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Brighton beat Newcastle to sign Nigerian wonderkid Zadok Yohanna

Nigeria, June 7 -- Premier League club Brighton & Hove Albion have completed the signing of highly rated Nigerian winger Zadok Yohanna from Swedish side AIK Stockholm on a five-year contract that will... Read More


NSC appoints Lekan Fatodu president of Nigeria Aquatics Federation

Nigeria, June 6 -- The National Sports Commission (NSC) has appointed Lekan Fatodu as President of the Nigeria Aquatics Federation. Mr Fatodu, who currently serves as Director General of the Lagos St... Read More


Tobi Amusan breaks another record with dominant win in Taiwan

Nigeria, June 6 -- Nigeria's world record holder, Tobi Amusan, added another milestone to her illustrious career on Saturday, setting a new meet record in the women's 100m hurdles at the New Taipei At... Read More


Super Eagles begin preparations for Portugal showdown in Lisbon

Nigeria, June 6 -- The Super Eagles held their first training session in Lisbon on Friday as preparations gathered pace for next week's international friendly against Portugal. The team was further b... Read More


Int'l Friendly: Oshoala, Payne score as Super Falcons beat Senegal in Ikenne

Nigeria, June 6 -- Asisat Oshoala and Toni Payne were on target as Nigeria's Super Falcons stepped up their preparations for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) with a 2-1 victory over Sen... Read More


Six days to the FIFA World Cup: Six unforgettable memories for Africa at the Mundial

Nigeria, June 5 -- With just six days to the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico, football fans across Africa are once again dreaming of another historic campaign ... Read More


Liverpool confirm Iraola as new head coach

Nigeria, June 5 -- English Premier League side, Liverpool FC, have announced the appointment of Andoni Iraola as the club's new head coach ahead of the 2026-27 season. The 43-year-old Spaniard will t... Read More


Iwobi, Akpan join Super Eagles camp in Lisbon ahead of friendly against Portugal

Nigeria, June 5 -- The Super Eagles have received a boost ahead of next week's international friendly against Portugal, with Alex Iwobi and Genk defender Christian Akpan joining the team's camp in Lis... Read More


Rivers United players escape serious injury in road accident ahead of Federation Cup clash

Nigeria, June 4 -- Players and officials of Rivers United escaped serious injury after the club's team bus was involved in a road accident on Thursday while travelling to Awka, Anambra State, for thei... Read More


LGAN seeks culture ministry partnership to boost tourism through 2026 All-Africa Challenge Trophy

Nigeria, June 3 -- The Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN) has sought a strategic partnership with the Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy to leverage the 2026 All-Afr... Read More