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The Kwara State Basketball Association (KSBA) will host the inaugural edition of the Secondary Schools Basketball Championship from May 6 to 9, 2026, as part of efforts to strengthen the development of grassroots sports and discover young talents across the state. The championship will be held at the outdoor basketball courts at the Kwara State Stadium Complex in Ilorin and …

The Republic of Ireland have moved ahead of Nigeria in the race for the 18-year-old Benfica Under-23 striker’s international future by handing him a first invitation to their senior team, OwnGoalNigeria.com. Born to Nigerian parents in the Irish city of Cork, he is a teammate of another Nigerian, Peter Edokpolor, in the Portuguese under-23 team and was rumored to be …

: Rivers United produced a commanding second half performance to defeat Abia Warriors 3-0 at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in a matchday 36 clash of the Nigerian Premier Football League. After a cagey first half in which clear-cut opportunities were limited, the hosts came alive after the break, scoring three unanswered goals to secure a vital victory in the title …

Players would boycott the French Open if the prize money at the clay court Grand Slam is not increased, women’s world number one Aryna Sabalenka said on Tuesday, with Coco Gauff also voicing her support for the drastic measure. The threat deepens a dispute between players and Roland Garros organizers over the distribution of prize money, despite this year’s tournament …

Arsenal have clinched a place in the UEFA Champions League final after beating Atletico Madrid 1-0 in the second leg of their semi-final tie at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday night. After drawing 1-1 in the first leg in Spain, the Gunners needed a win to improve their performance, and Bukayo Saka’s goal in the 44th minute was more than …

The Confederation of African Football has officially announced that the 2027 African Cup of Nations will take place from June 19 to July 17, 2027. The schedule was approved by the FIFA Council during its recent meeting in Vancouver, Canada. Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda; All East African nations will host this edition of the tournament. It is the first time …

By Abayomi Ademola Nottingham Forest took a big step towards Premier League survival with a convincing 3-1 victory over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Monday, denting the Blues’ hopes of qualifying for next season’s UEFA Champions League. Taiwo Awoniyi made his 100th appearance for Forest, scoring twice, while Igor Jesus added a first-half penalty to seal the visitors’ third consecutive …

Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) President Isaiah Benjamin has described the late Alhaji Ibrahim Galadima as a father figure and pillar of the Nigerian sports sector, whose death has created a void that will be difficult to fill. Leading a delegation on a condolence visit to the residence of the deceased, President SWAN said the late Galadima was always …

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Nigerian quarter mile runner Jecinta Lawrence has described her participation in the World Athletics Relays in Gaborone as a valuable and eye-opening experience that has taken her to new levels. Competing on the world stage, Lawrence admitted that the intensity of high-level athletics was a clear step up from what he had previously encountered. Also read: Nigerian talent Goshen Ishicheli …