Sport

Visa Denial Dashes Nigeria’s Hopes at World Youth Table Tennis Championship

Ghazali Ibrahim Nigeria’s youth table tennis team has been dealt a heartbreaking blow as the Nigerian Table Tennis Federation (NTTF)…

Hakimi Wins 2025 CAF African Footballer of the Year, Edges Out Osimhen, Salah

Ghazali Ibrahim Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi was crowned the 2025 African Footballer of the Year by the Confederation of African…

Osimhen Six Goals Away from Yekini’s All-Time Nigeria Scoring Record

Ghazali Ibrahim Victor Osimhen is closing in on history as he edges closer to becoming Nigeria’s all-time leading goal scorer.…

Super Eagles Call Off Training Boycott as NFF Resolves Outstanding Payments

Ghazali Ibrahim The Super Eagles of Nigeria have resumed preparations for the upcoming World Cup qualifying clash in Morocco after…

Tragedy Struck NPFL as Barau FC Player Slashed in Neck After Equaliser

Ghazali Ibrahim Chaos erupted at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium on Saturday when a player from Barau FC was brutally attacked…

Senator Abiru Champions Youth Empowerment as Oyo Shocks Bayelsa to Win Table Tennis Crown

Ghazali Ibrahim Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru has emphasized the power of sports to transform young lives, as the second edition…

Kano Pillars Suspend Technical Adviser, Chief Coach Over Poor Performance

Ademuyiwa Balikis The management of Kano Pillars Football Club has announced the immediate suspension of the team’s Technical Adviser, Ogenyi…

“I Want Them Not to Qualify” — South Africa Sports Minister Says He Hopes Nigeria Misses 2026 World Cup

Ghazali Ibrahim South Africa’s Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, has publicly declared he does not want Nigeria’s…

Kano Football Coach Jailed Eight Years for Sodomy

Uboh-Ekong Treasure Kano State High Court has sentenced a football team coach, Hayatu Muhammed, to eight years imprisonment for sodomising…

Despite Osimhen’s hat trick in Nigeria’s 4-0 win over Benin, World Cup qualification uncertain

Ghazali Ibrahim  In a thrilling display of dominance, Nigeria’s Super Eagles dismantled Benin Republic 4‑0 in a 2026 FIFA World…