Nigeria’s hopes of reaching the 2026 FIFA World Cup were shattered on Sunday night after the Super Eagles fell 4–3 on penalties to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in a tense CAF World Cup qualification...

Nigeria moved to within one win of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a commanding 4–1 extra-time victory over Gabon in the African playoffs semi-final on Thursday in Morocco. A brace from...

Nottingham Forest have confirmed the appointment of Sean Dyche as their new head coach, signing him on a deal expected to run until the summer of 2027. The former Everton and Burnley manager replaces Ange...

Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembélé has been named the winner of the 2025 Men’s Ballon d’Or, while Barcelona star Aitana Bonmatí claimed the Women’s Ballon d’Or for the third consecutive...

Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan claimed silver in the women’s 100 metres hurdles at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo on Monday, as Switzerland’s Ditaji Kambundji stormed to a stunning gold medal...

The Presidency has defended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s decision to award cash prizes and national honours to members of the Super Falcons following their historic victory at the 2024 Women’s Africa...

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will today receive Nigeria’s Super Falcons at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, following their historic 3–2 comeback victory over Morocco to clinch the Women’s Africa...

Professional wrestling icon Terry Bollea, known globally by his ring name Hulk Hogan, died on Thursday at the age of 71, according to a statement from World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). Hogan, considered...

President Bola Tinubu has approved the full payment of all outstanding allowances and match bonuses owed to the Super Falcons, Nigeria’s senior women’s football team, ahead of their Women’s Africa...

Chelsea secured a dominant 3–0 victory over Paris Saint-Germain to win the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, capping a flawless performance at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. The Blues, under the guidance of...

Former Super Eagles goalkeeper and captain, Peter Rufai, has died at the age of 61. The football legend passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2025, in Lagos after a prolonged illness. Widely known by his nickname...

Liverpool FC forward Diogo Jota has died in a tragic car accident in Spain, along with his brother, André Silva. The 28-year-old Portugal international was travelling with Silva in the Zamora region of...

Chelsea clinched their first UEFA Conference League title in spectacular fashion with a 4-1 win over Real Betis in the final, completing a clean sweep of all five major UEFA club competitions. The historic...

Tottenham Hotspur ended a 17-year wait for silverware with a narrow 1-0 victory over Manchester United in the Europa League final on Thursday in Bilbao, salvaging their season and vindicating head coach...

Barcelona have secured the LaLiga championship after a 2-0 victory against local rivals Espanyol, inspired by standout youngster Lamine Yamal. The second-half goals from Yamal and Fermin Lopez, combined...

Paris Saint-Germain and FC Barcelona have booked their spots in the UEFA Champions League semifinals, surviving tense and action-packed quarterfinal second-leg encounters against Aston Villa and Borussia...

Declan Rice curled home two superb free kicks to help Arsenal secure a commanding 3-0 victory over defending champions Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal tie. Rice broke...

The Nigeria Olympics Committee (NOC) announced Monday that it has met the March 28 deadline to express interest in bidding for the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Abuja. Tony Nezianya, Public Relations Officer...

Kirsty Coventry has made history by becoming the 10th President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the first woman and the first African to assume the prestigious role. The 41-year-old Zimbabwean...

Newcastle United claimed their first domestic trophy in 70 years with a 2-1 victory over Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley. The triumph also ended their long wait for major silverware since...