Cyriel Dessers marks return with extra-time winner for Panathinaikos in Conference League qualifier
Cyriel Dessers made a dream return to competitive action on Tuesday night, coming off the bench to score the extra-time winner as Panathinaikos defeated CSKA 1948 2-1 to advance to…
Nigeria win six medals as wheelchair fencers make history at Commonwealth Championships
Nigeria added six medals to their haul at the 2026 Commonwealth Fencing Championships in Lagos on Tuesday, with the country’s wheelchair fencers making history on their international debut. The hosts…
Adeyinka Samuel becomes first African president of Commonwealth Fencing Federation
Nigeria’s Adeyinka Samuel has made history after being elected president of the Commonwealth Fencing Federation, becoming the first African to lead the organisation. Samuel’s election represents another significant milestone for…
Esiovwa-Thompson’s Commonwealth gold can inspire new generation of Nigerian fencers – Alogba
Nigeria national fencing coach Ibrahim Alogba believes Oghenegaren Esiovwa-Thompson’s historic gold medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Fencing Championships can inspire a new generation of Nigerian athletes and accelerate the growth…
Esiovwa-Thompson wins Nigeria’s first gold medal at Commonwealth Fencing Championships
On Sunday, August 9, Oghenegaren Esiovwa-Thompson made history at the Commonwealth Fencing Championships, winning Nigeria’s first-ever gold medal in the men’s U-23 epee at Rugby School Nigeria in Atlantic City,…
Seychelles: President Congratulates Samuel Fanny on World Kyokushin Karate Achievement and Reaffirms Support for His Sporting Journey
President Dr Patrick Herminie today received two-time World Champion Samuel Fanny and his coach, 8th Dan karate practitioner Mr Philip Moustache, during a courtesy call at State House. The meeting…
Eritrea: National Half-Marathon Competition in Mendefera
The National Athletics Federation of Eritrea conducted the 31st National Half-Marathon Competition in Mendefera on Sunday, 9 August. More than 150 male and female athletes from the Southern, Central and…
Kparobo Ariehi completes loan move to Sogndal from Lillestrøm
Kparobo Ariehi has completed a loan move from Lillestrøm to Norwegian First Division side Sogndal, with the teenager set to spend the remainder of the season at the club. Sogndal…
David Okereke joins Serie B side Benevento from Cremonese
David Okereke has completed a permanent move to Serie B side Benevento from Cremonese ahead of the 2026/27 league season, Bold Sports reports. Benevento confirmed the transfer in a statement…
Yira Sor completes move to Turkish Super Lig newcomers Amedspor
Yira Sor has completed a permanent transfer to ambitious Super Lig newcomers Amedspor from Belgian side Genk, the Turkish club announced on Monday. The 26-year-old becomes the second Nigerian to…
