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Global football governing body FIFA has issued a strict seven-day ultimatum to Nigerian authorities, demanding an immediate explanation regarding alleged state political interference in the governance of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). ​The ultimatum follows reports that NFF President Ibrahim Musa Gusau

FutbolConect, a digital football and transfer platform, has called for stronger systems connecting Nigerian grassroots talents with international opportunities. The call was made at the FutbolConect Talent and Club Growth Development Summit 2026 in Victoria Island, Lagos, on Monday. The summit, with

Eight-time Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi officially announced his retirement from international football on Monday, August 31, 2026, closing the curtain on a legendary 20-year career with the Argentina national team. ​The 39-year-old captain confirmed the news in an emotional statement shared

The Nigeria Scrabble Federation (NSF) has unveiled plans to reward the nation’s standout young word masters with academic scholarships and structured developmental support following their runner-up finish at the 2026 World Youth Scrabble Championship. ​The announcement was made on Saturday, August 29,

History was made in the Coal City on Saturday, August 29, 2026, as East African distance runners delivered a masterclass at the successful second edition of the Enugu City International Marathon. ​Kenyan long-distance runner Edwin Kipyego took top honors in the elite

By Abiodun Lawal Rangers International of Enugu forced a 1-1 draw with Katsina United in a Nigeria Premier Football League fixture played at the MKO Abiola Sports Arena, Abeokuta, on Sunday. Katsina United took the lead in the 35th minute through Luis

FBNBank Senegal, a subsidiary of First Bank Group, has become the first Official Bank partner of the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games. A statement by the bank on Sunday said the partnership is aimed at advancing youth development, talent discovery, inclusion and

British Nigerian Moses Itauma’s world-title dream fell like a pack of cards in the early hours of today, Sunday, August 30, 2026 (Nigerian Time) as he appeared to punch himself out in an extraordinary heavyweight contest against underdog Filip Hrgovic in London.

Indian players dominated the podium at the 9th Lagos International Badminton Classics, winning three of the five available titles at the tournament. The India’s Tankara Talasila won the men’s singles title after defeating compatriot and training partner, Hmar Laithazuala, in a keenly

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has officially appointed Dr Ayo Abdulrahaman as the new Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). The announcement was made on Friday, August 28, 2026, coming into immediate effect as the new 2026/2027