Sports

Famingos Reach U-17 Women’s World Cup Final, Pip Brazil 3-1

By Dianabasi Effiong Nigeria's Women's Team, the Flamengos on Wednesday defeated their Brazilian counterparts 3-1 in the semi-final match to reach the finals at the ongoing FIFA U-17 Women’s World...

FIFA Reportedly Allowed Ineligible DR Congo Player In 2026 World Cup

By Paul MacInnesFIFA, the world football governing body, allowed the Democratic Republic of Congo to compete in this year's...

NOC Hosts Good Governance Seminar for Sports Chiefs

The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) will host a two-day Good Governance Seminar for presidents of National Sports Federations...

NOC, Aquatics Federation Set for Level 2 Coaching Course

The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) and Nigeria Aquatics Federation will hold a Level 2 Technical Coaching Course from...

Victor Osimhen Emerges Star Of 2025 Nigerian Pitch Awards

By Edwin Nwachukwu Galatasaray superstar Victor Osimhen emerged as the star of the 2025 Nigerian Pitch Awards held on...
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Super Eagles goalkeeper Peter Rufai dies at 61

Former Super Eagles first-choice goalkeeper, Peter Rufai, is dead. Rufai passed away on Thursday after battling with prolonged illness. He was 61 years. Dodomayana, as he is fondly...

Nigeria thrash South Africa in penalty shootout to reach Africa Cup of Nations final

BOUAKE, Ivory Coast, Feb 7 (Reuters) - Nigeria goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali saved two penalties in the shootout to guide his side to a 4-2...

CAF President arrives in Zanzibar for Schools Football Championship

By Vincent Obi Zanzibar, May 24, 2024 - The President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Dr Patrice Motsepe, arrived in Zanzibar this morning...

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...

Fanfare as 8th Access Bank Lagos City Marathon kicks-off

The 8th Gold-Label Access Bank Lagos City Marathon on Saturday kicked off amidst fanfare, with runners expectant of a good show.

Barcelona lose appeal over FFP rule breaches

UEFA has dismissed an appeal by Barcelona against a 500,000 euros ($536,000) fine for breaches of Financial Fair Play (FFP) regulations, European soccer's governing body said on Friday.
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