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April 10, 2026

Six schools gear up for Katsina para-games competition

Six specialised schools in Katsina are expected to participate in the maiden two-day Governor Dikko Radda Para-Games Schools Competition.

April 10, 2026

Football: U-14 league heads for dramatic final day

“With everything at stake, the final matchday promises intense drama, passion and memorable football moments,” a league official said.

Kids playing football
April 9, 2026

PSG beat Liverpool 2-0, Barcelona lose 0-2 to Atletico

Hansi Flick’s loss follows Barcelona’s 7-2 victory against Newcastle and their recent 2-1 derby win against Atletico in LaLiga.

PSG players at CWC
April 9, 2026

Prosperity Cup: 27 female teams jostle for N10 million prize

Twenty-seven female teams will compete for a N10 million prize in the women’s category of the Bayelsa Governor’s Football Tournament, tagged ‘Prosperity Cup’.

Bayelsa Governor’s Football Tournament, tagged ‘Prosperity Cup’
April 9, 2026

Diana-Emi FC partners Libra Motors, targets FA Cup entry

Imo-based football club, Diana-Emi FC, has unveiled Libra Motors as its official sponsor and its owner as patron.

April 8, 2026

NFF confirms Super Eagles’ participation in 2026 Unity Cup

The Nigeria Football Federation has confirmed that defending champions Super Eagles will participate in the 2026 Unity Cup in London alongside Zimbabwe, Jamaica and India.

Super Eagles players
April 8, 2026

Nigerian armwrestlers set for Ghana tournament

Nigeria’s armwrestling elites are gearing up for a high-stakes national showdown, as the Lagos Open 2026 Championship takes centre stage from April 9 to 12.

Nigerian armwrestler used to illustrate the story
April 8, 2026

Super Eagles remain 26th in latest FIFA rankings, third best in Africa

Senegal sit 14th on the list, are the second highest-placed African country, Algeria (28) and Egypt (29).

FIFA rankings for March 2026
April 8, 2026

Kane shines as Bayern edge Real Madrid in Champions League quarter-final

Kane’s fitness had dominated pre-match discussions, underlining his importance. The striker justified his inclusion with a decisive contribution.

Harry Kane
April 8, 2026

Champions League: Havertz nets late winner as Arsenal edge Sporting CP

Kai Havertz scored a stoppage-time winner as Arsenal beat Sporting CP 1-0 in their Champions League quarter-final first leg in Lisbon.