Ousmane Dembélé was crowned the winner of the 2025 Ballon d’Or on Monday night, edging out Spain’s Lamine Yamal to claim football’s most prestigious individual honour at the Théâtre du Châtelet. The Paris Saint-Germain forward’s phenomenal season, crowned by PSG’s first-ever UEFA Champions League crown, helped him become the sixth Frenchman to win the award …
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed Nigeria’s determination to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, a move that would make the country the first on the African continent to stage the prestigious sporting event. Tinubu’s commitment was conveyed in Abuja by Shehu Dikko, Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), during a reception for members of …
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have dropped one place to 45th in the latest FIFA World Ranking, raising fresh concerns about their fading hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The slip marks Nigeria’s lowest ranking in five years and sees them overtaken by African champions Côte d’Ivoire, who now sit 44th. The decline reflects …
Nigerian athletics, Ezekiel Nathaniel has pushed his way into the final of the men’s 400 metres hurdles at the ongoing World Athletics Championships (WAC) in Tokyo — ending a 38-year wait since a Nigerian last reached this stage. The 22-year-old NCAA champion clocked an astonishing 47.47 seconds in the semifinals on Wednesday, dominating the second …
In a ruling that deals a major blow to Nigeria’s World Cup 2026 aspirations, FIFA has decided not to sanction South Africa over the eligibility of midfielder Teboho Mokoena during the African qualifiers. The Disciplinary Committee has cleared Bafana Bafana of any wrongdoing, extinguishing hopes in Abuja and Cotonou for an administrative rescue. What Was …
Nigeria’s sprint hurdler Tobi Amusan has made a resounding return to the global athletics spotlight, securing a silver medal in the women’s 100m hurdles at the ongoing World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. This marks her first major podium finish since 2022, when she stunned the world with a record-breaking gold medal performance in Oregon. Amusan …
The Super Eagles of Nigeria face a defining moment in their quest to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup as they travel to South Africa to face Bafana Bafana in a high-stakes Group C qualifier on Tuesday. This clash, which comes just days after Nigeria’s narrow 1–0 victory over Rwanda in Uyo, is more …
The Commissioner of Police in Akwa Ibom State, Baba Azare, has assured football fans and visitors of adequate security during the World Cup Qualifier match between Nigeria and Rwanda. Azare gave the assurance while addressing a news conference on Thursday in Uyo. The match is scheduled for Saturday, September 6, at the Godswill Akpabio International …
The race to secure a spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup is officially underway for Nigeria, as the Super Eagles' camp opened on Monday in Uyo, with captain William Troost-Ekong leading the early charge. The centre-back, who now plies his trade at Saudi Arabian side Al-Kholood, was among the first players to report for …
By Esther Ososanya Nigeria’s Super Eagles bowed out of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) in the group stage, despite their rich footballing history. Losses to Senegal and Sudan sealed their fate before a consolatory 2-0 win over Congo. The victory against Congo provided a glimmer of pride, with Anas Yusuf and Sikiru Alimi …
