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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 …

Three points. That’s all that separates Arsenal and Manchester City with four and five days left in the season. Although Arsenal lead the table, City’s game makes everything unpredictable. Even a draw away from home could tilt the title. In this article, there’s a rundown of the big games ahead for both clubs and exactly why each could make or …

AS FAR has formally written to the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to oppose the appointment of Jean Jacques Ndala Ngambo as referee for the first leg of the Champions League final. CAF Champions League match between Al Ahly and AS FAR Rabat. (Photo | Getty Images) They demand his immediate replacement and do not want him to officiate the …

The Super Eagles stars are flying all over Europe: Kelechi Iheanacho, Nathan Tella and Igho Ogbu won the match, while Femi Azeez and Moses Usor improved their chances of being called up thanks to brilliant individual displays. 5.Igho Ogbu The great central defender scored one of the goals for leader Slavia Praha to beat Slovan Liberec 2-1 and extend their …

By Abayomi Ademola Sporting Lagos FC kicked off their 2026 Nigerian National League Super Four campaign with a tough 1-0 win over Ranchers Bees FC at the Remo Stars Stadium. The match was decided in the 40th minute when Alex Leme headed in a well-worked attacking move involving Seun Akanji and Shola Oladunjoye. Sporting Lagos dominated the opening minutes and …

The University of Uyo (UNIUYO) put up a strong performance by defeating the Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO) 8-1 in the last edition of the Inter-University Scrabble Series (IUSS) held in May 2026. The resounding result underlined UNIUYO’s growing status as one of the strongest university Scrabble teams in Nigeria, as the hosts dominated across the board in a …

Taiwo Awoniyi’s return has come at exactly the right time for Nottingham Forest, with improved results under a new manager who tightens the relegation outlook and changes the way betting markets interpret their season. Nottingham Forest’s campaign has not followed a straight line. For long periods, they looked like a team edging towards the bottom three, lacking confidence and without …

Nigeria head coach, José Peseiro has commended the efforts of the South African team despite beating them to qualify to the finals of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Côte d’Ivoire 2023. The Super Eagles won 4-2 on penalties after an entertaining 120 minutes of football ended 1-1 at the Stade de la Paix. According to José Peseiro, his players deserved to be in the …

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed Congolese referee Jean-Jacques Ndala, who officiated the Africa Cup of Nations final, to referee the 2026 CAF Champions League final, a decision that is already attracting attention across the continent. Ndala will oversee the first leg of the final between FAR Rabat of Morocco and Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa, scheduled for …

Nigerian athlete Chidi Okezie has revealed that determination and focus were key factors in the country’s qualification for the 2027 World Athletics Championships in the 4x400m mixed relay. READ ALSO: How 19-year-old Samuel Ogazi reset a 39-year-old national record and honored the legacy of innocent Egbunike as the passing of baton begins for a new era After missing out on …