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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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.

Handre Pollard downs compatriots as Leicester fight back to beat Stormers

Leicester Tigers head coach Dan McKellar was pleased to see his half-time words have an effect as they fought back to beat the Stormers 35-26 in the Investec Champions Cup.

Games: Hard work gave us medals in Wrestling – Igali

Accra, March 12,, 2024 - Daniel Igali, the President of Nigeria Wrestling Federation, says hard work is the key to the success of Nigerian...

2024 FIFA U-20 WWC: North Korea, Japan for finals

Bogota, Colombia - North Korea and Japan progressed to the finals of the ongoing 2024 FIFA under-20 women's world cup in Colombia. In the semi-final...

Man United win on penalties against Arsenal

LONDON (Reuters) -Joshua Zirkzee scored the winning penalty for 10-man Manchester United against Arsenal after their hectic FA Cup third round tie finished 1-1...

ANOCA-organised maiden African Schools’ Sports in Ageria, Nigeria is good

Tony Nezianya Ànnaba Note Book Ànnaba (Ageria), July 25, 2025. Nigeria appears to be one of the few lucky countries that have faced fewer hassles in...
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