No, you can’t: FIBA denies Nneka Ogwumike’s bid to play for Nigeria in World Cup, Olympics for a third time
Nneka Ogwumike’s dream to play for Nigeria at the Olympics is over as the international basketball federation has turned down her application to compete for the African nation at next…
World Cup qualifier: Nigeria, 3 others listed for play off for last ticket
Africa’s soccer ruling body, CAF, has listed the four teams that will play in a play-off tentatively billed to take place in Morocco in November, (Nov 13–16, proposed dates) to…
NPFL: Match ends in chaos as fans invade pitch, attack officials; Kano Pillars face sanction
The Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) is set to penalise Kano Pillars football club after its fans invaded the pitch on Sunday when Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan…
Football: Oborevwori donates four buses to Warri Wolves, Delta Queens
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has boosted the morale of the state’s top football teams with the donation of four brand-new buses to Warri Wolves and Delta…
World Cup: FIFA strips South Africa 3 points, hope for Nigeria
South Africa was stripped by FIFA on Monday of a win in 2026 World Cup qualifying and lost top spot in its group for fielding an ineligible player. FIFA´s disciplinary…
Ballon d’Or 2025: All the winners, all the glamour (Full list)
With resounding global affirmation, Ousmane Dembélé of France and PSG has been awarded the 2025 Men’s Ballon d’Or, with other honours going to Lamine Yamal, Luis Enrique, Viktor Gyökeres and…
Top footballer sentenced for making threats during street quarrel
Top Switzerland footballer Breel Embolo has been sentenced to a conditional fine for making multiple threats during an argument. The Basel Court of Appeal confirmed the judgement of the lower…
Obi Cubana lights up Enyimba Stadium for NPFL matchday 2
Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has continued to surge in popularity among celebrities and business personalities with the famous Obi Cubana joining the list of celebrity presence at an…
Imo State hosts ESPN star Chiney Ogwumike, unveils Foundation for Girls in Sports
The Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma, on Monday, warmly received Imo-born American basketball player and ESPN host, Chiney Ogwumike, who visited the State to launch her foundation dedicated to…