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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 …

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 …