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Thursday, February 12, 2026

Sport

February 8, 2026

Aruna Quadri advances to ITTF Africa Cup Quarter-Finals

Tunisia’s Wassim Essid defeated Benin Republic’s Salifou Abdel-Kader 4–2 to book a spot in the quarter-finals.

Aruna Quadri
February 8, 2026

NVBF hails Tinubu for ordering prompt release of sports development funds

He said the timely release of funds would significantly enhance the preparation of national teams.

President Bola Tinubu
February 7, 2026

Kindness Ifeanyi scores only goal as Nigeria beat Senegal in U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifiers

Despite creating numerous chances in Saturday’s clash, the first half of the encounter ended goalless.

Nigeria (Falconets) vs Senegal
February 7, 2026

Tinubu orders sports funding reset from 2026

Mr Tinubu also ordered a review of allocations for sporting activities currently spread across ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs).

President Bola Tinubu
February 7, 2026

Nigeria makes third consecutive appearance at Winter Olympics

Nigeria’s appearance at the Winter Olympics began in 2018 at the PyeongChang Games in South Korea, where the country made its debut.

Winter Olympics
February 7, 2026

Arsenal beat Sunderland to extend lead to nine points; Palmer nets hat-trick in Chelsea’s win over toothless Wolves 

Arsenal fans will now focus their attention on the game between Liverpool and second-placed Manchester City on Sunday.

Arsenal vs Sunderland
February 7, 2026

Man United beat Tottenham 2-0 to clinch fourth consecutive league victory 

It is the first time the Red Devils have recorded four successive league victories in almost two years.

Bruno Fernandes
February 7, 2026

Barcelona announce withdrawal from breakaway European Super League 

The Unify League is a breakaway league proposed in 2021 to rival the traditional UEFA Champions League. 

FC Barcelona
February 7, 2026

Female team representation low as 5th Ibadan Basketball Championships ends today

The UI coach, Momoh Zika, said the institution’s female team could not participate because the school was currently on break.

Oyo state
February 7, 2026

NSC endorses NFAF as official American football body in Nigeria

Mr Akeredolu commended Mr Olopade for restoring clarity, peace and direction to the sport.

NSC endorses NFAF as official American Football body