‘We need to keep fighting’: Ime Okon reacts to South Africa’s World Cup opener defeat

Ime Okon has urged his South African teammates to keep fighting after their 2-0 loss to co-hosts Mexico in the opening game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the…

Ayomide Akinkuade

Quinones and Jimenez fire co-hosts Mexico to 2-0 victory over South Africa in FIFA World Cup opener‎

‎Mexico began their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign with a convincing 2-0 win over South Africa in the tournament's opening match at the iconic Azteca Stadium on Thursday night.‎‎Playing in…

Emmanuel Onyeacholem

OG Anunoby’s last-second heroics give Knicks dramatic Game 4 win over Spurs

OG Anunoby emerged as the hero for the New York Knicks, tipping in the game-winning basket with just 1.02 seconds remaining to seal a dramatic 107-106 victory over the San…

Kelvin Ekerete

Esther Okoronkwo returns from injury, boosts Super Falcons’ WAFCON hopes

Super Falcons forward Esther Okoronkwo has returned from injury and could make her comeback for AFC Toronto when they face Montreal Roses on Saturday, June 13, at York Lions Stadium.…

Derin Ajayi

Portugal 2-1 Nigeria: Akor Adams scores as Super Eagles push World Cup contenders all the way

The Super Eagles suffered a 2-1 defeat to Portugal in an international friendly in Leiria on Wednesday night, with Akor Adams on target as Eric Chelle's side pushed one of…

Andre Olasukanmi

Alex Oweilayefa signs contract extension with Bendel Insurance until 2029

Alex Oweilayefa has extended his contract with Bendel Insurance until 2029, committing his long-term future to the Nigeria Premier Football League club after an impressive breakthrough season.‎‎The 19-year-old striker earned…

Emmanuel Onyeacholem

Female YellowGreens crush Malawi to claim first Kwibuka T20 victory

Nigeria's Female YellowGreens recorded their first victory of the 2026 Kwibuka T20 Tournament with an emphatic 52-run win over Malawi at the Gahanga 2 Cricket Oval in Kigali on Wednesday,…

Bold Sports

Roberto Martinez: ‘i expect a Nigerian team to be very competitive’ ahead of Portugal friendly with Nigeria‎

Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez has predicted a difficult test against Nigeria ahead of his side's opening match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The international friendly will take place…

Emmanuel Onyeacholem

Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi announces retirement, begins coaching journey

‎Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi has officially confirmed his retirement from professional football, bringing an end to a career that spanned nearly two decades across Nigeria and South Africa.‎‎The…

Emmanuel Onyeacholem

Martinez plays down Ronaldo farewell talk ahead of Nigeria friendly

Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez has dismissed suggestions that Wednesday's friendly against Nigeria could be Cristiano Ronaldo's farewell appearance in front of Portuguese fans. The 41-year-old is preparing for what…

Derin Ajayi