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World Cup: Spain beat France to reach first final in 16 years

Nigeria, July 15 -- Spain booked their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final after a composed 2-0 victory over France in Tuesday's semi-final in Dallas, ending Les Bleus' title hopes and moving withi... Read More


FutbolConect launches digital platform to transform African football

Nigeria, July 14 -- FutbolConect, a football technology platform focused on talent discovery, development and recruitment across Africa, has officially launched in Lagos. Its founders are seeking to ... Read More


Diamond League: Ajayi set for London showdown ahead of Commonwealth Games

Nigeria, July 13 -- The Nigerian team is further strengthened by the return of African record holder Ezekiel Nathaniel in the 400m hurdles. He faces a challenging line-up, including world record holde... Read More


EKO 2026: Lagos gears up for National Intermediate Games with logo, mascot unveiling

Nigeria, July 12 -- Organisers of the inaugural National Intermediate Games (EKO 2026) unveiled the official logo and mascot on Saturday, describing the ceremony as a major milestone in preparations f... Read More


Nigeria's Flamingos beat Benin to qualify for 2026 FIFA U17 Women's World Cup

Nigeria, July 12 -- Nigeria's U17 women's team, the Flamingos, have secured qualification for the 2026 FIFA U17 Women's World Cup after defeating Benin 5-3 in a thrilling second-leg playoff to complet... Read More


President Federation Cup: El-Kanemi Warriors edge Ikorodu City to win fourth title

Nigeria, July 12 -- El-Kanemi Warriors reaffirmed their status as one of Nigeria's greatest cup sides on Saturday, defeating Ikorodu City 1-0 to win the 2026 President Federation Cup and book a place ... Read More


South Africa World Cup star Jayden Adams dies at 25

Nigeria, July 11 -- The South African sports community has been thrown into mourning following the death of midfielder Jayden Adams, who died at the age of 25, only weeks after representing Bafana Baf... Read More


King Charles, Queen Camilla to kick off Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games

Nigeria, July 10 -- Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla will officially open the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games on 23 July, organisers have announced. The royal couple will attend the Openi... Read More


World Cup: Mbappe, Dembele end Morocco's dream as France reach semi-finals

Nigeria, July 10 -- France ended Morocco's dream of reaching back-to-back semi-finals of the FIFA World Cup on Thursday with a clinical 2-0 victory. While the Atlas Lions were caged, the French team ... Read More


World Cup: Morocco, France kick off blockbuster quarter-final battles as title race narrows

Nigeria, July 9 -- The 2026 FIFA World Cup enters its decisive stage on Thursday with Morocco and France renewing their growing rivalry in the first of four mouth-watering quarter-final fixtures acros... Read More