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R-L: Mrs Kikelomo Salvador-Adebayo, Secretary, Lagos State Cycling Association; Mr. Adebanji Adeoye Atewogboye, Senior Special Assistant to the Lagos State Governor on Grassroots Sports Development; Daniel Sunday, Silver Medal Winner, Professional Category; Agbo Francis, Gold Medal Winner; Faruq Animasaun, Bronze Medal Winner and Bamidele Adeleye, Convener Cycling Lagos at the...

In the high-stakes world of the Premier League, leading the pack is no guarantee of glory. Over the years, we have seen massive leads evaporate and "sure things" crumble under the pressure of the final run-in. From dramatic tactical collapses to being hunted down by relentless rivals, here are 10...

FIFA has officially declined a request from the Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) to move its scheduled 2026 World Cup fixtures from the United States to Mexico. The governing body cited insurmountable logistical hurdles as the primary reason for the decision. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed the development...

Football trophies are more than just shiny shelf-fillers; they are the ultimate symbols of grit, legacy, and sporting immortality. Forged from solid gold and sterling silver—and backed by decades of high-stakes history—these iconic prizes carry price tags that would make most bank accounts sweat. From the world stage to club...

FirstBank, the premier bank in West Africa and a leading financial inclusion service provider, is thrilled to announce its sponsorship of the maiden edition of the Samuel Okwaraji Under 16 Football Championship, a nationwide youth football tournament organised to honour the late Samuel Okwaraji, one of Nigeria’s most celebrated football...

The Kano State Government on Wednesday officially unveiled the Cycling Kano 2025 jersey ahead of the highly anticipated cycling event scheduled for Saturday December 20, reaffirming the administration’s commitment to sports development, youth engagement, and the promotion of healthy living across the state. The unveiling ceremony, held at the office...

‎ ‎ ‎The organisers of Cycling Kano 2025 have announced strong corporate backing for this year’s event, with major brands including  Union Bank of Nigeria, NNPC Limited and several other organisations confirming their sponsorship of  the most anticipated sporting competition in the in Northern Nigeria. ‎The Cycling event which is...

  Achraf Hakimi claimed the CAF Men’s Player of the Year award and compatriot Ghizlane Chebbak the CAF Women’s Player of the Year prize in a double triumph for Morocco at the CAF Awards 2025 in Rabat on Wednesday, as Africa’s best performers of the year were honoured. The star-studded...

Official Match Ball for TotalEnergies CAF AFCON Morocco 2025 features traditional Moroccan zellij geometric patterns The design fuses centuries-old craftsmanship with cutting-edge PUMA Orbita 6 technology The Official Match Ball will make its debut at the TotalEnergies CAF AFCON Morocco 2025, which kicks off on 21 December 2025    ...

  Teams competing in next month’s TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 finals are wasting no time in the November international window to continue preparations for the tournament in Morocco. The only competitive action in Africa across the November international window comes in the World Cup playoffs in...