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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UEFA: FC Barcelona To Face Bayern Munich, Inter Milan

FC Barcelona will face Bayern Munich and Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League group stage following the draw made on Thursday.

Gumel urges Federations to begin preparations for 2023 Olympic

Habu Ahmed Gumel, President of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) has reminded National Federations to step up preparations for three major Games that Nigeria would attend within the year.

Olympic Wrestler, Odunayo Adekuoroye’s mum laid to rest In Akure

Mrs Omotola Janet Adekuoroye, mother of Nigeria's lone wrestler currently qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, Odunayo Adekuoroye has been laid to rest...

Beach Volleyball: How Nigeria qualifies for 13th African Games

Nigeria men and women’s beach volleyball teams have qualified for the 13th African Games in Ghana. The 13th African Games is scheduled for 8th to...

Portugal put faith in Ronaldo in search of Euro…

Roberto Martinez has given Cristiano Ronaldo his full backing since taking over as Portugal coach and he will be hoping that faith helps provide...

CAF mourns late Egyptian player, Ahmed Refaat

Cairo, Egypt - The Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Sunday conveyed messages of condolence following the death of Egyptian player, Ahmed Refaat, who...
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