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The UK and Republic of Ireland will now bid unopposed for Euro 2028 after Turkey withdrew to focus on a joint bid with Italy for Euro 2032. Turkey agreed to merge their Euro 2032 bid with Italy in July and that has now been approved by governing body Uefa. While Italy had only bid for the 2032 tournament, Turkey had bid to Read More

  The sports sector, from inception of its organogram, is factored to be a practical arm comprising men and women of all ages who are talented either in single or multiple events. It has no prerequisite of academic degree to qualify a person to participate in his chosen sports nor does it have age limit for participation.  Although the grassroot Read More

The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has moved to curb possible existence of drug abuse by players in the league. NPFL Chairman, Hon Gbenga Elegbeleye, said random dope tests would be conducted in the weeks ahead following the acquisition of testing kits from the United Kingdom. NPFL Chairman, Hon Gbenga Elegbeleye said, “We are committed to joining the NFF, CAF, Read More

Following the incident of TikTok video involving Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen fans of the round leather game in Ibadan, the capital city of Oyo State trooped out on Monday October 2nd to hold a peaceful protest against racism and discrimination in football. The rally which was spearheaded by Splash FM and Lagelu FM Ace Sportscaster, Olawale Hamzat, that is popularly known Read More

The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh on Tuesday, received rising gymnastic sensation, Stephanie Ogechukwu Onusiriuka, in his office in Abuja, after the outstanding performance of the 13 year old at the recently concluded National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta State. Little Stephanie won four gold medals in gymnastics, blazing the trail in the sport and displaying Read More

After narrowly losing to Keisuke Matsumoto via unanimous decision on August 30 in Japan, the Nigerian boxer, Ridwan ‘Scorpion’ Oyekola will be making a return to the ring in a bout tagged: ‘Homecoming’ against Ghana’s Emmanuel Quartey on the 27th of this month. The boxing show being sponsored by Zion Sports Incorporation Management will be held inside the indoor sports hall Read More

The Nigeria Football Federation has deployed Dr. Ayo Hameed Abdulrahaman to the Nigeria National League as the chief operating officer, to take over from Mr. Emmanuel Adesanya who has retired from the Federal Civil Service after attaining the age of 60 years. Abdulrahaman, who holds a doctorate degree in physical and health education, has robust sphere and institutional experience in Read More

Nottingham Forest defender Ola Aina will miss Super Eagles friendlies against Saudi Arabia and Mozambique later this month due to injury. His Premier League club announced the injury caused him to miss Sunday’s home tie against Brentford and a return date was unknown. “Ola (Aina) is out with muscle injuries,” disclosed Forest manager Steve Cooper. It was further reported that Read More

President of Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau on Tuesday disclosed that the Super Eagles Technical Adviser Jose Peseiro has been mandated to tinker the CHAN Eagles for optimum results and reinvigoration. He made this pledge while reviewing the activities of the NFF and the teams in one year of his Board in office, and also articulating expectations for the Read More

in an attempt to reduce the number of late-night finishes at Melbourne Park.The tournament’s scheduling was questioned in January after Andy Murray described his 4am finish as a “farce”. Now the Grand Slam has added a day and will start on Sunday, January 14. A minimum of two matches will be scheduled for day sessions on the main courts, rather Read More

In the first round of the China Open women’s draw, world No 2 Iga Swiatek defeated Spain’s Sara Sorribes Tormo in straight sets in Beijing on Monday. The Pole, who recently relinquished her hold on the number-one spot to Aryna Sabalenka, enjoyed considerable success at the net on her way to a 6-4, 6-3 victory. Swiatek will play France’s Varvara Read More

  In the heart of Nigerian sports, a revolution is brewing, one that promises to elevate women’s football to unprecedented heights. Spearheading this transformation is the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL), under the dynamic leadership of Chairman Ms. Nkechi Obi. With a compelling vision and a 5-pronged execution strategy, NWFL is set to redefine women’s football in Nigeria. The NWFL, founded in Read More

Anthony Joshua’s camp manager KD has revealed the British boxing superstar is currently training with Tyson Fury’s old coach. The former two-time world heavyweight champion is staying in shape with Ben Davison who helped Fury make a sensational comeback in 2018. The former world champion left coach Robert Garcia after his rematch loss to Oleksandr Usyk. That one-fight partnership was followed Read More

Ahead of the Zenith Bank Women’s Basketball League, Bayelsa Blue Whales on Monday left Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State  capital for Asaba to participate in the Atlantic Conference phase 2.  Coach Tony Nelson who led the delegation says high premium has been placed on the young talents to make the state proud. Addressing the girls at the Samson Siasia Stadium, shortly before Read More

Nigeria is finalising preparation to table a bid to host the All Africa Challenge trophy (AACT) in 2026. Disclosing this is Mrs Ekanem Ekwueme, the Trustee for the West & Central Africa body who was unanimously entrusted the position a year ago in Tanzania. “The bidding will be submitted early next year in Morocco during the All Africa Challenge in Read More

Super Eagles head coach Jose Peseiro has congratulated Rivers United following their CAF Confederation Cup 2-0 win over Etoile Filante of Burkina Faso at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, Port Harcourt on Sunday night. Rivers United missed two penalties in the game. Alex Oyowah scored the first goal of the game in the 89th minute and he converted a penalty one Read More