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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.

French court jails Japanese football official over child pornography

Sports October 7, 20250

A senior official of the Japan Football Association (JFA), Masanaga Kageyama, has been handed an 18-month suspended jail sentence by…

Super Falcons star Ifeoma Onumonu announces retirement from football

Sports October 4, 20250

Super Falcons forward Ifeoma Onumonu has announced her retirement from professional football, bringing an end to a career that spanned…

Dembélé crowned 2025 Ballon d’Or winner after historic season with PSG

Sports September 23, 20250

Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembélé has won the 2025 Ballon d’Or, capping a remarkable season in which he helped the…

Nigeria’s World Cup dreams fade after 1-1 draw with South Africa

Sports September 9, 20250

By Deborah Nnamdi Nigeria’s hopes of reaching the 2026 FIFA World Cup suffered a heavy blow on Tuesday after being…

Isak bids emotional farewell to Newcastle after record-breaking £125m Liverpool move

Sports September 2, 20250

By Deborah Nnamdi Sweden international Alexander Isak has completed a sensational British-record £125 million ($167 million) transfer to Liverpool, ending…

Manchester City Close in on Donnarumma Signing

Sports September 1, 20250

Photo: Donnarumma joins City from PSG Manchester City are set to complete the signing of Gianluigi Donnarumma from Paris Saint-Germain…

$176m Isak: Liverpool FC Break British Transfer Record for Newcastle Striker

Sports September 1, 20250

Photo: $176m man Isak Courtesy AP News Premier League champions Liverpool have agreed a deal to sign Alexander Isak from…

PSG confirm signing of Super Falcons star Rasheedat Ajibade

Sports August 26, 20250

By Deborah Nnamdi Paris Saint-Germain have officially announced the signing of Nigerian forward Rasheedat Ajibade on a two-year contract, following…

Abdul Jabar Adama makes history at World Aquatics Junior Championships

Sports August 24, 20250

Abdul Jabar Adama has etched his name into the history books as the first Nigerian swimmer to win a medal…

University of the Philippines confirms death of Nigerian student-athlete

Sports August 20, 20250

By Deborah Nnamdi The University of the Philippines (UP) has confirmed the passing of Nigerian student-athlete Israel Osamudiamen Friday, who…

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