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August 11, 2026

Trump backs Infantino, says ousting him will be terrible mistake

Mr Trump said it would be a “terrible mistake” for FIFA to replace Mr Infantino, adding that doing so will make subsequent World Cup editions less profitable.

Infantino with Trump
August 11, 2026

“Please forgive us,” NFF begs Tinubu, Nigerians over Super Falcons’ WAFCON loss

Mr Gusau stated, “We hear the disappointment of Nigerians, we share it, and we accept our responsibility. But we are not giving up.”

The Super Falcons and the NFF logo
August 11, 2026

WNBA moves to clear air on transgender controversy, eligibility clause

Mrs Engelbert said, “We recognize that this is a complex and nuanced topic.”

Women's National Basketball Association
August 11, 2026

Stakeholders blame poor preparation, development for Nigeria’s national football teams’ setbacks

Football stakeholders have blamed inadequate preparation, tactical deficiencies and weak developmental structures for the recent setbacks.

Flying Eagles
August 11, 2026

MTN celebrates sports, technology impact

MTN Nigeria says its 25-year journey reflects the growing influence of technology on sports development and talent discovery across the country.

MTN Nigeria CEO
August 10, 2026

UEFA, AFC, CONCACAF slam Infantino for not admitting wrongdoing in proposed FIFA World Cup sale

They condemned FIFA for threatening critics, federations and confederations and demanded Mr Infantino’s resignation or withdrawal from re-election in March 2027.

Infantino with Trump
August 10, 2026

Why I chose to represent Nigeria over England: Esiovwa-Thompson

Esiovwa-Thompson won Nigeria’s first gold medal at an international fencing tournament on Sunday, emerging champion in the men’s U-23 epee event.

Oghenegaren Esiovwa-Thompson
August 10, 2026

Stakeholders bemoan Super Falcons’ exit from 2026 WAFCON 

The Super Falcons, 10-time winners of the competition, were dumped out by rivals Cameroon in a fiercely contested quarter-final clash in Casablanca.

Super Falcons 
August 10, 2026

Trabzonspor star Mo Salah faces lawsuit in Egypt over debt

A court in Egypt has ordered former Liverpool star Mohamed Salah to appear in person in a civil lawsuit by his former lawyer for unpaid legal fees.

Salah unveiled at Trabzonspor
August 10, 2026

BFN urges Eniola Bolaji to sustain momentum after winning gold

Ms Bolaji, the world number two, defeated Brazil’s Kauana Beckenkamp 2-0 (21-12, 21-12) in the final on Sunday to emerge champion.

Badminton Federation of Nigeria, Eniola Bolaji