Nigeria’s senior men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, have fallen to 53rd in the world, following the latest rankings released by the International Basketball Federation (FIBA), PUNCH […]
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FIFA Opens Case Against South Africa for Fielding Ineligible Player
World football governing body, FIFA, has opened disciplinary proceedings against South Africa for allegedly fielding an ineligible player, Teboho Mokoena, during a 2026 World Cup […]
Anthony Joshua Set for Historic First Fight in Nigeria in 2026
British-Nigerian heavyweight star Anthony Joshua is set to realise his long-held dream of fighting in Nigeria, with plans underway for a homecoming bout in […]
Kenyan Official Tips Nigeria’s Ezekiel Nathaniel for Medal at World Athletics Championships
Nigeria’s Ezekiel Nathaniel has received a major vote of confidence ahead of the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, with a Kenyan official backing him to […]
Oyo Approves N110m to Host Falconets for World Cup Qualifier
The Oyo State Government has approved the hosting of Nigeria’s U-20 women’s national team, the Falconets, ahead of their 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup […]
Quadri Aruna Decries Lack of Government Support Despite Global Success
Nigeria’s table tennis star, Quadri Aruna, has expressed frustration over the lack of support he has received from the federal government throughout his career, despite […]
2026 World Cup: U.S. Visa Wait Times Raise Travel Concerns for Global Fans
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to make history as the first edition hosted across three countries—the United States, Mexico, and Canada—yet fans worldwide […]
National Youth Games: Team Ekiti Clinches Basketball Gold, Shines in Multiple Sports
ASABA, Delta State — Team Ekiti continued its remarkable performance at the ongoing National Youth Games (NYG) in Asaba on Thursday, clinching gold in the […]
Cigarette Stub Sparks Fire at Oyo Residence, Destroys Two Rooms
OYO TOWN – Panic gripped residents of Olugbile House in the Iyalamu area of Oyo town on Thursday morning when a fire outbreak, caused by […]
2026 WCQ: Super Eagles Face Must-Win Clash Against Rwanda in Uyo
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will resume their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign with a crucial Matchday 7 showdown against the Amavubi of Rwanda […]