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April 4, 2026

Bayelsa, Lagos, others shine at Diri Wrestling Classics

In the women’s 53kg category, Mausi Zannli of Lagos won gold, while Ayo Esewi of Edo claimed silver.

Wrestlers inside ring
April 3, 2026
Gennaro Gattuso
April 3, 2026

Chelsea ban Enzo Fernandez for two games

Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior said the player “crossed a line” in the club’s culture.

Enzo Fernandez
April 3, 2026

FIGC president resigns after Italy failed to qualify for 2026 World Cup

The president of the Italian Football Federation resigned after the country failed to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.

April 2, 2026

NFF inaugurates electoral committees, pledges credible elections

The NFF president said the exercise has attracted global attention from FIFA, CAF and other stakeholders, and will set a benchmark for future sporting and political elections.

NFF
April 2, 2026

Super Eagles to face Poland, Portugal in June friendly games

The Super Eagles are first scheduled to take on Poland on June 3.

Super Eagles players
April 1, 2026

Bosnia ends Italy’s World Cup hope; Turkey, Sweden, Czechia qualify

Four-time champions Italy will not feature at the FIFA World Cup after Gli Azzurri were beaten 4-1 in a penalty shootout by Bosnia and Herzegovina on Tuesday.

Italy miss World Cup qualification
March 31, 2026

Iwobi sent off as Super Eagles draw 2-2 with Jordan in Turkey friendly

Nigeria grabbed the lead for the first time in the 41st minute courtesy of an unmarked Emmanuel Fernandez.

Nigeria vs Jordan
March 31, 2026

Car Crash: Police say hydrocodone found on Tiger Woods; golfer blames distractions

Ms Levenar and one other officer at the scene said they observed “several signs of impairment” during conversations with Mr Woods.

Tiger Woods
March 31, 2026

Tottenham confirm Roberto De Zerbi new head coach amid relegation threat

Tottenham in a statement on Tuesday said that De Zerbi signed a long-term contract with them.

Tottenham