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From football and basketball to athletics, boxing, and major international competitions, Sports follows the games, athletes, and tournaments capturing the attention of fans in Nigeria and beyond. Coverage includes the NPFL, Super Eagles and Super Falcons, Premier League, UEFA and CAF competitions, transfer news, match analysis, and major sporting events around the world, alongside the achievements of Nigerian athletes across a wide range of sports.

World Cup: Nigeria misses out, FIFA confirms DR Congo

Sports March 4, 20260

World football governing body FIFA has confirmed DR Congo as Africa’s representative in the inter-confederation play-off tournament for the 2026…

Uncertainty grows as FIFA delays Nigeria, DR Congo W’Cup verdict

Sports March 1, 20260

Nigeria’s football community is growing increasingly frustrated as FIFA continues to delay a ruling on the eligibility of players fielded…

Senegal Slams Moroccan Court’s Jailing of 18 Fans Over AFCON Finals Unrest

Sports February 21, 20260

Photo: Senegal, Morocco clash during AFCON finals in Rabat The Senegalese Football Federation has condemned a Moroccan court ruling that…

Chelle demands 24-hour power, $130,000 monthly pay, in proposed Super Eagles contract

Sports February 20, 20260

The proposed contract terms of Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle have surfaced, revealing a comprehensive list of demands ranging…

FIFA report deepens uncertainty over Nigeria’s World Cup petition

Sports February 20, 20260

Fresh uncertainty has emerged over Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup aspirations after FIFA released its 2025 CAS & Football Annual Report…

Senegalese fans to face up to two years jail term over AFCON finals unrest

Sports February 20, 20260

Photo: Senegal and Morocco fans clash at AFCON final on January 18 Prosecutors in Morocco on Thursday requested prison sentences…

CAF confirms Morocco as WAFCON 2026 host

Sports February 13, 20260

The President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Patrice Motsepe, has confirmed that Morocco will host the 2026 Women’s…

South Africa denies hosting 2026 WAFCON, says Morocco still in charge

Africa February 2, 20260

South Africa’s Minister of Sport, Gayton McKenzie, has dismissed claims that the country has been confirmed as the new host…

Super Eagles star Samuel Chukwueze loses mother

Sports January 29, 20260

Nigeria football is in mourning following the death of Mrs Sarah Chukwueze, the mother of Super Eagles forward and Fulham…

CAF bans Senegal coach, players after chaotic AFCON final against Morocco

Sports January 29, 20260

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has handed down heavy sanctions following a turbulent Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final…

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