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Sport

February 19, 2026

Champions League: Gordon scores four as Newcastle hammer Qarabag

It was Gordon’s 10th goal in this season’s Champions League, more than Harry Kane (8) and Erling Haaland (7), with only Kylian Mbappe (13) ahead of him.

Newcastle vs Qarabag
February 19, 2026

Benfica: FIFA boss Infantino condemns alleged racism against Vinicius

“I was shocked and saddened to see the incident of alleged racism towards Vinícius Júnior in the UEFA Champions League,” said Mr Infantino.

Vinicius facing Benfica player
February 18, 2026

Sanwo-Olu inaugurates LSSTF board

He said the trust fund would bridge government and private sector participation in sports development.

Babajide Sanwo-Olu
February 18, 2026

Real Vs Benfica: Prestianni racially abused Vinicius, calling him ‘monkey’ five times, Mbappe reveals

“Racists are, above all, cowards. They need to put their shirts in their mouths to show how weak they are,” said Vinicius.

Vinicius dancing at corner flag
February 18, 2026

Champions League: Chaos, drama mar Real Madrid-Benfica match; PSG edge Monaco 3-2

What followed was chaos as the referee booked Vinicius for what he deemed excessive celebration after the player danced with the corner flag.

Real players walking off pitch against Benfica
February 17, 2026

Super Falcons to face Cameroon in friendly matches

The Super Falcons won their 10th Women’s AFCON title in Morocco in 2025.

Super Falcons
February 17, 2026

Osimhen accuses Napoli of treating him ‘like a dog’ after TikTok video fallout

Osimhen said the issue with Napoli started in late 2023 after the club’s TikTok account posted a video mocking him for missing a penalty.

Osimhen
February 17, 2026

Abia appoints new technical adviser, sporting director for Enyimba FC

Mr Eke thanked Governor Alex Otti for finding him worthy of the appointment.

Enyimba International FC
February 16, 2026

NOC lauds Tinubu’s support for sports development

The NOC president said the president’s unwavering support had propelled Nigerian sports to remarkable heights within a short period.

The president of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), Habu Gumel
February 16, 2026

Premier League, EFL to continue Ramadan break during matches

Games starting at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday and 5:30 p.m. on Sunday are the only matches that could see a break in play.

EPL