Wednesday, August 5, 2026

Sport

August 1, 2025

Ondo govt lauds youth sports federation over grassroots development

The commissioner, while receiving the trophy, applauded the efforts of YSFON in promoting grassroots sports in the state.

Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa
August 1, 2025

U-15 secondary schools holiday sports begin in Enugu

The U-15 youth games are scheduled to take place in Asaba, Delta, from August 26 to September 6.

August 1, 2025

Nigeria, others secure spot  in FIBA World Cup qualifiers

Mali, Nigeria, Senegal, and South Sudan join a group of 24 national teams that will compete in four FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 2026 qualifying tournaments.

FIBA competition
July 29, 2025

Burna Boy performs for England’s women’s team at Euro 2025 celebration

Burna Boy shocked the Lionesses with his surprise appearance shortly after the team secured a historic win over Spain’s national women’s team.

Burna Boy performing
July 29, 2025

Gov Alia dissolves Benue sports associations’ boards

The Benue government has approved the immediate dissolution of the board of the sports associations in the Benue State Sports Council.

Governor Hyacinth Iormem Alia
July 29, 2025

Lagos governor, others honour fallen sports icons

The ‘Night of Tributes’ was held in honour of four sportsmen who died in the first half of 2025.

Peter Rufai, Christian Chukwu, Charles Bassey, Obisia Nwakpa
July 29, 2025

WAFCON Victory: NSC applauds Tinubu’s support for Super Falcons

The Super Falcons came from 2–0 down to defeat Morocco 3–2 in the final, securing their historic 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title.

Super Falcons with trophy
July 28, 2025

Tinubu confers Super Falcons players with OON; gifts them houses, cash

Nigeria won 3-2 to lift their 10th Women’s African Cup of Nations trophy.  

Bola Tinubu and Super Falcons at the reception ceremony 
July 28, 2025

Ondo all-star veteran footballers promise to improve on championship qualification

The team secured qualification for the National All-Stars Football Championship scheduled for August in Lagos.

Football on a pitch used to illustrate this story (Credit: Hamlet Hub)