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Conceicao sinks Super Eagles as Portugal edge Nigeria in International Friendly

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 hours ago

Nigeria's Super Eagles suffered a narrow 2-1 defeat to Portugal in an entertaining international friendly on Wednesday night, with Francisco…

Team Nigeria targets continental glory at African chess championships in Botswana

Femi Fabunmi

13 hours ago

Team Nigeria will be among the contenders when Africa's finest chess players converge on Botswana for the 2026 African Individual…

Banned World Cup ref Artan breaks silence on US entry ban as he returns home

Michael Adesina

19 hours ago

“Everything is pre-destined. FIFA supported me well and were in touch with me until I reached Mogadishu. I promise you…

Fresh twist as US links banned World Cup ref Omar Artan to suspected terrorists

Michael Adesina

21 hours ago

The information allegedly included “association with suspected members of terror organisations,” making Artan ineligible to enter the United States under…

2026 World Cup: A guide for new football fans

Michael Adesina

23 hours ago

For first-time watchers, here’s everything you need to know before the tournament kicks off on June 11.

Messi returns from injury, fires Argentina past Iceland in World Cup warm-up

Michael Adesina

23 hours ago

Valentin Barco opened the scoring after Iceland failed to properly clear a scramble inside their box, allowing the Strasbourg defender…

Shakira, Burna Boy make history as World Cup song ‘Dai Dai’ hits 100m views

Michael Adesina

1 day ago

Released two weeks ago, the video has generated massive global attention ahead of the tournament, hosted across the United States,…

Iran: U.S. blocking our fans from attending World Cup

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 days ago

Iran is scheduled to play New Zealand in Los Angeles on June 15 before facing Belgium at the same venue…

Ronaldo, Iwobi in spotlight as Super Eagles face Portugal in Leiria

Femi Fabunmi

2 days ago

Nigeria’s Super Eagles and Portugal’s Seleção das Quinas will trade tackles in the central Portugese town of Leiria on Wednesday…

World Cup 2026: FIFA President Infantino named in criminal complaint days to kick-off

Michael Adesina

2 days ago

It also claimed that Infantino was “first and foremost” among those who allegedly attempted to block Platini’s candidacy.

Diogo Jota’s widow sends emotional message to Robertson ahead of World Cup

Michael Adesina

2 days ago

According to her, Robertson would not be going to the World Cup alone because he would also be carrying Jota’s…

Making Waves: Nigerian sports journalists shaping modern media

Femi Fabunmi

2 days ago

While veterans such as Osasu Obayiuwana, Oluwashina Okeleji, Toyin Ibitoye, and Godwin Enakhena continue to set standards, a new generation…

2026 World Cup: Mbappé confident of outshining Messi, Ronaldo

Femi Fabunmi

2 days ago

France captain Kylian Mbappé believes he can score more goals than Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo at the 2026 FIFA…

Olise hits hat-trick as France brush aside Northern Ireland

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 days ago

Michael Olise delivered a masterclass performance on Monday night, scoring a hat-trick as France defeated Northern Ireland 3-1 in an…

World Cup Shock: US bars CAF Referee of the Year Omar Artan from making history

Michael Adesina

2 days ago

No official reason has been given by US immigration authorities for denying him entry, while FIFA had also not issued…

Int’l Friendly: Super Falcons thrash Senegal in Ikenne

Femi Fabunmi

2 days ago

The Super Falcons of Nigeria delivered a commanding second-half performance to defeat the Teranga Lionesses of Senegal 3-0 in the…

NOC postpones 2026 Olympic day celebration

Femi Fabunmi

3 days ago

The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) has postponed the 2026 Olympic Day celebration by one week.

International Friendly: Centurion-to-be Iwobi excited ahead of 100th cap for Nigeria

Femi Fabunmi

3 days ago

Ace midfielder Alexander Iwobi has expressed immense gratitude to Nigeria and Nigerians at home and in the diaspora for the…

Ofili back in action for Nigeria after failed Turkey switch, clocks season’s best in Texas

Femi Fabunmi

3 days ago

Nigerian sprint star Favour Ofili has made a strong statement on the track, recording a season’s best 22.15 seconds in…

La liga: Perez wins re-election as Real Madrid president

Femi Fabunmi

3 days ago

Florentino Perez has been re-elected as president of Real Madrid after defeating challenger Enrique Riquelme in the club's presidential election…

World Cup security scare as nine injured in mass shooting near England camp

Michael Adesina

3 days ago

The shooting occurred around 4 a.m. on Saturday on Troost Avenue, Kansas City, just days before the England squad is…

Ex-Bafana coach: South Africa scared of big teams before World Cup

Michael Adesina

3 days ago

“I’m deeply disappointed — not just with the Nicaragua game, but with the whole approach. We played a team ranked…

International Friendly: Super Falcons opt for intensity against Senegal in second game

Femi Fabunmi

4 days ago

The Super Falcons have opted for a more intense approach to Monday’s second international friendly match against the Lionesses of…

2026 World Cup: FIFA on alert as extreme weather threatens fixtures

Femi Fabunmi

4 days ago

Some matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup could be delayed or temporarily stopped because of severe weather, especially thunderstorms.

Why I snubbed other clubsides for Brighton – Nigerian wonderkid, Yohanna

Femi Fabunmi

4 days ago

Brighton & Hove Albion's new signing, Zadok Yohanna, has explained why he chose the Premier League club despite interest from…

Wrestling: Team Nigeria wins one silver, two bronze in Mongolia

Isa Isawade

4 days ago

Nigeria’s Ojo put up a 10-0 superlative display against Mongolian Tuvshinjargal Tarav to set up a semi-final clash with Priya…

Portugal’s PSG quartet join squad ahead Super Eagles clash

Michael Adesina

4 days ago

Although they were not involved in Portugal’s friendly against Chile at the Estádio Nacional do Jamor, they are expected to…

EPL: Brighton splash £21.5m on Nigerian wonderkid Yohanna

Femi Fabunmi

4 days ago

The move represents a significant milestone for the Nigerian youngster, whose rise from a local academy to one of Europe's…

Guardiola reveals painful truth behind Barcelona’s Champions League failures

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 days ago

Former Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has cautioned against measuring Barcelona's progress solely by their ability to win the UEFA…

Amusan continues dominance, breaks another record in Taiwan

Femi Fabunmi

5 days ago

Nigeria's world record holder, Tobi Amusan, continued her impressive 2026 campaign by setting a new meet record in the women's…

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