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Sport

April 17, 2026

Sports journalist Temisan Okomi is dead

Mr Okomi’s death was confirmed by family members on Friday.

Temisan Okomi
April 17, 2026

Rovers FC edge Abakaliki FC, finish campaign eighth

Rovers Football Club of Calabar defeated Abakaliki FC 1-0 in their final Nigeria National League B2 Southern Conference match on Thursday.

Rovers FC
April 16, 2026

World Athletics rejects sprinter Ofili’s application to switch allegiance to Turkey

Ms Ofili can appeal the ruling at the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

Favour Ofili
April 16, 2026

176 Guards Battalion wins 2026 Guards Brigade competition

The brigade commander further commended participants.

Nigerian Army logo
April 16, 2026

Para-games: Katsina deaf school emerges champion

The school emerged as the overall champion of the competition, outperforming six other specialised schools from across the state that took part in the games.

Katsina School for the Deaf, Malumfashi
April 16, 2026

Ezeakor, Adegoke tie in 100m as Omokwe shines

In the senior men’s final, Chidera Ezeakor and Enich Adegoke both ran 10.15s, sharing the title in a dramatic finish, while Chibueze Ezeakor placed third with 10.35s.

MTN CHAMPS Grand Final 100-meter finals
April 16, 2026

Bayern Munich knock out Real Madrid, Arsenal edge Sporting

Bayern are through to the Champions League semi-finals after a dramatic 4-3 victory against Real Madrid at the Allianz Arena, while Arsenal edged Sporting 1-0 on aggregate.

Bayern Munich
April 15, 2026

WNBA Tour: Coach Wakana invites 21 players to camp ahead of D’Tigress’ U.S. friendly series 

The reigning African champions will face Los Angeles Sparks in their first game on April 25. 

D’Tigress
April 15, 2026

Kogi govt pledges support for basketball development

The Kogi government has pledged to prioritise the development of basketball in the state to boost the sport’s profile and promote youth engagement.

Kogi State Basketball Association
April 15, 2026

Super six race intensifies with NWFL Matchday 15

With two teams already qualified, the remaining four spots may be decided on Wednesday as nine matches are scheduled across various centres nationwide.

Women’s football in Nigeria.