Sports
Latest Sports News, Football Updates and Match Reports
From football and basketball to athletics, boxing, and major international competitions, the Sport section of Naija Daily News delivers comprehensive coverage of the games, athletes, and tournaments that captivate fans every day.
Our reporting includes the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL), the Super Eagles and Super Falcons, the Premier League, UEFA competitions, CAF tournaments, transfer news, match analysis, and the biggest sporting events from around the world. We also highlight outstanding performances by Nigerian athletes across a wide range of sports.
- Mar 2026March 29, 2026
Samson Adamu makes history as first Nigerian acting CAF secretary general
Nigerian football administrator Samson Adamu has made history following his appointment as Acting Secretary…
- March 27, 2026
Super Eagles edge Iran 2-1 in friendly clash in Turkey
The Super Eagles returned to winning ways on Friday with a 2-1 victory over…
- March 25, 2026
Hakimi rejects AFCON 2025 title after CAF overturns final result
Captain of the Morocco national football team, Achraf Hakimi, has rejected the 2025 Africa…
- March 21, 2026
Osimhen recalls early Super Eagles snub, opens up on hustle mentality, love for Galatasaray
Nigeria international Victor Osimhen has shared a personal story from his early days with…
- March 16, 2026
Chelsea fined £10.75m, handed suspended transfer ban over historical rule breaches
Photo: Chelsea’s senior team celebrating after a win The Premier League has fined Chelsea…
- March 16, 2026
FIFA fines NFF, DR Congo FA over disciplinary breaches in controversial W’Cup play-off
Four months after the disputed 2026 FIFA World Cup African play-off final between the…
- March 5, 2026
CAF postpones 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has postponed the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of…
- March 4, 2026
World Cup: Nigeria misses out, FIFA confirms DR Congo
World football governing body FIFA has confirmed DR Congo as Africa’s representative in the…
- March 1, 2026
Uncertainty grows as FIFA delays Nigeria, DR Congo W’Cup verdict
Nigeria’s football community is growing increasingly frustrated as FIFA continues to delay a ruling…
- Feb 2026February 21, 2026
Senegal slams Moroccan Court’s jailing of 18 fans over AFCON finals unrest
Photo: Senegal, Morocco clash during AFCON finals in Rabat The Senegalese Football Federation has…
