Sports

​The 2026 Olympic Day celebration postponed by a week

The main organisers of the Sport-For-All Commission under the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) have announced a one-week postponement of the 2026 Olympic Day celebration. Initially scheduled for Saturday, June 27,...

FIFA World Cup 2026: Durable themes in troubled times

By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu When the FIFA World Cup finals kick off on June 11, Nigeria’s presence will be felt,...

15 Nigerians to play for other nations at FIFA World Cup

By Dianabasi Effiong No fewer than 15 footballers of Nigerian descent will feature for other nations at the FIFA...

Nigeria’s Rema, Burna Boy, Davido, Arya Starr listed in FIFA World Cup 2026 Album Squad

By Dianabasi Effiong Global music icons from Nigeria - Rema, Burna Boy, Davido, and Arya Starr - have been...

How over 400 were arrested as ACL victory celebration turn violent

More than 400 individuals were taken into custody across France after celebrations marking Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League win...
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Ancelotti backs Mbappe to reach Ronaldo’s level at Real Madrid

Carlo Ancelotti believes Kylian Mbappe has the potential to match Cristiano Ronaldo’s legendary achievements at Real Madrid. He said, “Ronaldo set a high standard...

Mbappe Scores After 8 Seconds In PSG’s 7-1 Win

Kylian Mbappe equalled the record for the fastest goal in Ligue 1 history as he struck after just eight seconds as part of a hat-trick on Sunday.

How Nigerian boxer slumps, dies during bout in Ghana

A former National and West African light-heavyweight champion, Segun ‘Success’ Olanrewaju died in Ghana during a boxing bout on Saturday. The deceased is a...

“We will sustain Abakaliki FC steady rise” – Commissioner

The Ebonyi State Commissioner for Youth Development and Sports, Rt. Hon. Richard Idike says the management of Abakaliki Football Club (FC) will sustain the...

NOC creates a Safeguard Commission to  Promote Safe Sport

 Nigeria Olympic Committee has Inaugurated a Safeguard Commission to promote safe sport, according to Tony Nezianya, NOC's Public Relation Officer.  The new commission aligns...

Let’s save our Paris 2024 Olympic dreams – NOC

Engr Habu Gumel, President of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), has renewed his call on stakeholders in the sports sector to test-run their readiness for the 2024 Olympic Games by using the African Games for both qualification and awareness-creation.
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