By Ijeoma Okigbo Edo Queens have emerged champions of the 2025/2026 Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership. The game played at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Port Harcourt, Rivers, saw the Benin side hold the defending champions Bayelsa Queens to a goalless draw in the decisive Super Six clash onContinue Reading
Abdulrahman Yahaya Football fans and stakeholders have lamented travel restrictions and visa ban on referees, players and fans at the ongoing FIFA World Cup in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Ghana’s Thomas Partey is the latest as he was denied entry into Canada on grounds of his ongoing case inContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah Mr Glad Ali Gashi, a 66-year-old retired civil servant on Friday stole the spotlight after successfully completing the 21-kilometre “Peace and Unity” Marathon Race in Abuja. The marathon, which was the second edition, was organised by the Apo Progressive Foundation (APF), a non-governmental organisation, to celebrate theContinue Reading
Abdulrahman Yahaya Mexico defeated South Africa 2-0 in the opening match of the 2026 World Cup on Thursday night in Mexico City. The host took the lead in the 9th minute of the tie when Julian Quinones found the back of the net after South Africa’s Sphephelo Sithole made aContinue Reading
By Tunmise Omosofe and Vivian Ahanmisi No fewer than 150 Lagos public primary school physical education teachers and games masters received Olympic values education training to promote excellence, respect and friendship among young pupils. President, Nigeria School Sport Federation (NSSF), Olabisi Joseph, said that Lagos was theContinue Reading
The 47th edition of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)-sponsored Senior Tennis Championship will begin on Friday 12 at the Tennis Complex, Package B, Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja.Continue Reading
Abdulrahman Yahaya Portugal National Football Team defeated the Super Eagles of Nigeria 2-1 in Leiria Portugal on Wednesday night, ending Coach Eric Chelle’s 12 game unbeaten run. Portugal, who dominated the midfield, took the lead in the 23rd minute through Pedro Neto. The Chelsea forward shot powerfully from inside theContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye The Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN) has decorated Shola Mese (JP) as an All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT) Ambassador. Mese, the Vice Captain of Ogunu Golf Club in Warri, Delta, and Founder of the Shola Mese Foundation, received the honour when the LGAN President, Dr LamiContinue Reading
By Mustapha Yauri Thousands of spectators on Wednesday converged on the Mohammed Aminu Square, popularly known as the ‘racecourse’, in Zaria to witness the International Horse Racing Derby. The event, organised by the Horse Racing Federation of Nigeria (HRFN), attracted participants and spectators from across Nigeria as well as neighbouringContinue Reading
By Vivian Ahanmisi The President of the Commonwealth Fencing Federation (CFF), Marie-France Dufour, says Nigeria secured the right to host the 2026 Commonwealth Fencing Championships after submitting a strong bid. Dufour told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday that the championships would take place inContinue Reading
