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Sport

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.

September 16, 2026

EFL Cup: Arsenal down Ipswich 4-2, Liverpool eliminate Spurs

Arsenal beat Ipswich Town 4-2 at Portman Road, and Liverpool eliminated Spurs in the third round of the EFL Cup on Tuesday at Anfield.

Arsenal
September 15, 2026

Former Manchester City star Raheem Sterling pleads guilty to dangerous driving, possession of nitrous oxide 

Sterling has been banned from driving until his next court date scheduled for November 25.

Raheem Sterling
September 15, 2026

Zverev criticised over lengthy second-serve routine at U.S. Open

German tennis star Alexander Zverev has been criticised for his lengthy second-serve routine at the U.S. Open final.

Alexander Zverev
September 15, 2026

HYROX apologises for allowing Australian athlete to continue race after she pooped herself

Mr Fürste acknowledged HYROX erred by not reacting to the incident during the competition.

The Beijing event.