Friday, November 13, 2026

Sport

September 20, 2026

Osimhen ruled out of Nigeria’s AFCON qualifiers 

The Super Eagles are in Group L alongside Madagascar, Guinea-Bissau and co-hosts Tanzania.

Victor Osimhen
September 19, 2026

Brighton upset Arsenal with 3-0 victory, Coventry City secure first EPL win in 25 years

The victory marked the third time Brighton have edged the league’s defending champions at home.

September 19, 2026

Highest-paid tennis players in 2026

The highest-paid players on the men’s 2026 ATP tour are those widely considered the best.

A tennis court
September 18, 2026

Australian athlete apologises for soiling self during Hyrox race

Australian athlete Joanna Wietrzyk has apologised after winning her race in China over the weekend despite experiencing an involuntary bowel movement.

September 18, 2026

SWAN urges FIFA, CAF to reset Nigeria’s football governance

The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria has called for a comprehensive restructuring of Nigerian football governance.

FIFA-CAF officials in Nigeria
September 17, 2026

Chelle invites Osimhen, 23 others for Nigeria’s 2027 AFCON qualifiers; unveils separate team for Russia clash

Nigeria will host Madagascar in the first match at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, Akwa Ibom on September 25.

Super Eagles player
September 17, 2026

Burna Boy to perform at maiden NFL Paris Game in October 

Mr Tubito stressed that the first-ever NFL match deserves a Burna Boy’s performance.

Burna Boy and the NFL logo
September 17, 2026

Brighton knock Man United out of Carabao Cup; Liverpool face Chelsea in next round

Manchester United are out of the 2026/27 Carabao Cup after a 3-2 loss to Brighton at Old Trafford on Wednesday night.

Man United players
September 16, 2026

Olympians embrace new Ondo sports council chairman’s vision, commit to partnership

The Nigeria Olympians Association has expressed support for the Ondo State Sports Council’s vision under its chairman, Oladimeji Abimbola.

Nigeria Olympians Association (NOA)
September 16, 2026

Super Eagles striker Awoniyi bags postgraduate diploma in global sport directorship

Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi has bagged a postgraduate diploma in Global Football Sport Directorship at the PFA Business School.