26.09.2026

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

Noble Onyeagoro
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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

Noble Onyeagoro
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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....

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

Noble Onyeagoro
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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....

Nigeria Names Boxing Team for 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow

Noble Onyeagoro
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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....

Rivers United Extend NPFL Lead with 3-1 Win Over Bendel Insurance

Noble Onyeagoro
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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 were on target. Rangers also dominated Remo Stars 4-1, while Enyimba fell 2-1 to Warri Wolves, leaving the nine-time champions in the relegation zone....

Ghana to Face Wales in Historic Friendly Match Ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup

Noble Onyeagoro
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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 preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The match will be held at the Cardiff City Stadium and marks the first-ever senior men’s meeting between the two nations....

FIBA and NOC Deny Endorsement of NBBF Leadership Extension

Noble Onyeagoro
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FIBA and the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) have rejected claims that the global body endorsed Musa Kida’s continued presidency of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) beyond the expiration of his term. Both FIBA and NOC clarified that they had not received any formal communication regarding an extension, debunking social media reports....

CAF Champions League Quarterfinal Fixtures Confirmed: Espérance vs Al Ahly

Noble Onyeagoro
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CAF has confirmed the quarterfinal matchups for the 2023 Champions League. Espérance SC will face defending champions Al Ahly SC in a highly anticipated clash. Other key fixtures include AS FAR vs Pyramids FC and Mamelodi Sundowns vs Stade Malien. The two-legged encounters promise high drama and excitement....

D’Tigers Drop to 53rd in FIBA Global Rankings, Maintain 8th in Africa

Noble Onyeagoro
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Nigeria’s men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, have dropped to 53rd in the latest FIBA rankings. Despite the fall, they remain 8th in Africa and are still in contention for World Cup qualification. With strong performances needed in the upcoming qualifiers, Nigeria aims to secure one of the five African slots for the 2027 FIBA World Cup....

Morocco Appoints Mohamed Ouahbi as National Team Coach for 2026 World Cup

Noble Onyeagoro
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Mohamed Ouahbi has replaced Walid Regragui as Morocco’s head coach, ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Ouahbi will lead the team in Group C, alongside Brazil, Scotland, and Haiti. He brings extensive coaching experience, including guiding Morocco's U-20 team to a historic FIFA U-20 World Cup victory in 2025....

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