Nigeria's Tobi Amusan secured the bronze medal in the women's 100m hurdles at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, ending her reign as the event's champion. Amusan, who won back-to-back gold medals at the Gold Coast 2018 and Birmingham 2022 Games, was aiming to become the first woman to win…

Nigeria increased its medal haul at the 2026 Commonwealth Games on Sunday as Ruth Asuquo Nyong claimed silver in the women's 48kg weightlifting event with a combined lift of 168kg. Nyong began the competition with a 75kg snatch, placing third behind India's Mirabai Chanu Saikhom, who lifted 85kg, and Malaysia's…

Nigeria's Super Eagles have retained their 26th position in the latest FIFA Men's World Rankings but have dropped to fourth in Africa following Egypt's impressive run at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The rankings, released by FIFA on Monday, show Nigeria unchanged on 1,585.2 points. The Super Eagles remain ahead…

Jody Solomons, the mother of one of late South African footballer Jayden Adams' children, has paid an emotional tribute to the former Bafana Bafana midfielder in a touching TikTok post that has resonated with football fans across South Africa. The video features their son, Jude, alongside the song Sengithole Omunye…

Veteran English referee Anthony Taylor has announced his retirement from professional officiating, bringing to an end a distinguished 20-year career that saw him oversee 831 matches. The 47-year-old Manchester official officiated 668 domestic professional games, including every major domestic cup final in England. Taylor was promoted to the Premier League…

Spain's FIFA World Cup triumph has boosted Lamine Yamal's chances of winning the 2026 Ballon d'Or, with the Barcelona winger now leading the latest rankings for football's most prestigious individual award. Yamal's standout performances throughout Spain's successful World Cup campaign have placed him ahead of Argentina captain Lionel Messi, who…