By Abdulrahman Yahaya Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice in Portugal’s 5-0 thrashing of Uzbekistan on Tuesday in Houston. The Al-Nassar forward gave Portugal the lead in the six minute when he converted Joao Cancelo’s low cross from the right. The goal made Ronaldo the only player to score in six differentContinue Reading
By Damilola Charles/Josehine Miller Colombian Honorary Consul to Nigeria, Mrs Maricel Romero, has said that diplomatic football tournament is a platform for promoting unity, friendship, and stronger relations among participating countries. Romero told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja that the event provided an opportunity for diplomats, theirContinue Reading
By Aderonke Ojo The Deputy Commandant, Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Haniel Hadison, has commended the leadership of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adeniyi, for inspiring the success of the service’s sporting teams. Hadison gave the commendation after the Nigeria Customs men’s volleyball team defeated UCEM Volleyball Club of Enugu 3-0Continue Reading
By Aderonke Ojo The Nigeria Tennis Federation (NTF) has apologised to DavNotch Nigeria Limited over the disruption of matches at the ongoing sixth DavNotch Open Tennis Championship in Abuja, following a protest by players. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that matches were temporarily suspended on Monday after someContinue Reading
Junior Starlets’ CECAFA Test: Kenya’s Next Generation Enters the East African Spotlight Junior Starlets are taking Kenya’s next-generation football story to Dar es Salaam. The CECAFA U17 Women’s Championship runs from June 13 to 23, with Kenya placed in Group A alongside hosts Tanzania, Somalia, and Sudan. For a squadContinue Reading
Former Super Eagles striker, Odion Ighalo, has credited Argentine football scout, Marcelo Houseman, with playing a key role in launching his professional football career.Continue Reading
Tunisia suffered a 4-0 defeat to Japan in their second Group F match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Monterrey, Mexico, on Saturday.Continue Reading
By Vivian Ahanmisi Nigeria’s Female YellowGreens ended their 2026 Kwibuka Women’s T20I Tournament campaign on a high. They defeated Brazil Women by two wickets to claim the bronze medal in Kigali on Saturday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the match was played at the Gahanga CricketContinue Reading
By Abdulrahman Yahaya The Head Coach of the Super Eagles, Eric Chelle, has advised players of Nigeria’s U20 national team, the Flying Eagles, to remain focused and disciplined as they prepare for the forthcoming WAFU B U20 Tournament. Chelle gave the advice during a visit to the team’s training sessionContinue Reading
Morocco strengthened their chances of reaching the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Scotland in a Group C match on Saturday.Continue Reading
