Johnson expressed optimism that Osun Babes would deliver an impressive performance in the forthcoming NWPL season and make the state proud through their discipline, teamwork, and determination.

Nigeria’s Super Falcons will seek to gain an early upper hand when they face Benin’s Amazons in the first leg of their final 2026 WAFCON qualifying fixture at the Stade de Kégué in Lomé on Friday.

Jannik Sinner continued his superb 2025 season with a commanding straight-set victory over Alexander Bublik to reach the semi-finals of the Vienna Open. The world number two, who has reached all four Grand Slam singles finals this year, was near flawless on serve as he dispatched Bublik 6-4, 6-3 in just 76 minutes. A single break of serve in each set was enough for the Italian to secure his 60th…

A massive FBI crackdown has rocked the world of basketball and organised crime, leading to the arrest of more than 30 individuals including current and former NBA stars and prominent mafia figures over allegations of illegal sports betting and rigged poker games. Among those detained are Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier, Portland Trail Blazers head coach and former NBA Finals MVP Chauncey Billups, and ex-player Damon Jones. The arrests stem…

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has dismissed speculation about his future, insisting he has no agreement to leave the club and will not discuss potential transfers until after the 2026 World Cup. The Portuguese midfielder, who will make his 300th appearance for the club in Saturday’s Premier League clash with Brighton, reaffirmed his commitment to United amid growing rumours linking him with moves to Saudi Arabia and top European sides.…

Liverpool manager Arne Slot insists he has no concerns about Mohamed Salah’s form despite the forward’s slow start to the Premier League season. Salah, 33, has scored just three league goals so far — a modest return by his own high standards — as Liverpool struggle to rediscover their rhythm following a summer of heavy spending and significant change. The Reds invested around £415 million on attacking reinforcements, including Alexander…

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In a statement, FIFA acknowledged the difficulties faced by the squad.

To progress to the next stage, the Flamingos must win their final group game against Samoa on Saturday

Turkish giants Galatasaray have described Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen as “the best striker in the world” following his stunning performance in their 3–1 UEFA Champions League victory over Bodo/Glimt on Wednesday night. The Super Eagles star continued his incredible scoring form by netting twice in the first half at the RAMS Park, Istanbul, putting Galatasaray firmly in control of the encounter. Osimhen opened the scoring in the third minute, clinically…

Ashleigh Plumptre admits her move to Saudi Arabia’s Women’s Premier League (SWPL) came with challenges, regrets, and new opportunities. In 2023, the Nigeria international left childhood club Leicester City to join Al-Ittihad, becoming the first WSL player to move to the Saudi league. While excited by the prospect of professional growth, Plumptre acknowledges that her decision hurt some fans, particularly in the LGBT community, and that Saudi women’s football still…