Author: Tumininu Yussuf
In preparations and build-up to the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) and the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup qualifiers, Nigeria’s Super Falcons have recalled key players, as head coach Justine Madugu named a strong 25-woman squad for a double-header friendly against Cameroon.
Anthony Gordon delivered one of the most intriguing individual performances in recent Champions League history as Newcastle United ran riot in Azerbaijan.
The Access Bank Lagos City Marathon has received a major boost in its ambitious drive to attain the coveted World Athletics Platinum Label, following renewed backing from the Lagos State Government, the National Sports Commission (NSC) and title sponsor Access Bank.
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.
