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Golf: Nigeria To Host 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy
Nigeria has won the bid to host the 2026 edition of the prestigious All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT), a biennial continental ladies golf championship in Africa.
In 1996, Nigeria hosted the AACT at the Ikoyi Club 1938, while in 2010,…
Australian Sensation’s Record Run Earns Usain Bolt Comparison
Teenage sensation Gout Gout is bathing in new-found celebrity and savouring comparisons with Usain Bolt following his eye-catching runs at the Australian schools championships in Brisbane.
The 16-year-old ran the 200 metres in 20.04…
2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup Kicks Off June 24th
The 2027 edition of the Women's World Cup will take place in Brazil between June 24th - 25th July 25, global football's governing body FIFA said.
The 32-team tournament, the first edition of the women's world championship to be held in…
UEFA Champions League: Lookman’s Atalanta Falls To Real Madrid
Real Madrid got a much-needed 3-2 UEFA Champions League win at Atalanta on Tuesday, courtesy of goals from Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Jr and Jude Bellingham as the holders snapped a two-game losing run in the competition.
The visitors…
NSC Tasks Federation Presidents On Transformative Sports Development
The Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Shehu Dikko, has charged Presidents of the various National Sports Federations on the need to transform sports development in the country.
Dikko stated this in Abuja at a strategic…
Countdown Begins To 2024 CAF Awards In Morocco
The countdown is on for the 2024 CAF Awards with five days to go until we honour the continent’s best players, coaches and teams in Marrakech, Morocco on Monday, 16th December in a glittering celebration of African football.
The ceremony…
Babaganaru Resigns As Akwa United Head Coach
Mohammed Babaganaru has resigned from his position as the technical adviser of Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side Akwa United.
Babaganaru according to reports tendered his resignation to the club after their 1-1 draw against…
Napoli Dismisses January Transfer Rumors for Victor Osimhen
Napoli director Giovanni Manna has quashed speculation about a January transfer for Victor Osimhen, stating no club has approached them regarding the striker's €75m release clause. Despite rumors linking Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester…
Lateef Azeez Seeks Revenge at GOtv Boxing Night 32
Lateef ‘Enuoshe’ Azeez is ready to settle the score against Rasheed ‘Fally Boy’ Adeyemo in their upcoming showdown at GOtv Boxing Night 32. The fight, scheduled for December 26 at Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos, will determine the national…
Nigeria Hosts Fencing World Cup, Okanlawon Leads Team
Nigeria is set to make history by hosting the 2024 Men’s Junior Epee Fencing World Cup in Lagos on December 14–15. Former African cadet champion, Wisdom Okanlawon, has declared his readiness to shine on home soil, leading the Nigerian team…