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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…

Super Eagles Edge Lesotho 2–1, Keep World Cup Dream Alive Ahead of Final Showdown

Ghazali Ibrahim  Nigeria’s Super Eagles have kept their 2026 FIFA World Cup hopes alive after defeating Lesotho 2–1 in a…

Africa’s Most Decorated Female Footballer, Asisat Oshoala, Turns 31

Ghazali Ibrahim  Today marks the 31st birthday of Asisat Lamina Oshoala, widely regarded as “Agba baller”, unarguably the most decorated…

See How Fulham FC Celebrated Nigeria’s Independence Day at Motspur Park

Ghazali Ibrahim  In a heartwarming show of solidarity and cultural appreciation, staff and players of Fulham Football Club on Wednesday,…

Osimhen Named Man of the Match as Galatasaray Defeat Liverpool

Ademuyiwa Balikis  Victor Osimhen was named Man of the Match after his decisive goal gave Galatasaray a 1-0 victory over…

Ghana Becomes World Champion at University World Cup While China Wins Female Category

Ademuyiwa Balikis  The University for Development Studies (UDS) from Ghana and Shanghai University of Sport from China have emerged champions…

Former Arsenal Forward Billy Vigar Dies Aged 21 After Suffering Brain Injury During Match

Ghazali Ibrahim Billy Vigar, a promising young forward and former Arsenal youth player, has tragically passed away following a severe…