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British number one Katie Boulter is out of the Wuhan Open after her first-round defeat to Russian Diana Shnaider. After a competitive first set, Boulter lost serve four times in the second as world number 13 Shnaider won convincingly 6-3 6-1 in an hour and 30 minutes. This has been a largely disappointing season for Boulter, who is ranked 54th …

Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets were forced to hold their final training session ahead of their first match in the ongoing WAFU B Under-17 Championship at a termite-infested and poorly maintained five-player field in Ouagadougou on Tuesday night. The Nigerian team was scheduled to train at the USFA soccer field in the capital of Burkina Faso. However, upon arriving at the venue, …

When Kelechi Iheanacho turned down a contract extension in Scotland with Celtic to complete a shock summer transfer to Turkish side Bursaspor, many viewers questioned the decision. However, the 29-year-old Nigerian international quickly turned his critics into admirers through a combination of lethal goals and sheer humility. Iheanacho’s transition to Turkish football has been spectacular. The forward has scored 12 …

Post views: 13 The inaugural Chief Kingsley Uduh/Anambra Open Tennis Championship will be held from 17 to 18 October 2026, at the City Sports Club tennis courts in Amawbia, Awka. The two-day tournament is sponsored by Chief Kingsley Uduh, president of the Anambra State Tennis Association and board member of the Nigeria Tennis Federation (NTF), which represents the five …

Plateau United goalkeeper Okiemute Odah has urged his teammates to maintain their impressive form following last Sunday’s emphatic 4-0 win over Kano Pillars in the Nigerian Premier Football League, NPFL. The Peace Boys recorded a dominant victory at the New Jos Stadium, handing Kano Pillars their first defeat of the season. Paul Samson and Ekundayo Ojo found the net in …

The stage is set, the atmosphere is electric and Nairobi is ready as Africa’s business leaders, investors, innovators and sports industry stakeholders converge for the highly anticipated Year of Return of Africa (YORA) 2026 Summit and Exhibition. The two-day continental gathering, scheduled for October 13-14 at Broadwalk Mall, Westlands, Nairobi, brings together influencers committed to unlocking Africa’s business potential, strengthening …

Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 981st career goal as Al-Nassr defeated Neftchi Fergana of Uzbekistan 3-1 in the AFC Champions League Elite on Monday. The 41-year-old Portuguese striker scored in the 42nd minute to double Al-Nassr’s lead in the match played at Al-Awwal Park in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Angelo Gabriel had opened the scoring for the Saudi team in the 33rd …

Olivier Giroud has revealed that he had to leave Arsenal to secure a place in the France squad for the World Cup. The French striker left the club for Premier League rivals Chelsea in January 2018. Giroud had scored 105 goals in 253 appearances for the Gunners before that after being signed by Arsene Wenger. Giroud will return to north …

The head coach of the Nigerian women’s senior volleyball team, Elishama Elam, and three other Nigerian coaches have obtained their FIVB Level II coaching certificates. In a statement signed by the Vice President of the Nigerian Volleyball Federation (NVBF), Prince Tunde Omisore, Elam, Taiwo Oladipupo, Ayokunnu Aboderin and Dauda Saje passed their exams in Gambia on Sunday, October 11. Omisore …

Post views: 165 We cannot talk about sports growth without a framework for referee development. Many want to be athletes or footballers, but few want to be referees. Yet no sport can exist without a referee. At the Rangers International Football Club Foundation, through our Beyond The Pitch initiative, we have opened a new chapter of intentional impact. Young …