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Welcome to the Sports section of The Beacon NG — your trusted source for the latest in Nigerian and international sports. From football leagues, AFCON updates, and local tournaments to athletics, boxing, and emerging talents, we deliver timely and in-depth coverage that keeps fans informed and excited.

Whether it's the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL), Super Eagles fixtures, or grassroots sports development, we spotlight the action, the players, and the passion behind the game. Stay updated with exclusive match reports, athlete profiles, and transfer news.

BARCELONA

Barcelona Hand Iconic No.10 Shirt to Lamine Yamal After Contract Extension

Barcelona have confirmed that teenage star Lamine Yamal has signed a new long-term deal and will wear the club’s iconic No.10 shirt from next season. The 18-year-old winger has penned a contract that runs until 2031, further cementing his place as the

July 17, 2025

Tobi Amusan

Tobi Amusan Shines with Season’s Best 11.18s at Racers Grand Prix

Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan continued her steady sprinting evolution with a season-best 11.18s run in the women’s 100m at the Racers Grand Prix in Kingston, Jamaica, early Sunday morning. Competing in just her second flat 100m of the year and only her third

by Olatunji Olajide

June 9, 2025

Shai Gileous

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Inspires Thunder Fightback to Level NBA Finals

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander poured in 34 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a convincing 123-107 victory over the Indiana Pacers in Game 2 of the NBA Finals, drawing the series level at 1-1. After suffering a heartbreaking last-second loss in Game

by Olatunji Olajide

June 9, 2025

Portugal edge

Portugal Edge Spain on Penalties to Win Second UEFA Nations League Title

Portugal claimed their second UEFA Nations League crown on Sunday night after defeating Spain 5-3 on penalties in a dramatic final that ended 2-2 after extra time. The Iberian showdown, featuring two former champions of the competition, lived up to its billing

by Olatunji Olajide

June 9, 2025

Alcaraz

Carlos Alcaraz Stuns Sinner in Epic French Open Final to Claim Fifth Grand Slam

Carlos Alcaraz completed one of the most remarkable comebacks in Grand Slam history on Sunday as he fought back from two sets down and saved three championship points to defeat Jannik Sinner in an unforgettable French Open final. The Spaniard triumphed 4-6,

by Olatunji Olajide

June 9, 2025

Rivers Hoopers

Rivers Hoopers Fall to Monastir in BAL Finals Opener

Nigerian Champions Rivers Hoopers began their Basketball Africa League Finals campaign with a narrow 89-81 loss to Tunisia’s US Monastir in a seeding clash at the SunBet Arena in Pretoria on Saturday. In what was the fifth meeting between both sides in

by Olatunji Olajide

June 8, 2025

Pochettino

Pochettino Shuts Down Spurs Return Talk Amid U.S. Struggles

Mauricio Pochettino has dismissed talk of a return to Tottenham Hotspur, calling the idea “not realistic” as he continues his early tenure as head coach of the United States national team. The Argentine has been linked with the vacant Spurs job following

by Olatunji Olajide

June 8, 2025

Gauff

Coco Gauff Battles Back to Beat Sabalenka in French Open Final

Coco Gauff claimed her second Grand Slam title with a gutsy 6-7(5), 6-2, 6-4 victory over world number one Aryna Sabalenka in Saturday’s French Open final, avenging her 2022 Roland Garros heartbreak in a match defined by resilience and grit. Gauff, ranked

by Olatunji Olajide

June 8, 2025

haaland

Haaland Hails ‘Unbelievable’ Norway as World Cup Dream Gains Momentum

Norway surged to the top of their World Cup qualifying group with a stunning 3-0 victory over Italy in Oslo on Friday, with Erling Haaland declaring the team “too good” to miss another major tournament. The result marks a seismic moment for

by Olatunji Olajide

June 7, 2025

clay throne

Clay Throne Shakes as Sinner Surges Past Djokovic to Reach First French Open Final

Jannik Sinner has booked his place in a maiden French Open final after outclassing Novak Djokovic in straight sets, winning 6-4, 7-5, 7-6(3) in a gripping semi-final clash on Friday night in Paris. Facing off against the sport’s most decorated Grand Slam

by Olatunji Olajide

June 7, 2025

spurs turn

Spurs Turn the Page After Historic but Chaotic Postecoglou Era

Tottenham Hotspur have dismissed manager Ange Postecoglou, drawing a dramatic close to a turbulent two-year reign that delivered both European glory and Premier League humiliation. The Australian leaves his post just weeks after guiding Spurs to their first trophy since 2008 —

by Olatunji Olajide

June 7, 2025

Nigeria

Nigeria fight back to earn 1-1 draw with Russia in a tense friendly

Russia and Nigeria played out a 1-1 draw in their international friendly on Friday, with both sides settling for a share of the spoils after an encounter defined by grit over glamour. The hosts went ahead in the 27th minute when Semi

by Olatunji Olajide

June 7, 2025

Yamal

Lamine Yamal strengthens Ballon d’Or case with double against France

Lamine Yamal produced a standout performance on Thursday night, scoring twice as Spain edged France 5–4 in a dramatic UEFA Nations League semi-final. The 17-year-old’s display has further elevated his status as a leading contender for the 2025 Ballon d’Or. The Barcelona

by Olatunji Olajide

June 7, 2025

Flamingos

Flamingos Drawn in Tough Group for 2025 U-17 Women’s World Cup

Nigeria’s U-17 women’s team, the Flamingos, will face Canada, France, and Samoa in Group D of the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, which takes place in Morocco from October 17 to November 8. The draw was held on Wednesday at the

by Olatunji Olajide

June 5, 2025

Inzaghi

Inzaghi Joins Al Hilal as World’s Highest-Paid Manager

Simone Inzaghi has been named the new head coach of Saudi Arabian giants Al Hilal, signing a two-year deal reportedly worth €25 million per season making him the highest-paid manager in world football. The former Inter Milan boss takes over immediately and

by Olatunji Olajide

June 5, 2025

Ronaldo

Ronaldo Fires Portugal into Nations League Final

Cristiano Ronaldo’s 137th international goal completed a dramatic comeback as Portugal beat Germany 2-1 in Munich to book their place in the UEFA Nations League final. Germany took the lead early in the second half through Florian Wirtz after a storm-delayed kick-off,

by Olatunji Olajide

June 5, 2025

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