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By Tony Nezianya Ànnaba, Algeria, July 28, 2025—The city evokes a deep sense of history and nostalgia for the nation's sporting heritage as Nigeria's track...

Spain's soccer federation will hold an urgent meeting on Monday as its president, Luis Rubiales, faces a FIFA suspension and a storm of criticism over allegations he gave a player an unwanted kiss on the lips after Spain won the Women's World Cup.

Dr Bolaji Akinola, convener, Ships and Ports Maritime Football Cup Competition, on Tuesday, said that the competition was aimed at fostering health living and promote recreation in the industry.

Marcus Rashford, Antony, Bruno Fernandes and Wout Weghorst scored to lift Manchester United to an emphatic 4-1 win over Real Betis in the first leg of their Europa League last-16 tie on Thursday, four days after their humbling loss to Liverpool.

The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) has congratulated the formidable D'Tigress, Nigeria's National Basketball team.

By Vincent Obi Abuja, Nigeria have named a strong 25-man squad for their upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Benin, headlined by...