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​ Musa Francis James and Akanbi Aderonke Olufunmilayo emerged as male and female winners respectively in the fifth edition of the Abeokuta 10km race in Ogun State on Saturday. ​ Francis James led the men’s field from the end, completing the 10km race in 30:25.33 to claim the $1,000 first prize. ​ Ilya Raymond finished second in 30:38.06 to raise …

The Nigerian Football Federation has suffered another setback in international recruitment as AC Milan right-back Zachary Athekame, currently thriving on loan at Ligue 1 side Lyon, has been officially restricted by Switzerland. The Geneva-born defender was able to represent Nigeria through his father. However, Swiss coach Murat Yakin gave the 21-year-old his debut in the senior competition with a 3-0 …

Former Ajax, Real Madrid and Netherlands striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar has described Nigerian international Tolu Arokodare as a dangerous player when he is the center of attention on the pitch. Arokodare joined Ajax on a season-long loan from Wolverhampton Wanderers in the summer after Wolves’ relegation to the Championship, and quickly put his difficult spell in England behind him. The 25-year-old …

Post views: 8 Now that the first $1 million of the EURO WATCH Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) sponsorship deal has been released, with each of the 20 NPFL clubs receiving ₦15 million, attention should also be paid to the man credited with bringing the sponsorship deal to the league. Hon Gbenga Elegbeleye, the former NPFL president who was …

The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, Chief Adeyinka Anthony Adeboye, has expressed his deep gratitude to the Gbengade of Ososa Ijebu, His Royal Majesty Oba Adetoye Alatishe, following his conferral of the traditional title of Baba Ewe of Ososa Land, Ijebu. Adeboye described the honor as a significant milestone in his life and, more importantly, …

Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres has broken the UEFA Nations League record for longest consecutive scoring streak. The 28-year-old scored in Sweden’s 1-1 draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina in Zenica on Friday night, his sixth consecutive Nations League match in which he found the net, since October 2024. With that, Gyokeres surpasses Aleksandar Mitrovic (Serbia) – five games (June 2022 – …

Ranchers Bees FC have been fined a total of N5 million by the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) for multiple breaches of the league’s frameworks and rules during their matchday six match against Rivers United FC. The Kaduna-based club was also ordered to identify a player captured on video physically attacking a Rivers United player during the match, with the …

Post views: 33 With less than 24 hours until the fifth edition of the Abeokuta 10km race, organisers, Nilayo Sports Management Limited (NSML), have assured participants and spectators of a memorable and smooth road race as preparations reach the final stage. The 2026 Abeokuta 10km race is scheduled for Saturday, October 3 and is expected to attract more than …

Chad has signed a historic multi-year consultancy agreement with LALIGA aimed at transforming and professionalizing football in the Central African country, with a focus on talent development, training and institutional strengthening. The agreement between LALIGA and the Chadian Ministry of Youth and Sports was formalized at the headquarters of the Spanish League in Madrid during a visit by the Minister …

Nigeria Sand Eagles head coach Abdullahi Isa has described the team’s two friendly matches against Senegal as a crucial test ahead of the Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations (BSAFCON) qualifying clash against Ghana’s Black Sharks. Isa expressed gratitude to the Nigerian Football Federation, NFF, for inviting Senegal to Nigeria for the two-match series, saying the games would provide valuable …