Month: March 2026
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World Cup qualifiers
Hattrick: Italy Miss World Cup Again After Loss to Bosnia on Penalties
Italy have failed to qualify for the World Cup for the third time in a row after losing on penalties…
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Football
Mbappé Says Messi Was Not Respected in France
France captain Kylian Mbappé has said Lionel Messi was not given the respect he deserved during his time in France.…
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Super Eagles
Uzoho struggles, Iwobi sent off as Nigeria draw with Jordan
Nigeria’s Super Eagles played a 2-2 draw with Jordan in an international friendly in Turkey on Tuesday night, but the…
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Women's Football
Wiegman takes a chance on 17-Year-Old Parkinson in England Squad
Sarina Wiegman has included 17-year-old midfielder Erica Parkinson in her latest England squad for the upcoming Women’s World Cup qualifiers…
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Nigeria National League
Rovers FC Players Injured in Road Accident, One in Critical Condition
Rovers FC have confirmed that their team was involved in a road accident near Asaba while travelling to Lagos for…
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African Football
Ghana FA Sacks Otto Addo After Poor Results
The Ghana Football Association has announced the dismissal of Otto Addo as head coach of the senior national team, the…
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9ja Flavour
Abeokuta Stormers 1–5 Sporting Lagos: Fans Call for Investigation Over Alleged Match Fixing
Sporting Lagos have come under public scrutiny despite their 5–1 victory over Abeokuta Stormers in a Nigeria National League clash,…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Calvin Bassey Set for Fulham Return In April After Injury
Fulham defender Calvin Bassey is expected to return to action on April 11 after missing Nigeria’s March international friendlies due…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Victor Boniface Set to Return Before End of Season
Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface could be back in action before the season ends after a long spell out with…
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Women's Football
Bronze targets Champions League glory with Chelsea
Lucy Bronze has made the Women’s Champions League her mission and now she wants to bring that success to Chelsea…
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Women's Football
Asllani Injury forces London City Lionesses into late-season reset
London City Lionesses’ hopes of finishing their debut Barclays Women’s Super League campaign on a high have been dealt a…
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African Football
Senegal Fans’ Trial in Morocco Postponed Again
The appeal hearing involving Senegalese supporters detained in Morocco has been delayed once more, with the court fixing April 13…
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Super Eagles
Super Eagles Target Another Friendly Win Against Jordan
Nigeria’s senior national team, the Super Eagles, will look to continue their fine form when they face Jordan in an…
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Boxing
Governor Umo Eno Hails Itauma’s Akwa Ibom Spirit After Franklin Knockout
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has praised Nigerian-born boxer Moses Itauma following his impressive knockout victory over American fighter…
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Tennis
Sinner completes Sunshine Double with straight-sets win in Miami
Jannik Sinner continued his remarkable run of form by defeating Jiri Lehecka 6-4, 6-4 to win the Miami Open and…
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African Football
CAF President Motsepe Hails Morocco for Hosting Support
President of the Confederation of African Football, Patrice Motsepe, has praised Morocco for its strong commitment to hosting major football…
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Nigeria Professional Football League
Rivers United Return to Top as Goals Flow in NPFL Matchday 32
There were plenty of goals in the Nigeria Premier Football League on Sunday as Rivers United returned to the top…
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African Football
Nigeria’s Samson Adamu Named CAF Acting Secretary General
Nigeria’s Samson Adamu has been appointed Acting Secretary General of the Confederation of African Football. The appointment was confirmed on…
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African Football
Nigeria’s Samson Adamu Set to Become CAF General Secretary
Nigeria’s Samson Adamu is set to take on a major role in African football as he is expected to become…
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Tennis
“I’m Strong Enough” — Sabalenka after Miami Title
Aryna Sabalenka defeated Coco Gauff in three sets to win the Miami Open final, holding her nerve in a match…
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Super Eagles
Super Eagles Climb FIFA Rankings, Move Third in Africa
The Super Eagles have moved up in the latest FIFA rankings following a series of strong performances. Nigeria now occupies…
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Other Sports
Israel Adesanya Suffers Fourth Straight Defeat in UFC Seattle
Former middleweight champion Israel Adesanya endured his fourth consecutive loss after being stopped by Joe Pyfer in their main event…
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9ja Flavour
National Para Sports Festival Begins in Abuja with Strong Call for Inclusion
The third edition of the National Para Sports Festival has officially started in Abuja, bringing together athletes from all 36…
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AFCON
Morocco Move Against Senegal After AFCON Trophy Parade
The Morocco Bar Association has taken action against Senegal after the team paraded the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON)…
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9ja Flavour
Team Nigeria Set New Record in Relay Victory
Team Nigeria delivered an impressive performance at the Lefika International Relays, winning gold in the mixed 4x100m relay with a…
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Olympics Games
IOC introduces new Women’s category Policy
The International Olympic Committee has announced a new policy that will change how eligibility for women’s events is determined at…
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AFCON
Senegal Parade 2025 AFCON Trophy Despite Title Dispute
Senegal paraded the Africa Cup of Nations trophy before their friendly match against Peru at the Stade de France on…
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Tennis
Jannik Sinner faces Lehecka in Miami Final
Jannik Sinner will face Jiri Lehecka in the final of the Miami Open 2026. Sinner leads the head-to-head 3–0. He’s…
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9ja Flavour
Deutsch Confident Enyimba Will Avoid Relegation Despite Poor Form
Head coach Emmanuel Deutsch has expressed firm belief that Enyimba International FC will not be relegated from the Nigeria Premier…
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9ja Flavour
Nigeria Moves Closer to 2031 African Games Hosting as AUSC Delegates Set for Inspection
The National Sports Commission has reaffirmed Nigeria’s intention to host the 2031 African Games, with officials from the African Union…
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