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Moses Simon was in action for Paris FC, who survived a late scare to beat Rennes 4-3 at the Stade Jean Bouin on Sunday. The victory means Paris FC, now on 14 points, move level with league champions Paris Saints-Germain (PSG) at the top of Ligue 1. Simón, who was among the substitutes, entered with 11 minutes remaining. Paris FC …

Despite challenging results at the ongoing 2026 African Elite Boxing Championships, head of the Nigerian delegation, Captain Rasulun Kashim, has expressed confidence in the country’s boxing prospects, insisting that sustained support and international exposure will produce stronger performances. The board member of the Nigerian Boxing Federation made the statement during an exclusive interview with Sports247 in Nairobi, where he praised …

Sporting Lagos claimed their second away win of the season with a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Plateau United at the New Jos Stadium. Aliyu Baba gave the visitors an early lead in the 10th minute, but Plateau United fought back, with Victor Dawa scoring twice before half-time to put the hosts ahead. Sporting Lagos restored parity eight minutes into the …

9th Access Bank Lagos City Marathon Takes Centre Stage In Lagos – Latest Sports News In Nigeria This robust turnout sets the stage for a highly competitive and potentially record-breaking event.   Yusuf Ali, Race General Manager and former African record holder in the Long Jump, expressed optimism about the event’s trajectory in an official …

Post views: 39 The South-East Basketball Association (SEBA) has congratulated the newly elected President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi, and its Vice President, Ugo Udezue, following their appearance at Thursday’s elective convention in Abuja. In a statement, the association expressed satisfaction with the outcome of the elections, describing it as an opportunity to reposition Nigerian …

Genk coach Jess Thorup has praised Rafiu Durosinmi after his impressive performance in the club’s 2-0 victory over Virton in the Belgian Cup. The Smurfs secured their place in the next round of the competition with a comfortable victory, with Durosinmi scoring. The Nigerian international scored Genk’s second goal in the 28th minute, taking his tally to seven goals in …

Chelsea have confirmed that goalkeeper Emi Martinez has undergone successful surgery on a broken jaw suffered during the club’s 2-0 Premier League win over Everton. The Argentina goalkeeper was taken to hospital for further checks after suffering an injury in the second half of Saturday’s match at Hill Dickinson Stadium. Medical tests later confirmed the jaw fracture which required surgery. …

For the second time in five days, the Buffalo Sabers and Montreal Canadiens went to overtime at the Bell Centre, and for the second time, the Canadiens won it. Cole Caufield with a stunning shot upstairs on a breakaway gave the Canadiens a 4-3 win. Wilde’s Horse It was the first game of the season for Oliver Kapanen. He looked …

NAIROBI, KENYA – Concerns have been raised about officiating at the 2026 African Elite Boxing Championships in Nairobi after Nigerian boxer Aishat Gbadamosi suffered a controversial 3-1 loss to Algeria’s Douaa Rouaz in a women’s featherweight (54-57kg) contest on Sunday. The result has raised doubts among some boxing stakeholders and spectators, who believe the judges’ decision does not reflect what …

Uwana Fombo has emerged champion of the 2026 Bonny Island Golf Club (BIGC) Ladies Invitational and Breast Cancer Awareness Tournament. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Fombo, playing with a handicap of 32, returned 34 points to win the Division One women’s category at the Bonny Island Golf Club on Saturday. She finished ahead of Bridget Ogwah, handicap …