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Shaibu, Dikko, Olopade Back Team Nigeria At Commonwealth Games
Top sports officials, including Philip Shaibu, Shehu Dikko and Bukola Olopade, have thrown their support behind Team Nigeria, urging the athletes to deliver outstanding performances at the Commonwealth Games. Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Malam Shehu Dikko, and the Commission’s Director-General, Bukola Olopade. Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Institute for…
Messi Returns to Action as Inter Miami Share Spoils with Columbus Crew
Lionel Messi made his first appearance for Inter Miami following an extended break after the FIFA World Cup, helping the MLS champions earn a 2-2 draw against Columbus Crew in his long-awaited return. Lionel Messi heads the ball against Columbus Crew during the second half at Nu Stadium [Sam Navarro/Reuters. Lionel Messi has made his…
Nigeria Make Five Changes For Crucial WAFCON Clash Against Zambia
Nigeria have made five changes to their starting lineup for the crucial 2026 WAFCON encounter against Zambia as the Super Falcons seek to bounce back from their opening defeat to debutants Malawi and revive their hopes of progressing in the tournament. Photo: X@NGSuper_Falcons Super Falcons coach Justin Madugu has made five changes to Nigeria’s starting…
UEFA Keeps Pressure On Infantino Despite FIFA Dropping World Cup Investment Plan
UEFA has maintained its criticism of FIFA president Gianni Infantino despite FIFA shelving its proposed private investment plan for the World Cup, with the football chief pledging to restore unity while continuing efforts to expand the global game. FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during the FIFA World Cup 2026 International Broadcast Center Grand Opening ceremony…
Chelsea Complete Signing Of Welbeck From Brighton
Chelsea have confirmed the signing of striker Danny Welbeck from Brighton, marking the first time since 2022 that the club has paid a transfer fee for a player older than 26, following the arrival of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang at the age of 33. Ex-Brighton English striker Danny Welbeck scores their second goal during the English Premier…
Nigeria’s Ogazi Wins 400m Gold, Onojuvwevwo Takes Bronze At Commonwealth Games
Nigeria celebrated a historic outing in the men’s 400m at the Commonwealth Games as Emmanuel Ogazi claimed the gold medal, while Chidi Okezie Onojuvwevwo secured bronze, marking the country’s first gold in the event since its inception and surpassing Sunday Bada’s bronze-medal feat in 1994. Nigeria’s medal haul at the 2026 Commonwealth Games continued to…
Lagos Confirmed As Host City For 2026 CAF Awards
Lagos has been selected to host the 2026 CAF Awards, bringing Africa’s premier football honours back to Nigeria. The event will be held at the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts in Iganmu, a venue renowned for celebrating the country’s rich cultural and artistic heritage. This version expresses the same facts using fresh…
Infantino Drops FIFA World Cup Investment Plan After Widespread Opposition
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has abandoned plans to open the World Cup to private investment following strong opposition from football stakeholders, marking a major setback for a proposal that sparked widespread concern over the commercialisation of the sport. European football’s governing body UEFA was the biggest opponent of FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s World Cup sell…
Magaia’s Stoppage-Time Strike Rescues South Africa In Thrilling WAFCON Draw
Hildah Magaia scored deep into stoppage time to earn South Africa a dramatic 2-2 draw against Ivory Coast in their WAFCON Group B clash, keeping Banyana Banyana’s quarter-final hopes alive after overturning a two-goal deficit. Hildah Magaia scored nine minutes into added time to salvage a 2-2 draw for South Africa against Ivory Coast on…
‘We’ll Bounce Back,’ Super Falcons Fired Up For Nigeria Vs Zambia Clash
Ahead of the encounter with Zambia, the Super Falcons insisted their mission is clear: “It’s a win or nothing for us.” Nigeria have won the WAFCON 10 times. Photo: X@NGSuper_Falcons Ahead of Nigeria’s crunch tie with the Copper Queens of Zambia in a Group C game at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON),…
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