Sports

The FIFA World Cup 2026 is already generating record-breaking excitement, with Gianni Infantino revealing that ticket demand could fill every stadium for all 104 matches.The tournament will run across the United States, Mexico, and Canada, making it the first...

European heavyweights tighten grip on Round of 16 spots after explosive first legs. The drama and intensity of the UEFA play-offs have captured fans across the continent. The UEFA Champions League knockout play-offs burst into life on Tuesday night. They...

Arsenal delivered a commanding performance at the Emirates Stadium, thrashing League One side Wigan Athletic 4–0 to book their place in the FA Cup fifth round for the first time since 2020. The dominant display saw Mikel Arteta’s men race...

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has once again underlined his dominance in English football after emerging as the Premier League’s top goal scorer so far this season, while Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes leads the assist chart.As the 2025/2026...

The Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC) has strengthened its international sports development initiatives through a high-level engagement with British Cycling, aimed at knowledge exchange and skill transfer. The British delegation, led by Sport and Participation Director Amy Gardner, met with...

Atletico Madrid have completed the signing of Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman from Atalanta in a £30.3m deal, with the player agreeing a contract until June 2030. The 28-year-old London-born forward becomes the first English-born player to feature in the Premier...

Renowned estate surveyor and valuer, Bode Adediji, has linked the expansion of golf in Nigeria to the nation’s socio-economic progress. Speaking in Lagos, Adediji highlighted the upcoming 2026 Business Network Golf Tournament at Smokin Hills Golf Resort, Ilara-Mokin, Ondo...

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has called on the English Football League (EFL) to amend rules so that Marc Guehi can feature in the Carabao Cup final against Arsenal on 22 March at Wembley. Guehi, who joined City from Crystal...

The National Institute for Sports (NIS) has entered a strategic partnership with the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) to overhaul its curriculum and align with international best practices. During a courtesy visit to the NBTE, NIS Director General Comrade...

After more than two decades away from English football's third tier, Cardiff City are using relegation as a chance to reset and revive supporter enthusiasm. Once treading water in the Championship, the Bluebirds had faced fan apathy, constant managerial changes,...