19.09.2026

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Eric Chelle Addresses Contract Uncertainty Amid Opposition and Leaks

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Nigeria’s Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has spoken out about the uncertainty surrounding his contract. Despite having one year left on his deal, Chelle claims certain individuals are working against his continued tenure. The leak of his contract details to the media has complicated negotiations, which were initially progressing after a strong AFCON showing....

Jean-Guy Blaise Mayolas Convicted of Financial Crimes, Sentenced to Life Imprisonment

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Jean-Guy Blaise Mayolas, president of the Democratic Republic of Congo Football Federation, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for financial crimes including money laundering, embezzlement, and forgery. Two other federation officials, Badji Mombo Wantete and Raoul Kanda, were also sentenced to five years in prison. The ruling is a significant development in the investigation into corruption....

Nigeria’s Boxing Federation Targets Six Gold Medals for 2026 Commonwealth Games

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Nigeria’s boxing federation targets six gold medals at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, with 40 fighters entering a decisive training camp. Finalists from the national trials will compete for spots, with top names like Patricia Mbata and Kenneth Anigboro leading the charge. The camp will fine-tune preparations for the Games in July 2026....

Adegboye Onigbinde Dies at 87, Nigerian Football Loses Pioneer Coach

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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 that helped shape modern Nigerian football. From mentoring generations of players to leading the Super Eagles to the 2002 FIFA World Cup, his life mirrored the evolution of the nation’s game...

Igoche Mark Pledges Unity First if Elected NBBF President

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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 be restoring unity within the sport. Speaking in Abuja, Mark outlined a reconciliation-driven leadership agenda, arguing that Nigeria’s global basketball talent must be matched with coordinated development and peace among stakeholders....

D’Tigress Begin Training for 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Qualifiers

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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 in their opening game on March 11. The qualifiers will sharpen their squad for the global event in Berlin in September. The squad blends experienced and young players....

Jannik Sinner and Alexander Zverev Progress to Indian Wells Fourth Round

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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 overcame Brandon Nakashima 7-6 (2), 5-7, 6-4. Meanwhile, rising star Learner Tien defeated Ben Shelton, with other exciting matchups scheduled for the next round....

Southampton and Port Vale Pull off Shocks in FA Cup Fifth-Round

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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 two teams join Premier League sides Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester City, and Liverpool in the quarter-finals. Leeds United and West Ham United will complete the last-eight lineup....

Jesse Lingard Joins Corinthians for 2026 Season with Potential Extension

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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 based on performance targets. Lingard previously played for Manchester United and Nottingham Forest, and he scored 16 goals during his time in South Korea....

Nigeria Names Boxing Team for 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow

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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, who secured their spots at the national trials. The team aims to improve on their performance from the 2022 Games and make an impact in Glasgow....

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