Sports

Mexico disgraced South Africa 2-0 at start of World Cup

Mexico got the World Cup party started as the co-hosts swept away South Africa 2-0 on Thursday in an encounter with three red cards as the quadrennial football extravaganza...

NOC holds sports medicine seminar for female medics

The Nigerian Olympic Committee (NOC) has launched a sports medicine seminar in Benin City to equip female medical...

Why NOC plans to launch safe sport policy June 16

The Nigerian Olympic Committee (NOC) will launch its Safeguard Policy for Sports in Nigeria on June 16, 2026,...

​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...

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,...
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How Osimhen’s hattrick moves Eagles into World cup playoffs

The Super Eagles concluded their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign with a resounding 4–0 victory over Benin Republic on Tuesday evening. Nigeria entered their final...

Chelsea Ban Supporter Indefinitely After Racist Abuse Of Son

Chelsea have banned a season ticket holder indefinitely following reports that Tottenham Hotspur forward Son Heung-min was racially abused during last weekend's Premier League game at Stamford Bridge.

Atletico Madrid held to 1-1 draw against Getafe

Atletico Madrid were held to a 1-1 draw on Saturday by LaLiga's second-from-bottom side Getafe, who cancelled out Angel Correa's goal on the hour with a thunderous Enes Unal penalty late on.

NOC saddened over the death of gold medalist mother

The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) says it is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Mrs Omotola Adekuoroye, the mother of Nigeria's Commonwealth Games gold medalist, Oduanyo Adekuoroye.

NOC President Habu Gumel bags FIVB, CAVB award

The president of the Nigeria Olympic Committee, Engr. Habu Gumel, on, has been awarded with the African Order of Merit of the Confederation of...

Officials hail Abakaliki FC for miraculous federation cup feat

Abakaliki, Nigeria - The Immediate Past Commissioner for Youth Development and Sports in Ebonyi, Charles Akpu-enika, has congratulated Abakaliki Football Club for its miraculous...
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