Noah Lyles, the reigning Olympic 100 metres champion, is preparing for his return to the track at the London Diamond League on Saturday, nearly one year after claiming gold at the Paris 2024 Games. The 28-year-old American sprinter, known for his flamboyant personality and bold declarations, is stepping into a new chapter of his career
Manchester United have reached an agreement with Brentford to sign Cameroon international Bryan Mbeumo in a deal worth £65 million, making him the Red Devils’ third signing of the summer window. The deal, which could rise to £70 million with performance-based add-ons, marks a significant investment in bolstering United’s attacking options ahead of the new
Arsenal have completed the signing of England winger Noni Madueke from Chelsea in a deal worth £48.5 million, with the fee expected to rise to just over £50 million with add-ons. The 23-year-old left Chelsea’s camp at the Club World Cup in the United States before their 3–0 victory over Paris Saint Germain in the
Confusion has trailed Nigeria’s national women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, as preparations for the 2025 FIBA Women’s Afrobasket tournament continue to suffer setbacks, barely days to the championship. The six-time African champions, who are also the current holders of the continental title, have not commenced camping or held any meaningful training ahead of the tournament scheduled
Nigeria’s U19 women’s basketball team, the Junior D’Tigress, will square off against Argentina today in the classification round of the ongoing FIBA U19 Women’s Basketball World Cup in Brno, Czechia. After exiting the race for the title with a 77 to 51 loss to Hungary in the round of 16, the Nigerian girls are now
Nigeria’s Super Falcons are set for a crucial showdown today as they lock horns with the Copper Queens of Zambia in the quarterfinals of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Casablanca, Morocco. The highly anticipated clash will be played at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium, where the Falcons finished top of Group A with
Lagos, July 18, 2025 — As part of its statutory mandate to ensure optimal performance and adherence to administrative standards across Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), the Office of the Permanent Secretary, Public Service Monitoring Office (PMO), has commenced its 2025 inspection exercise with a strategic visit to the Lagos State Sports Commission. Led by
ABEOKUTA, Ogun State – July 17, 2025 The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, has praised Governor Dapo Abiodun for transforming Ogun State into a vibrant hub for sports development, declaring that the state’s youth will remain grateful for the administration’s commitment to reviving sports infrastructure and hosting international competitions.
Italian giants Juventus are eyeing Nigeria international Raphael Onyedika as a potential replacement for outgoing midfielder Douglas Luiz, as the club begins preparations for a midfield reshuffle ahead of the 2024/25 season. Luiz, who joined the Bianconeri from Aston Villa last summer in a deal worth sixty million dollars, is reportedly close to leaving Turin
Nigeria’s Junior D’Tigress will lock horns with Hungary today in the round of 16 of the ongoing 2025 FIBA Under 19 Women’s World Cup in Brno, Czechia, as the knockout phase begins following the conclusion of the group stage. The Nigerian girls lost their final group match 79 to 61 against Portugal on Tuesday, finishing
