Belgium hopeful Lukaku will be fit for Qatar World Cup after setback
Belgium coach Roberto Martinez believes the absence of “irreplaceable” Romelu Lukaku from the Qatar World Cup will force his side to change the way they […]
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German girls dance to Kizz Daniel’s song despite losing U-17 WWC bronze to Nigeria’s Flamingos (Video)
Members of Germany’s Under 17 women’s team danced with their Nigerian counterparts on Sunday to Nigerian music despite losing their third-place encounter 3-2 on penalties to […]
Nigeria emerges 2nd at African para powerlifting open championships
Sunday Dare, Minister of Youth and Sports, has commended Nigeria’s para powerlifters for their impressive performance at the just concluded African Open Championships that ended […]
CAF Women’s Champions League: Bayelsa Queens lose 1-2 to Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies
Bayelsa Queens of Yenagoa on Monday lost their first match in Group B of the 2022 CAF Women’s Champions League 1-2 to Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies […]
Napoli unveil new statue of Diego Maradona featuring a golden left foot
Italian giants, Napoli have unveiled a statue with a golden left foot in honour of club legend Diego Maradona. The Italian club made an emotional […]
Mmadu played 52 matches for Nigeria, not 101 – NFF
By TARGBA SHAAGGEE, Abuja – The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), has disclosed that former Super Falcons’ player and one-time assistant coach of the team, Maureen […]
NFF election: Court adjourns suit against Sports Minister, Pinnick until Feb. 6
A Federal High Court, Abuja, has fixed Feb. 6 for the mention of a suit filed against the Minister of Youth and Sports, Sunday Dare, […]
Flamingos defeat Germany to claim FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup bronze medals
Nigeria won their first-ever FIFA Under-17 Women’s World Cup bronze medals on Sunday in Mumbai after a 3-2 penalty kicks shootout win over Germany. Both […]
Somalia football league better organised than Nigerian league – Ex-Pillars’ player
Coach Rasheed Adegbenro says Somalia football league is better organised than Nigeria’s in terms of preparations and welfare. The ex-Kano Pillars player declared this shortly […]
AFCON Qualifier: My Boys’ inability to read game cost us victory – Tanzania coach
The manager of Tanzania Team, Ahmed Maroko, says his boys lost by 2-0 in the second leg of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier […]
Football enthusiasts hail Olympic Eagles 2-0 win over Tanzania
Football enthusiasts in Enugu have hailed the Olympic Eagles 2-0 victory against Tanzania to reach the final qualifying round of the 2023 African Cup of […]
Nigeria vs Tanzania: Makinde, NFF pump Olympic Eagles’ spirit with $55,000, N10m
By TARGBA SHAAGGEE, Abuja – Ahead of Saturday’s Africa U-23 Cup of Nations cracker between Nigeria and Tanzania, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State and the […]
Nigeria’s Olowu ready to win African WBO title, promoter assures
Taiwo Olowu, the National and West African welterweight champion, will be slugging it out for the World Boxing Organisation (WBO) title with Charles Shinima of […]
NPA beats Navy to win 2022 Maritime Cup
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) football team on Friday defeated its Navy counterparts by a lone goal to emerge winner of the 2022 edition of […]
I’m back to win trophies, continental football – Rangers player, Eze
By TARGBA SHAAGEE, Abuja – Free-scoring, attacking full-back, Chidera Eze, who has retraced his steps back to the ‘Flying Antelopes’, Rangers International F.C after two […]
Stabbed Arsenal player, Mari undergoes successful surgery after deadly knife attack
On-loan Arsenal footballer Pablo Mari underwent successful surgery on Friday after being stabbed during a deadly knife attack in an Italian supermarket, his Serie A […]
Anambra Sports Commission Chairman laments decay at Ikpeazu, Achebe mini-stadiums in Onitsha
Patrick Onyedum, Chairman of Anambra Sports Development Commission (ASDC), on Thursday expressed sadness at the level of decay at the two mini-stadiums in Onitsha due […]
Napoli dismiss links to Ronaldo, rule out sales in January
Napoli have dismissed the idea they could offer Cristiano Ronaldo refuge in January as the Italian Serie A leaders insist they “don’t have to fix […]
Conte faces wide-ranging ban during Spurs’ crucial UEFA Champions League game
Antonio Conte’s frustration is set to increase with the Tottenham manager expected to be banned for next week’s crucial UEFA Champions League match at Marseille. […]
Bayern Munich compound FC Barcelona’s misery after winning group, Liverpool into last 16
Bayern Munich have sealed FC Barcelona’s UEFA Champions League misery with a 3-0 win at the Camp Nou which secured the Bavarians as Group C […]