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Sport

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 22, 2025

UCL: Osimhen’s brace fires Galatasaray to commanding win over Bodo/Glimt

The result extends Galatasaray’s impressive run to 21 wins in their last 23 matches across all competitions.

Victor Osimhen in Galatasaray jersey
October 22, 2025

CAF nominates Nwabali, nine others for 2025 men’s goalkeeper of the year

Another Nigerian, Daniel Bameyi, the captain of the Under-20 national team, was also listed among nine other nominations for the 2025 men’s young player of the year.

Stanley Nwabali (credit: Afrik foot)
October 22, 2025

CAF nominates Osimhen, nine others for 2025 men’s player of the year

CAF said the consideration for the awards nominees is for players who made major contributions to football on the continent from January 6 to October 15, 2025.

victor osimhen Credit: NPFL
October 21, 2025

NPFL: Kano Pillars appoint Babaganaru as acting technical adviser

A statement on Tuesday by the club’s media and communications directorate in Kano said Babaganaru’s appointment takes immediate effect.

Kano Pillars
October 20, 2025

U-20 World Cup: Morocco beat Argentina to lift maiden title

This defeat marks Argentina’s second loss in the tournament’s final.

Under-20 World Cup
October 20, 2025

U17 World Cup: Flamingos lose 1-4 to Canada in opener

Canada’s U17 girls scored three second-half goals to dominate Nigeria 4-1 in the opening match of Group D of the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup.

The Flamingoes
October 19, 2025

Team Nigeria win bronze at African Hockey Cup of Nations in Egypt

Mr Nkom described the bronze medal as a major boost for the sport’s growth.

October 19, 2025

CAF Champions League: Mamelodi Sundowns thrash Remo Stars FC 5-1 in Abeokuta

The first half ended 2-0 with goals from Tashreeq Matthews in the 11th minute and Peter Shalulile in the 41st minute.

October 19, 2025

Maguire’s late goal seals victory for Manchester United Against Liverpool 

United secured a first win at Anfield since January 17, 2016. 

Harry Maguire