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By Canadian Press Canadian Press Posted July 5, 2026 17:16 Updated July 5, 2026 17:48 1 minute reading Reduce the font size of the article Increase the font size of articles EDMONTON – The Edmonton Oilers have signed defenseman Shakir Mukhamadullin to a two-year contract extension, the NHL club announced Sunday. The deals have an average annual value of US$1.75 …

Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, has supported the ongoing transformation of Nigeria’s sports sector under the leadership of the Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Mallam Shehu Dikko, describing its reforms as a plan to build a sustainable sports economy and strengthen the development of university sports. The endorsement came during a courtesy visit by the university’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor …

Erling Haaland scored a late brace as Norway produced one of the biggest successes of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, beating five-time champions Brazil 2-1 on Sunday to secure a historic place in the quarter-finals. The victory in East Rutherford marks the first time Norway have reached the quarter-finals of a FIFA World Cup and extends their impressive unbeaten run …

Agent Philip Otele, who recently made his debut for the Nigerian senior team, is not happy with the player’s current rating, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. Otele spent last season on loan to German Bundesliga side Hamburg from Swiss side FC Basel. The Germans had the option of signing him permanently after the loan, but there have been no talks about it. However, …

Five-time champions Brazil were knocked out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after losing 2-1 to Norway in their last-16 encounter on Sunday night. In an entertaining match in New Jersey, Norwegian midfielder Patrick Berg managed to score in the fourth minute, but his celebrations were cut short when Alexander Sorloth was flagged for offside. Erling Haaland scored twice for …

Two of Nigeria’s brightest medal prospects at the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland – Tobi Amusan and Kanyinsola Ajayi – achieved contrasting results on ‘Eugene’s favorite tracks’, where both achieved the highest records so far in their respective careers. READ ALSO: Commonwealth Games 2026: AFN invites Tobi Amusan, Kanyinsola Ajayi and 27 others to camp in Abuja Sports247 reports …

Benin U-17 women’s team coach Idah Azonsou has praised her players for their spirited performance despite Saturday’s 3-2 loss to Nigeria’s Flamingos in the first leg of the final qualifying round for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2026. Azonsou remains confident that his team will be able to overcome the deficit in the second leg, scheduled for Saturday, July …

Ballon d’Or organizers have rejected suggestions that footballers have to play for European clubs to win the prestigious individual award, insisting that players from any league in the world can claim the honour. The clarification comes as the race for the 2026 Ballon d’Or gains momentum with the FIFA World Cup now nearing its conclusion. In response to the long-standing …

Senegal’s promising 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign came to a crushing end when Belgium staged a spectacular comeback to defeat the Teranga Lions 3-2 in extra time during their round of 32 clash at Seattle’s Lumen Field. The long-awaited knockout match started brightly for Senegal. Habib Diarra opened the scoring in the 25th minute, and Ismaila Sarr doubled the lead …

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has congratulated Nigerian track and field stars for their impressive performances at the Prefontaine Classic in Eugene, Oregon, describing their achievements as a proud moment for the nation. The Director General of the National Sports Commission, Hon Bukola Olopade, congratulated the athletes for proudly flying the Nigerian flag on one of the biggest stages in …