Category: Sports
2026 W’Cup Qualifier: Super Eagles revive hopes with 1–0 win over Rwanda
Nigeria revived their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification hopes on Saturday with a hard-fought 1–0 win over Rwanda at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo. The only goal of the match came in the 51st minute when Tolu Arokodare capitalized on a loose ball in the penalty area, slotting it past Rwanda’s goalkeeper…
W’Cup Qualifiers: Osimhen, Lookman, leads charge as Super Eagles face Rwanda
Nigeria’s Super Eagles will clash with Rwanda at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, in a decisive 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match. Kickoff is scheduled for 5pm Nigerian time on Saturday. Nigeria enters the match sitting fourth in Group C with seven points from six matches, trailing leaders South Africa, who have 16 points…
Sunday Stephen wins Ondo State’s first medals at National Sports Festival
Ondo State weightlifter Sunday Stephen won the state’s first medals at the ongoing 22nd National Sports Festival (NSF), tagged the Gateway Games, taking place from May 16 to 30 in Ogun State. Stephen claimed a silver and a bronze medal in the men’s 61kg weightlifting category, marking Ondo’s initial success at the competition. Speaking to…
NLO bans 44 players from 2025 season
The Nationwide League One (NLO) has barred 44 players from participating in the 2025 season after its medical deemed them unfit for competition. In a statement released on Tuesday, the league confirmed the players’ ineligibility and instructed affected clubs to adjust their squads accordingly. The announcement stated: “Following a thorough medical examination conducted by the…