Mario Zagallo, Brazil soccer legend, dies at 92
Mario Zagallo, who won four soccer World Cups for Brazil as either player or coach, including the 1970 side considered by many to be the best ever, has died, according to a post on his official Instagram account on Saturday. He was 92.
New Era for Nigerian Sports as NOC Introduces Estate’s-based model
By Tony Nezianya
On April 29, 2026, the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) set off a revolution in the sports sector with the inauguration of the...
First inter-community football tournament in Anambra begins in October
The Anambra State Government on Friday announced that the first edition of its inter-community football tournament, tagged the ‘Solution Community Shield tournament’, will begin on Oct. 8.
Significant milestone as Nigeria’s Gumel welcomes Oyedeji into IOC
Engr. Habu Ahmed Gumel, President of the Nigerian Olympic Committee (NOC), has officially congratulated Olumide Oyedeji on his election as the Secretary-General of the...
Lookman, Bassey, Osimhen Lead Shortlist for 12th Nigeria Pitch Awards
European-based stars Ademola Lookman of Atlético de Madrid, Calvin Bassey of Fulham, and of Galatasaray will go head-to-head for the prestigious King of the...
NBA Africa announces five prize-winning startups at its…
NBA Africa has announced the five prize-winning startup companies from the second edition of NBA Africa Triple-Double Accelerator, which the league launched last...
