Month: February 2026
-
Basketball
Anthony Edwards earns Castrol Rising Stars MVP Honors
Anthony Edwards, who plays for the Minnesota Timberwolves, received 10 of the 14 votes in balloting for the Kia NBA…
Read More » -
NEWS
NBA Mourns the passing of Doug Moe
The NBA is mourning the passing of Doug Moe, a pioneering coach whose ideas and influence helped shape the modern…
Read More » -
Tennis
Carlos Alcaraz beats Royer to reach Doha Quarterfinal
Carlos has beaten Valentin Royer 6-2, 7-5 to move into the quarterfinals in Doha, continuing his unbeaten start to the…
Read More » -
Super Eagles
Revealed: Super Eagles Coach Eric Chelle’s 19 Conditions for Contract Extension
New details have emerged about the conditions Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle reportedly submitted to the Nigeria Football Federation…
Read More » -
Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Onyedika and Lookman Score as Club Brugge Hold Atletico Madrid to 3–3 Draw
Super Eagles stars Raphael Onyedika and Ademola Lookman were on target as Club Brugge and Atletico Madrid played out a…
Read More » -
9ja Flavour
Chelle’s Future Under Scrutiny After Salary Demand
The future of Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has come under fresh scrutiny after reports emerged that he asked…
Read More » -
9ja Flavour
Kwara United Condemn Attack on Match Officials After Rivers United Clash
Kwara United have condemned the attack on match officials following their 1–1 draw with Rivers United in the Nigeria Premier…
Read More » -
Other Sports
Lampard Praises Frank Onyeka After Impressive Coventry City Debut
Chelsea and England legend Frank Lampard has praised Super Eagles midfielder Frank Onyeka after his strong debut for Coventry City.…
Read More » -
Tennis
Alex Eala reaches Dubai Quarterfinal
Alex Eala defeated Sorana Cîrstea 7-5, 6-4 at the Dubai Tennis Championships to reach the quarterfinals. The win sends Eala…
Read More » -
Tennis
Coco Gauff fights back to reach Dubai Quarterfinal
Coco Gauff produced a remarkable comeback at the Dubai Tennis Championships, defeating Elise Mertens 2-6, 7-6(9), 6-3 to advance to…
Read More » -
Tennis
Jannik Sinner advances to Doha Quarterfinal
Jannik Sinner continued his strong start to the season with a 6-3, 7-5 victory over Alexei Popyrin to secure his…
Read More » -
Women's Football
Aduku returns as Edo Queens face Ibom Angels
Edo Queens have been boosted ahead of today’s Nigeria Women’s Football League Matchday 8 fixture following the return of head…
Read More » -
Tennis
Sinner on Winter Olympics: “I’m happy being a Tennis Player”
Jannik Sinner has made it clear that, even with the Winter Olympics taking place in his home country, he has…
Read More » -
Champions League
Osimhen Inspires Galatasaray to 5-2 Win Over Juventus
Galatasaray started strongly and opened the scoring in the 15th minute through Gabriel Sara. Juventus responded well and took control…
Read More » -
Tennis
Alcaraz starts Doha with win over Rinderknech
Carlos Alcaraz opened his run at the Qatar Open with a straight sets victory over Arthur Rinderknech, winning 6–4, 7–6.…
Read More » -
Tennis
Alex Eala defeats Jasmine Paolini in Dubai
Alex Eala defeated Jasmine Paolini 6-1, 7-6(5) at the Dubai Tennis Championships to reach the round of 16 for the…
Read More » -
Other Sports
Eniola Bolaji rises to World No. 1 in Para-Badminton
Nigeria has a new world number one. Eniola Bolaji has risen to World No. 1 in the women’s SL3 category,…
Read More » -
Victor Osimhen Opens Up on Harsh Treatment at Napoli
Super Eagles and Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen has revealed the difficulties he faced during his time at Napoli. The 27-year-old…
Read More » -
NEWS
Kering and Meleka wins Lagos City Marathon
The 11th Access Bank Lagos City Marathon took place on Saturday, February 8, 2026, bringing thousands of runners and spectators…
Read More » -
9ja Flavour
NFF debunks reports of FIFA ruling on Nigeria’s protest against DR Congo
The Nigeria Football Federation has dismissed claims that FIFA has ruled on Nigeria’s protest against the Democratic Republic of Congo…
Read More » -
Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Osimhen Targets Galatasaray Record Ahead of Juventus Clash
Victor Osimhen is closing in on a major European milestone with Galatasaray after an outstanding start to his Champions League…
Read More » -
Tennis
Favour Ashe switches allegiance from Nigeria to Qatar
Nigerian sprinter Favour Ashe has confirmed his decision to switch international allegiance from Nigeria to Qatar. The 100m runner, who…
Read More » -
Tennis
Destanee Aiava confirms 2026 will be her Final year on Tour
Destanee Aiava has announced that 2026 will be her final season on the professional tennis tour, revealing her decision in…
Read More » -
Tennis
Dubai Director questions Players late Withdrawals
Salah Tahlak, tournament director of the Dubai Tennis Championships, has called for tougher penalties for players who withdraw at the…
Read More » -
Tennis
Nduka Odizor: Nigeria’s greatest Tennis Player
Nduka Odizor is widely regarded as the most successful tennis player Nigeria has ever produced. Odizor reached a career high…
Read More » -
Nigeria National League
Aniebiet Sunday’s Stoppage-Time Goal Secures Victory for Akwa United Over Rovers FC
Akwa United FC claimed a 1–0 victory over Rovers FC in a Nigeria National League Matchday 10 clash at the…
Read More » -
Tennis
Kalinskaya opens up on Injury from Academy Training
Anna Kalinskaya has spoken openly about her early development years, revealing that intense training demands during her time at the…
Read More » -
Tennis
Muchova claims Doha Title with straight Sets win over Mboko
Karolina Muchova defeated Victoria Mboko 6–4, 7–5 to win the Qatar Open title, securing her first WTA 1000 crown. The…
Read More » -
Tennis
Osaka pushes back after Grunting Debate resurfaces
Naomi Osaka has responded sharply to renewed criticism of her on-court behaviour following comments made on a tennis podcast by…
Read More » -
Tennis
De Minaur beats Humbert to reach Third Straight Rotterdam Final
Alex de Minaur continued his strong run in Rotterdam with a 6–4, 6–3 win over Ugo Humbert, booking a place…
Read More »
