Author: Tumininu Yussuf
Nigeria’s men’s tennis team has written a new chapter in the country’s sporting history, qualifying for the Davis Cup World Group II for the first time in nearly three decades after a hard-fought 3–1 victory over Uzbekistan in Lagos.
Greek-Nigerian athlete, Giannis Antetokounmpo has joined the ownership group of Chelsea Women, partnering with Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian in the latest high-profile U.S. investment into English football.
World number two SL3 para-badminton player and Paralympic bronze medallist, Eniola Bolaji has departed Nigeria for the Para-Badminton World Championship in Bahrain, alongside fellow national representatives Chigozie Jeremiah and Chinyere Okoro.
Nigeria’s Falconets secured a crucial 1–0 victory over Senegal in the first leg of their FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026 third-round qualifier.
Africa’s reigning champions, Nigeria’s Super Falcons, will step up their preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) when they compete in the West African Football Union (WAFU B) Four-Nation Tournament scheduled for 27 February to 7 March 2026 in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
Chelsea head coach, Liam Rosenior has lifted the lid on a fiery pre-match confrontation with Arsenal, admitting he “lost his cool” after what he believed was a clear lack of respect and etiquette shown to his side ahead of Tuesday night’s Carabao Cup semi-final second leg at the Emirates Stadium.
The Senegalese Football Federation has confirmed a 24-player squad for the Lionesses of Teranga ahead of their two-legged clash against Nigeria’s Falconets in the third round of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026 qualifiers.
Cristiano Ronaldo has emerged into serious doubt after the Portuguese superstar was omitted from the squad for Monday’s Saudi Pro League clash against Al-Riyadh, a match the Riyadh club won 1–0.
Arsenal moved to within touching distance of their first major trophy since 2020 after edging past Chelsea to book a place in the Carabao Cup final, sealing a 4–2 aggregate victory in a tense, attritional semi-final at the Emirates Stadium.
The Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) has officially commenced the recruitment process for a new head coach and high-performance manager for the men’s senior national team, the Yellow Greens, following the departure of former Kenyan international Steve Tikolo.
