2026 2:59 am
Ilenikhena targets more goals after Eagles breakthrough
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Hapless Eagles stumble into fresh qualifying struggle
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LSSTF equips 57 LGs, LCDAs for grassroots sports
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Dolphin Swimming League 8 begins October 3
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Fury enrols for drug testing ahead Joshua fight
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Chaos as Carter Efe, Speed Darlington face-off ahead clash
A press conference for the ‘Chaos in the Ring’ boxing event descended into chaos as Carter Efe and Speed Darlington traded threats ahead of their fight….
Ajibade boosts health education among grassroots female footballers
Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade is promoting hygiene and health education for over 600 grassroots female footballers in Lagos through her foundatio…
Ucheibe earns Goal of the Week nomination
Super Falcons midfielder Christy Ucheibe’s first goal for Al-Hilal has been nominated for the Saudi Women’s Premier League Goal of the Week award….
Kayode revels in dream Italy debut
Brentford defender Michael Kayode describes his senior Italy debut as a dream after scoring a goal and an assist in a 4-1 Nations League win over Turkey….
Guinea-Bissau were better than us – Chelle
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has admitted that Guinea-Bissau were the better side after Nigeria suffered a 3-0 defeat in their 2027 AFCON qualifier….
CAF raises fresh doubts over 2027 AFCON hosts
CAF is reportedly exploring contingency plans for the 2027 AFCON amid concerns over Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania’s readiness to host the tournament….
Ilenikhena targets more goals after Eagles breakthrough
Nigerian striker George Ilenikhena aims to score more goals for the Super Eagles after netting on his debut in a 2-1 AFCON qualifying win over Madagascar….
Hapless Eagles stumble into fresh qualifying struggle
The Super Eagles face a difficult 2027 AFCON qualification campaign after a hapless 3-0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau in their second qualifying match….
LSSTF equips 57 LGs, LCDAs for grassroots sports
The Lagos State Sports Trust Fund has distributed sports equipment to all 57 LGAs and LCDAs to boost grassroots sports development across the state….
Dolphin Swimming League 8 begins October 3
The eighth season of the Dolphin Swimming League begins October 3 in Lagos, with a record 23 schools and clubs set to participate in the competition….
Fury enrols for drug testing ahead Joshua fight
Tyson Fury has reportedly enrolled in the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (VADA) testing pool ahead of his December 11 fight with Anthony Joshua….
Home-based John named Nigeria’s rugby MVP
Home-based player Daniel John has been named Nigeria’s Most Valuable Player at the 2026 Rugby Africa Men’s Sevens after helping the Stallions finish sixth….
Makinde makes history with third Nigeria Cup title
Mike Makinde has made history as the first golfer to win the Nigeria Cup three times, securing victory at the 29th edition with a net score of 65….
Yamal brace fires Spain past Croatia, England beat 10-man Czechia
Spain defeated Croatia 4-1 in the UEFA Nations League, with Lamine Yamal scoring twice, while England secured a 2-0 victory over 10-man Czechia….
Haaland overtakes Ibrahimovic, equals Drogba international goals tally
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has surpassed Zlatan Ibrahimovic and equalled Didier Drogba’s international record with 65 goals for Norway….
Man Utd should not get City’s titles if stripped, says Rooney, backs relegation
Wayne Rooney says Manchester United should not be awarded titles if Man City are stripped of them, adding he believes City should be relegated for breaches…
2027 AFCON qualifiers: Nigeria lose 3-0, Ghana fall 4-2
Nigeria and Ghana suffered defeats in the 2027 AFCON qualifiers, with the Super Eagles losing 3-0 to Guinea-Bissau and the Black Stars falling 4-2 to The G…
Timeline of the charges against Man City
A timeline of the Premier League’s financial charges against Manchester City, from the initial allegations in 2018 to the independent commission hearing….
Man City must be relegated after guilty verdict, says club’s former chairman
Manchester City’s former chairman David Bernstein says the club must be expelled from the Premier League after being found guilty of financial breaches….
Guinea-Bissau defeated Nigeria 3-0 in their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Bissau, with goals from Franculino Djú, Mama Baldé, and Álvaro Djaló….
Turkey arrests refereeing chief, six others over fraud
The head of Turkey’s football refereeing body, Ferhat Gundogdu, and six others have been arrested as part of a graft and fraud investigation, says the mini…
Man City reject EPL’s financial breaches verdict, vow to appeal
Manchester City have rejected the findings of a Premier League Commission which found the club guilty of serious financial rule breaches and vowed to appea…
Man City broke financial rules, to face sanctions, Premier League insists
The Premier League says Manchester City have been found guilty of serious financial rule breaches over a nine-season period and will face sanctions….
FULL LIST: Six Falconets earn Super Falcons call-up for Olympic qualifiers
Six players from Nigeria’s Falconets squad have been called up to the Super Falcons for the 2028 Olympic qualifying fixtures against Comoros….
Super Falcons coach names squad for Olympic qualifier against Comoros
Super Falcons interim coach, Augustine Eguavoen, has named a 28-player squad for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic qualifying fixtures against Comoros….
Man City should face severe sanctions if guilty of rule breaches — La Liga president
La Liga president Javier Tebas says Manchester City should face the most severe sanctions if found guilty of 115 alleged financial rule breaches….
Giroud hints at retirement after current season
Former France striker Olivier Giroud, who currently plays for Lille, has said that he will “very probably” retire at the end of the current season….
Mauricio Pochettino has branded Manchester City’s era of success “a period of deception” after they were reportedly found guilty of financial rule breaches…
FIFA accuses UEFA of ‘misinformation’ campaign in bid for World Cup papers
FIFA has accused UEFA of a ‘misinformation’ campaign in its bid to access documents related to Gianni Infantino’s shelved plan to sell World Cup rights….
A look at the history, capacity, and key features of all 20 Premier League stadiums for the 2026/27 season, from Old Trafford to the Emirates….
We wore Falcons’ kits at 2008 Olympics — Osaze
Osaze Odemwingie reveals how Nigeria’s U-23 team wore Super Falcons’ kits at the 2008 Beijing Olympics after officials sent their gear home early….