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Real Madrid made it four wins from four in the UEFA Champions League as Jude Bellingham’s second-half goal sealed a 1–0 victory over Juventus at the Bernabéu. Xabi Alonso’s side were made to work for it, with Thibaut Courtois keeping them in

Chelsea’s new generation took centre stage at Stamford Bridge as three teenage scorers fired the Blues to a record-breaking 5–1 victory over Ajax in the Champions League. It was a night that symbolised the dawn of a youthful era under Enzo Maresca.

FirstBank Group has once again underscored its strong dedication to advancing sports in Nigeria, describing athletics as a key driver of national cohesion, youth engagement, and social growth. The Group’s Chief Executive Officer, Olusegun Alebiosu, reaffirmed this stance during the closing ceremony

The Super Falcons have kicked off their training sessions in Lomé, Togo, as they prepare for the first leg of their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifying clash against Benin Republic. According to team updates on Monday evening, the opening

Nigeria’s para powerlifters have earned national praise following their spectacular outing at the 2025 World Para Powerlifting Championships in Cairo, Egypt, where they cemented their place among the global elite. The Nigerian contingent finished second overall on the medals table, collecting a

Nottingham Forest are closing in on the appointment of Sean Dyche as their new manager following the sacking of Ange Postecoglou, with a deal expected to be finalised on Monday. Dyche has emerged as the leading candidate after holding positive talks over

Max Verstappen signalled his intent to reclaim Formula 1 supremacy after storming to victory at Sunday’s United States Grand Prix, completing a dominant weekend that reignited his chase for a fifth world championship. The Red Bull star followed up his sprint win

Morocco made history in Santiago with a stunning 2–0 victory over six-time champions Argentina to lift the 2025 FIFA U20 World Cup, their first-ever FIFA title at any level. Yassir Zabiri was the hero at Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Pradanos, scoring both

Real Madrid returned to the LaLiga summit with a hard-fought 1–0 win over Getafe at the Estadio Coliseum, extending their dominance over their neighbours to eight consecutive victories. It was far from a vintage performance from Los Blancos, who struggled to break

Mamelodi Sundowns delivered a brutal lesson in top-level football, crushing Remo Stars 5–1 in Abeokuta on Sunday to hand Nigeria its worst-ever home defeat in CAF competition. The South African champions were ruthless and precise, punishing every lapse from the Nigerian title

Nigeria’s men’s hockey team wrapped up their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations campaign in style, claiming the bronze medal after a solid 3–1 victory over Kenya in the third-place playoff at the Suez Canal Authority Stadium in Ismailia, Egypt. The triumph was

The atmosphere at the British International School in Lagos was electric as the curtain fell on the first-ever Africa School Games — a three-day festival of youthful energy, skill, and sportsmanship that celebrated the next generation of African athletes. Eleven schools battled

The city of Lagos is buzzing with anticipation as preparations intensify for the 2025 Lagos Women’s Run — a 10km race set to take place on November 8. The annual event, which celebrates women’s strength, unity, and resilience, is gearing up for

Aston Villa continued their impressive form with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday afternoon, maintaining their momentum following the international break. The match got off to a flying start for the home side, as

In a thrilling encounter at Anfield, Manchester United claimed a historic 2-1 victory over Liverpool, marking their first Premier League win at this venue since 2016. The match saw Harry Maguire score a late header, sealing a momentous win that extends Liverpool’s