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June 11, 2026

LGAN decorates Mese as AACT ambassador

The Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria has decorated Shola Mese as an All Africa Challenge Trophy ambassador.

Shola Mese
June 11, 2026

World Cup: UN rights chief urges rethink of U.S. immigration policies

According to the UN, racial profiling, surveillance and aggressive enforcement are already affecting teams, officials and supporters.

Trump holding World Cup trophy with Infantino
June 11, 2026

Portugal edge Nigeria 2-1 in football friendly

Portugal’s 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 V Nigeria
June 11, 2026

June 12 Democracy Day: Why MKO Abiola remains Nigeria’s towering figure in sports

Nigeria would have won the World Cup when the Super Eagles debuted in 1994 if MKO had become the president in 1993, according to a sports analyst.

M.K.O ABIOLA SPORTS ARENA
June 11, 2026

2026 FIFA World Cup Fans: The good, the bad and the ugly (Part 5)

Profile of fans of the 16 national teams from the Union of European Football Associations that qualified for the 2026 World Cup.

FIFA WORLD CUP
June 10, 2026

Somali referee Omar Artan returns home to hero’s welcome after U.S. entry denial for World Cup

Mr Artan’s case sparked condemnation from individuals within and outside the football community

Omar Artan
June 10, 2026

2026 Commonwealth Fencing: CFF president says Nigeria earned hosting rights

Ms Dufour said the federation was confident in Nigeria’s ability to stage a successful championship.

Commonwealth Fencing Federation (CFF)
June 10, 2026

Benfica confirm departure of José Mourinho to Real Madrid

Once Mourinho is formally presented, it will mark the former Chelsea and Manchester United manager’s return to Real Madrid, where he left in 2013.

Jose Mourinho
June 9, 2026

AACT 2026: Dogara backs bid to showcase Nigeria through women’s golf

The board of the National Credit Guarantee Company has endorsed the All Africa Challenge Trophy 2026 as a platform for showcasing Nigeria through women’s golf.

Women golfers used to illustrate the story
June 9, 2026

2026 FIFA World Cup: Six European stars to light up football’s biggest stage

Although all players will have important roles in their respective teams’ campaigns in North America, attention is on a group of footballers expected to make the difference.