Football icon Lionel Messi was once again at the heart of the action as he delivered a masterclass performance, scoring twice and providing two assists to lead Inter Miami to a resounding 5-1 victory over Columbus Crew in their Major League Soccer (MLS) fixture played on Saturday. The emphatic win comes as a timely morale
English giants Manchester United have confirmed the acquisition of Brazilian forward Matheus Cunha from Wolverhampton Wanderers in a deal reportedly valued at £62.5 million (approximately $83 million). The move, which had been under negotiation for weeks, was officially sealed over the weekend, with the 26-year-old attacker completing the necessary formalities in Manchester. According to a
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) delivered a footballing masterclass on Saturday night, dismantling Italian giants Inter Milan 5–0 to win the UEFA Champions League for the first time in the club’s history. The final, played at a packed stadium in Istanbul, will go down as one of the most dominant performances in a European final in recent
The Asisat Oshoala Academy took a bold step towards female empowerment on Children’s Day by hosting a transformative event for nearly 100 girls at Obele Secondary School, Surulere, Lagos. The initiative, part of the Academy’s Sports, Humanitarian, and Education (SHE) Project, aimed to equip girls with practical life skills beyond football. Held on Tuesday, the
In what can only be described as a landmark moment in Nigeria’s sporting history, Team Ogun delivered its best-ever performance at the National Sports Festival, clinching second position on the final medals table at the 2024 edition of the event, tagged Gateway Games, hosted in Ogun State. The host state shocked many by surpassing pre-tournament
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have secured a place in the final of the Unity Cup after a gritty 2–1 triumph over perennial West African rivals, Ghana, in a spirited encounter held at the Gtech Community Stadium on Tuesday evening. The high-stakes clash, which rekindled one of the continent’s fiercest football rivalries, saw the Nigerian side assert
The just-concluded Gateway Games 2024 has once again showcased the remarkable unifying power of sports, drawing together athletes, spectators, and stakeholders from across Nigeria in a celebration of talent, teamwork, and resilience. The multi-sport event, hosted in Ogun State, has not only elevated the standard of competition but also reinforced the state’s strategic focus on
The Confederation of African Volleyball (CAVB) has formally commended the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) for its outstanding organisation and successful hosting of the 39th Women’s African Volleyball Club Championship held in Abuja, Nigeria. The tournament, which ran from April 1 to April 14, 2025, brought together 16 elite volleyball clubs from 10 African nations, making
Lagos – The table tennis competition at the ongoing National Sports Festival (NSF) is set to offer a total of 46 gold medals across various categories, making it one of the most competitive and medal-rich events of the festival. The tournament features athletes competing in three divisions: able-bodied, para-athletes, and deaf athletes. The able-bodied category
Abuja – Daniel Bameyi, captain of Nigeria’s U-20 national football team, has attributed his selection to the Africa U-20 Cup of Nations (AFCON) Team of the Tournament to the collective efforts of his teammates and coaching staff. The Bayelsa United defender played a key role throughout the competition, appearing in all six matches as Nigeria
