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April 8, 2026

NFF confirms Super Eagles’ participation in 2026 Unity Cup

The Nigeria Football Federation has confirmed that defending champions Super Eagles will participate in the 2026 Unity Cup in London alongside Zimbabwe, Jamaica and India.

Super Eagles players
April 8, 2026

Nigerian armwrestlers set for Ghana tournament

Nigeria’s armwrestling elites are gearing up for a high-stakes national showdown, as the Lagos Open 2026 Championship takes centre stage from April 9 to 12.

Nigerian armwrestler used to illustrate the story
April 8, 2026

Super Eagles remain 26th in latest FIFA rankings, third best in Africa

Senegal sit 14th on the list, are the second highest-placed African country, Algeria (28) and Egypt (29).

FIFA rankings for March 2026
April 8, 2026

Kane shines as Bayern edge Real Madrid in Champions League quarter-final

Kane’s fitness had dominated pre-match discussions, underlining his importance. The striker justified his inclusion with a decisive contribution.

Harry Kane
April 8, 2026

Champions League: Havertz nets late winner as Arsenal edge Sporting CP

Kai Havertz scored a stoppage-time winner as Arsenal beat Sporting CP 1-0 in their Champions League quarter-final first leg in Lisbon.

April 7, 2026

FIFA approves UK-born goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo’s switch to represent Nigeria 

Okonkwo has made 42 appearances in all competitions for Wrexham this season, keeping 11 clean sheets.

Arthur Okonkwo
April 7, 2026

Sport unites youth, drives peace, development, stakeholders say

Stakeholders have highlighted sport’s role in promoting unity, peace and development, urging young people to embrace it as a pathway to nation-building.

April 6, 2026

Seven Eritrea national team players abscond after win over Eswatini in Lobamba

In 2013, 15 players and the team doctor were granted asylum in Uganda after they absconded.

Eritrea national team players
April 6, 2026

Pillars crush Bendel Insurance 4-0 in Kano

Kano Pillars crushed Bendel Insurance 4-0 on Sunday at the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kofar-Mata.

April 5, 2026

Leeds edge West Ham on penalties to reach FA Cup semifinals

Leeds will now travel to Wembley Stadium to face Southampton, who secured a 2-1 victory against Arsenal on Saturday.

Leeds united