Messi wins record eighth Ballon d’Or for best player in the world
Argentina captain Lionel Messi won a record eighth Ballon d'Or for the best player in the world on Monday, beating Norway's UEFA player of the year and treble winner Erling Haaland of Manchester City to the prestigious prize.
Hope rising for Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup qualification, beats Lesotho
The Super Eagles of Nigeria recorded a vital 2–1 victory over Lesotho on Friday to strengthen their chances of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA...
SWAN urges Soludo to rejig sports sector in Anambra
The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Anambra State Chapter, has urged Gov. Chukwuma Soludo to provide an Olympic-standard stadium for the state to...
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, as part of efforts to strengthen...
Oborevwori mourns sports legend, Awoture Eleyae at 96
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has sent condolences to the family of the late Dr. Awoture Eleyae, a former Secretary-General of the Supreme Council for Sports in Africa (SCSA).
England advance to semifinals with 2-1 win over Norway
Jude Bellingham continued his monster World Cup for England as his second goal in Saturday's quarterfinal over Norway was the difference during a 2-1 win.
The teams could not decide a winner after 90 minutes....
