Lagos, Nigeria | September 18, 2025 Nigeria’s national football team, the Super Eagles, have dropped one place in the latest FIFA World Rankings, falling from 44th to 45th globally while remaining sixth on the African continent.The new rankings, released on 18 September 2025, reflect the team’s inconsistent performances in recent international fixtures under Coach Eric
Tokyo, Japan | September 18, 2025 Nigerian athlete Ezekiel Nathaniel has made history by qualifying for the men’s 400 metres hurdles final at the World Athletics Championships, becoming the first Nigerian man to achieve the feat in 38 years.Nathaniel secured his place in the final after clocking 47.47 seconds to win his semifinal heat. His
Abuja, Nigeria | September 18, 2025 The Nigerian National League (NNL) has not abolished the Super Eight playoffs, contrary to circulating claims.The playoff system, which determines promotion of four clubs to the Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL), remains in place. Eight teams from the league’s conferences and sub-groups qualify for the Super Eight at the
Paris, France | September 18, 2025 Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) began their UEFA Champions League title defense in emphatic fashion with a commanding victory over Italian side Atalanta on Tuesday night. The reigning European champions showed their class from the start, dominating possession and creating chances at will. PSG’s attacking trio, led by Kylian Mbappé, proved
Manchester, England | September 17, 2025 Manchester United has reported a net loss of £33 million for the financial year ending June 30, 2025, marking the club’s sixth consecutive year in the red.Despite the loss, the club recorded record revenues of £666.5 million ($910 million), boosted by commercial and matchday earnings. The result represents an
Paris, France – September 17, 2025 Atalanta head coach Ivan Juric has confirmed that Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman will not be part of the squad for the UEFA Champions League group stage opener against Paris Saint-Germain at the Parc des Princes on Wednesday.Lookman, who was absent from the team’s training session on Tuesday, 16 September,
Bilbao, Spain – September 16, 2025 Arsenal began their 2025–26 UEFA Champions League campaign with a 2-0 victory over Athletic Bilbao at San Mamés Stadium on Tuesday evening. Substitute Gabriel Martinelli opened the scoring just 36 seconds after entering the match in the 72nd minute, and Leandro Trossard sealed the win with a late strike
The National Sports Commission has successfully disbursed all pending allowances and performance bonuses to Nigerian athletes currently representing the nation at the ongoing 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan. The move comes as part of a renewed commitment by the federal government to ensure athletes are adequately supported and motivated during international competitions. Reliable
Nigeria’s Ezekiel Nathaniel underlined his rising stature on the global stage with an impressive performance on Monday, winning his heat in the men’s 400m hurdles to secure a place in the semi-finals of the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. The 21-year-old clocked 48.37 seconds, combining speed, control and technical precision to dominate his race. Nathaniel’s
The UEFA Champions League returns this week with fireworks guaranteed as Europe’s biggest club competition begins its new league-phase format. Over the next three nights, fans will be treated to 18 thrilling encounters across the continent, from Spain to England and Italy to Turkey. This season’s opening matches are not ordinary, they bring back memories
