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Nigerian athletes Favour Ofili and Udodi Onwuzurike delivered outstanding performances at the USTAF New York Grand Prix on Sunday, securing victories in the women’s and men’s 100m events, respectively.

Double Olympic champion Elaine Thompson-Herah was carried off the track after reportedly suffering an Achilles injury during the 100m race at the NYC Grand Prix.

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers matchday 4 approaches in Group C, six countries are ready to fiercely compete for points.

Asisat Oshoala has officially overtaken Tunisian tennis star Ons Jabeur to become Africa’s most followed female athlete on Instagram.

Benin Republic head coach Gernot Rohr has emphasized that his team will approach Monday’s World Cup qualifier against Nigeria with determination, despite being considered underdogs.

Super Eagles head coach Finidi George has expressed strong optimism about his team’s chances of rebounding in their upcoming match against Benin Republic after a disappointing result against South Africa.

Italian Serie A Club Lazio and Hatayspor have reached an agreement in principle for the transfer of Nigerian international Fisayo Dele-Bashiru.

The highly-anticipated NPFL match between Enugu Rangers and reigning champions Enyimba was abandoned deep into stoppage time after fans invaded the pitch disrupting the game.

Benin Republic forward Ishola Olaitan is eagerly anticipating the opportunity to face Nigeria in the upcoming FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

Nigeria’s U-17 WNT, the Flamingos, took a significant stride towards qualifying for the FIFA World Cup with a resounding 4-1 victory over Liberia on Sunday.