nyuuz

Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the Super Eagles to concentrate on the 2026 African Cup of Nations tournament in Morocco following their penalty shootout loss to the Democratic Republic of Congo in World Cup qualifying. Through a statement released by Special Adviser on...

The Democratic Republic of Congo secured a spot in the intercontinental playoff round after defeating Nigeria 4-3 in a penalty shootout following a 1-1 deadlock through extra time in Morocco. Substitute goalkeeper Timothy Fayulu, who entered just before the shootout began, made two crucial saves...

Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has secured a spot among the final three contenders for the African Football Confederation Men's Player of the Year honor, joining Liverpool's Mohamed Salah and Paris Saint-Germain's Achraf Hakimi in the race for the continent's top individual prize. The...

Nigeria has secured multiple nominations across major categories for the African Football Confederation women's awards. Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade earned recognition as a finalist for Player of the Year alongside Moroccan competitors Ghizlane Chebbak and Sanaa Mssoudy. The Paris...

Atalanta supporters selected Ademola Lookman's strike against AC Milan as the club's top goal from the previous month through a social media poll. The Super Eagles attacker secured 53 percent of the votes after his roof-bound equalizer marked his opening tally for the reigning UEFA Europa League...

White Tigers secured the 2025 Spires 5-Aside Naija Street Soccer Tournament championship after defeating Papa SA by a 4-0 margin at the Stables Sports Center in Surulere, claiming their second consecutive title. The Lagos Island squad under Coach Emmanuel Olom collected a top prize of 5 million...

Ikorodu City claimed top position in the Nigeria Premier Football League standings following a 2-1 victory against Plateau United at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, while Wikki Tourists secured their first road triumph of the campaign by defeating nine-time champions Enyimba 1-0. Joseph Arumala and...

Zimbabwe's High Court struck down sections of the Termination of Pregnancy Act as unconstitutional, finding that restrictions on abortion access discriminate against women with mental health conditions and victims of sexual abuse in psychiatric facilities. Justice Slyvia Chirawu-Mugomba...

Justice Pisirayi Kwenda rejected two separate attempts by convicted businessmen Moses Mpofu and Mike Chimombe to delay sentencing proceedings following their fraud conviction related to a government goat supply tender valued at over 87 million dollars. The pair first sought postponement until...

A Munenzva bus carrying 26 passengers overturned along the Masvingo to Beitbridge highway, leaving four dead and 14 injured after the Scania vehicle veered off course and landed upside down. Injured passengers received initial treatment at Rutenga Clinic before transfer to Neshuro Hospital...

Tobacco entrepreneur Simon Rudland will open a 120 million dollar processing facility in Harare's Aspindale industrial area as Zimbabwe pursues a five billion dollar industry target. The Cut Rag Processors plant has operated since early 2024, but received official recognition when President...

National Railways of Zimbabwe has criticized Plumtree Town Council for installing an unauthorized crossing along the Plumtree to Francistown line, stating the structure threatens operations and passenger security. The parastatal warned that individuals or organizations attempting such...

At least 32 people died when a bridge gave way at the Kalando copper and cobalt mine in Lualaba province after unauthorized miners entered the restricted site despite warnings about rainfall and landslide dangers. Regional interior minister Roy Kaumba Mayonde confirmed the casualties, while a...

Zimbabwe has reported three malaria fatalities and over 1,000 new infections according to the latest health ministry surveillance data. The deaths occurred in Makoni, Chimanimani and Mount Darwin districts, while Mashonaland East province documented the highest infection rate with 407 cases...

Bulawayo authorities have issued a health warning following reports of suspected Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease cases, prompting calls for enhanced hygiene measures among residents. Town Clerk Christopher Dube urged anyone experiencing symptoms to report to nearby medical facilities to contain...

Sunshine School in Ibadan will serve as the venue for a Nigeria Olympic Committee-certified Sports Administration Course targeting key sports stakeholders nationwide. The three-day program, organized through Olympic Solidarity in partnership with the NOC, Dynaspro Sports, and the host...

Nigeria captured the Best Country title at the 2025 WESPAC World Scrabble Championship held in Accra, dethroning the United States after assembling 350 victories and maintaining a 54.7 percent success rate across the competition. The 15-member squad, featuring standout performances from...

Ten leading Pension Fund Administrators will battle for supremacy when Abuja hosts the 2025 PFA Games, featuring competitions in football, co-ed volleyball, table tennis, snooker, scrabble, chess, team bonding activities, and eSports. Organizers have implemented strict eligibility requirements...

England completed their World Cup qualifying campaign without allowing a single goal while securing an eighth consecutive victory after Harry Kane netted twice in a 2-0 triumph over Albania in Tirana. The Bayern Munich striker converted a set piece before adding a headed finish to reach 78...

AC Milan is pursuing Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski as a potential free transfer ahead of his contract expiration next summer. The Polish forward has declined an approach from Fenerbahce and expressed his intention to remain competitive at the top level, giving the Italian club optimism...