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The National Sports Commission (NSC) has announced an upward review of performance bonuses and immediate awards for Nigerian athletes competing at the ongoing Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. Speaking on the development, NSC President, Mallam Shehu Dikko, said the new package was approved to further motivate Team Nigeria. “During a short meeting with the general director, we agreed to increase …

While everyone else was watching football, the Brila Media team focused on everything behind the scenes; from fan festivals, boardrooms, half-time stages and hospitality suites, all in a bid to ensure Africa is better equipped with information for the next world cup. That is the gap Brila wants to close. And with its new Special Report on the 2026 World …

Emerse Fae, the head coach of Cote d’Ivoire, has expressed his determination to devise a winning formula for his team’s upcoming clash with the Super Eagles of Nigeria in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final. Following their narrow 1-0 defeat to Nigeria in the group stage, Fae is keen on turning the tables and securing victory in the tournament’s …

By: Akande David Team Nigeria finished the first day of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow in second place on the medal table after an impressive performance by its para powerlifting team, winning six medals, three gold and three silver. Roland Ezuruike won Nigeria’s first medal of the Games after taking silver in the men’s lightweight Group A event with …

Life Sciences, FESSA and MSA headed the list of teams that achieved qualification from the knockout phase of the Lagos University Students Union (ULSU) Super Cup after impressive victories at the UNILAG Sports Center on Tuesday. In the women’s competition, SOSSA, ULLSSA, PESSA, MSA, FESSA and Architecture They also earned their place in the next round with impressive performances. In …

The Chief Operating Officer of the Nigeria Nationwide League (NLO), Shola Ogunnowo, has supported the second term re-election bid of the President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, describing his leadership as progressive and worthy of continuity. Ogunnowo made the call on Friday evening during a WhatsApp interview session on popular Nigerian group, Sports World Platform, …

Real Madrid kicked off life under manager José Mourinho with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Spanish third-division side AD Alcorcón in their opening pre-season training match on Friday at the Alfredo Di Stéfano Stadium. The match, played behind closed doors at Valdebebas, marked Mourinho’s first outing since returning to the Santiago Bernabéu and served primarily as a fitness exercise ahead …

New Juventus striker Jeff Ekhator, who was signed from Serie A side Genoa, says his playing style is similar to that of Nigerian international striker Victor Osimhen, reports OwnGoalNigeria.com. This was made known during a meet and greet organized by the club for his presentation as a new player in their ranks. Head coach Luciano Spalleti considers it a big …

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Anthony Joshua avoids distraction from Tyson Fury, insists he is fully focused on victory. This Saturday he put to rest speculation that he is thinking more about an epic fight with Tysion Fury later this year, rather than focusing on how to defeat Kristian Prenga this weekend. Sports247 reports that, with the London 2012 Olympics gold medalist set for a …