Sports

NOC to host IOC-backed advanced gender-inclusive course in Abuja

Abuja – March 3, 2026 — In a strategic move aligned with national sports reform and global governance standards, the Nigerian Olympic Committee (NOC) is set to host an...

DIG Fayoade applauds team’s feat at 2026 BIPOGA

Mr Adegoke Fayoade, the Deputy Inspector-General (DIG) of Police in charge of Zone 2 Command, has commended officers...

Ebonyi Sports Council to collaborates SWAN in sports development

The Ebonyi state sports council has pledged to collaborate with the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) in...

​Olympic Committee hails President Tinubu for visionary leadership

​The President of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), Engr. Habu Ahmed Gumel, has issued a resounding congratulatory message...

Preliminary report on incident at the 11th Access bank Lagos City Marathon

The Lagos State Government is investigating an unfortunate incident that occurred today, 14th February 2026, near the finishing...
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Osimhen on target but Nigeria held 1-1 by Equatorial Guinea

Victor Osimhen scored a first half equaliser but wasteful Nigeria were held to a 1-1 draw in their Africa Cup of Nations Group A opener with Equatorial Guinea in a steamy Abidjan on Sunday, unable to turn their pressure into three points.

2024/25 CAF inter-club competitions: First preliminary-round fixtures

Cairo, Egypt - Following the draw for the preliminary rounds of the 2024/25 CAF inter-club tournaments, officially conducted in Cairo, Egypt, on Thursday, here...

2024 FIFA U-20 WWC: How 4 teams reached semi-finals

Bogota, Colombia - Three former champions, North Korea, United States of America (USA), and Germany, as well rookie Netherlands will battle for the two...

Japanese champions Vissel Kobe confirm Mata departure

Former Spain midfielder Juan Mata has left recently crowned Japanese champions Vissel Kobe following the expiration of his contract, the club announced on Saturday.

2024 Olympics football: Men’s final Group matches on Tuesday

Paris, France - The final group matches in the men's soccer event take place on Tuesday as follows - Group ANew Zealand vs FranceUSA vs...

Morocco is Africa’s top side in latest FIFA Rankings

Zurich, Switzerland - The latest FIFA Rankings have reinforced Morocco's dominance of African football, with the Atlas Lions ending the year as the highest-ranked...
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