Somalia’s Omar Artan gets UEFA invite for 2026 Summer Course
Somali referee Omar Artan has been invited to UEFA’s 2026 Men’s Summer Course in Geneva after handling the PSG-Aston Villa Super Cup.
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Olopade urges calm after Nigeria's 2-1 2027 FIFA World Cup exit
NSC chief Bukola Olopade has asked Nigerians to remain calm after South Africa’s 2-1 win ended the Super Falcons’ World Cup run.
Okunwa-Igunbor blames poor planning for Nigeria's 1-0 WAFCON 2026 exit
Former Super Falcons player Gift Okunwa-Igunbor says weak preparation contributed to Nigeria’s 1-0 WAFCON 2026 quarter-final loss to Cameroon.
Paul Merson backs Arsenal for EPL title in top-six prediction
Arsenal great Paul Merson has placed the Gunners first in his Premier League forecast, with Liverpool, Chelsea, City, Spurs and United behind them.
Jalla backs NSC intervention, urges full NFF governance overhaul
Prince Harrison Jalla supports NSC action over the NFF elections and wants equal representation across Nigeria’s football governing structure.
Auxerre confirm Elisha Owusu departure after 93 appearances for club
Ghana midfielder Elisha Owusu has left Auxerre for Erzurumspor after 93 appearances, two goals and two-and-a-half seasons in France.
Norwich City striker Mohamed Touré offered to Porto without interest
Norwich City forward Mohamed Touré has been presented to Porto, but the Portuguese club has no plans to pursue a deal for the Australia international.
Mvurya signals possible extra Talanta Stadium funding for AFCON
Kenya’s Sports CS Salim Mvurya says Talanta Stadium may need more funding after CAF-recommended design changes for the AFCON venue.
2027 FIBA U19 World Cup: Akhere urges preparation after 53-50 win
Juliana Akhere says Nigeria’s Junior D’Tigress need structured preparation after their 53-50 semi-final win secured a 2027 World Cup place.
Kekana says Sundowns have no point to prove in PSL title race
Grant Kekana says Mamelodi Sundowns remain a strong force despite a slower start and five goals conceded in their first three matches.
Emeruwa calls for Nigeria football state of emergency overhaul
CAF safety chief Chris Emeruwa says Nigeria must declare a football state of emergency, arguing that leadership changes alone will not fix its crisis.
Tampico Accra Inter-City Marathon launched with 2,000 target
The Tampico Accra Inter-City Marathon has been unveiled for October 10, 2026, with organisers targeting 2,000 participants across two race categories.
Hassan Wada defends NFF record after Nigeria’s World Cup failures
Kogi FA chairman Hassan Wada says Nigeria’s World Cup failures should be weighed against recent AFCON and WAFCON achievements.
Jesse Rodriguez team accepts Inoue deadline but wants one more fight
Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez’s team has accepted Naoya Inoue’s first-quarter 2027 deadline, but wants one more bantamweight bout first.
Iheanacho praises Bursaspor fans after strong opening in Türkiye
Kelechi Iheanacho has praised Bursaspor’s supporters after scoring twice and providing an assist in his first two matches for the club.
Berhman tips Nigeria’s men’s and women’s hockey teams to shine
German coach Michael Berhman says Nigeria’s men’s and women’s hockey teams have the quality to compete strongly at the African Games.
Kwara State Sports Festival logo unveiled as 700 athletes line up
The Kwara State Sports Commission has unveiled the logo and mascot for its 8th festival, with 700 athletes due across 28 events.
Bulawayo Derby: Highlanders and Chicken Inn meet again at Barbourfields
Highlanders host Chicken Inn in the Castle Lager PSL on Wednesday, days after Bosso won their Chibuku Super Cup tie on penalties.
Betika backs Ntugasaze FC with Shs100m for Uganda Premier League
Betika Uganda has committed Shs100 million to Ntugasaze FC ahead of the club’s historic 2026/27 Uganda Premier League debut.
Super Eagles midfielder Uche has surgery after serious knee injury
Nigeria midfielder Christantus Uche has undergone successful surgery after tearing ligaments and the meniscus in his right knee during pre-season.
