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56th Independence: Nigerians challenged to take 20,000 selfies with armed forces

An authentic Nigerian adventure dream will herald the nation’s 56th Independence Day celebrations on Saturday, after Out of Nigeria (OON),…

Breaking: Lagos breaks World Monopoly record

Lagos State on Friday broke the world record of “Most People Playing Monopoly” with 1,300 students competing at a time…

Nigerian sports lacks professional handling- Adamu

A former Director-General, National Sports Commission, Amos Adamu, has said that saddling non-professionals with sports administration is the bane of…

2015/2016 NPFL champions to get N40m prize money

The champions of the 2015/16 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season are to get N40m from the Merit Award of…

Champions League: Barcelona win at Monchengladbach

Barcelona came from a goal down to beat Borussia Monchengladbach and make it two wins out of two in this…

IOC to convene Olympic Summit on Oct. 8

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is to convene an Olympic Summit to discuss the protection of clean athletes and more…
Sam Allardyce parts ways with Leeds

Breaking News: Sam Allardyce resigns as England manager

Sam Allardyce has left his post as England manager by mutual agreement with the Football Association after one match and…

Independence anniversary: Golfers to storm Ilorin

Layi Maliki, Captain, Ilorin Golf Club, says at least, 100 golfers across Nigeria will storm Ilorin Golf Club on Friday…

I expect best performance from Falconets — Coach

Peter Dedevbo, the coach of the U-20 female football team, the Falconets, says he expects best performance from players invited…

Ekiti SWAN to hold anti-hooliganism forum

The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Ekiti Chapter, on Tuesday said it would hold an anti-hooliganism forum for football…

Para-soccer: NPC begs Dalung for full recognition

The Nigeria Paralympic Committee (NPC) has appealed to the Minister of Youth and Sports, Solomon Dalung, to give full recognition…

J.K. Randle cries out over demolition of hall, swimming pool

Elder statesman and politician, Bashorun J.K. Randle, has cried out over the demolition of three historical sites in Lagos bearing…

Jubilation as 3SC beat Wikki Tourists to escape relegation

It was jubilation time for supporters of Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan on Sunday after the club defeated…

Arnold Palmer, ‘The King’ of golf, dies at 87

Before accepting the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2004, Arnold Palmer shared a few laughs with President George W. Bush…

Siasia issues NFF 2-week ultimatum to pay him five-month salary arrears

Samson Siasia, Nigeria’s former under-23 coach, has given the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) a two-week ultimatum to settle its debt…

Nigeria’s performance at Rio Olympics was not abysmal – Dalung

Minister of Youths and Sports, Solomon Dalung, on Saturday in Ilorin said he was disappointed with those who said Nigeria…

2018 World Cup Qualifier: Rivers to host Super Eagles, Algeria

Rivers State Commissioner for Sports, Boma Iyaye, says the state is ready to host the 2018 World Cup qualifying match…

Man. United thrash Leicester City 4-1

Manchester United thrashed Premier League champions Leicester City as boss Jose Mourinho dropped captain Wayne Rooney from his starting line-up.…

Serena Williams withdraws from Chinese tournaments with shoulder injury

Serena Williams has withdrawn from next week’s Wuhan Open and China Open due to a shoulder injury. The 34-year old…

Nigerians eagerly await Pele

Ex-internationals on Thursday said that Pele’s visit to the country would inspire young people to attain their goals. The great…

Osun FA to honour Aregbesola with football tournament

To promote Osun government’s drive to take youths off vices, the Osun Football Association (FA) and Friends of Gov. Rauf…

New mayor kills off Rome’s 2024 Olympics bid

Rome’s new mayor, Virginia Raggi, on Wednesday, pulled the plug on the city’s bid to host the 2024 Olympics, as…

Rome 2024 Olympic bid collapses in acrimony

Rome is set to drop its bid to host the Olympic Games in 2024, after its anti-establishment mayor said it…

Like Jose Mourinho, Pep Guardiola is out of line by Seun Bisuga

By Seun Bisuga Sometimes I wonder if Pep Guardiola, the Manchester City manager and his city rival, Jose Mourinho ask…

Yaya Toure announces retirement from international football

Kazeem Ugbodaga Ivory Coast international, Yaya Toure on Tuesday announced his retirement from international football. The four-time CAF African Footballer…

Guardiola gives Yaya Toure ultimatum to apologise over agent’s comments

Yaya Toure has been told his Manchester City career is over unless he apologises for comments made by his agent.…

Nigerians commend Paralympians, urge corporate support

Nigerians, especially athletics buffs on Tuesday continued to commend the performance of the special athletes who participated in the just-concluded…

GOtv Boxing Night 9: Fijabi, Joe Boy, Jagaban, others step up training

Boxers billed to fight at GOtv Boxing Night 9, scheduled for the Indoor Sports Hall of the National Stadium on…

Dele Alli signs new Tottenham deal

Tottenham’s England international midfielder Dele Alli has signed a new deal to remain at the club until 2022. Alli, 20,…

Nigeria to face Ghana, Mali, Kenya in women’s Africa Cup of Nations

Nigeria’s defence of their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title will begin with matches against Ghana, Mali and Kenya in…