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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

Delap

Delap Joins Chelsea in £30m Deal, Inherits Infamous No 9 Shirt

Liam Delap has completed a £30 million move to Chelsea from Ipswich Town, becoming the latest striker to inherit the club’s infamous No 9 shirt. The 22-year-old signed a six-year contract on Wednesday after passing a medical, and will link up with

by Olatunji Olajide

June 5, 2025

Manchester

Manchester City Seal €55m Deal for AC Milan’s Reijnders

Manchester City have reached an agreement with AC Milan to sign Dutch midfielder Tijjani Reijnders in a deal worth €55m (£46.3m). The 26-year-old has agreed personal terms and is set to sign a five-year contract, with the move pending a medical. The

by Olatunji Olajide

June 4, 2025

Gauff

Gauff Rallies Past Keys to Reach Roland Garros Semi-Finals

Coco Gauff came from a set down to defeat Madison Keys in a scrappy all-American quarter-final at Roland Garros, winning 6-7 (6), 6-4, 6-1 on Wednesday. The second seed recovered from a nervy opening set filled with errors to take control in

by Olatunji Olajide

June 4, 2025

Lookman

Lookman Reflects on Nigeria Switch and Career Rise

Ademola Lookman has called his decision to switch international allegiance from England to Nigeria one of the most defining moments of his career. The 2024 CAF African Footballer of the Year told ARISE TV that choosing to represent the Super Eagles transformed

by Olatunji Olajide

June 4, 2025

Fabregas

Fabregas Agrees to Become Inter’s Coach

Cesc Fabregas has reached a personal agreement with Inter Milan to become their new head coach, according to Foot Mercato, but his release from Como remains the final obstacle. The 38-year-old has accepted Inter’s salary offer and given his approval to the

by Olatunji Olajide

June 4, 2025

Kelleher

Fernandes Turns Down Saudi Millions to Stay at Man United

Bruno Fernandes has rejected a massive offer from Saudi giants Al-Hilal, opting to remain at Manchester United despite the chance to more than double his wages. After days of consideration and talks with his family, the Portuguese playmaker informed Al-Hilal of his

by Olatunji Olajide

June 3, 2025

Chelsea

Chelsea Drop Sancho Deal, Turn Focus to Maignan

Chelsea have pulled out of a permanent move for Jadon Sancho and will pay a £5m penalty to return the winger to Manchester United, ending his brief and turbulent loan spell at Stamford Bridge. The 25-year-old joined last summer after a fallout

by Olatunji Olajide

June 3, 2025

Fernandes

Kelleher Joins Brentford as Flekken Departs for Leverkusen

Brentford have completed the signing of goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher from Liverpool in a deal worth up to £18 million, as Mark Flekken moves to Bayer Leverkusen for around £8 million. Kelleher, 26, signs a five-year deal with an option for an extra

by Olatunji Olajide

June 3, 2025

SUPER EAGLES

Jannik Sinner Makes Light Work of Rublev to reach French Open Quarter Final

Jannik Sinner produced a dominant display to sweep aside Andrey Rublev and book his place in the French Open quarter-finals on Monday night. The world number one breezed past the Russian 17th seed 6-1, 6-3, 6-4 under the lights of Court Philippe

by Olatunji Olajide

June 3, 2025

JANNIK

Shorthanded Super Eagles Arrive in Moscow for Russia Friendly

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have landed in Moscow ahead of Friday’s international friendly against Russia, but six key players have withdrawn from the squad. Ola Aina, Wilfred Ndidi, Samuel Chukwueze, Kelechi Iheanacho, Sadiq Umar, and Nathan Tella are all out due to injury,

by Olatunji Olajide

June 3, 2025

CAF Rejects New Date for Super Falcons Clash

The friendly between Nigeria’s Super Falcons and Cameroon’s Indomitable Lionesses will now be played on Tuesday, June 3, in Abeokuta, after CAF declined a request to move the match to Monday. The game, originally scheduled for Tuesday, was shifted by both federations

by Olatunji Olajide

June 2, 2025

Dembele

Dembele Named Champions League Player of the Season After PSG Triumph

Ousmane Dembele has been crowned UEFA Champions League Player of the Season after helping Paris Saint-Germain lift the trophy for the first time in the club’s history. The 28-year-old endured a rocky start, briefly dropped by coach Luis Enrique for disciplinary reasons,

by Olatunji Olajide

June 2, 2025

Pyramids

Pyramids Down Sundowns to Clinch First-Ever CAF Champions League Title

Egyptian club Pyramids have won their first CAF Champions League title, defeating Mamelodi Sundowns 2–1 in Cairo to secure a 3–2 aggregate triumph and complete their remarkable rise in African football. With the first leg in Pretoria ending 1–1, Pyramids took charge

by Olatunji Olajide

June 2, 2025

Super Eagles

Super Eagles Win Unity Cup After Dramatic Penalty Shootout

The Super Eagles of Nigeria defeated Jamaica 5-4 on penalties after a 2-2 draw at Brentford Community Stadium in London on Saturday, securing the Unity Cup title. Moses Simon and Samuel Chukwueze each scored for Nigeria, while Jamaica’s Reggae Boyz battled back

by Olatunji Olajide

June 1, 2025

Novak

Novak Djokovic Dominates Misolic to Reach French Open Last 16

Novak Djokovic secured his 99th career French Open victory with a commanding 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 win over Austrian qualifier Filip Misolic on a memorable Saturday evening in Paris. While 40,000 fans gathered to watch the Champions League final on screens nearby at

by Olatunji Olajide

June 1, 2025

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