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Sport

March 8, 2026

Rangers thrash Remo Stars 4–1 to boost continental hopes

Remo Stars coach, Usman Abdallah, said his side played well but were unfortunate to lose by such a margin.

Rangers International Football Club of Enugu
March 7, 2026

Nigerian National League: Lobi Stars FC defeats ABS 2-0

The match, played at Mcarty Stadium in Makurdi, produced exciting moments for fans as both teams battled for control from the opening whistle.

Lobi Stars vs. ABS FC
March 7, 2026

Sensational Stars Academy wins 2026 NLO Unity preseason tournament

The competition was organised with the support of the NLO as part of preparations for the 2026 football season.

FCT
March 6, 2026

NSC, NSSF team up to boost shooting sport in Nigeria

Mr Shettima explained that the visit aimed to strengthen collaboration with the NSC and gain deeper insight into the commission’s mandate

Nigeria Shooting Sports Federation
March 6, 2026

FA fines, suspends Leeds manager Farke for confronting referee after loss to Man City

Leeds are currently 15th in the Premier League and will host Norwich City, a team Farke previously managed, in the fifth round of the FA Cup on Sunday.

Daniel Farke
March 6, 2026

Real Madrid fined €15,000 over fan’s Nazi salute

The European football governing body, UEFA, announced the sanction on Friday, adding that the club would also face a partial stadium closure.

Real Madrid logo
March 6, 2026

Crystal Palace worsen Spurs’ woes

Crystal Palace beat Tottenham Hotspur 3-1, as the London club suffered their fifth consecutive defeat.

Tottenham Hotspur
March 5, 2026

Lewis Hamilton pushing for Formula One return to Africa before his retirement

Mr Hamilton noted that he had been working in the background for the past seven years to bring F1 race back to Africa.

Sir Lewis Hamilton(Credit: F1 Mavericks)
March 5, 2026

CAF shifts 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations to July 

The CAF noted that the tournament earlier scheduled for March 17 to April 3 in Morocco, will now take place between July 25 and August 16.

CAF
March 5, 2026

‘I don’t care’ if Iran play at FIFA World Cup in U.S.: Trump

“I really don’t care. I think Iran is a very badly defeated country. They’re running on fumes,” said Mr Trump.

Trump, Iranian players