Category: Sports

The Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Mallam Lanre Issa Onilu, has defended Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen over his on-field altercation with teammate Ademola Lookman during Nigeria’s Round of 16 match against Mozambique at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. Mallam Onilu clarified that Osimhen’s actions were driven by genuine…

The Super Eagles have booked a place in the AFCON 2025 quarter-finals with a commanding 4–0 victory over Mozambique in their Round of 16 clash in Fès. The Eagles started strongly, building on their perfect group stage record, having won all three matches to top Group C. Mozambique, making their first-ever appearance in the Round…

The Super Eagles will take on Mozambique in the last 16 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in their hunt for a fourth continental title. Nigeria defeated Uganda 3-1 on Tuesday to maintain their perfect record in the group stage of the 2025 continental showpiece after victories against Tanzania and Tunisia. While Coach…

Internationally acclaimed heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua has been discharged from the hospital and has been declared clinically fit to recuperate at home. A statement jointly signed by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Lagos, Gbenga Omotoso, and Special Adviser to the Information and Strategy, Ogun State, Kayode Akinmade, noted that Joshua was discharged on…

Former heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua, delivered a dominant performance on Saturday morning, stopping YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul with a sixth-round knockout in their heavyweight bout in Miami. Although Paul exceeded expectations by lasting beyond the early rounds, Joshua’s superior power and experience proved decisive, according to The Athletic. The British boxer dropped Paul twice during a…

Holders Argentina and leading contenders Spain were handed kind draws for the 2026 World Cup in a star-studded ceremony on Friday, which saw US President Donald Trump receive FIFA’s new peace prize. The event in Washington started the final countdown to the tournament, six months out from the first-ever 48-team World Cup, with much-fancied France…

The Super Eagles will not be at the 2026 World Cup in Canada, the US, and Mexico! This was after Nigeria lost on penalties to DR Congo in a tightly-contested African play-offs final on Sunday. The game ended 1-1 after normal and extra time. But during penalties, the Leopards of DR Congo overpowered the Super…

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have jumped four places to 41st in the latest FIFA men’s world rankings, breaking back into Africa’s top five. Released on Friday, the new FIFA rankings mark a major improvement for Nigeria, who have climbed from 45th to 41st. The three-time African champions also moved ahead of Ivory Coast, now ranked 42nd…

Nigeria will take on Gabon in the semi-finals of the African section of the 2026 FIFA World Cup play-offs, following the conclusion of the qualifying group matches on Tuesday. The Super Eagles booked their place after a 4–0 victory over Benin earlier in the day, while Gabon confirmed second place in Group F with a…