Former Premiership side Sunshine Queens, owned by the Ondo State government, sealed an immediate return to the elite division following their relegation in the 2023–24 season.

Arsenal’s early season optimism has been tempered by yet another injury concern, with summer signing Noni Madueke facing an anxious wait on the results of a knee scan. The winger, who joined from Chelsea for £48.5 million in July, was forced off during the Gunners’ 1-1 draw with Manchester City at the Emirates on Sunday, raising fears that Mikel Arteta’s attacking depth could once again be stretched thin. The 22-year-old…

Boluwatife Kehinde ‎ ‎Nigeria’s Super Falconets edged Rwanda 1-0 in Kigali to begin their journey toward the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup on a winning note. The narrow victory hands the two-time finalists an important advantage ahead of the return leg in Ibadan. ‎ ‎From kickoff, it was clear the Falconets would have to dig deep. Rwanda approached the match with discipline, choosing to sit back and frustrate the…

Reports suggest that Ronaldinho the Brazilian icon who dazzled for both Barcelona and PSG, may be the man to present the trophy.

Beard, who died at the age of 47, left a lasting mark on Liverpool Women during two separate stints in charge.

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has explained the factors behind his side’s 2-1 Premier League victory over Chelsea at Old Trafford on Saturday. Goals from Bruno Fernandes and Casemiro secured the win for the Red Devils, while Trevoh Chalobah scored a late consolation for Chelsea under interim boss Enzo Maresca. Speaking to BBC Sport after the game, Amorim praised his team’s aggressive start, which he believes set the tone for…

The switch to athletics is not without precedent for Mudryk.

By Boluwatife Kehinde Nigeria’s Ezekiel Nathaniel etched his name into the record books after winning bronze in the men’s 400m hurdles at the World Athletics Championships, following the dramatic disqualification of American favourite Rai Benjamin. The 21-year-old stormed to a time of 47.11 seconds, a blistering performance that not only secured third place but also set a new Nigerian national record. His feat makes him the country’s first-ever medallist in…

Boluwatife Kehinde  ‎‎Nigeria’s men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, have suffered a sharp decline in the latest FIBA World Rankings, dropping 11 places to 53rd globally. The update, released by the sport’s world governing body, reflects the outcome of this summer’s international competitions, including the AfroBasket 2025 tournament in Angola. ‎D’Tigers entered the rankings update with 297.8 points in March but now stand at 248.7, making them one of the biggest fallers…

Nigerian-British boxing star Anthony Joshua may finally realise his long-held dream of fighting on African soil, with early 2026 being targeted for the historic bout. Promoter Ezekiel Adamu revealed in an interview with The Ring that advanced talks are underway to bring the two-time world heavyweight champion to Nigeria for a major fight. “I spoke with him, I spoke with his team, and they already said to me, ‘If we…

President Bola Tinubu has assured the Commonwealth Sport Bid Evaluation Committee that Nigeria is fully prepared to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games. Receiving the delegation in Abuja yesterday, Tinubu, represented by his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, said Nigeria is making a determined push to become the first African nation to stage the Games. He stressed that his administration has thrown its full weight behind the bid, pledging an inclusive,…

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has made Champions League history by becoming the fastest player ever to reach 50 goals in the competition. The Norwegian forward reached the milestone on Thursday night after opening the scoring in City’s 2–0 victory over Napoli at the Etihad Stadium. Haaland’s first-half header not only set City on the path to securing three crucial points but also etched his name into the record books.…