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Sports news from Nigeria and around the world, including the Super Eagles, Nigerian football, athletics and grassroots sport in Adamawa and the North-East.
OAU Dominates West African University Games With 122 Medals
Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, has emerged overall champion of the 15th West African University Games after amassing 122 medals at the competition...
Moffi Sparks Dramatic Hamburg Comeback With First League Goal
Super Eagles striker Terem Moffi made a decisive impact off the bench, scoring his first league goal for Hamburg in a dramatic comeback...
Abdullahi Targets Basketball Reforms, Players’ Welfare in NBBF Leadership Bid
Dr Mustapha Abdullahi says improving administration, strengthening players’ welfare and creating opportunities for young talents will be central to his ambition to lead...
Kadiri Backs Sand Eagles to Overcome Ghana and Seal AFCON Qualification
Super Sand Eagles assistant coach Christopher Kadiri remains confident that Nigeria can defeat Ghana’s Black Sharks in the return leg of their 2026...
Chelle Backs Biennial AFCON, Says Four Year Cycle Could Slow Africa’s Progress
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has backed calls for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) to return to its traditional two-year cycle,...
Okpe Fires Up Nigeria as Cricket Team Begins World Cup Push
Nigeria men’s cricket captain Sylvester Okpe says the team’s quest to secure a place at the World Cup begins now as the players...
Bayern Dismiss Immediate Haaland Move Despite Man City Relegation Speculation
Bayern Munich president Herbert Hainer has played down speculation that the German champions could move for Erling Haaland if Manchester City are relegated...
Leverkusen Warn Boniface After Frustration Boils Over on Mainz Bench
Bayer Leverkusen sporting director Simon Rolfes has warned Victor Boniface after the Nigerian striker reportedly headed to the dressing room before the final...
