Guinea-Bissau climb above Nigeria to lead Group L after 2-0 Tanzania win
Guinea-Bissau opened their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign with a 2-0 victory over Tanzania on Friday. The Djurtus secured all three points in their Group L opener at…
2027 AFCON qualifiers: Debutants Ilenikhena, Usor score as Super Eagles defeat Madagascar 2-1
The Super Eagles came from behind to secure a 2-1 victory over Madagascar in their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualification match at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium…
Eritrea participates in Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) Congress in Canada
Eritrea participated in the 195th UCI Congress, held on 23 September in Montreal, Canada. At the Congress, Mr. Temesgen Redae, President of the National Cycling Federation, and Mr. Misgina Haile,…
Five-time WAFCON winner Osinachi Ohale retires from international football
Super Falcons defender Osinachi Ohale has announced her retirement from international football, ending a 16-year career with Nigeria. The 34-year-old confirmed her decision in an emotional statement on Friday, bringing…
George Ilenikhena makes Nigeria debut as Chelle names Madagascar starting XI
George Ilenikhena will make his senior Nigeria debut after earning a place in the Super Eagles’ starting XI against Madagascar in their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Uyo,…
Why Nigeria cannot afford slow start in AFCON qualifying
Nigeria begin their AFCON 2027 qualifying campaign against Madagascar in Uyo on Friday knowing that finishing above two opponents will be essential to reaching the tournament. With Tanzania already qualified…
Inside the game: Joshua v Fury is finally on. Why now?
Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury finally have a confirmed date for the fight British boxing has spent years discussing. They are scheduled to meet at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium on December…
Nigeria recover with two wins at Chess Olympiad
Nigeria’s Open and women’s teams both won 3½–½ on Thursday at the Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, defeating Guyana and Lesotho respectively after a difficult seventh round for the delegation. Bomo…
Aruna wins on Amiens debut as French Pro B campaign begins
Quadri Aruna made a winning start to life at Amiens STT on Tuesday, beating Iran’s Amir Hossein Hodaei as his new club edged Lille Métropole 3-2 in their French Pro…
Morocco beat Nigeria 4-0 to end Davis Cup run
Nigeria’s Davis Cup World Group II campaign ended with a 4-0 defeat to Morocco in Rabat. The hosts won both singles matches on Saturday, then took the doubles and final…
