Global athletics governance took center stage as World Athletics rejected sprinter Favour Ofili’s request to switch allegiance from Nigeria to Türkiye—sparking strong reactions across the sports community. Former AFN president Solomon Ogba praised the ruling, calling it a victory for fairness and a safeguard for developing nations that invest heavily […]
Shockwaves hit Nigeria’s table tennis scene as the 6th Michael and Felicia Alabi Memorial Championship in Osun delivered stunning upsets and a reshaped title race. Defending women’s champion Hope Udoaka was knocked out in a thrilling round of 16 clash by underdog Khadijat Okanlawon, losing 2-3 in a dramatic five-set […]
The Aruna family dynasty is officially underway. Junior Aruna, the 11-year-old son of Nigerian table tennis icon Quadri Aruna, has clinched silver at the WTT Youth Contender Series in Metz, France—his third medal in two weeks. The run: Competing in the boys’ U-11 category, Junior opened with a thrilling 3-2 win […]
Tyson Fury wants Anthony Joshua. Badly. So badly that he’s threatening to disappear again if he doesn’t get him. But Joshua isn’t the only one calling. Deontay Wilder stepped into the queue last week after his own victory over Derek Chisora. “He Works for Me” After Fury’s unanimous decision win […]
The Super Eagles of Nigeria continue to soar under the steady hand of head coach Eric Chelle, securing a hard-fought 2–1 victory over Iran. The international friendly, played today, Friday, March 27, 2026, at the Mardan Stadyumu in Turkey, showcased a team that has fully embraced Chelle’s tactical identity one […]
In an unprecedented twist that has sent shockwaves through African football, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has sensationally stripped Senegal of their Africa Cup of Nations title—two months after they lifted the trophy—and declared Morocco champions instead. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced on Tuesday that its Appeals […]
In a landmark moment for Nigerian sports administration, the Federal Government has officially fulfilled its million-dollar pledge to D’Tigress, the national women’s basketball team. The handover took place on Monday, March 16, 2026, in Lyon, France, providing a major morale boost as the African queens navigate the final stretch of […]
The world is officially ready for the biggest party in football history. FIFA President Gianni Infantino revealed on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, that the 48-team 2026 World Cup is effectively a “sell-out” event, fueled by a staggering 508 million ticket requests in just four weeks. Speaking from Florida, Infantino confirmed […]
What was supposed to be a Champions League playoff first leg descended into absolute mayhem Tuesday night as Benfica’s 1-0 loss to Real Madrid sparked tunnel fights, racism allegations, a player disabling his Instagram mid-match, and a near walkout by the visiting team. The Estádio da Luz witnessed one of […]
Kenyan veteran Ezra Kering stormed to victory at the 2026 Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, clocking 2:11:55 to claim the $50,000 top prize. The 40-year-old delivered a powerful late surge, shaving six seconds off his personal best and adding another major win to his career after triumphing at the Borobudur […]
