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Sport

May 31, 2026

Ex-England forward Raheem Sterling arrested over alleged drug-driving

He has since been released on bail pending further investigation.

Raheem Sterling
March 26, 2026

Pakistan bars fans from cricket league over energy crisis

Pakistan, a nation of more than 250 million people, relies heavily on imported fossil fuels.

Fans during a cricket game in Pakistan
March 19, 2026

FIFA mandates teams to appoint female coach or assistant for women’s competitions

FIFA argued that despite the expansion of women’s football, coaching positions remained dominated by men.

Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA)
February 24, 2026

Loyalty, welfare vital to Nigeria’s Olympic revival, says Onyali-Omagbemi

Ms Onyali-Omagbemi acknowledged longstanding welfare concerns, noting that inadequate support often fuels athletes’ decisions to change allegiance.

Mary Onyali
January 1, 2026

AFCON 2025: Nigeria, Cameroon, Zimbabwe jerseys rated best kits; Gabon, Burkina Faso among worst

The Africa Cup of Nations is about celebrating the vibrant cultures across the continent with fans, most of whom show these colours in the stands.

AFCON
December 11, 2025

Jigawa approves N2.6 billion for 2026 Hajj operations

The Jigawa Executive Council has approved over N2.65 billion as the 2026 Hajj operational fund.

Hajj pilgrims
October 23, 2025

Champions League: Bayern, Liverpool, Chelsea, Madrid secure victories

Liverpool ended their eight-game losing run with a dominant 5–1 win on an away trip against Eintracht Frankfurt.

UEFA Champions League Trophy
October 9, 2025

September 2025: Football’s month of redemption

September gave Nigerian football fans what they’d been starving for – actual reasons to believe again.

Surebet247
September 7, 2025

Super Eagles arrive in South Africa ahead of decisive World Cup qualifier against Bafana Bafana

South Africa lead Group C with 16 points, followed by Benin with 11 and Nigeria with 10.

Super Eagles squad
October 27, 2024

West Ham beat Manchester United 2-1 with last-minute Bowen penalty

Crysencio Summerville scored his first goal in a West Ham shirt. 

West Ham Vs Man United