Sandra Felis, Kyumbe Munguti headline 2026 Belgut Half Marathon
Sandra Felis Chebet and Kyumbe Munguti will lead more than 5,000 runners at Sunday’s 2026 Belgut Half Marathon in Kericho County.
UFC star pays $5k after Contender Series winner scores a KO
Kaik Brito received $5,000 from a UFC star after knocking out Namo Fazil at Dana White’s Contender Series on August 18, 2026.
BKB adds James Brown, retains Julian Fernandez for Miami, Mexico events
BKB has added James “Get Down” Brown and retained Julian Fernandez, who will defend his Super Cruiserweight title in Tijuana on September 19.
South Africa name uncapped trio for historic Zimbabwe T20Is
South Africa have selected three uncapped players in their squad for the historic T20I fixtures against Zimbabwe, underlining the significance of the meetings.
National 100 Point Eastern Highlands Footgolf Open ready for launch
Zimbabwe’s National 100 Point Eastern Highlands Footgolf Open will be held this weekend at Eve Golf Course in Florida, Mutare.
Sterling International Pairs qualifiers finish before 2026 final
Zimbabwe’s 34-event Sterling International Pairs qualifying campaign is over, with the National Final set for Country Club in Harare on Saturday.
South Africa's Zulu admits missed chances in 4-1 Hockey World Cup loss
Onthatile Zulu says South Africa failed to convert their chances in a 4-1 defeat by India, leaving them fourth in Pool D.
Leo Smith says The New Saints want to keep making more history
The New Saints midfielder Leo Smith says the Welsh club wants to build on its history as he continues his career in Welsh football.
Matt Renshaw set for Australia Test return after nine-wicket loss
Matt Renshaw will return for Australia in the second Test against the Tigers after their nine-wicket defeat in Darwin last week.
American footballers who made their mark in Europe: Howard, Pulisic
A Complete Sports video revisits the European careers of American football stars Tim Howard and Christian Pulisic and their influence at home.
Kotoko assistant coach Hamza Obeng Mohammed earns CAF License A
Asante Kotoko assistant coach Hamza Obeng Mohammed has completed the CAF License A course as he continues working across the club.
FC Nordsjaelland back Jamal Sudais to develop into top player
FC Nordsjaelland director Alexander Riget says Ghanaian defender Jamal Sudais can develop into a top player after signing a five-year deal.
Sunderland keep Methalie deal alive after medical raises concern
Sunderland have paused their €30m-plus-bonuses move for Toulouse defender Dayann Methalie, but the transfer remains alive pending further medical checks.
Ex-All Black Israel Dagg backs Erasmus’ ‘thug life’ rugby approach
Former New Zealand fullback Israel Dagg says Rassie Erasmus’ media tactics are adding theatre and interest to the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series.
PREM Rugby 2026-27 ticket prices put English fan costs in focus
Bath seats reaching £109 have renewed debate over the cost of attending PREM Rugby, with major price differences across the ten-team league.
Marcelo Allende enters final Sundowns season with no talks held
Marcelo Allende says he is in his final Mamelodi Sundowns season, with no discussions yet about extending his deal beyond June 2027.
Kaizer Chiefs signing Faiz Abrahams appears set to wear No 35
Kaizer Chiefs attacker Faiz Abrahams has hinted at taking the No 35 shirt but remains unavailable while he builds match fitness.
2026 X1 DOL Super Cup records 28 goals across 16 matches
Ebusua Dwarfs won the 2026 X1 DOL Super Cup as 16 matches produced 28 goals, eight penalties and a narrow edge for away teams.
How Nigerian Football Fans Keep Talking Beyond Match Days Online
Nigerian football fans use TikTok, X and YouTube to verify news, debate transfers and stay involved long after matches finish.
X1 DOL Super Cup finals remembered for shootout drama over years
The X1 DOL Super Cup finals have featured tight scores and penalty drama, with Ebusua Dwarfs beating Semper Fi in the 2026 decider.