President Tinubu says he is deeply saddened by Sunday Ndidi’s death, praying for comfort for Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi’s family.

Tottenham Hotspur forwards Randal Kolo Muani and Wilson Odobert were involved in a minor car accident.

Jose Mourinho meets former club Real Madrid as Benfica seek victory to keep faint Champions League knockout hopes alive.

Wilfred Ndidi’s father dies in a road accident in Delta State, with Besiktas commiserating with the Super Eagles captain over his loss.

Former FIFA president Blatter backs fan boycott of US World Cup, citing immigration violence and rights abuses ahead of the tournament.

Real Madrid top Deloitte’s Money League as European giants drive record revenues and reshape football’s financial hierarchy.

Sunday Oliseh blames Osimhen’s on-field confrontation for reducing Lookman’s influence after previous stellar performances at AFCON 2025, and derailing Super Eagles.

The International Football Association Board plans countdowns on throw-ins, goal kicks, and substitutions, plus offside trials, to maintain World Cup match tempo.

NFF President Ibrahim Gusau dismisses reports alleging a confrontation with CAF Vice President Fouzi Lekjaa as false and misleading.

Moroccan hospitality before, during and after the African Cup of Nations has been exceptional, writes Victor Oladokun. 

Brahim Diaz takes responsibility for missed penalty against Senegal, apologising to fans and vowing to repay Morocco’s support.

Nigeria’s Super Eagles rise 12 spots to 26th globally and third in Africa after stellar AFCON campaign; highest since 2010. 

Ogun Governor Dapo Abiodun says Super ’Eagle’s unbeaten AFCON run and bronze finish restored national pride and renewed hope.

Novak Djokovic celebrated his 100th Australian Open win with a flawless serving display, defeating Pedro Martinez in straight sets.

A dramatic AFCON final ended with Papa Gueye’s extra time stunner crowning Senegal African champions over hosts Morocco.

President Tinubu congratulates Super Eagles for winning AFCON bronze, praising their resilience, determination and national pride after semi-final setback.

Ademola Lookman nets winning penalty after Stanley Nwabali saved Mohammed Salah and Omar Marmoush kicks, as Nigeria beat Egypt to AFCON bronze. 

Nigeria and Egypt meet in Casablanca’s AFCON bronze match, both eager to salvage pride after painful semi-final exits.

Kamaru Usman’s younger brother, Mohammed, receives 30-month UFC suspension after admitting testosterone and peptide use, compounded by misleading anti-doping investigators.

Anthony Joshua returns to gym after crash killed two close friends, as promoter signals eventual boxing return.