Nigeria has emerged as a significant force in the rise of flag football across Africa, with participation increasing by an impressive 85% since 2023. This surge in popularity has underscored the country’s commitment to nurturing young talent and broadening the game’s reach in the region. According to the International Federation of American Football (IFAF), Nigeria’s
Tickets for the highly anticipated Unity Cup semi-final clash between Nigeria and Ghana have officially gone on sale, with prices for premium seating at the Gtech Community Stadium in West London reaching as high as N532,038. The Super Eagles made the announcement on X, confirming that ticket sales are now live for the Afro-Caribbean Invitational
Nasarawa United have strongly denied reports alleging that Plateau United midfielder, Vincent Temitope, was stabbed in the aftermath of their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 33 encounter in Lafia. The club described the trending narrative as entirely unfounded, labelling it as a deliberate distortion of facts aimed at misleading the public and tarnishing the
Nigeria’s sprint queen and world record holder in the women’s 100 metres hurdles, Tobi Amusan, has been officially listed to compete at the opening leg of the 2025 Diamond League in Xiamen, China, as she kicks off her campaign for another season of global dominance. The prestigious athletics meet, scheduled for April 26 at the
In a resounding testament to the country’s rising status in global para-sports, Team Nigeria has been showered with commendations by the National Sports Commission (NSC) following its remarkable performance at the recently concluded ITTF World Para Future Tournament in Amman, Jordan. The Nigerian contingent left an indelible mark on the global stage, finishing among the
Inter Milan have clinched a dramatic place in the UEFA Champions League semi-finals after a pulsating 2-2 draw against Bayern Munich at San Siro, sealing a 4-3 aggregate victory over the German giants. The night was packed with tension, twists, and standout performances as the Nerazzurri survived a late Bayern surge to advance. The match
Declan Rice’s confidence proved prophetic as Arsenal delivered a Champions League performance for the ages, dethroning defending champions Real Madrid with a 5-1 aggregate victory to reach the semi-finals for the first time since 2009. The Gunners’ journey to this historic feat was anchored by Rice’s own heroics and a collective display that left Europe’s
In a move that has captured the imagination of Nigerians and chess lovers worldwide, Tunde Onakoya, the celebrated founder of Chess in Slums Africa, is gearing up for an audacious 70-hour chess marathon right at the heart of New York City’s iconic Times Square. This marathon, scheduled to run from April 17 to 20, is
In what will be remembered as one of the most dramatic nights in recent UEFA Champions League history, English side Arsenal FC pulled off a sensational 2-1 victory over Spanish giants Real Madrid at the iconic Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, sending shockwaves through European football and igniting wild celebrations among their fans across the globe. The
Real Madrid are set to fight for a place in the Champions League semi-finals, facing Arsenal in the second leg of their quarter-final tie at the Santiago Bernabeu. After suffering a 3-0 defeat in the first leg at the Emirates Stadium, the Spanish giants have a daunting task ahead of them to overturn the deficit
