Ajayi Wins Diamond League 100m in 9.84s, Equals Nigerian Record
Kayinsola Ajayi won the men's 100m at the Prefontaine Classic Diamond League in 9.84 seconds, equaling the Nigerian record and defeating Olympic medalists.
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Swiatek Crashes Out of Wimbledon; Eala Stuns Polish Star
Defending champion Iga Swiatek was stunned by Philippines' Alexandra Eala 7-6(11/9), 6-2 in the Wimbledon third round, marking the biggest win of Eala's career.
D'Tigers Crush Rwanda 106-62, Perfect FIBA Qualifying Window
Nigeria's D'Tigers defeated Rwanda 106-62 to finish the FIBA World Cup African Qualifiers first round with a 3-0 record, advancing to the second round.
Oluwaseun Ogunsakin Makes History at Wimbledon Juniors
Oluwaseun Ogunsakin becomes the first Nigerian since 1990 to qualify for Wimbledon's singles draw, securing a historic Grand Slam appearance.
Alli challenges Team Nigeria to discipline for 2026 Games
Former Commonwealth champion Yusuf Alli has urged Team Nigeria athletes to embrace discipline and professionalism as they prepare for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
Fayemi Hails Ogunsakin After Historic Wimbledon Debut
Former Ekiti Governor Kayode Fayemi praised 17-year-old Oluwaseun Ogunsakin after his narrow Wimbledon first-round defeat, calling him an exceptional talent with a bright future.
Jordan Henderson Hospitalised After England World Cup Win
England midfielder Jordan Henderson was hospitalised after a wrist injury during celebrations following their 3-2 World Cup win over Mexico. Thomas Tuchel confirmed surgery may be needed.
Trump Thanks FIFA for Balogun Red Card Reversal
US President Donald Trump thanked FIFA for overturning Folarin Balogun's red card, allowing the striker to play in the World Cup round-of-16 match against Belgium.
Morocco's 2026 World Cup Quarterfinal Earnings Revealed
Morocco beat Canada 3-0 to reach the 2026 World Cup quarterfinals, earning over $13.5 million. The Atlas Lions aim for a semifinal spot against France.
Team Nigeria Full Camp in Scotland for 2026 Commonwealth Games
Team Nigeria's camp in Aberdeen reaches full strength with 72 athletes ahead of Glasgow 2026, but two sprinters withdraw. Officials intensify final preparations.
Ajayi stuns Seville, wins 100m at Prefontaine Classic
Nigerian sprinter Kanyinsola Ajayi clocked 9.84 seconds to win the men's 100m at the 2026 Prefontaine Classic, defeating world champion Oblique Seville.
Kanyinsola Ajayi beats world champion on Diamond League debut
Kanyinsola Ajayi equalled his Nigerian 100m record of 9.84s to win his Diamond League debut, defeating reigning world champion Oblique Seville and former champion Christian Coleman.
Tinubu Urges Integrity for Team Nigeria at 2026 Games
President Tinubu charges Team Nigeria to prioritise integrity, discipline, and patriotism at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, emphasising clean competition and anti-doping reforms.
MILO Basketball: King Amakree, GSS Gboko Win Titles
King Amakree Academy and GSS Gboko won the 26th Nestlé MILO Secondary Schools Basketball Championship in dramatic finals at Lagos National Stadium.
D'Tigers Rally Past Guinea 80-79 for Second Straight Win
Nigeria's D'Tigers defeated Guinea 80-79 in FIBA World Cup African Qualifiers, securing their second consecutive victory after trailing in the fourth quarter.
Africa's World Cup hope down to Morocco, Egypt after Ghana, Cape Verde exits
Ghana and Cape Verde's Round of 32 exits leave Morocco and Egypt as Africa's only 2026 World Cup representatives.
New generation reshapes football as Ronaldo, Messi near end
As Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi pursue their final World Cup, a new generation led by Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior, and Yamal reshapes football, offering lessons for Africa.
Brahim Diaz Sets New African Assist Record at 2026 World Cup
Morocco's Brahim Diaz became Africa's all-time leading assist provider in FIFA World Cup history after setting up two goals in the 3-0 Round of 16 win over Canada at the 2026 tournament.
African Teams Set Unwanted 88-Year World Cup Record
Seven African nations were eliminated in the round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, breaking an 88-year-old record for most teams from one confederation exiting in the same knockout round.
Messi Shatters Multiple World Cup Records vs Cape Verde
Lionel Messi scored Argentina's opener vs Cape Verde in the 2026 World Cup Round of 32, becoming the first player to reach 20 World Cup goals and setting multiple records.
Ballon d'Or Clarifies 2026 World Cup Impact on Award
France Football confirms the 2026 World Cup winner does not automatically claim the Ballon d'Or, citing history and individual performance.
Opta Supercomputer Predicts 2026 World Cup Winner: France Leads
Opta's supercomputer predicts France as the 2026 FIFA World Cup winner with 28.89% chance, followed by Argentina and Spain, ahead of Round of 16 fixtures.
Nigeria D'Tigers Edge Guinea to Reach Second Round of FIBA Qualifiers
Nigeria's D'Tigers secured a dramatic 80-79 win over Guinea, advancing to the second round of the 2027 FIBA World Cup African Qualifiers. Chimezie Metu hit the game-winner with three seconds left.
Mohamed Hany Sets Unwanted World Cup Record
Egypt defender Mohamed Hany became the first player in FIFA World Cup history to score two own goals in the same tournament during Egypt's penalty shootout win over Australia.
Lorenzo Unveils Strategy to Defeat Ghana in WC Round of 32
Colombia head coach Nestor Lorenzo has outlined a multi-pronged attacking strategy to break down Ghana's defense in the 2026 World Cup Round of 32, including precise passing and long-range efforts.
Spain's Unai Simón breaks 36-year World Cup clean sheet record
Unai Simón set a new World Cup record with 519 consecutive minutes without conceding, surpassing Walter Zenga's 1990 mark after Spain's 3-0 win over Austria.
Cat Predicts Colombia vs Ghana World Cup Match
Nimbus Pronos, a mysterious cat, predicts Colombia will defeat Ghana in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32. Opta's supercomputer gives Colombia a 64.8% chance of winning.
Lamine Yamal Matches Okocha's 1998 Dribbling Record
Spain's Lamine Yamal averages 12 dribbles per 90 minutes at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, equaling the record set by Nigeria's Jay-Jay Okocha in 1998, per OptaJoe.
Tinubu Charges Team Nigeria at 2026 Commonwealth Games
President Tinubu urges Team Nigeria to surpass their best Commonwealth Games performance with discipline and clean competition as PUMA becomes official kit partner.
Kane double seals England win over DR Congo at World Cup
Harry Kane scored twice as England came from behind to defeat DR Congo 2-1, securing a place in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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