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All Things Education Consultants UK has launched its first under-17 secondary school football tournament at Greensprings School in Lekki, bringing together eight elite private institutions from Lagos. The competition combined talent identification with educational outreach as organizers sought...

Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo has a release clause worth 65 million pounds that clubs can activate during two weeks at the start of the upcoming transfer window, according to information obtained by a sports broadcaster. The provision in the Ghana international's contract allows potential...

The Nigeria Football Federation has issued an apology to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, federal authorities and citizens after the Super Eagles failed to reach the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The federation described the playoff loss to the Democratic Republic of Congo in Rabat as deeply disappointing...

Rivers State Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Barrister Chris Green, has delivered a harsh critique of Nigerian football following the Super Eagles' failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The former NFF Technical and Development Sub-Committee Chairman blamed years of structural...

Former Youth and Sports Development Minister Solomon Dalung has alleged that systemic corruption within Nigerian football administration continues to undermine the national team's international competitiveness. Writing on social media, Dalung linked repeated World Cup qualification failures...

Barau FC climbed out of the relegation zone after securing a victory over Rangers International FC at their home ground in Kano. Muhammed Umar and Joseph Kemin scored during the rescheduled match, delivering the promoted club's third triumph of the campaign. The result lifted Barau to 16th...

Sodiq Adeleke has pledged an aggressive performance when he challenges Durotimi Agboola for the national super bantamweight championship at GOtv Boxing Night 34 in Lagos. Adeleke captured the Mojisola Ogunsanya Memorial Trophy along with a 1 million naira prize at the previous edition held at...

YouTube personality Jake Paul will meet former heavyweight titleholder Anthony Joshua at the Kaseya Center in Florida, with Netflix streaming the eight-round contest featuring 10-ounce gloves. Paul holds a 12-1 record after defeating Mike Tyson and claiming a unanimous decision over Julio Cesar...

Lagos State All Progressives Congress Chairman Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi encouraged competitors to display strong abilities and cooperative spirit as his namesake football tournament commenced at Lagos State University of Education facilities in Oto-Ijanikin. The politician emphasized the event's...

The Confederation of African Football has announced presenters for its annual awards ceremony at Mohammed VI Polytechnic University in Rabat. Beninese musician Angelique Kidjo will co-host alongside Moroccan comedian Oualass during the evening, honoring excellence across African football. Kidjo...

The Nigeria Premier Football League has mourned the passing of Norbert Okolie, who worked as Media Director for Rangers International and previously chaired the Enugu State chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria. League Media Director Harry Iwuala praised Okolie as among the most...

Enugu will stage the fourth Southeast Zonal Badminton Championship at the Indoor Gymnasium Sports Hall of Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, bringing together competitors from five states. Southeast Badminton Outreach has organized the competition alongside the Badminton Federation of Nigeria and Enugu...

Nigerian striker Joy Omewa will carry her exceptional scoring streak into UEFA Women's Europa Cup action when Fortuna Hjørring travels to face Breiðablik in Iceland. The forward netted her 12th domestic league goal after entering as a substitute during a 5-0 triumph over Odense, finding the net...

Washington Spirit advanced to the NWSL Championship final after defeating Portland Thorns 2-0 in their playoff semifinal, with Nigerian striker Gift Monday opening the scoring. The Super Falcons forward tapped home from close range following a well-executed counterattack, marking her 13th goal...

Barcelona will resume playing at their overhauled Camp Nou facility when they face Athletic Bilbao in La Liga action, marking their first match at the venue since renovations began following the 2022-23 campaign. The Catalan club has spent the interim period competing primarily at the Olympic...

Zimbabwe's police force is grappling with severe housing shortages as officers and their families squeeze into single rooms at stations nationwide, with some converting canteens, bars and storage spaces into makeshift living quarters. Internal documents reveal that authorities plan to charge...

The Southern African Development Community held a workshop in Gaborone to finalize its Communication Strategy for member states, with participants emphasizing the need for better training and support for journalists covering regional affairs. Delegates from across the bloc raised concerns about...

Scottland will claim their maiden championship title at Ascot Stadium as the Premier Soccer League concludes its campaign, while traditional powerhouses Highlanders and Dynamos battle to avoid relegation from the top tier. The debutants face TelOne in a ceremonial fixture before receiving their...

The Zimbabwe Football Association has introduced a wide-ranging plan aimed at boosting female participation in the sport while developing talent pipelines and increasing commercial opportunities nationwide. Vice President Loveness Mukura described the framework as creating systematic advancement...

Democracy for the Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua has intensified his efforts to secure victory for parliamentary candidate Newton Kariuki in the Mbeere North by-election. The former deputy president conducted door-to-door visits across Nthawa Ward, including stops at Kageeri Shopping...