Thursday, October 22, 2026

Sport

September 13, 2023

ESBA chairman blames past govts. for lack of sports development in South-East

“Our governors are not encouraging us at all but we are waiting to see if the current governors will change the narrative,” he said.

Boxing ring and gloves
September 13, 2023

24 countries seal qualification for 2023 AFCON

A breakdown of the qualified countries shows that 12 former AFCON champions, including three-time champions Nigeria, will be on parade come January 2024.

AFCON
September 12, 2023

2024 AFCON: North Africans dominate, Nigerian referees missing again

Nigerian referees have not been selected by CAF to officiate as centre referees in the last five AFCONs.

AFCON
September 11, 2023

Minister pledges more support for para sports development

Team Nigeria has so far clinched two medals in the women’s wheelchair tennis, singles and doubles categories.

John Owan-Enoh
September 11, 2023

Kissing Scandal: Spanish FA chief Rubiales resigns after initial defiance

“After the rapid suspension carried out by FIFA, plus the rest of proceedings open against me, it is evident that I will not be able to return to my position.”

Luis Rubiales kissing Jennifer Hermoso
September 10, 2023

2023 AFCON: We played with maximum commitment to win, says Peseiro

Peseiro, who was excited, said the team played a fantastic match as they were not relaxed despite playing against a weak opponent.

Jose Peseiro (Photo: Omar Vega/Getty Images)
September 10, 2023

NFF approves change of name for NPFL

The decision to change the name was ratified at the 79th NFF Annual General Assembly (AGA) in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State on Sunday.

Nigeria Football Federation (NFF)
September 10, 2023

Ivory Coast 2023: Osimhen scores hat-trick as Nigeria round off AFCON qualifiers with 6-0 win over São Tomé and Príncipe

Super Eagles rounded up their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers with an emphatic 6-0 victory over São Tomé and Príncipe in Uyo, Akwa Ibom.

Nigeria vs São Tomé and Príncipe
September 10, 2023

U.S. Open: Coco Gauff beats Aryna Sabalenka to win first career Grand Slam title

The 19-year-old American tennis prodigy defeated Belarus’ Aryna Sabalenka 2-6, 6-3, 6-2 to win her first career Grand Slam title.

Coco Gauff
September 10, 2023

Sean Strickland shocks Israel Adesanya to claim middleweight title

With 49-46, 49-46 & 49-46 score, Strickland edged Adesanya out by unanimous decision, ending the Last Stylebender’s reign as UFC champion.

Sean Strickland and Israel Adesanya