From penalty shootout victory to elimination: Why Edo Queens’ WAFU B final is still being disputed
Edo Queens have won a penalty shootout, had the result cancelled, returned more than seven weeks later to complete extra time, lost the match and filed another petition. That sequence…
Achiuwa’s 24 points not enough as Kings suffer fifth straight loss to Pelicans
Despite an impressive 24-point performance from D’Tigers forward Precious Achiuwa, the Sacramento Kings remain winless in the 2026/27 NBA season after suffering a 132-120 defeat to the New Orleans Pelicans…
Samson Adamu becomes first Nigerian appointed CAF General Secretary
Samson Adamu has been confirmed as the General Secretary of the Confederation of African Football, becoming the first Nigerian to occupy the position in CAF’s 70-year history. Adamu had served…
Meet the 19 athletes representing Nigeria at the Dakar Youth Olympics
Nigeria will send 19 young athletes to the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, the first Olympic sporting event to be held in Africa. The Games begin on October 31 and…
29 points, 12 rebounds! Okongwu runs riot as Hawks defeat Cavaliers in Atlanta
Onyeka Okongwu delivered a game-high 29 points to power the Atlanta Hawks to a dramatic 114-111 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers at the State Farm Arena. Coming off three consecutive…
Nigeria Customs reclaim men’s Volleyball Premier League title after 7-year wait
Nigeria Customs Service have won the 2026 men’s Volleyball Premier League, ending their seven-year wait for another national championship. Customs secured the title with one match remaining after defeating Sunshine…
What FIFA’s NFF normalisation committee means for Nigerian football
FIFA’s decision to establish a normalisation committee for the Nigeria Football Federation has removed one source of uncertainty from Nigerian football, but it has not yet answered the most important…
Victor Osimhen, partner Stefanie welcome second child Liora Audrey
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen and his partner, Stefanie Kim Ladewig, have welcomed their second child together, a baby girl named Liora Audrey. The couple, who are already parents to…
U-17 WWC: Oluebube Umejiaku delighted with player of the match display against Mexico
Oluebube Umejiaku has expressed her delight after being named Player of the Match in the Flamingos’ 2-1 victory over Mexico in their Round of 16 clash at the 2026 FIFA…
U-17 WWC: Busari identifies concentration as key area for Flamingos to improve after Mexico win
Nigeria U-17 women’s head coach Akeem Busari has identified concentration as a key area for improvement as the Flamingos prepare for their quarter-final clash against Venezuela at the 2026 FIFA…
