London Mayor Sadiq Khan had urged promoters of the proposed Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury heavyweight bout to stage the highly anticipated fight at Wembley Stadium. Khan had said London had a strong history of hosting major heavyweight boxing events involving both fighters and appealed to promoters to consider the…

Nigeria’s Falconets head coach, Moses Aduku, declared the team ready for the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup after they drew 1-1 with South Korea in their final warm-up match in Poland. Mary Mamudu gave Nigeria the lead in the 29th minute, but South Korea equalised from the penalty spot…

The National Sports Commission has reportedly become divided over the choice of chairman for a proposed Normalisation Committee following the resignation of Nigeria Football Federation President Ibrahim Gusau and other board members. The NFF leadership stepped down amid growing pressure over the management of Nigerian football, including concerns surrounding the…

The Athletics Federation of Nigeria has warned Nigerian athletes and their families against signing scholarship agreements with agents or agencies without fully understanding the terms. AFN President Tonobok Okowa said the federation was monitoring such agreements and would intervene when deals were considered harmful to athletes’ education, careers or Nigeria’s…

Former Tottenham defender Toby Alderweireld has urged the club to beat Arsenal to the signing of Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen. Alderweireld said Tottenham needed a proven goalscorer after lacking goals last season, describing the Galatasaray forward as an ideal addition to manager Roberto De Zerbi’s attack. Tottenham had already spent…

Barcelona midfielder Rodri said his teammate, Lamine Yamal, had the potential to win the Ballon d’Or. Rodri made the remarks during his official unveiling on Tuesday, praising the young winger’s development and his understanding of football as a team sport. The former Manchester City midfielder said individual achievements were a…