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October 8, 2026 1:00 pm
No photo, no shirt, Benin coach laments treatment after Messi farewell
October 8, 2026 11:19 am
UK PM faces pressure over Man City comments
October 8, 2026 10:18 am
PHOTOS: Arsenal teenager Dowman sets three Guinness World Records, receives certificates
October 8, 2026 9:08 am
Guardiola set for first Etihad return since leaving Man City
October 8, 2026 8:07 am
Messi pays tribute to Maradona, father after final Argentina game
October 8, 2026 7:00 am
Kogi SWAN backs ECN boss for NBBF presidency
EPL managers cautious after Man City guilty verdict
October 8, 2026 2:12 pm
10 Nigerian stars to watch after first international break
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NBBF electoral committee confirms Oct 8 deadline
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NTTF mourns former national coach Obisanya
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WAUG 2026: Lead City stun African champions UDS
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NOC Targets 100 Lagos Girls With Sports Empowerment
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No photo, no shirt, Benin coach laments treatment after Messi farewell
Benin coach Gernot Rohr has criticised the treatment his players received after Lionel Messi’s farewell match, saying they were denied photos and shirts….
UK PM faces pressure over Man City comments
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham is facing pressure from Premier League clubs over comments he made after Manchester City was found guilty of financial breac…
PHOTOS: Arsenal teenager Dowman sets three Guinness World Records, receives certificates
Arsenal teenager Max Dowman has been presented with three Guinness World Records certificates for his record-breaking rise in English and European football…
Guardiola set for first Etihad return since leaving Man City
Pep Guardiola is set to return to the Etihad Stadium for the first time since leaving Man City when they host PSG in the Champions League next week….
Messi pays tribute to Maradona, father after final Argentina game
Lionel Messi paid tribute to Diego Maradona and his late father following his final game for Argentina, a 3-0 victory over Benin where he scored a penalty….
Kogi SWAN backs ECN boss for NBBF presidency
The Kogi State chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria has endorsed ECN DG, Dr Mustapha Abdullahi, for the Nigeria Basketball Federation presi…
Discover 10 Nigerian football stars making waves this season, including Victor Osimhen, Calvin Bassey, and Gift Orban, after the first international break….
NBBF electoral committee confirms Oct 8 deadline
The NBBF Electoral Committee has confirmed October 8 as the deadline for nomination form submissions for its upcoming board elections scheduled for October…
The Nigeria Table Tennis Federation has mourned former national coach Babatunde Obisanya, who died on Tuesday at the age of 77 after a prolonged illness….
WAUG 2026: Lead City stun African champions UDS
Lead City University stunned African champions University for Development Studies of Ghana 1-0, handing the Ghanaian side its first defeat at the 15th WAUG…
The Nigeria Olympic Committee will host over 100 adolescent girls in Lagos to mark the International Day of the Girl Child with a sports empowerment event….
Atube eyes NWFL return ‘very soon
Former Abia Angels assistant coach, Ogochukwu Atube, has expressed confidence that she will return to the Nigeria Women Football League very soon….
Infantino, FIFA crisis intensifies as Nigeria ponder suing, compensation
Nigeria is considering suing FIFA for compensation after reports that Congo DR fielded an ineligible player, Lionel Mpasi, in World Cup qualifiers….
Joshua explains mindset ahead of Fury fight
Anthony Joshua says his scare against Kristian Prenga changed his mindset and he will now aim for an early knockout against Tyson Fury on December 11….
Chelle makes U-turn on Osimhen transfer
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has clarified his comments on Victor Osimhen, insisting the striker is happy at Galatasaray and not seeking a transfer….
British heavyweight Moses Itauma will return to the ring in January and continue with trainer Ben Davison, following his first professional loss to Filip H…
Super Falcons coach Augustine Eguavoen dismisses concerns over player withdrawals, expressing confidence in his squad for the 2028 Olympics qualifier again…
Flamingos arrive Morocco ahead of U-17 World Cup
Nigeria’s U-17 women’s team, the Flamingos, have arrived in Morocco for the 2026 FIFA U-17 World Cup, where they will face Poland, Puerto Rico and Korea DP…
Russia coach dismisses Chelle’s tactical explanation
Russia head coach Valery Karpin has dismissed Eric Chelle’s claim that tactical changes helped Nigeria stage a comeback in their 3-3 friendly draw….
‘Eagles’ young stars had something to prove’
A Russian coach says the Super Eagles’ young players were determined to prove their worth as Nigeria came from two goals down to draw 3-3 in a friendly….
Eagles drops four places to 30th in latest FIFA ranking
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have dropped four places to 30th in the latest FIFA men’s world ranking, now placing sixth in Africa after recent mixed results….
Chelle explains secret to Eagles’ comeback vs Russia
Super Eagles coach Éric Chelle credits a tactical change for his team’s comeback from 3-1 down to secure a 3-3 draw against Russia in a friendly….
Arteta ranks as Arsenal’s most successful manager by win rate
Mikel Arteta has the best win percentage of any Arsenal manager with over 50 matches, with his 60.9% record putting him ahead of club legend Arsene Wenger….
Ronaldo pays tribute to Messi after Argentina farewell
Cristiano Ronaldo has sent a public message of respect to Lionel Messi following the Argentine star’s emotional farewell from international football….
Ex-Man City midfielder Silva returns to football at 40
Former Manchester City star David Silva has come out of retirement at 40 to join Hong Kong Premier League club Sha Tin, a year after an ACL injury….
Ex-Spurs player Vega to challenge Infantino for FIFA presidency
Former Tottenham Hotspur defender Ramon Vega has announced his intention to challenge Gianni Infantino for the FIFA presidency in next year’s election….
Ex-Barcelona player Pedro announces retirement from football
Former Barcelona and Chelsea forward Pedro Rodríguez announces his retirement from professional football after a decorated career spanning over 15 years….
Portugal coach Jorge Jesus says he has read Cristiano Ronaldo’s statement detailing their dispute but has nothing more to say on the matter….
Give Ronaldo proper farewell, Modric tells Portugal
Croatia captain Luka Modric has urged Portugal to give Cristiano Ronaldo a proper farewell, calling him the greatest player in the country’s history….
South Korea plans review of military exemptions policy for athletes
South Korea’s government plans to review its military service exemption system for athletes following controversy at the Asian Games over fairness….
EPL: Arteta signs new Arsenal deal until 2030 – Report
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has signed a new contract extension that will keep him at the Premier League club until June 2030, the club has confirmed….