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Mohau Nkota, the attacking midfielder for Bafana Bafana, has admitted that playing against Nigeria’s Super Eagles is always a formidable task. Following a convincing 3-0 victory over Lesotho at Free State Stadium, Bafana currently tops Group C with 16 points from seven matches, buoyed by four consecutive wins over Benin and Zimbabwe. Benin sits in […]

The Super Eagles of Nigeria departed for South Africa yesterday morning ahead of their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup African Qualifier (Matchday 8) clash against South Africa’s Bafana Bafana. The journey to South Africa was not without uncertainty, as South African aviation authorities initially withheld a landing permit for the Nigerian chartered flight. Fortunately, the […]

The final schedule for the 2025 Zenith Bank/NBBF Women’s Basketball League has been slightly adjusted as the organisers announce a new date for the finals, set to take place at the Indoor Sports Hall of the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos. Teams are expected to arrive in Lagos on Monday, September 15, with matches being held […]

The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) continued to deliver thrilling action as Matchday 3 unfolded yesterday across the country. Fans were treated to a series of tightly contested matches, with notable results shaping the early standings of the season. In a closely fought encounter, Barau FC of Kano and Bendel Insurance of Benin settled for […]

Turkish Super Lig side Trabzonspor have reportedly reached a verbal agreement with Manchester United to take goalkeeper André Onana on loan. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano disclosed on his X handle yesterday. According to Romano, the agreement has been established at the club-to-club level, with the final call now resting solely with Onana himself. The 27-year-old […]

The French Embassy in Nigeria has launched the second edition of Fitness Core as part of its commitment to enhancing bilateral relations with Nigeria through sports diplomacy and physical health initiatives. The embassy explained that integrating sports with health-oriented activities not only promotes physical fitness but also serves as an effective strategy for fostering friendship […]

The Grinders Basketball Foundation has made a significant impact on the lives of over 50 student-athletes in Abuja through its successful “Back-to-School” programme, held over the weekend. The event, marking the seventh edition of the initiative, provided recipients from primary, secondary, and tertiary institutions with vital educational resources, including cash donations, exercise books, school bags, […]

Bayern Munich’s honorary president, Uli Hoeness, has confirmed that the club will not be signing Nicolas Jackson on a permanent basis. Jackson joined the Bundesliga champions on a one-year loan from Chelsea this summer, with an agreement that includes an obligation to buy for £56 million next year. Hoeness has highlighted a clause in the […]

Kwara State government has procured 30 new electricity transformers to boost commercial activities and support economic growth in the state. The commissioner for Energy, Engr.  AbdulAzeez AbdulGaniy, disclosed this yesterday in Ilorin, the state capital,  while receiving the second batch of the transformers. He said the first batch of 16 transformers was received on August […]