The African table tennis hierarchy remains firmly under Egyptian rule. On Monday, February 9, 2026, the ITTF Africa Cup concluded in Benghazi, Libya, with a masterclass in dominance: Omar Assar secured a historic seventh men’s title, while 18-year-old phenom Hana Goda continued her flawless continental reign. The “Flawless” Seven: Omar […]
The curtain has officially fallen on the revolutionary league phase of the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League. On a night of high-octane drama across Europe, the final eighteen matches of Matchday 8 delivered a cocktail of record-breaking individual brilliance, shocking upsets, and the definitive map for the road to Budapest. As […]
Nigeria has recorded another major milestone on the global sports stage as former D’Tigers captain and sports administrator, Olumide Oyedeji, has been elected Secretary General of the World Olympians Association (WOA)—becoming the first African ever to hold the prestigious position. Oyedeji was elected during the Annual General Meeting of the […]
Real Madrid has officially appointed Álvaro Arbeloa as the new head coach of the first team, following the sudden departure of Xabi Alonso by mutual consent. The announcement, made on January 12, comes just one day after Los Blancos suffered a narrow defeat to Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup […]
World-renowned heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua was involved in a serious road traffic accident on Monday morning along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway in Makun, Ogun State, sparking widespread concern both in Nigeria and internationally. The incident, which occurred shortly after 11:00 a.m., has generated intense public attention due to conflicting eyewitness […]
Italian football giants Juventus FC have sacked head coach Igor Tudor following a disappointing run of results that culminated in a 1–0 defeat to Lazio on Sunday. The loss leaves the Bianconeri reeling in 8th place in Serie A, six points behind league leaders Napoli, and marks one of the […]
Africa’s fastest-growing free-to-air sports network, Sporty TV, is making a bold play to revolutionize sports broadcasting in Nigeria — and across the continent. At a high-profile press conference held at the Radisson Hotel, Ikeja GRA, the network unveiled an ambitious lineup of premium sports packages, global partnerships, and a vision […]
Nigeria’s U-17 Women’s National Team, the Flamingos, have officially touched down in Casablanca, Morocco, ahead of the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, marking the start of their quest for world football glory. The team departed Abuja on Wednesday morning aboard a Royal Air Maroc flight and arrived safely at […]
Lagos witnessed a historic night of boxing on October 1, 2025, as Queensberry Promotions’ rising stars Moses Itauma, David Adeleye, and Lawrence Okolie graced the ‘Chaos In the Ring’ boxing showcase at Mobolaji Johnson Arena. The event, powered by Balmoral Promotions, featured thrilling matchups, including Brandon Glanton’s commanding cruiserweight win […]
Zurich, Switzerland – World football’s governing body, FIFA, has handed the South African Football Association (SAFA) a major sanction after fielding an ineligible player, Teboho Mokoena, in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Lesotho. The match, played on March 21, 2025, has now officially been forfeited, with FIFA awarding […]
