Saturday, November 14, 2026

Sport

August 27, 2026

Tinubu orders overhaul of Nigerian football

Mr Tinubu stated that football, Nigeria’s most popular sport and the greatest beneficiary of public support, has continued to struggle due to structural deficits.

NFF
August 27, 2026

My love for Nigeria made me resign as NFF president: Gusau

Mr Gusau’s resignation trailed concerns over Nigeria’s recent shoddy performances at international football events.

Ibrahim Gusau
August 27, 2026

Ibrahim Gusau resigns as NFF president

Mr Gusau said he would continue to contribute to the development of Nigerian football through his experience, relationships and connections within African football.

Malam Ibrahim Gusau
August 27, 2026

EGYPTAIR, Barcelona sign three-season sponsorship agreement

Mr Adel said, “Sponsoring one of the most prestigious clubs in the world, the current LaLiga and Spanish Super Cup champions, is an unprecedented achievement…”

August 27, 2026

NPFL secures $7.5 million EUROMATCH sponsorship

The Nigerian Premier Football League will receive $7.5 million from EUROMATCH under a three-year sponsorship agreement.

Nigeria Premier Football League logo
August 27, 2026

FIFA Intercontinental Cup: Al-Ahly beat Auckland FC 1-0

The tie is the first round of the third edition of the tournament formally called the FIFA Club World Cup, rolling.

FIFA Intercontinental Cup
August 26, 2026

Ex-Arsenal player Raheem Sterling charged with dangerous driving, hearing fixed for September 15

The 31-year-old who currently plays for Dutch side, Feyenoord, scored 20 goals in 82 appearances for England.

Raheem Sterling
August 26, 2026

PFA Winners (Full List): Fernandes, Shaw win ‘Player of the Year Award’

Bruno Fernandes and Khadija Shaw have emerged as the winners of the men’s and women’s Professional Footballers’ Association Player of the Year Award.

Manchester United’s captain Bruno Fernandes and Manchester City’s Khadija Shaw
August 25, 2026

Manchester United sign Carlos Baleba from Brighton

Manchester United confirmed the long-awaited signing of Cameroonian international Carlos Baleba from Brighton in a £70 million deal.

Carlos Baleba