Author: Tumininu Yussuf

The Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) has announced a significant policy change, banning transgender women from competing in certain domestic female tennis and padel tournaments in Britain, effective January 25. The new rules, which apply only to higher-graded domestic inter-club competitions, will not affect entry into prestigious events like Wimbledon or other international tournaments such as those governed by the ITF, WTA, and ATP. Transgender women, who were (allegedly) assigned male at birth, will no longer be eligible to compete in these higher-tier domestic events. The policy will not extend to club-level tournaments or local social events, where individual venues can…

All eyes will be on Nigerian goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie this Monday, as she competes for the coveted 2024 CAF Women’s Player of the Year Award, which would crown her as the next Queen of African football. The 24-year-old, who has dazzled in her role as the last line of defense for both Nigeria and her club Paris FC, is one of three finalists for the prestigious award, alongside Zambia’s Barbra Banda and Morocco’s Sanaâ Mssoudy. The ceremony, set to take place at the Palais des Congrès in Marrakech, Morocco, promises to be a night to remember. After a rigorous voting process, Nnadozie’s…

Nigeria’s U17 girls, the Flamingos, put on a spectacular performance on Thursday in their second match of the 2024 WAFU U17 Girls’ Cup, demolishing Niger Republic 9-0 in Ghana. Shakirat Moshood was the star of the show, scoring four goals as the Flamingos ran riot. The match began with a bang as Aishat Animashaun opened the scoring just five minutes in, following a pinpoint cross from Mary Mamudu. The Flamingos’ attacking onslaught continued with Moshood’s stunning 35-yard strike in the 17th minute, leaving Nigerien goalkeeper Ndiaye Fatai Basiru with no chance. Moshood added another six minutes later, assisted by Animashaun,…

Emmanuel Osahon, the owner of Robo Queens FC, has raised alarm over the state of grassroots sports in Nigeria, citing poor funding and resources as major barriers to the country’s athletic development.

Bayelsa Queens head coach, Ogbonda Whyte, is uncertain regarding the start date for the new Nigeria Women’s Football League (NWFL) season, amid conflicting rumors suggesting either January 8th or 15th as potential kick-off dates.

FIFA confirmed on Wednesday that Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 FIFA World Cup, while the 2030 tournament will be co-hosted by Morocco, Spain, and Portugal, with three opening matches held in South America.

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has credited his team’s impressive Premier League title push to their defensive solidity, even as they conceded three goals in their thrilling 4-3 win over Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday.

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has unveiled an ambitious new mandate aimed at transforming Nigeria’s sports sector into a sustainable and economically viable industry.

Following Rivers Hoopers’ 3rd place finish in the 2024 Basketball Africa League (BAL) tournament, the team is determined to go one step further in 2025, and perhaps even claim the championship.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Giannis Antetokounmpo put on a scoring clinic on Monday night, leading their respective teams to victories and securing spots in the NBA Cup semi-finals.