Sports news and updates
Talks are ongoing to bring Floyd Mayweather back to Nigeria for a proposed December 2026 âMotherland Rumble,â with promoter Keane Anis saying the event could cap a three-continent exhibition tour.
Stakeholders in Kwara sports have praised retiring Director of Sports Ibrahim Oladele Bako and urged the state government to pair recent infrastructure spending with urgent reforms to sustain results.
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria has opened its first Golden League meeting in Benin City, with 412 athletes entered and national team members using the event to test camp progress.
Edo State says its 52-gold haul at the Niger Delta Games ends a 24-year wait and marks the start of a long-term plan to stay competitive in regional and national sports.
BREAKING: US President Trump confirms death of Iran Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei Interestingly, Governor Yusuf's trademark red cap has been redesigned with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's cap-signature, re-aligning with the "Renewed Hope Agenda" On Monday. Abba Kabir Yusuf, into the
Coach Amusa Adisa and ex-goalkeeper Mike Uweru say Amas Obasogie should not be punished without proof, insisting errors in goalkeeping do not automatically amount to match manipulation.
Nigerian-American forward E.J. Anosike claimed the 2026 NBL Slam Dunk Contest in China after leading foreign-player voting for the All-Star Game, adding another major moment to a career built on performance, education and cultural pride.
Onyeka Gamero, a 20-year-old midfielder with Nigerian maternal roots, is drawing attention as a possible future Super Falcons option after spells with Barcelona B and Bay FC.
Super Eagles players Samuel Chukwueze and Semi Ajayi are back in training, with Fulham and Hull City managers confirming both Nigerians are close to returning from injury.
Nigeria winger Chidera Ejuke says he is ready to start or come off the bench as Sevilla prepare for Sunday's derby with Real Betis, with both clubs chasing important late-season LaLiga points.
Former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has ruled out a fight with Anthony Joshua for now, sending support to his fellow Briton following the tragic car crash that claimed the lives of two members of. Joshua was involved in a serious r
Asisat Oshoala says the 2023 Women's World Cup remains her standout tournament with Nigeria after the Super Falcons' strong run against Canada, Australia and England.
