Author: Tumininu Yussuf
English Premier League Football has been plunged into another racism crisis after four professional players were subjected to online racial abuse in what anti-discrimination campaigners have described as an “appalling weekend” for the game.
Super Falcons forward, Asisat Oshoala came off the bench to score, but her goal proved insufficient as Al Ittihad Ladies defeated Al Hilal Women 3–1 in the Saudi Women’s Premier League on Sunday.
Nigeria forward, Uchenna Kanu delivered a thunderous reminder of her quality on Saturday night, firing a sensational hat-trick as Cruz Azul Femenil edged Atlas Femenil 6–4 in a breathtaking Liga MX Femenil fixture.
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.
