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Ghanaian footballer killed in armed robbery attack

A Ghanaian Premier League footballer, Dominic Frimpong, has been killed after armed robbers attacked his team on the way back from an away fixture on Sunday, the Ghana Football Association said... Read more Table Tennis stars battle for national title in Osun

The historic town of Otan Ayegbaju in Osun State will once again welcome Nigeria’s finest table tennis talents from Monday, April 13 to Friday, April 17, for the 6th edition of the... Read more Nigerian blind sambist wins gold at World Sambo Cup

Nigeria’s Rukayat Suleimon etched her name in sporting history after becoming the first female blind sambist in the world to win a gold medal at the World Sambo Cup, held in Yerevan,... Read more Chelsea, City clash headlines EPL actions

The Premier League enters a decisive phase this weekend, with the title race, European places and relegation battle intensifying. Arsenal remain in control at the top, with Man City in pursuit.... Read more Okoye targets clean record Milan in clash

Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye will be aiming to reach a personal milestone when his side face AC Milan in Serie A, as he targets three consecutive clean sheets for the first time... Read more NFF unveils Flamingo squad for W’Cup qualifying camp

Nigeria Football Federation has announced a 36-player squad for the Flamingos ahead of their second-round qualifying fixture for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Newly appointed... Read more Real Madrid denies plans to appoint sporting director

Real Madrid has stated that rumors on considering incorporating a sports director into its structure are categorically false. According to Fabrizio Romano’s X post on Friday, the club was quoted as... Read more UBA Pensions ready for annual sports meet

UBA Pensions Custodian Limited is set to host the 12th edition of its Annual Sports Tournament on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at the Upbeat Recreational Centre, Lekki, Lagos. The tournament with the... Read more Forget Wilder, fight me; Fury tells Joshua

Tyson Fury has urged Anthony Joshua to fight him next and “forget Deontay Wilder,” should he beat Arslanbek Makhmudov on Saturday. Fury (34-2-1, 24 KOs) will return from his latest retirement for... Read more Onuachu lacks rhythm in Eagles setup – Lawal

Former Super Eagles midfielder Garba Lawal has attributed Paul Onuachu’s struggles with the national team to the demanding nature of international football, insisting the forward’s prolific club form is not in doubt,... Read more Ukah faces Osigwe in historic all-Nigerian PFL clash

Nigeria’s Juliet Ukah will face compatriot Jane Osigwe in a landmark all-Nigerian strawweight bout when the Professional Fighters League returns to the SunBet Arena for its Africa season two opener on Friday,... Read more UCL: Lookman set for Atletico return against Barca

After sitting out of their last meeting on Saturday, Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman is expected to return to action on Wednesday as Atletico Madrid take on Barcelona in the first leg of... Read more Organisers brace for National Schools Football tourney

Preparations have gathered pace for the 2026 National Schools Football Championship, with a surge in registrations marking a major milestone ahead of the nationwide competition. The tournament, endorsed by the Nigeria... Read more Semi Final Teams Emerge As Coast Clear For Final Ceremony Of 7th U-13 JOF Kids Cup Tournament

The 7th edition of U-13 JOF Kids Cup Tournament is gradually heading for its final showdown as semi final teams have emerged after gruelling quarter matches recently played across two centres... Read more Okoye keeps seventh clean sheet in Como draw

Maduka Okoye increased his tally of clean sheets to seven this season after helping Udinese Calcio secure a goalless draw against high-flying Como 1907 in a Matchday 31 Serie A fixture on... Read more Nnadozie relishes FA Cup progress

Chiamaka Nnadozie is basking in the euphoria of helping Brighton & Hove Albion Women secure a place in the semi-finals of the Women’s FA Cup, where they will face Liverpool FC Women... Read more Akpokona recovering well, doesn’t need assistance – Son

Tega Akpokona, the son of former Nigeria international and ex-Bendel Insurance coach Lawrence Akpokona, has moved to clarify the health status of his father, dismissing claims that he is bedridden and... Read more NOC Plans To Mark 2026 Olympic Day On June 27

Under the global auspices of Olympic Solidarity, the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) and the Sport- For-All Commission are proud to announce the 2026 Olympic Day celebration, scheduled for Saturday, June 27,... Read more Onojuvwevwo sets world lead as Ogundiran breaks NAIA record

Nigeria’s Ella Onojuvwevwo continued her scintillating 2026 season with a blistering 49.59s run over 400m at the Battle on the Bayou in Louisiana, setting a new world lead and rewriting the record... Read more Ethiopians sweep top spots in Yenagoa 10km race

Ethiopian athletes dominated the inaugural Yenagoa City International 10KM Race in Bayelsa State, with Habtamu Birhane taking the men’s title in a commanding performance, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Birhane crossed the finish line in... Read more Remo, 3SC rekindle South West derby in Ikenne

Remo Stars will face long-standing South West rivals Shooting Stars in a high-stakes matchday 33 encounter of the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League season at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne on... Read more NPFL: Mbaoma chase Obaje, Arumala in Golden Boot race

With the finish line fast approaching in the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League season, attention has largely focused on the title battle and the relegation fight, which has unexpectedly drawn in defending... Read more Chelle keen on Kayode for AFCON 2027

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle is targeting Michael Kayode as part of plans to strengthen Nigeria’s squad ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, with the Nigeria Football Federation exploring... Read more Chukwueze among offensive duel leaders in EPL

Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze has emerged as one of the Premier League’s most combative attacking players this season, ranking second among wingers and attacking midfielders for offensive duels won in the... Read more U-13 JOF Kids Cup: Quarter-Final Fireworks Set for Easter Sunday

Excitement is building ahead of the quarter-final stage of the 7th edition of the U-13 JOF Kids Cup Tournament, with eight teams set to battle for semi-final tickets on Easter Sunday... Read more Title talk grows after Itauma’s record-breaking KO

Title talk is growing louder around Moses Itauma after the unbeaten British heavyweight sensation delivered another stunning knockout performance, this time stopping the previously undropped and never-stopped Jermaine Franklin in five rounds... Read more Winners emerge at Ebaretonbofa golf tourney

Godwin Okoko emerged the champion of the professional category of the Stephen Ebaretonbofa’s 50th Birthday Pro/Am Golf tournament at the Benin Golf Club, Edo State. According to the results released on Sunday... Read more Chukwu greatest player to wear Eagles jersey – Ikpeba

Former African Footballer of the Year Victor Ikpeba has named the late Christian Chukwu as the greatest player ever to wear the Super Eagles jersey, while also hailing Mohamed Salah as... Read more Nnadozie continues WSL form as Brighton defeat Leicester

Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie maintained her fine form in the Women’s Super League with a second consecutive clean sheet, helping Brighton & Hove Albion secure a 1‑0 victory over Leicester City... Read more Premier League fans back call to scrap VAR

More than three-quarters of Premier League fans would like to see VAR scrapped and even more believe it has a detrimental impact on the matchday experience, according to a survey by... Read more