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D’Tigers head coach David Fizdale has revealed why he accepted the challenge of leading Nigeria’s senior men’s basketball team, insisting his mission is to return the former African champions to the top of basketball on the continent. The former NBA head coach, who previously coached the Memphis Grizzlies and New York Knicks and served as an assistant coach with the …

Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan has insisted his team will stay true to its football identity when they take on reigning world champions Argentina in Tuesday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 16 clash. The Pharaohs booked their place in the knockout stage after an impressive group stage campaign, and now face a formidable Argentine team inspired by the in-form …

Post views: 42 Onyema Football Club have secured their place in the final of the 2026 Imo State Football Association League after defeating Hawks FC 8-7 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in normal time. The win keeps Onyema FC on course for a spot in the Nationwide League Division Two playoffs, as the Imo FA League champions will …

Nigerian sprint sensation Kayinsola Ajayi marked her Diamond League debut with a victory against a field that also included Sevilla Oblique, taking a 9.84-second victory in Eugene over the weekend. Ajayi during the 2026 Diamond League in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo | Getty Images) It was a spectacular victory and a fascinating way to announce himself on the professional stage. Ajayi, …

Defending champions House of Prayer (HOP FA) began their AMAPRO Football Championship title defense on a winning note with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Cornerstone FC in the first round of matches. Salaudeen Moshood scored the only goal of the game just two minutes into the match, giving HOP FA an early lead. Despite sustained pressure from Cornerstone in search …

The newly appointed coach of the Nigeria U23 team, Eric Chelle, has drawn up a list of overseas-based players who are eligible to represent the team, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. Chelle, in addition to his role as head coach of the senior team, is excited about ensuring Nigeria qualifies for the Olympic football event for the first time since 2016. In that …

Post views: 30 –+-While President Dimkpa promises unity The President of the Karate Federation of Nigeria (KFN), Engr. Chukwudi Elekwachi Dimkpa, has commended the leadership of the National Sports Commission (NSC) for its commitment to due process, equity and institutional integrity of sports administration following the Commission’s affirmation of his position as President of the Federation. The National Sports …

D’Tigers forward Stan Okoye has dismissed claims that he single-handedly rescued Nigeria’s FIBA ​​Basketball World Cup 2027 qualifying campaign, insisting the team’s recent resurgence was based on collective effort rather than individual brilliance. Okoye played a key role as Nigeria claimed crucial wins during the last qualifying window in Luanda, Angola, defeating Tunisia, Guinea and Rwanda to breathe new life …

Substitute Mikel Merino scored an injury-time winner on Monday night as Spain defeated Portugal 1-0 to secure a place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, bringing a heartbreaking end to Cristiano Ronaldo’s illustrious World Cup career. After 90 minutes of tense, tactical football in Dallas, their Iberian rivals looked headed for extra time before Merino scored in …

Mikel Merino scored a late goal to send Spain past Portugal in the round of 16 on Monday and into the quarterfinals of the FIFA World Cup for the first time since they won it all in 2010, ESPN reports. As the game appeared to be heading into overtime in Arlington, Texas, a pass from Ferran Torres skipped past Merino …