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Late Mbappe goal sends Lille top of Ligue 1 September 13, 2026 5:36 pm EPL: Arteta slams penalty decision against Arsenal in Sunderland match Sports Rybakina stuns Sabalenka to win US Open title Sports I’m really proud of Aina –Glasner Sports Milan set to reward Chukwueze with new deal Sports Russian expert predicts tough Eagles friendly Sports EPL: Awoniyi sent off as Brighton thrash Coventry 5-0 Brighton thrashed 10-man Coventry 5-0 to move into fourth in the Premier League, as Nigerian striker Taiwo Awoniyi was sent off for violent conduct....
Nigeria thrash New Caledonia 10-1, reach U-20 World Cup knockouts Nigeria’s Falconets have qualified for the knockout stage of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup after thrashing New Caledonia 10-1 in their final group match....
Rangers swept into the Scottish League Cup semi-finals after a dominant 3-0 victory over arch-rivals Celtic, with Dan Neil scoring a double at Ibrox....
Nigerian-American teenager Ugochukwu wins Formula 3 title Nigerian-American driver, Ugo Ugochukwu, has become the first Formula 3 champion from the United States after finishing second in the final race of the sea...
MLS: Messi scores as Inter Miami draw Nashville 2-2 Lionel Messi scored for Inter Miami but an injury-time equaliser from Sam Surridge saw Nashville SC secure a 2-2 draw in their MLS Eastern Conference clash...
Madrid loanee Mastantuono breaks Messi's record with Serie A hat-trick Real Madrid loanee Franco Mastantuono has become the youngest Argentine to score a hat-trick in a top European league, breaking a record held by Lionel Mes...
EPL: Arteta slams penalty decision against Arsenal in Sunderland match Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has strongly criticised the 'unacceptable' penalty decision awarded to Sunderland during his side's Premier League victory....
Rybakina stuns Sabalenka to win US Open title Elena Rybakina has stunned Aryna Sabalenka to win the US Open, claiming her second major title of 2026 despite a recent ankle injury....
I’m really proud of Aina –Glasner Nottingham Forest manager, Oliver Glasner, reveals why he played Super Eagles defender Ola Aina as a centre-back in their 2-1 win over Aston Villa....
Milan set to reward Chukwueze with new deal AC Milan are preparing to open contract talks with Nigerian winger Samuel Chukwueze following his impressive start to the Serie A season....
Russian expert predicts tough Eagles friendly A Russian football expert, Aleksandr Bubnov, has predicted that his country could struggle to beat Nigeria in their upcoming international friendly....
Aduku says Falconets ready to conquer Falconets head coach Moses Aduku says his team is ready to fire from all cylinders in their must-win U-20 World Cup match against New Caledonia on Sunday....
Chaos in the Ring: Appah, Carter Efe to headline Independence Day clash Boxer Godday Appah and streamer Carter Efe clashed with their opponents at a press conference ahead of their 'Chaos in the Ring' bouts in Lagos....
Shearer poor one-on-one -- Yakubu Former Super Eagles striker Yakubu Aiyegbeni says Alan Shearer was poor in one-on-one situations, naming Thierry Henry as his all-time favourite EPL strike...
Nigeria's Kanyinsola Ajayi finished fourth in the men’s 100m final at the World Athletics Ultimate Championships, while Ezekiel Nathaniel reached the 400m ...
Doma United maintained their perfect start to the NPFL season with a 2-0 win over nine-time champions Enyimba at the Pantami Stadium on Saturday....
Struggling Pride of Abia host free-scoring Bees Abia Warriors host Ikorodu City at the Umuahia Township Stadium, seeking their first win of the Nigeria Premier Football League season against the visitors...
Rangers International players have been rewarded with $10,000 by the club's GM for qualifying for the next round of the CAF Champions League over AS Sobema...
Rivals clash in first Lagos derby in 10 years Inter Lagos host Sporting Lagos in the first top-flight Lagos derby in 10 years, with both NPFL sides seeking their first points and goals of the season....
Ward hails Ajayi defending in Chelsea draw Former Crystal Palace defender, Joel Ward, has praised Super Eagles centre-back, Semi Ajayi, for his defending in Hull City’s 2-2 draw with Chelsea....
Krav Maga Nigeria advances self-defence training in Lagos Krav Maga Nigeria has expanded its self-defence programme with its first seminar on Lagos Island, teaching practical techniques to martial artists and enth...
Wheelchair football gains momentum with Lagos exhibition A landmark Wheelchair American Football exhibition was held in Lagos, with plans underway to establish a Super League for the sport in Nigeria....
Former Porto boss lauds Sanusi Former FC Porto coach Sérgio Conceição has praised Super Eagles defender Zaidu Sanusi's pace and ability, recalling why he pushed for the Nigerian....
Nigerian goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo has recorded back-to-back clean sheets for Charlton Athletic in the English Championship against Portsmouth and QPR....
Amusan fires rivals warning ahead 2027 Nigerian hurdler Tobi Amusan has warned her rivals for the 2027 season after winning silver at the World Athletics Ultimate Championships in Budapest....
La Liga: Mbappe scores twice as Madrid thrash Rayo Vallecano 4-1 Kylian Mbappe scored a brace as Real Madrid secured a convincing 4-1 La Liga victory over city rivals Rayo Vallecano at the Santiago Bernabeu....
VIDEO: Guimaraes hails first Arsenal goal in 2-0 win over Sunderland Bruno Guimaraes hails his first Arsenal goal as a 'beautiful moment' after David Raya's penalty save in the Gunners' 2-0 Premier League win over Sunderland...
EPL: Arsenal maintain perfect start with 2-0 win over Sunderland Arsenal maintained their perfect start to the season with a 2-0 victory over Sunderland, thanks to goals from Bruno Guimarães and Bukayo Saka....
EPL: Alonso calls for Chelsea to defend better Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has urged his side to become more solid defensively after they were held to a 2-2 draw by Hull in the Premier League. The result means Chelsea have conceded two or more goa...
Camara focused on Monaco season after Chelsea deal falls through Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara says he is focused on the new season after his proposed £47.1 million transfer to Chelsea fell through at the last minute....
EPL: Spurs go four games without scoring after 0-0 draw with Everton Tottenham Hotspur's goalless start to the Premier League season continued as they were held to a frustrating 0-0 draw by Everton on Saturday....
