Year: 2026
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Tennis
Naomi Osaka withdraws from Australian Open due to Injury
Naomi Osaka has withdrawn from the Australian Open, bringing her run in Melbourne to an early end. Osaka confirmed the…
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Super Eagles
AFCON 2025: Udeze Disagrees as Oliseh Blames Osimhen for Nigeria’s Failure
Former Super Eagles captain Sunday Oliseh has blamed Victor Osimhen for Nigeria’s failure to win the 2025 Africa Cup of…
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AFCON
Odegbami: Why Hosts Morocco Should Be Grateful Senegal Won AFCON 2025
Former Nigeria international Segun Odegbami has said Morocco and the Confederation of African Football (CAF) should see Senegal’s victory at…
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Off the Pitch
Bayelsa United Team Bus Involved in Road Scare on Abuja Route
Bayelsa United’s team bus was involved in a road scare on the Abuja road while travelling to Kano for their…
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Off the Pitch
Watch Video: Akwa United Coach Rides Bicycle to Unwind During Mid-Season Break
Akwa United head coach, Paul Offor, was seen riding a bicycle on the morning of Saturday, January 24, 2026, as…
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Nigeria Professional Football League
NPFL Suspends Referee and Assessor Indefinitely Over Matchday 21 Lapses
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has indefinitely suspended centre referee Oguche Benjamin and referee assessor Ishaya Usman following officiating…
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CAF Champions League
CAF Champions League: Rivers United Target First Win Against Power Dynamos
Rivers United of Nigeria will be hoping to revive their group-stage campaign in the 2025/2026 CAF Champions League when they…
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Football
Carrick Braces for Toughest Test as Manchester United Face Arsenal
Michael Carrick faces what could be his toughest challenge yet as Manchester United manager when his side travel to face…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Nigeria Eligible Ashanti Akpan Breaks Silence After Emotional Chelsea Exit
Ashanti Akpan has spoken publicly for the first time after ending her long association with Chelsea, describing the club as…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
AFCON stars Onuachu and Inao Oulai shine as Trabzonspor beat Kasimpasa 2-1
Paul Onuachu and Christ Inao Oulai combined to give Trabzonspor a 2-1 win over Kasimpasa in the Turkish Super Lig…
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Basketball
Chicago Bulls to retire Derrick Rose’s No. 1 Jersey
The Chicago Bulls will retire Derrick Rose’s No. 1 jersey on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at the United Center. The…
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Tennis
Mirra Andreeva joins Venus Williams in Australian Open record
With her win over Elena-Gabriela Ruse, Mirra Andreeva has reached the Round of 16 or better in each of her…
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9ja Flavour
Ibom Angels Publish Investigation Findings, Apologise to Bayelsa Queens, NWFL Over Matchday 5 Crowd Trouble
Ibom Angels Football Club have announced the outcome of their investigation into the crowd trouble that followed their Nigeria Women…
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Tennis
Sabalenka advances after tight Win, set to face Mboko next
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka moved into the next round of the Australian Open after a hard fought win over…
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Tennis
Carlos Alcaraz advances to Australian Open Round of 16
Carlos Alcaraz has moved into the fourth round of the Australian Open with a straight sets win over Corentin Moutet,…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
When will Leonard Ngenge make his Leeds United debut? Coach reveals plan
Leeds United head coach Daniel Farke has urged patience over the progress of young Nigerian defender Leonard Ngenge following his…
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Super Eagles
NFF Technical Director Disappointed Over NPFL Players’ Exclusion from AFCON Squad
NFF technical director Austin Eguavoen has expressed disappointment that some Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) players were not included in…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Nigerian Forward Bamidele Yusuf Scores 10th Goal as Ferencváros Draw with Panathinaikos
Nigeria forward Bamidele Yusuf continued his fine form in Europe by scoring his 10th goal of the season as Ferencváros…
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AFCON
FECAFOOT: Eto’o Appeal Countdown Starts Only After CAF Provides Full Ruling
The Cameroonian Football Federation (FECAFOOT) has clarified that the deadline to appeal the disciplinary sanction imposed on its president, Samuel…
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Super Eagles
Oliseh, Lawal Differ on Nigeria’s AFCON Bronze Finish
Two former Nigerian internationals have expressed contrasting views on the Super Eagles’ third-place finish at the 2025 Africa Cup of…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Club Brugge Reject Two Bids for Raphael Onyedika
Belgian giants Club Brugge have rejected two offers for Super Eagles midfielder Raphael Onyedika. The 24-year-old has attracted strong interest…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Super Eagles Star Salim Fago Lawal Close to Big Move from NK Istra
Nigeria international Salim Fago Lawal is close to leaving Croatian club NK Istra 1961, with talks over a transfer said…
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Tennis
Aryna Sabalenka becomes Gucci’s newest Global Ambassador
Aryna Sabalenka has been announced as the newest global ambassador for Gucci, with the fashion house confirming the partnership on…
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Tennis
Jannik Sinner Australian open outfit draws mixed reaction
Jannik Sinner has been winning comfortably at the Australian Open, but it is his outfit that has been the major…
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Tennis
Amanda Anisimova focused on Tennis in Melbourne
Amanda Anisimova has made it clear that her attention remains only on tennis as she continues her run in Melbourne…
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AFCON
CAF names Best XI of AFCON 2025
The Confederation of African Football has released its official Best XI for the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 to recognize…
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Women's Football
No Fans, No Problem: Ibom Angels Seal NWFL Win Against Ekiti Queens in Uyo
Ibom Angels FC recorded a hard-fought 2–1 victory over Ekiti Queens in their Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership Matchday…
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9ja Flavour
Revival-Seeking Rovers FC Appoint Umar Abdullahi as New Technical Adviser
Rovers Football Club of Calabar have appointed Coach Umar Abdullahi as their new Technical Adviser as the club steps up…
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Tennis
Coco Gauff donates $150,000 to support HBCU Tennis Players
Before Coco Gauff stepped on court for her second round match at the Australian Open, it was announced that she…
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Off the Pitch
AFCON is over, But Calvin Bassey deserves a mention
The Africa Cup of Nations has come to an end, but before attention fully shifts away, it’s worth taking a…
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