Latest Sports News in Nigeria

Super Eagles defender, William Troost-Ekong has revealed how he suffered an injury during the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d’Ivoire, but he continued playing regardless. Troost-Ekong played a pivotal role in Nigeria’s silver…

Following the recent conclusion of the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) where Africa was represented by reigning champions Senegal and runners up Egypt, the COSAFA Beach Soccer Championship is set to make a…

Inspired by the world of games and animation, "TO Tag" made its debut on Saturday as the mascot of the FISU World University Games Winter Torino 2025. As our daily lives regularly intersect between real life and the digital world, "TO…

On Sunday 25 February, India's Sports Minister Anurag Thakur stressed that India's remarkable progress in various fields, especially sports, positions the country as a compelling choice to host the 2036 Olympic Games. "It makes more…

The ITTF Summit 2024 concluded today, February 27, with the Annual General Meeting (AGM). Held in conjunction with the ITTF World Championships Finals 2024, the summit brought together key stakeholders and visionaries from the global table…

Rodrigo dazzled as Brazil overcame Italy to seize a historic sixth world title as Iran overpowered Belarus to finish third. Romario watched on in awe in Dubai District Design Stadium. He had illuminated the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup…

International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has suspended Para-powerlifting athlete Latifat Tijani for three years for an anti-doping rule violation (ADRV) in breach of the IPC Anti-Doping Code. The Nigerian athlete Latifat Tijani provided…

As the South-East Zonal U-17 NPFL Youth League champions, Rangers International F.C kick start their journey towards becoming the national champions with a game against their opponents, Katsina United this afternoon in the ancient city of…

Chelsea will take on Liverpool in Sunday’s Carabao Cup final at Wembley looking to secure the first trophy of the Mauricio Pochettino era. But the Blues will have to reverse recent precedent in order to do so, having tasted defeat in…

Texas-based Eric Lira admitted supplying performance-enhancing substances to athletes, including Nigeria’s Blessing Okagbare, who has been banned from the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. Insidethegames reported that Lira was sentenced to three…

French Handball Federation (FFHB) has submitted a bid to co-host the 2029 or 2031 World Championships alongside Germany, the FFHB has announced. "On the occasion of the allocation of the IHF Men's World Championships in 2029 and 2031,…

World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has ruled that Angola cannot use national symbols, such as the anthem and flag, due to delays in approving the country's anti-doping law. The sanction also includes the Paris 2024 Games. The Angolan…

Former Everton star Li Tie has been sentenced to life in prison for corruption in his home country of China, according to reports. Li made 40 appearances across all competitions for Everton having spent four years at the Premier League…

Mikel Arteta was disappointed with his team’s performance in their shock 1-0 defeat to Porto in the Champions League last 16 on Wednesday night. It was a game of few chances in Portugal, with the Gunners especially blunt and not…

Thomas Tuchel is reportedly keen to return to the Premier League after he leaves his role as Bayern Munich manager, with Manchester United his dream job in England. The 50-year-old only moved to Bayern last year but he is set to leave…

With their fine white sand, palm trees, clear blue skies overhead, and picture-postcard scenery, the beaches of Tahiti are known the world over. They are also legendary stretches of sand, for it is on these beaches that the mighty Tiki Toa…

Bayern Munich have made Xabi Alonso their No.1 target to replace Thomas Tuchel as their next manager. Following a disastrous run of form the German giants confirmed the former Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain boss will stand down at the…

The anticipation reached its peak today as the draw for the knockout stages of the ITTF World Championships 2024 took place at the Busan Exhibition and Convention Centre (BEXCO). The draw results have set the stage for thrilling…

The International Fair Play Committee (CIFP) has expressed its full support for the joint statement issued by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) condemning the possible introduction of the…

Chelsea have joined the race to sign Bologna forward Joshua Zirkzee according to reports. Manchester United and Arsenal are already said to be monitoring the 22-year-old Dutch international, who has nine goals in Serie A so far this…