Author: Tumininu Yussuf
The UEFA Champions League knockout phase play-offs delivered drama, controversy and goals across Europe on a thrilling first-leg night, with headline moments in Lisbon, Monaco, Istanbul and Dortmund.
UEFA Champions League drama erupted in Lisbon on Tuesday night after Vinícius Júnior reported alleged racist abuse during Real Madrid’s tense 1–0 victory over Benfica, forcing a 10-minute stoppage.
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have suffered a major setback in their build-up to the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) following the cancellation of the proposed WAFU B four-nation tournament.
Nigeria’s para-badminton sensation, Eniola Bolaji has reached the very summit of world badminton, rising to World No. 1 in the women’s SL3 category in the latest rankings released by the Badminton World Federation (BWF) on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
At 40 years old, Cristiano Ronaldo is no longer chasing opponents, he is chasing history itself.
Super Falcons captain, Rasheedat Ajibade made a decisive impact off the bench as Paris Saint-Germain Féminine stormed into the Coupe LFFP final with a 3–0 victory over city rivals Paris FC on Saturday.
Nigeria’s sprinting crisis has taken another damaging turn as United States–based speedster, Favour Ashe has officially switched his international allegiance to Qatar, citing poor treatment, weak athlete welfare and a broken athletics system back home.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially ended weeks of speculation surrounding the hosting of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), confirming that Morocco will remain the host nation as originally announced.
Nigeria U20 Women’s Team, the Falconets have booked their place in the final round of African qualification for the upcoming U-20 Women’s World Cup after a composed 2–1 victory over Senegal U20 Women’s Team in Diamniadio on Saturday evening.
Nigeria’s U20 women’s national team, the Falconets, have landed in Senegal ahead of their decisive third round, second-leg clash in the 2026 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup qualifiers.
