Sports
Champions League Night of Drama: Haaland, Guirassy and Bartra shine
The 2026/27 UEFA Champions League got off to an exciting start on Tuesday night, with six matches producing 16 goals as Real Madrid, Manchester City, Borussia Dortmund, Real Betis, Aston Villa and AEK Athens all secured victories. The standout fixture at the Santiago Bernabéu saw Real Madrid defeat Inter Milan 2-1, while Manchester City recorded…
Liverpool name Turkish Airlines as main club partner from 2027-28 season
Liverpool FC has announced Turkish Airlines as its new main club partner from June 1, 2027, marking the first change to the club’s principal shirt partnership in 17 years. Turkish Airlines’ branding will appear on the front of the men’s, women’s and Academy shirts from the start of the 2027-28 season, replacing Standard Chartered, which has held the position since…
NFF appoints Eguavoen as interim Super Falcons coach
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has appointed Augustine Eguavoen as interim head coach of the Super Falcons, with the former Super Eagles coach set to lead the team in their 2028 Olympic qualifying campaign. Eguavoen will oversee the Falcons’ second-round, two-legged qualifier against Comoros in October, with both matches scheduled to take place at Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne-Remo, on October 9…
2026 Ballon d’Or nominees revealed
The full list of nominees for the 2026 Ballon d’Or awards has been unveiled, with football’s biggest stars competing for the prestigious prizes. The men’s Ballon d’Or shortlist features 30 players, including defending champion Ousmane Dembélé, Kylian Mbappé, Lamine Yamal, Lionel Messi, Erling Haaland, Harry Kane and Vinícius Júnior. 2026 Men’s Ballon d’Or nominees:Jude Bellingham, Pau Cubarsí, Ousmane Dembélé, Marc Cucurella, Luis…
D’Tigress eliminated from FIBA Women’s World Cup
Nigeria’s D’Tigress have been eliminated from the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup after France defeated South Korea 95-69 in their Group B encounter. The result ended Nigeria’s hopes of advancing to the knockout stage. France secured their second consecutive victory in the group, while Nigeria had already suffered defeats to South Korea and Hungary….
Mohamed Salah welcomes third child
Egyptian football star Mohamed Salah has welcomed his third child, a baby boy named Lail. Trabzonspor president Ertugrul Dogan revealed the news, saying Salah travelled from Turkey to England to be with his wife following the birth. Salah’s sister, Rabab, later confirmed the arrival and revealed the newborn’s name in a Facebook post. Lail is…
Lagos Sports Commission DG meets mother over daughter’s ordeal
The Director General of the Lagos State Sports Commission, Mr. Lekan Fatodu, has met with a mother and her young daughter following a viral video in which the woman expressed concerns over circumstances that allegedly prevented her daughter, who represents Lagos in sports, from participating in a crucial sporting engagement. Fatodu, alongside the leadership of the…
RFEF plans historic egg-freezing support for Spain’s women footballers
The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) is preparing a landmark initiative that would allow members of the Spanish women’s national team to freeze their eggs, giving players greater flexibility to balance their football careers with plans for motherhood. The proposed measure is aimed at addressing a long-standing challenge faced by female footballers, many of whom…
Governor Sanwo-Olu inaugurates 44 sports association chairmen
The Lagos State Government has inaugurated 44 chairmen of sports associations across the state, charging them to identify young talents early, develop them professionally and create pathways for athletes to compete and succeed at the highest levels. The new leadership has been urged to strengthen grassroots sports development while promoting transparency, accountability and regular competitions…
FIFA demands answers over alleged government interference in NFF
FIFA has demanded clarification from Nigerian football authorities over reports of alleged government interference in the affairs of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), warning that the development could lead to sanctions against the country. In a letter dated September 1, 2026, and signed by FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström on behalf of the FIFA Council,…
