Victor Osimhen Sets Sights on Swift Return After Arm Surgery to Help Galatasaray Secure Title
Victor Osimhen is recovering after arm surgery, with hopes to return for the Istanbul derby and help Galatasaray clinch the Super Lig title....
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D’Tigress to Face Los Angeles Sparks and Minnesota Lynx in Pre-Season Fixtures
Nigeria’s D’Tigress will face WNBA teams Los Angeles Sparks and Minnesota Lynx in pre-season fixtures in the United States in April. These games will serve as preparation for the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 2026 and offer valuable exposure against elite opposition. The first fixture is on April 25 in San Diego....
AFN Targets World Athletics Relays Qualification with Final Push Ahead of Deadline
AFN targets relay qualification with key events ahead of the 2026 World Athletics Relays. Nigeria’s women’s 4x400m team seeks to improve standings before the deadline....
Ekiti Queens Return to Ado-Ekiti, Ibom Angels’ Spectator Ban Lifted by NWFL
The NWFL has cleared Ekiti Queens to return to Ado-Ekiti after serving a venue sanction, while lifting spectator restrictions for Ibom Angels after a successful review....
Tobi Amusan Shines in 200m at Velocity Fest, Preps for Prefontaine Classic
Nigeria’s sprint hurdler Tobi Amusan begins her 2026 season with a second-place finish in the 200m at the Velocity Fest in Jamaica, setting up an exciting year with major meets ahead....
CAF Confirms Morocco as AFCON 2025 Champions After Overturning Final Result
CAF has officially named Morocco as winners of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after overturning Senegal’s victory, citing a breach of regulations following a walk-off protest, while Senegal prepares to challenge the decision at CAS....
Remo Stars, Kano Pillars Boost Survival Hopes as Rangers Extend Unbeaten Run
Remo Stars and Kano Pillars secured crucial wins on NPFL Matchday 31 to ease relegation pressure, while Enugu Rangers extended their unbeaten run and Ikorodu City were held late in a dramatic draw as the league table tightened across both ends....
FIFA Mandates Female Coaches in Women’s Competitions, Confirms 2026 World Cup Plans
FIFA has approved new rules requiring teams in women’s competitions to appoint female coaches, starting from 2026 youth tournaments, as part of efforts to boost representation, while also confirming that the 2026 men’s World Cup will proceed as planned despite concerns over Iran’s participation....
Boboye Doubts NFF’s Chances at CAS After FIFA Dismisses DR Congo Protest
Kennedy Boboye doubts NFF’s CAS appeal chances after FIFA dismissed Nigeria’s protest against DR Congo over procedural failures....
Tobi Amusan Set for Prefontaine Classic Clash Against Russell, Williams, Stark
Tobi Amusan returns to action at the Prefontaine Classic, where she will face Olympic champion Masai Russell and other top hurdlers in a strong Diamond League field....