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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.

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Lyles vs Tebogo Rematch Headlines Star-Studded London Diamond League

Olympic champion Noah Lyles reignites his 100m rivalry with Letsile Tebogo at Saturday’s sold-out Diamond League meet in London, marking his first race over the distance in 2025. The American beat Tebogo in the 200m in Monaco last week, clocking 19.88sec on

July 18, 2025

Hield heroics lift Warriors past Rockets in Game 7 thriller

The Golden State Warriors booked their spot in the second round of the NBA playoffs with a gritty 103-89 Game 7 win over the Houston Rockets on Sunday, snapping a two-game skid to close out the series. Buddy Hield stole the spotlight

by Olatunji Olajide

May 5, 2025

Chelsea sink champions but tougher trials await in top-four chase

Chelsea kept their Champions League dream alive with a spirited 3-1 win over newly crowned Premier League champions Liverpool on Sunday, but the real test of their credentials is yet to come. Goals from Enzo Fernandez and a Jarell Quansah own goal

by Olatunji Olajide

May 5, 2025

Bayern crowned champions as Leverkusen stumble in Freiburg

Bayern Munich sealed their 33rd Bundesliga title on Sunday without kicking a ball, after Bayer Leverkusen’s 2-2 draw at Freiburg handed the Bavarians an unassailable lead with two games to spare. Leverkusen needed a win to stay in the race after Bayern’s

by Olatunji Olajide

May 5, 2025

Lampard hails Coventry revival but urges calm after sealing playoff berth

Frank Lampard praised Coventry City’s stunning rise from 17th to fifth under his watch but insisted their Championship playoff qualification is just the beginning of a bigger journey. Saturday’s 2-0 win over Middlesbrough capped a remarkable turnaround for the Sky Blues, who

by Olatunji Olajide

May 4, 2025

Verstappen storms to Miami pole as Norris and teen Antonelli impress in dramatic qualifying

Max Verstappen continued his dominance on American soil by taking pole position for the Miami Grand Prix with a stunning 1:26.204 lap, edging out Lando Norris by just 0.065 seconds. Fresh off winning the sprint race, Norris pushed hard to dethrone the

by Olatunji Olajide

May 4, 2025

Sabalenka sinks Gauff to claim third Madrid crown and tighten grip on No.1 ranking

Aryna Sabalenka continued her sensational 2024 season with a commanding 6-3, 7-6(3) victory over Coco Gauff to secure a third Madrid Open title, further solidifying her status as world number one and favourite for Roland-Garros. The Belarusian blew past Gauff in the

by Olatunji Olajide

May 4, 2025

Nnadozie the shootout queen as Paris FC stun PSG to lift Coupe de France

Super Falcons goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie delivered a penalty masterclass to hand Paris FC a stunning 5-4 shootout win over Paris Saint-Germain and clinch the Coupe de France title in Calais on Saturday. After a goalless 90 minutes at Stade de l’Epopée, the

by Olatunji Olajide

May 4, 2025

Barcelona survive early scare to down defiant Valladolid and tighten LaLiga grip

Barcelona were made to sweat but eventually overcame bottom-placed Real Valladolid 2-1, keeping their title push intact ahead of next week’s El Clásico showdown. Ivan Sanchez gave the already-doomed hosts a dream start, his deflected effort wrong-footing Marc-André ter Stegen just six

by Olatunji Olajide

May 4, 2025

Bournemouth stun Arsenal at the Emirates to complete historic league double

Arsenal’s Premier League campaign took a dramatic turn for the worse as Bournemouth sealed a shock 2-1 win at the Emirates, completing a first-ever league double over the Gunners and dealing a major blow to the hosts’ top-two hopes. Declan Rice marked

by Olatunji Olajide

May 4, 2025

Asllani spot-kick keeps Inter in title hunt as Verona fall short at San Siro

Inter Milan edged past struggling Hellas Verona 1-0 thanks to Kristjan Asllani’s early penalty, keeping the pressure on leaders Napoli and maintaining their perfect recent home record against the Gialloblu. After Napoli stretched their lead to six points earlier in the day,

by Olatunji Olajide

May 4, 2025

AFCON U-20: Zubairu Unbothered by Morocco’s Star-Studded Squad

Flying Eagles head coach Aliyu Zubairu has shrugged off concerns about Morocco’s Europe-based contingent ahead of Sunday’s U-20 Africa Cup of Nations group stage clash, insisting that Nigeria will stick to their own tactical plan, regardless of the opposition’s squad composition. Nigeria

by Olatunji Olajide

May 3, 2025

Lautaro Martinez Doubtful for Inter’s Champions League Semi-Final Second Leg

Inter Milan have been dealt a major setback ahead of their Champions League semi-final second leg against Barcelona, with captain Lautaro Martinez expected to miss the decisive clash due to a hamstring injury. Martinez, who was withdrawn at half-time during Wednesday’s pulsating

by Olatunji Olajide

May 3, 2025

NBA Playoffs: Rockets Burn Bright to Force Game Seven Showdown

The Houston Rockets lit up Chase Center with a dominant fourth-quarter display to defeat the Golden State Warriors 115-107 on Friday night, dragging their Western Conference playoff series into a decisive Game Seven. Down 3-1 just days ago, the Rockets are now

by Olatunji Olajide

May 3, 2025

Premier League Preview: Chelsea vs Liverpool

The champions are coming but Stamford Bridge isn’t dressing for a celebration. With Liverpool arriving crowned and cruising, it’s Chelsea who are fighting for their lives. Sunday’s clash is no coronation. It’s a collision of urgency and dominance, where the Blues must

by Olatunji Olajide

May 3, 2025

De Bruyne Shines as City Grind Past Wolves to Bolster Top-Four Push

Manchester City tightened their grip on a Champions League place with a nervy 1-0 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Etihad Stadium on Friday night. Wolves, riding high on a six-game winning streak, started brightly and twice went close through Jean-Ricner Bellegarde

by Olatunji Olajide

May 3, 2025

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