Adegboye Onigbinde Dies at 87, Nigerian Football Loses Pioneer Coach
Veteran Nigerian football coach Adegboye Onigbinde has died at the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex in Osun State, bringing to an end a career
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Igoche Mark Pledges Unity First if Elected NBBF President
Basketball promoter and founder of the Mark D’ Ball Championship, Igoche Mark, says his first priority if elected president of the Nigeria Basketball Federation will
FCC Chair Omidiran Urges Staff Fitness as FCC Sports Club Names Her Patron
The Executive Chairperson of the Federal Character Commission, Hulayat Motunrayo Omidiran, has urged staff to adopt periodic exercise and sporting activities as part of workplace
D’Tigress Begin Training for 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Qualifiers
Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, has kicked off training in Lyon ahead of the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Qualifiers. The team faces Colombia
Jannik Sinner and Alexander Zverev Progress to Indian Wells Fourth Round
Jannik Sinner and Alexander Zverev moved into the fourth round of the 2026 Indian Wells Masters. Sinner eased past Denis Shapovalov 6-3, 6-2, while Zverev
Southampton and Port Vale Pull off Shocks in FA Cup Fifth-Round
Southampton and Port Vale caused major upsets in the FA Cup fifth round, with Southampton beating Fulham 1-0 and Port Vale defeating Sunderland 1-0. The
Jesse Lingard Joins Corinthians for 2026 Season with Potential Extension
Jesse Lingard has joined Brazilian club Corinthians for the remainder of 2026 after two years at FC Seoul. His contract may be extended until 2027
Nigeria Names Boxing Team for 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow
Nigeria has named a 10-member boxing team for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. The team includes top boxers like Patricia Mbata and Udoette Happiness,
Rivers United Extend NPFL Lead with 3-1 Win Over Bendel Insurance
Rivers United secured a 3-1 win over Bendel Insurance, extending their NPFL lead with two matches in hand. Chijioke Mbaoma, Wisdom Samuel, and Samson Obi
Ghana to Face Wales in Historic Friendly Match Ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup
The Ghana Football Association has confirmed that Ghana’s senior national team will face Wales in an international friendly on June 2, 2026, as part of