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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Tottenham ends five-game winless run with four-goal rout

Tottenham Hotspur secured a first Premier League win since October as Brazilian striker Richarlison also returned to form with two goals in a 4-1 drubbing of a jaded-looking Newcastle United on Sunday.

Dakar to open taekwondo Olympics qualifying tournaments

Africa will kick-start the Olympic and Paralympic Continental Qualifying tournaments for taekwondo as Dakar, the capital of Senegal will host the first qualifying championships from February...

10 man Liverpool claims comeback win over Bournemouth

Ten-man Liverpool came from behind to beat Bournemouth 3-1 with goals from Luis Diaz, Mohamed Salah and Diogo Jota more than making up for Antoine Semenyo's early opener in their Premier League clash at Anfield on Saturday.

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.

NOC/Sports Ministry unveil athletes list for Paris 2024 Games

July 25, 2024 - A team of 84 Nigerian athletes is set to represent the nation at the Paris Olympics, scheduled to kick off...

NOC concludes IOC advance sport management course…

The Nigerian Olympic Committee (NOC), in partnership with Olympic Solidarity and the International Olympic Committee (IOC), have announced the successful completion of the 7th...
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