Tag: #sports

2026 World Cup risks being ‘stage for repression’ – Amnesty warns

Amnesty International warned this summer’s football World Cup, spread across three North…

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NFF succumbs to pressure, proposes reforms

After years of mounting criticism and growing calls for change, the Nigeria…

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NFF: Dikko calls for far-reaching reforms

The chairman of the National Sports Commission, Mallam Shehu Dikko delivered his…

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Tiger Woods arrested, charged with DUI after Florida car crash

Golf legend Tiger Woods has been arrested and charged with driving under…

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Simon, Adams on target as Nigeria defeat Iran 2–1

Nigeria secured a 2–1 victory over Iran in an international friendly on…

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Back-to-back World Cup titles a ‘dream’ for Argentina, says Tagliafico

Lyon, France 27/03/2026 – 12:16 (UTC + 1) Argentina full-back Nicolas Tagliafico says…

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Osimhen undergoes successful arm surgery

Victor Osimhen has successfully undergone surgery on a fractured right forearm, with…

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Awoniyi faces FA scrutiny after ‘God is the Greatest’ celebration

Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi could face disciplinary action from the English…

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CAF faces pressure as Guinea contests Morocco’s 1976 AFCON win

The Guinea Football Federation has urged the Confederation of African Football (CAF)…

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FIFA fines Israeli FA for anti-discrimination rules breache

FIFA fined the Israeli Football Association (IFA) 150,000 Swiss francs ($190,700) on…

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