18+ hour, 12+ min ago   (297+ words) Nigeria’s Falconets have qualified for the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup after defeating New Caledonia 10-1 in their final Group F match in Poland on Sunday. The victory took Nigeria to four points from three matches, enough…...

1+ day, 12+ min ago   (293+ words) Tobi Amusan won Nigeria’s first medal at the World Athletics Ultimate Championships in Budapest, Hungary, after claiming silver in the women’s 100m hurdles final on the opening day. Amusan advanced to the final after finishing second in her semifinal in 12.49 seconds,…...

23+ hour, 58+ min ago   (236+ words) AC Milan are preparing to open contract talks with Samuel Chukwueze after the Nigeria international’s impressive start to the season prompted the Serie A club to consider extending his stay beyond 2028. The 27-year-old, who spent last season on loan at…...

3+ day, 15+ hour ago   (292+ words) Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise has picked teammate Harry Kane over Kylian Mbappé for the 2026 Ballon d’Or, backing the England captain to claim the prestigious individual award after his outstanding campaign. Kane has emerged as one of the leading contenders…...

3+ day, 21+ hour ago   (509+ words) The Federal Government has paid the naira equivalent of $100,000 to each player of Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, following their record fifth consecutive FIBA Women’s Afrobasket title. The National Sports Commission also confirmed the payment of the naira equivalent…...

4+ day, 4+ hour ago   (299+ words) Paris Saint-Germain began their UEFA Champions League title defence in emphatic fashion with a 6-1 victory over Slovan Bratislava on Wednesday, extending their unbeaten run in European competition to 12 matches. The two-time reigning champions quickly imposed themselves on the game, although…...

4+ day, 4+ hour ago   (279+ words) Martin Ødegaard scored the decisive goal as Arsenal began their Champions League campaign with a 1-0 victory over Napoli at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on Wednesday. The hosts frustrated Arsenal for long periods, with Mikel Arteta’s side enjoying more possession…...

4+ day, 4+ hour ago   (282+ words) Liverpool came from behind to defeat Atletico Madrid 2-1 at Anfield on Wednesday, maintaining their unbeaten record in opening European Cup or Champions League home fixtures. Atletico made the brighter start and took the lead when Julián Alvarez found Marcos Llorente,…...

4+ day, 21+ hour ago   (235+ words) Former Super Eagles head coach Augustine “Cerezo” Eguavoen has been appointed to lead Nigeria’s Super Falcons on an interim basis as the search for a permanent manager continues. His immediate assignment is to guide the Super Falcons in the 2028 Olympic…...

6+ day, 1+ hour ago   (609+ words) Over 1,000 athletes and officials from 17 merged mega regions are competing for honours in six sports as the maiden Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries Youth Games officially got underway at Mountain Top University on Monday. The multi-sport competition features football,…...