Friday, November 13, 2026

Sport

November 3, 2026

FULL LIST: Messi, Ronaldo make FIFPRO World XI shortlist again

Both players are nearing their 1000th career goal. While Ronaldo has scored 985, Messi has 937.

FIFPRO World XI shortlist
November 3, 2026

Lagos, Owerri, Calabar to host Samuel Okwaraji Cup Southern Zonal Finals

It is organised in memory of Mr Okwaraji, who slumped and died on August 12, 1989, while representing Nigeria’s senior men’s national team, the Super Eagles.

Samuel Sochukwuma Okwaraji
November 2, 2026

China blocks Real Madrid, La Liga matches amid Mbappé controversy

The development followed Mbappé’s comments about the late founding leader of China, Mao Zedong.

Kylian Mbappe
November 2, 2026

Football ‌fans hail Flamingos’ World Cup semi-final qualification

The Flamingos defeated Venezuela 1-0 to advance to the semi-finals of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.

Flamingos
November 2, 2026

MMA: Ayana, ‌‍‍Ezekiel shine at Akalaka 009 night in Abuja

Jackiel Ayana and David Ezekiel emerged winners at the Akalaka 009, tagged ‘The Battle of the Mystic Sword’, an action-packed night of mixed martial arts and exhibition boxing.

Jackiel Ayana and David Ezekiel
November 2, 2026

Kimi Antonelli becomes youngest Formula 1 champion in history

Antonelli, who also became Italy’s first F1 world champion since 1953, when Alberto Ascari achieved the feat, has won nine of 19 races so far this season.

Kimi Antonelli
November 2, 2026

Morocco 2026: Flamingos edge Venezuela 1-0, face Brazil in Semi-final

Brazil had earlier secured a 2-1 win over China in their quarter-final encounter.

Nigeria vs Venezuela
November 1, 2026

Kwara United suffer 2-1 defeat to Bendel Insurance

The defeat leaves Kwara United in 14th position on the NPFL table with 12 points from 11 matches.

Kwara United FC
November 1, 2026

3SC beat Abia Warriors 4-1 in NPFL Matchday 11 clash

Issa Yusuf put the result beyond doubt when he scored 3SC’s fourth goal in the 88th minute.

shooting Stars Sports Club Logo
November 1, 2026

NPFL: Pillars beat Nasarawa United 2-0 

Mr Ogunmodede said his players faced considerable pressure to win, given the expectations of the club’s supporters.

Kano Pillars