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Sport

February 10, 2026

Second NDG: Ondo athletes screened, as organisers clamp down on age cheating

Sports administrators and coaches have been urged to eliminate age cheating in the nation’s sports sector.

Ondo athletes
February 10, 2026

Wikki Tourists FC technical adviser resigns, cites threat to life

Abdu Maikaba alleged that a threat to his life, both physically and via social media platforms, compelled him to step aside after consultations.

Wikki Tourists squad
February 8, 2026

Nigeria sweep Uzbekistan in Lagos Davis Cup tie

Adeleye said, “My journey did not happen by accident; preparations started long before I stepped onto the court.’’

ITF Davis Cup tie in Lagos
February 8, 2026

Man City beat Liverpool 2-1 in dramatic win at Anfield to close gap with Arsenal 

City equalised 10 minutes later through Bernardo Silva who stretched to put a header by Erling Haaland into the net.

February 8, 2026

Ikorodu City extend home dominance with 2–0 win over Tornadoes

Ikorodu City have not lost at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, playing 13 home matches with nine wins and four draws.

February 8, 2026

Aruna Quadri advances to ITTF Africa Cup Quarter-Finals

Tunisia’s Wassim Essid defeated Benin Republic’s Salifou Abdel-Kader 4–2 to book a spot in the quarter-finals.

Aruna Quadri
February 8, 2026

NVBF hails Tinubu for ordering prompt release of sports development funds

He said the timely release of funds would significantly enhance the preparation of national teams.

President Bola Tinubu
February 7, 2026

Kindness Ifeanyi scores only goal as Nigeria beat Senegal in U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifiers

Despite creating numerous chances in Saturday’s clash, the first half of the encounter ended goalless.

Nigeria (Falconets) vs Senegal
February 7, 2026

Tinubu orders sports funding reset from 2026

Mr Tinubu also ordered a review of allocations for sporting activities currently spread across ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs).

President Bola Tinubu
February 7, 2026

Nigeria makes third consecutive appearance at Winter Olympics

Nigeria’s appearance at the Winter Olympics began in 2018 at the PyeongChang Games in South Korea, where the country made its debut.

Winter Olympics