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Nairobi, Kenya, has been selected to host the 2029 World Outdoor Athletics Championships, marking the first time the global track and field championships will be held in Africa. World Athletics …

Nigeria’s early setbacks in continental football have raised concerns after Shooting Stars and Rivers United were eliminated from CAF competitions, leaving only two Nigerian clubs in the race. Rangers of …

Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal has backed himself to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or, placing his name alongside Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe as the leading contenders for the prestigious individual …

Nigeria’s football crisis requires more than the replacement of the Nigeria Football Federation board, with an editorial by Premium Times calling for deeper reforms across the sport. The call follows …

Refereeing body Pro Ref has admitted that officials made an “error of judgement” in allowing Erling Haaland’s controversial goal to stand during Manchester City’s 1-0 victory over Manchester United. The …

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has revealed some of the unusual methods he uses during pre-season to prepare his players for unexpected challenges and disruptions on matchdays. Arteta’s Premier League champions …

Manchester United marked their return to the UEFA Champions League in style, cruising to a 4-0 victory over Sabah at Old Trafford, while Como produced one of the biggest surprises …

President Bola Tinubu has confirmed the full payment of promised cash rewards to Nigeria’s D’Tigress basketball team following their 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket title win. “A Promise Made Must Be …

Super Eagles and Lazio midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru is closing in on a comeback from a thigh injury, with reports suggesting he could return to full training as early as September …

Former Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino has called for Chelsea to lose the 2016/17 Premier League title and have it awarded retrospectively to Tottenham. Pochettino Calls for Title to Be …