Ilaboya Hails Gov Okpebholo’s Vision, Vows To Revitalize Grassroots Sports In Edo State The newly appointed Special Adviser on Grassroots Sports Mobilisation to the Governor of Edo State, Hon. Frank Ilaboya, has praised His ExcellencySen. Monday Okpebholo for creating the pioneering office, describing it as a clear demonstration of the Governor’s commitment to youth development…
Gov Okpebholo Appoints Ilaboya as Special Adviser on Grassroots Sports Mobilization The Executive Governor of Edo State, His Excellency Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved the appointment of Hon. Frank Areguame Ilaboya as Special Adviser to the Governor on Grassroots Sports Mobilization. The appointment, contained in a letter dated October 9, 2026, with reference No. SGA.15/Vol.XVIII/1116…
FG pays $100,000 each to D’Tigress players following fifth Afrobasket title The National Sports Commission has confirmed the payment of the naira equivalent of $100,000 to each player of Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, as part of the Presidential Reward for their victory at the 2025 FIBA Women’s Afrobasket. The commission also confirmed the…
Ogbeide-Ihama hails Edo Queens after WAFU B triumph. …commends Governor Monday Okpebholo for his administration’s deliberate investment in sports development The APC Candidate for Edo South Senatorial, Rt. Hon. (Engr) Omoregie Ogbeide-Ihama, has described Edo Queens’ qualification for the CAF Women’s Champions League as a remarkable achievement that has further placed Edo State at the…
Rodri Joins Barcelona From Manchester City Barcelona announced the signing of Rodri from Manchester City until 2030, AFP reports on August 18, 2026. (Photo by Lluis GENE / AFP) Spain’s World Cup-winning captain Rodri said he was ready to “feel that excitement again” after completing his move to Barcelona from Premier League side Manchester City…
Breaking: Cameroon win first WAFCON title after 3-0 victory over Malawi. Cameroon have won the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, WAFCON for the first time after defeating Malawi 3-0 in the 2026 final in Rabat, Morocco. The Indomitable Lionesses produced a dominant first-half display, scoring all three goals before the break to put the final…
Osimhen makes demands after Galatasaray win against Çorum Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen has called on his teammates to raise their level and give their all on the pitch following their 2-2 draw against Çorum in the opening week of the Turkish Super Lig. The Nigerian forward was Galatasaray’s standout performer, scoring both goals as the…
Junior D’Tigress silence Abidjan, book World Cup ticket Nigeria’s Junior D’Tigress have booked their place at the 2027 FIBA U19 Women’s Basketball World Cup after a hard-fought 53-50 win over hosts Côte d’Ivoire in Friday’s semi-final at the 2026 FIBA U18 Women’s AfroBasket in Abidjan. The victory also sent Nigeria into the AfroBasket final for…
PSG down Aston Villa 2-1 to retain UEFA Super Cup Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain, PSG rubber-stamped their status as Europe’s top team as they beat Aston Villa 2-1 in the UEFA Super Cup on Wednesday. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Desire Doue netted either side of a debut goal for Villa teenager Brian Madjo in Salzburg…
Malawi reach first-ever WAFCON final after 3-1 win over Algeria Malawi have reached their first-ever Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) final after defeating Algeria 3-1 in Wednesday’s semi-final in Rabat, Morocco. The Scorchers secured a historic victory at the Olympic Stadium to continue their impressive run at their debut appearance in the continental tournament….
