The National Sports Commission (NSC) has lauded Team Nigeria’s dominant opening performance at the 2025 Senior African Wrestling Championships in Casablanca, Morocco. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Nigerian contingent clinched four gold medals on Day One of the tournament. The Director -General of the NSC, Bukola Olopade, in a statement on…
The Super Eagles forward will be one of the main transfer attractions when top European clubs whip out their purses for purchases in the summer, Soccernet.ng reports. Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman is poised for a high-profile summer transfer, with Spanish giants Atlético Madrid among the clubs vying for his signature. Despite having a contract with…
The Flying Eagles will come up against the firepower of the Junior Atlas Lions of Morocco after the North Africans fought from a goal down to beat Kenya 3-2 in their Group B game of the 2025 U20 AFCON. The Flying Eagles have expressed confidence of flying high at the U20 AFCON in Egypt after…
An all-English Europa League final is looming after Manchester United defeated Athletic Bilbao 3-0 and Tottenham Hotspur prevailed 3-1 against Bodø/Glimt on Thursday. Casemiro’s header and Bruno Fernandes’ brace led United to a dominant victory in Spain, leaving them in a comfortable position for the semi-final return leg next Thursday at their Old Trafford stadium….
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles began their campaign at the CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on a flying note with a 1–0 victory over Tunisia in their opening Group B match on Thursday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the tightly contested fixture took place at the 30,000-capacity 30 June Air Defence Stadium…
Barcelona and Inter Milan shared a compelling 3-3 draw in a high-octane Champions League semi-final first leg clash on Wednesday. The Italian side raced into a two-goal lead with superb strikes from Marcus Thuram and Denzel Dumfries, before the unstoppable Lamine Yamal pulled Barca back into it with a sublime solo effort. Ferran Torres levelled…
President Bola Tinubu on Monday congratulated Remo Stars Football Club on winning the 2024–2025 Nigerian Premier Football League title. In a statement issued by his spokesman, Mr Bayo Onanuga, the president described the club’s victory as a milestone achievement that shined a spotlight on Ikenne and Ogun. Tinubu said the historic triumph, coming just four…
Liverpool clinched the Premier League title in style as they came from behind to thrash Tottenham 5-1 at Anfield. First-half strikes from Luis Diaz, Alexis Mac Allister and Cody Gakpo all but wrapped up a record-equalling 20th top-flight title. This was before Mohammed Salah’s 28th goal of a prolific campaign and a Destiny Udogie own…
Dr Ebere Bernard, Chief Executive Officer of Akalaka, Spirit of the Warrior, on Sunday said he is committed to developing youths through organising Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) contests. Bernard told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos that Nigeria is blessed with abundant talent, but much more must be done to keep youths busy….
Super bantamweight boxer, Sodiq ‘Happy Boy’ Adeleke, was the biggest winner at GOtv Boxing Night 33, following a third-round technical knockout of Muyideen Abiodun. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Adeleke also claimed the ₦1 million cash prize attached to the Mojisola Ogunsanya Memorial Trophy for Best Boxer. Meanwhile, in the headline fight,…
