Dutch strike late to grab 2-0 win over Senegal
By Muhyideen Jimoh Netherlands scored twice in the final minutes through Cody Gakpo and substitute Davy Klaassen to beat Senegal 2-0 in their World Cup […]
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Valencia leads Ecuador to 2-0 win over hosts Qatar in World Cup opener
Enner Valencia’s two first-half goals led Ecuador to a dominant 2-0 victory over host Qatar on Sunday in the opening game of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Qatar stage spectacular World Cup opening ceremony
By Muhyideen Jimoh Qatar’s Bedouin roots, embodied in a tent-shaped stadium, were on display on Sunday as the country’s emir opened the World Cup opening […]
FIFA under pressure to ban beer sales completely in Qatar-Report
By Sheji Halima World Cup host Qatar, is pressuring FIFA to stop the sale of beer at the eight World Cup stadiums, according to reports. […]
Fernandes grabs brace as Portugal pound poor Super Eagles 4-0
By Victor Okoye Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes grabbed a brace for Portugal as the former European champions whipped Nigeria’s Super Eagles 4-0 in an international […]
21st Sports Festival: Makinde charges state’s contingents to win more medals
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Monday, received the torch of unity in respect of the 21st National Sports Festival in Ibadan, the state capital.
Bagudu encourages youths to embrace sports for national cohesion
ov. Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi has urged Nigerian youths to use sporting activities to promote national cohesion.
Bagudu states this while receiving the “Torch of Peace and Unity” in Birnin Kebbi on Thursday, preparatory to the forthcoming National Sports Festival.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the festival is slated to hold in Asaba, Delta State between Nov. 28 and Dec. 10.
Keshi Stadium: No loss of life, collapse caused by crane operator —Official
By Ifeanyi OlannyeDelta Government said the incident at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba, on Thursday, was an accident caused by the misalignment of the crane […]
FC Barcelona and Manchester United paired for Europa League last 16 spot
FC Barcelona will face Manchester United in the 2022/2023 Europa League play-offs for a chance to reach the last 16.
The Spanish side were eliminated from the UEFA Champions League and were only third in their group after a disappointing campaign.
Manchester United, meanwhile, were second in their Europa League group, behind Real Sociedad.
Juventus, another giant coming from the UEFA Champions League ranks, will face Nantes following the draw on Monday.
Teams arrive in Abuja for 2022 Sheroes Cup tournament
By Emmanuel Afonne Participating teams for the 2022 Sheroes Cup, a pre-season tournament, have started arriving in Abuja ahead of Thursday’s kick-off at the FIFA […]
AFCON Qualifier: Makinde, others splash cash on U23 Eagles to defeat Tanzania
By Akeem AbasAs a motivation for the under 23 Olympic Eagles Team to make Nigeria proud by defeating Tanzania, Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, […]
Only Liverpool to blame for Nottingham Forest defeat, Klopp says
Club manager Jurgen Klopp insisted on Saturday that Liverpool only have themselves to blame after a shock defeat at Nottingham Forest.
SWAN gets new chairman in Enugu
By Nicholas Obisike Gideon Iwueke of Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) on Saturday emerged the Chairman of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), […]
Flamingos beat US to reach FIFA Under-17 Women’s World Cup semi-finals
Nigeria reached the FIFA Under-17 Women’s World Cup semi-finals for the first time on Friday when the Flamingos beat the U.S. in the quarter-finals of the 2022 competition.
FIFA World Cup feat: RSDF doles out cash to Flamingos, hails NFF
The Ratels Sports Development Foundation (RSDF) has announced a reward of N2.1 million to Nigeria’s Flamingos moment after the country’s national team beat USA to reach semi-final of the ongoing FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup
Aston Villa sack Gerrard after loss to Fulham
Aston Villa have sacked manager Steven Gerrard. The club’s owners unseated Gerrard in the immediate aftermath of the 3-0 loss in the English Premier League […]
Benzema wins his first Ballon d’Or after stunning 44-goal season
Karim Benzema has been rewarded for his career-best 2021/2022 season with his first Ballon d’Or in a ceremony at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris.
Real Madrid win el Clasico after goals from Benzema, Valverde and Rodrygo
By Olawale Alabi Real Madrid leapfrogged FC Barcelona at the summit of LaLiga as goals from Karim Benzema, Federico Valverde and Rodrygo sealed a 3-1 triumph in […]
Salah strikes for Liverpool to hand Manchester City their first loss
By Olawale Alabi Liverpool handed Manchester City their first English Premier League (EPL) defeat of the season on Sunday, thanks to a Mohamed Salah strike in […]
Gusau formally takes over NFF from Pinnick
By Victor Okoye Ibrahim Gusau, the new President of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), on Tuesday in Abuja formally took over the reins from the immediate-past […]
Gulf of Guinea: Nigeria records 10 months zero sea robbery, piracy attacks – NIMASA
By Ismaila Chafe The Director General of Nigerian Maritime and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr Bashir Jamoh, says Nigeria has recorded zero sea robbery and piracy […]
FIFA Ranking: Super Eagles slip by one spot, now world 32nd
By Bushrah Yusuf-BadmusThe Super Eagles of Nigeria have slipped by one spot to be ranked 32nd in the world in the October world ranking by […]
World Cup Qualifiers: Nigeria beat Sierra Leone to top group B
By Ijeoma Okigbo Hosts Nigeria defeated Sierra Leone by 11 runs to top Group B on Tuesday at the ongoing International Cricket Council (ICC) Under-19 […]
Gusau emerges as new NFF President
By Nefishetu Yakubu Ibrahim Gusau, a member of the immediate-past Executive Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), on Friday emerged as the Federation’s new […]
NFF Elections: Marcello appeals for waiver, statutes amendment
By Victor Okoye An aspirant, Anyanwu Marcello has appealed to the Electoral Committee to reconsider his disqualification and grant him waiver to contest for the […]