By Abdulrahman Yahaya Super Eagles forward, Ademola Lookman, scored in the 19th minute to equalise for Atletico Madrid in their Copa del Rey final against Real Sociedad. Real Sociedad had taken the lead just 13 seconds into the game through Barrenetxea’s strike but Lookman equalised with a beautiful left footedContinue Reading
A new trial over the death of Argentine soccer legend Diego Maradona begins today with seven members of his medical team charged with negligent homicide. This comes nearly a year after a previous case collapsed in a mistrial. A court in San Isidro, near Buenos Aires, will hear testimony from justContinue Reading
FIFA 2026 World Cup Stadium Clean Up: Bookmaker and Casino Ads Get Removed FIFA is forcing US stadiums hosting the 2026 World Cup to remove all bookmaker and casino branding. Find out which venues change names, why it’s happening, and the one exception for Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. FIFAContinue Reading
The Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN) on Monday conducted an All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT) sensitisation visit to Enugu Golf Club, during which it honoured Chief Emeka Mamah and decorated Ogechi Okwuosa as ambassadors.Continue Reading
By Vivian Ahanmisi Nigeria’s Rukayat Suleimon has made history, becoming Africa’s first female blind sambist to win gold at the World Sambo Cup in Yerevan, Armenia. Competing in the women’s -54kg category, she defeated opponents from Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan to secure the title. Suleimon and compatriot Elizabeth Aseso wereContinue Reading
By Isaiah Eka The Akwa Ibom Government has unveiled an Olympic-size boxing ring as part of efforts to boost sporting activities in the state. Speaking at the event on Friday in Uyo, the Commissioner for Sports, Paul Bassey, said that the state was committed to reviving combat sports. Bassey saidContinue Reading
By Leonard Okachie The Abia Commissioner for Sports and Youth Development, Chief Nwaobilor Ananaba, says the maiden edition of the Abia Soccer Fest has uncovered at least 60 talented young footballers from the grassroots. Ananaba disclosed this at the opening ceremony of the state finals of the competition at theContinue Reading
The Nathaniel Idowu Foundation U-14 Football League enters its final matchday, with tension rising among teams chasing qualification for the decisive Super 4.Continue Reading
By Victor Okoye Chief Samuel Anyamele, an All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT) Ambassador, has redeemed his N10 million pledge to the Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Anyamele, popularly known as Onwa, made the pledge during LGAN’s 2025–2027 Exco inaugural kitty onContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi Stakeholders have highlighted sport’s role in promoting unity, peace and development, urging young people to embrace it as a pathway to nation-building. They spoke on Monday at a mini-tournament marking the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, organised by Playing for Peace and Empowerment InitiativeContinue Reading
