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Sri Lanka have appointed former South Africa opener Gary Kirsten as their new coach. Kirsten will take up the role on April 15 after signing a two-year deal that will see him manage the country at next year’s 50-over World Cup which will be co-hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia. The 58-year-old coached India to World Cup victory in …

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has hailed the success of the recently held National Open Boxing Trials in Lagos, describing the event as an important step towards strengthening Nigeria’s preparations for upcoming international competitions. The trials, organized by the Nigeria Boxing Federation (NBF), as part of National Boxing Week, attracted a large number of elite fighters, including boxers from across …

Post views: 18 The Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), HE Comrade Philip Shaibu, has stressed the importance of justice, ethical standards and moral values ​​in strengthening institutions, while receiving a delegation of the National Judicial Institute (NJI) at the NIS office in Abuja. Speaking during the courtesy visit led by the …

The President of the Nigeria Boxing Federation (NBF) and Honorable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, OFR, has expressed his deepest condolences to former world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua and the families of two persons who lost their lives in a tragic road accident on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway. In a statement issued on Monday, …

Paul Onuachu extended his lead as the Turkish League’s top scorer with a brace for Trabzonspor in a 3-1 win over Kayserispor, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. The lanky forward scored his first goal in the 45th minute with a header at the far post before scoring his second later from the penalty spot. He now has 20 goals in 22 league games …

Post views: 102 By Silvernews Heartland FC Technical Director, Emmanuel Amuneke, has praised his team’s performances following their 3-1 win over Smart City FC in the Nigeria National League. Amuneke described the result as a positive step for Naze Millionaires, noting that the players showed determination and tactical discipline to secure all three points. According to the former international, …

Manchester City will host Premier League rivals Liverpool in the FA Cup quarter-finals, BBC Sport reports. The heavyweight pairing was confirmed after the draw concluded on Monday. League One Port Vale’s reward for beating Sunderland in the FA Cup is a quarter-final draw against Chelsea. Arsenal, record 14-time winners, visit Southampton, eighth in the championship. Also read: Szoboszlai is not …

Backlash against the last-minute postponement of the 2026 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations continues to grow, with Super Falcons players and coaches across the continent openly criticizing the decision African Football Confederation. With the tournament delayed just 12 days before startSeveral leading figures in African women’s football say the move has not only disrupted logistics but also created a Serious …

Victor Osimhen is one of eight Galatasaray players now at risk of a one-match ban in the UEFA Champions League. The Super Eagles striker will be banned for one match should he receive another booking in Tuesday’s home match against Liverpool. Osimhen was booked in the second leg of the Playoffs at Juventus. Tomorrow evening Galatasaray will face Liverpool in …

Super Eagles forward Paul Onuachu scored 20 goals in the Turkish Super Lig tonight after his double against Kayserispor. Paul Onuachu with his 19th league goal of the season 🤩pic.twitter.com/Ay56ngzJ3A — SIR CHUCHO 🎖️ (@SirChucho) March 9, 2026 Onuachu scored twice in first-half stoppage time to give Trabzonspor a 2-0 lead against Kayserispor. First, a header after a cross from …