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Team Nigeria’s extraordinary gold rush at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games gained even more momentum on Tuesday when Rafiatu Folashade Lawal produced another record-breaking performance to win the women’s 58kg weightlifting title, securing Nigeria’s sixth gold medal of the Games in spectacular fashion. Competing before an enthusiastic crowd within the weightlifting arena, Lawal put in a performance worthy of a …

The Nigeria U-18 men’s volleyball team will face Libya in the quarter-finals of the 2026 African U-18 Men’s Volleyball Championship today, Monday, July 27, in Alexandria, Egypt, with a place in the last four at stake. The young Nigerians booked their place in the knockout stage after an impressive group stage and will now look to continue their title quest …

Nigeria’s disappointing boxing campaign at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow continued on Sunday when Ajishola Kadijat became the fourth Nigerian boxer to be knocked out of the competition. Competing in the last 16 of the women’s 54kg category, Kadijat suffered a heartbreaking 2-3 split decision loss to Helen Jones of Wales, ending her hopes of winning a medal at …

The Nigerian wheelchair basketball team’s historic debut at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games began with a tough lesson on Saturday when the women’s team suffered a 16-1 defeat to host nation Scotland in a Pool B encounter at SEC Hall 4. Playing in front of a lively home crowd, the Scots produced a dominant display, combining clinical finishing, quick ball …

Anthony Joshua avoids distraction from Tyson Fury, insists he is fully focused on victory. This Saturday he put to rest speculation that he is thinking more about an epic fight with Tysion Fury later this year, rather than focusing on how to defeat Kristian Prenga this weekend. Sports247 reports that, with the London 2012 Olympics gold medalist set for a …

CAF has received written statements from several Cameroonian football stakeholders to look into and investigate certain alleged improper conduct by Mr. Samuel Eto’o who is President of the Fédération Camerounaise de Football (“FECAFOOT”). CAF is looking into these requests based on and in accordance with the CAF Statutes and Regulations. Whilst the allegations are prima facie serious, Mr. Samuel Eto’o …

Former Super Eagles striker Shola Ameobi was moved to tears as he looked at a monument placed in honor of English football legend Kevin Keegan, who was one of his coaches at Newcastle United, where the top hitman spent the first 14 years of his career. Sports247 reports that Ameobi, 44, then spent a season on loan at Stoke City, …

As the 2026 Commonwealth Games approach, the National Sports Commission (NSC) has set an ambitious target of 20 gold medals, following one of the most comprehensive preparations in the history of the Nigerian team. READ ALSO: Commonwealth Games 2026: Shehu Dikko reveals Team Nigeria’s gold medal goal, explains early preparations Nigeria will compete in weightlifting, powerlifting, athletics, 3×3 basketball, swimming, …

In just two days, the eyes of the sporting world will turn to Glasgow, Scotland, when more than 3,000 athletes representing 74 Commonwealth Games associations gather for the 2026 Commonwealth Games, competing for 215 gold medals in 11 sports. Among them will be Team Nigeria, one of the most respected sporting nations in the Commonwealth, carrying not only the dreams …

Spain’s historic triumph at the 2026 FIFA World Cup was capped by a remarkable haul of individual success after La Roja defeated defending champions Argentina 1-0 after extra time in Sunday’s final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal in the 106th minute to give Spain their second FIFA World Cup title, ending a 16-year …