Despite being entrenched in the Nigeria Premier Football League relegation zone, Sunshine Stars of Akure are refusing to give up on their slim chances of survival, as the 2024/25 season draws to a nail-biting conclusion with just two matches left to play. Currently sitting in 19th position on the log with 41 points from 36
With just hours to go before the highly anticipated GolfGrace Alumni Golf Tournament tees off at the prestigious Sadiq Abubakar Golf Club in Shasha, Lagos, all eyes are firmly on the bubbling rivalry between the leading ladies of the course. The event, scheduled for Saturday, May 10, is already generating intense excitement within Nigeria’s golfing
Liverpool’s newly-appointed manager, Arne Slot, has expressed deep disappointment following the official announcement that star right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold will depart the club at the end of the current season. The 26-year-old defender, who has been with the Reds since his youth days, confirmed earlier in the week that he would not be renewing his contract,
In a renewed push to reposition Nigeria’s sports industry for greater impact, the National Sports Commission (NSC) has charged sports officers across the country to align with the Federal Government’s transformative vision aimed at restructuring the sector for economic growth, youth empowerment, and global competitiveness. Addressing participants at a stakeholders’ engagement session in Abuja, a
Paris Saint-Germain Féminine have parted ways with their head coach, Fabrice Abriel, just days after a painful Coupe de France final loss to city rivals Paris FC — a match that saw Nigerian international, Chiamaka Nnadozie, emerge as the undisputed hero for her side with a stunning penalty shootout display. The final, held on Saturday,
Captain of Nigeria’s Flying Eagles, Daniel Bameyi, has shed light on the inspiration behind his commanding performance that earned him the Man of the Match accolade in the tense goalless draw against Morocco at the ongoing CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations in Cairo, Egypt. The Bayelsa United centre-back was a rock in defence throughout
No fewer than 100 golfers, including cancer survivors, are set to gather at the prestigious Ikoyi Golf Club on Thursday, May 8, for the third edition of the Foundation for Cancer Care’s charity golf tournament, themed Swing Against Cancer Golf Day. The event is aimed at raising both awareness and funds to combat the rising
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles were held to a goalless draw by the Junior Atlas Lions of Morocco in their opening Group B match of the 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations, which kicked off in Egypt. The encounter, which took place at the Suez Canal Stadium in Ismailia, ended without goals as both teams struggled to
It was a night of grit and fireworks as Nigerian heavyweight Efe Ajagba and Congolese contender Martin Bakole battled to a tense majority draw in their highly anticipated clash held early Sunday at the ANB Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The heavyweight contest, which formed part of the undercard for Canelo Álvarez’s bout against William
Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman was among the scorers as Atalanta produced a dominant performance on Sunday, thrashing Monza 4-0 away from home to edge closer to UEFA Champions League qualification. The comprehensive victory not only strengthened Atalanta’s top-four credentials but also confirmed Monza’s relegation from Serie A after a turbulent campaign. Charles De Ketelaere
