Category: Sports

Nigeria Eyes 2030 Commonwealth Games: Tinubu Makes Bid

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Nigeria wants to become the first African country to host the Commonwealth Games, and President Bola Tinubu has once again stated that his country is prepared to host the Games in 2030. The event, which was originally staged in Hamilton, Canada, in 1930, will also celebrate its centenary at the 2030 Commonwealth Games. Donald Rukare, the president of Commonwealth Sports, announced earlier this month that India and Nigeria will compete for the right to host the 2030 Games after both nations met the August 31 deadline. India proposed Ahmadabad as…

Lookman Rejoins Atalanta Training After Meeting with Coach

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Following an important meeting with coach Ivan Juric on Thursday morning, Ademola Lookman, a forward for Atalanta, has returned to first-team training. The Nigerian international returned to the club on September 18, his first training session since being cut from the squad in August, according to many Italian media, including La Gazzetta dello Sport. After attempting to compel a summer transfer to Serie A rivals Inter Milan, Lookman had been sidelined. But according to insiders, he had a private meeting with Juric prior to Thursday’s session. He then spoke to…

Spain Calls for Ban on Israeli Sports Teams, Echoing Russia Sanctions

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Late on Wednesday night, Spanish Sports Minister Pilar Alegria emphasized a “double standard” by saying that Israeli teams should be prohibited from participating in sports, just as Russian teams were generally barred in 2022 following the country’s invasion of Ukraine. Spain, whose government has referred to Israel’s offensive in Gaza as “a genocide,” has seen massive protests in response to the participation of a team called Israel-Premier Tech in the Vuelta a Espana cycling grand tour. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has praised Israel-Premier Tech, a private company controlled by…

Five African Nations Eye Historic First World Cup Qualification

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With history at their fingertips, a number of African nations are aiming high as the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers move into the last round. Although heavyweights like Tunisia and Morocco have guaranteed their spots, five nations are poised to qualify for the tournament for the first time, if certain conditions are met. Here’s a breakdown of their chances: Gabon – Group F Since they are only one point behind leaders Ivory Coast, who have 20 points, Gabon’s prospects are still alive. They can win both of their remaining games…

Former Premier League referee charged with child abuse image offense.

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David Coote, a former Premier League referee, has been accused of creating an offensive image of a child. The 43-year-old Coote was fired from his officiating position in December when it was discovered that he had made disparaging comments about former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp in 2020 on camera. Creating an indecent image of a kid includes actions like downloading, sharing, or storing images or recordings of abuse. Coote, who is now on restricted release after being accused on August 12, is scheduled to appear at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court on…

Tunisia seal qualification for 2026 World Cup

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Tunisia defeated Equatorial Guinea 1-0 on Monday, earning them a spot in the 2026 World Cup in North America thanks to a goal from Mohamed Ben Romdhane in extra time. Tunisia’s victory gave them an insurmountable lead in Group H and made them the second African country to qualify for the tournament, following Morocco. With one game remaining, Namibia is in second position with 22 points after eight games, but they are unable to match the Carthage Eagles’ total. After being set up by Firas Chaouat, midfielder Ben Romdhane of…

South Africa vs. Nigeria: 2026 World Cup Qualifier Preview

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In a pivotal 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match, South Africa’s Bafana Bafana will welcome the Super Eagles of Nigeria on Tuesday at the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein. Both teams are under pressure to produce a result as Group C reaches its peak. Nigeria is in dire need of a victory to maintain its hopes of qualifying for the World Cup, while South Africa wants to maintain its lead in the group. Current standings After defeating Lesotho 3-0 in their most recent match, Bafana Bafana now lead the group…

Drogba, Akide Among 16 Named to FIFA’s Anti-Racism Panel

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FIFA has chosen 16 former international football players to serve on its newly formed players’ voice panel, which aims to address racism and prejudice in the sport. Among them are Ivorian icon Didier Drogba and former Super Falcons striker Mercy Akide. Akide, a three-time Women’s World Cup veteran, was selected among former international players from 14 member associations in all six FIFA confederations, the organisation said in a statement posted on its social media platforms on Friday. The 50-year-old will join Liberia’s president and former Ballon d’Or winner, George Weah,…

World Cup: Nigeria, others face elimination

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Nigeria’s ambitions are in shambles as African qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup heats up, with Egypt and Morocco getting closer to securing their tickets to the international showcase in the US, Mexico, and Canada. The competition among the nine African groups is getting fiercer with four rounds of games remaining, and a number of titans could lose out. Below is the state of play across all groups: Group A – Egypt in Command Standings: Egypt lead Burkina Faso by five points. Key Matches: Egypt vs Ethiopia; Burkina Faso vs…

Lagos to host Africa’s first E1 electric boat race in October

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On October 4 and 5, 2025, Lagos State will host Africa’s first-ever E1 Series electric boat racing championship, setting the stage for history. According to Arise TV, Rodi Basso, the CEO of the E1 Series, hailed Lagos’ successful candidacy during a news conference on Monday, highlighting the milestone in the face of fierce competition from elite cities. Basso discussed how the boating sector is changing and called the accomplishment “a major milestone for sport, sustainability, and commerce in Africa.” “The boating business is evolving despite the ocean being one of…