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February 11, 2026

EPL: Man City thrash Fulham 3-0; Liverpool, Aston Villa record wins

Antoine Semenyo opened the scoring for the hosts in the 24th minute. 

Erling Haaland of Manchester City
February 11, 2026

Milroe, Emmanwori, Nwosu, Mafe, Oluwatimi: Latest Nigerian-born American football players with Super Bowl rings

They joined previous Super Bowl winners of Nigerian descent, including Nelson Agholor, Ufomba Kamalu, Osi Umenyiora, Morotoluwa Ojomo, Jay Ajayi, Derrick Nnadi, and Troy Pelshak.

Jalen Milroe, Nick Emmanwori, Uchenna Nwosu, Boye Mafe, Olu Oluwatimi
February 11, 2026

2027 African Schools Games: NSC inaugurates 28-member LOC

The committee was inaugurated on Tuesday at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja by the NSC chairman, Shehu Dikko.

2027 African Schools Games
February 11, 2026

Sesko’s late goal rescues Man United in 1-1 draw at West Ham; Tottenham, Everton lose

United remain fourth on the table, with one point ahead of Chelsea, which was forced to a 2-2 draw at Stamford Bridge by Leeds United.

Benjamin Sesk
February 10, 2026

Tinubu hails Nigerian heritage stars for winning 2026 Super Bowl with Seattle Seahawks

Mr Tinubu commended the players for bringing honour to Nigeria, noting that their accomplishment further signified Nigerian excellence.

Nigerian heritage players
February 10, 2026

Second NDG: Ondo athletes screened, as organisers clamp down on age cheating

Sports administrators and coaches have been urged to eliminate age cheating in the nation’s sports sector.

Ondo athletes
February 10, 2026

Wikki Tourists FC technical adviser resigns, cites threat to life

Abdu Maikaba alleged that a threat to his life, both physically and via social media platforms, compelled him to step aside after consultations.

Wikki Tourists squad
February 8, 2026

Nigeria sweep Uzbekistan in Lagos Davis Cup tie

Adeleye said, “My journey did not happen by accident; preparations started long before I stepped onto the court.’’

ITF Davis Cup tie in Lagos
February 8, 2026

Man City beat Liverpool 2-1 in dramatic win at Anfield to close gap with Arsenal 

City equalised 10 minutes later through Bernardo Silva who stretched to put a header by Erling Haaland into the net.

February 8, 2026

Ikorodu City extend home dominance with 2–0 win over Tornadoes

Ikorodu City have not lost at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, playing 13 home matches with nine wins and four draws.