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The UK Government has launched a two-month sports-based empowerment programme in Lagos aimed at equipping vulnerable young people with life skills, discipline, and resilience against crime. The initiative, which runs from September to November 2025, is being implemented in three Lagos Local Government Areas — Ajeromi (Boxing), Ikorodu (Boxing and…
World number one Aryna Sabalenka has officially pulled out of the upcoming China Open 2025, citing an injury sustained during her recent title-winning run at the US Open earlier this month. The 27-year-old Belarusian, who defeated Amanda Anisimova to secure her second consecutive US Open title, has not fully recovered…
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated two distinguished Nigerians, Farouk Gumel and Tobi Amusan, for their recent accomplishments on the international stage, calling them “sources of national pride.” The message was conveyed in a statement issued Tuesday by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy. President Tinubu…
Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan has added another prestigious medal to her collection, winning silver in the women’s 100m hurdles final at the Tokyo 2025 World Athletics Championships, solidifying her status as one of the world’s top hurdlers. Amusan finished in second place with a remarkable time of 12.29 seconds, just behind…
Amid mounting criticism over the Super Eagles’ underwhelming performance in the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, the National Sports Commission (NSC) has clarified that the decision on head coach Eric Chelle’s future lies solely with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). Speaking during an interview on Monday, NSC Chairman Shehu…
Erling Haaland scored twice as Manchester City stormed to a dominant 3-0 victory over rivals Manchester United in the Premier League on Sunday, piling more pressure on United manager Ruben Amorim. The Manchester Derby, played at the Etihad Stadium, saw Phil Foden open the scoring before Haaland struck a second-half…
Arsenal delivered a dominant performance at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday, defeating Nottingham Forest 3-0 and spoiling Ange Postecoglou’s first game in charge of the visitors. A brace from Martin Zubimendi and a goal from Viktor Gyökeres propelled the Gunners to the top of the Premier League table on goal…
Kylian Mbappé continued his red-hot form in La Liga 2025 with a goal and an assist as 10-man Real Madrid battled to a gritty 2-1 victory over Real Sociedad, maintaining their 100% start to the season. The French superstar opened the scoring after pouncing on a defensive blunder and later…
Nigeria’s Kayinsola Ajayi booked his place in the men’s 100m semi-finals at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo after clocking a blistering 9.88 seconds in the heats on Saturday. Ajayi finished second in his heat behind South Africa’s Gift Leotlel, who crossed the line in 9.87 seconds. His sub-10-second performance…
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick has criticized the Spanish national team for what he described as poor player management after Lamine Yamal was ruled out of Sunday’s La Liga clash against Valencia with a groin problem. The 18-year-old winger, who also faces a race against time to be fit for Thursday’s…
