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Kwara United and Abia Warriors have crashed out of the CAF Confederation Cup after defeats in their preliminary round second-leg fixtures on Sunday. Kwara United fell 1-0 to Ghana’s Asante Kotoko at the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abeokuta. Despite dominating much of the contest, the Harmony Boys were undone by […]

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has lifted its partial suspension on Russia and Belarus, paving the way for their athletes to compete under their national flags at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Paralympic Games. The decision, made during the IPC General Assembly in Seoul, follows a similar move by the International Olympic […]

Inter Miami confirmed on Thursday that veteran midfielder Sergio Busquets will retire at the end of the current MLS season. The 37-year-old former Spain and Barcelona star enjoyed a decorated career, winning nine La Liga titles, three Champions League trophies, and earning 143 international caps, including triumphs at the 2010 […]

Brazilian great Ronaldo has called on national team coach Carlo Ancelotti to bring Neymar back into the squad for the 2026 World Cup in North America. Neymar, Brazil’s all-time top scorer with 79 goals, has not played for the Selecao since suffering a serious knee injury in October 2023. Now […]

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles have made a late change to their squad for the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup after defender Marvelous Freedom was ruled out with a knee injury. Freedom sustained the setback during training earlier in the week and missed the team’s friendly match against Australia on Tuesday night. […]

The Kwara State Sports Commission has announced the immediate dissolution of all sports associations in the state. A statement signed by the Commission’s Press Secretary, Saheed Abdullahi, in Ilorin, said the decision was approved at the board’s sitting on September 12, 2025. According to the Commission, the move is aimed […]

FIFA is reportedly exploring the possibility of expanding the 2030 World Cup to 64 participating nations, as part of plans to make the tournament’s centenary edition the most historic yet. Set to be jointly hosted by Spain, Portugal, Morocco, Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay, the expanded format could see Argentina granted […]

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles secured a 3-1 victory over Australia in an international friendly played at the Complejo Deportivo Ruca Mapu in Santiago. Tahir Maigana, Achichi Oseer, and Charles Agada were the goalscorers for the seven-time African champions, who put on an impressive performance ahead of the 2025 FIFA U-20 World […]

Super Falcons and Brighton goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie has been ranked fourth in the Yachin Trophy category at the 2025 Ballon d’Or awards held in Paris, France. The Nigerian shot-stopper was among five players shortlisted for the prestigious individual honour, which was won by England and Chelsea’s Hannah Hampton. Germany’s Ann-Katrin […]

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles will face Australia in a pre-2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup friendly today at the Complejo Deportivo Ruca Mapu in Santiago, Chile. The match is scheduled to kick off at 5 pm local time (1 pm Nigerian time) as part of both teams’ preparations for the tournament, which […]