Arsenal drop points in Brentford draw

 

Arsenal's lead over Manchester City at the top of the Premier League stands at just four points after Mikel Arteta's title-chasing side were held to a 1-1 draw at Brentford.

Ndidi late father's burial holds Friday

 

.NFF pays condolence visit to Super Eagles’ captain

By our reporter 

The burial of Late Mr. Sunday Ndidi, father of the Super Eagles’ captain Wilfred Ndidi, will hold tomorrow in Umunede, Delta State, Sportinglens.blogspot.com reports.

Wikki Tourists appoint Bashir Saleh as interim coach

 

Wikki Tourists FC have appointed club’s Chief Coach Bashir Saleh to take charge of the team’s technical affairs on an interim basis. Saleh took charge following the exit of the former Head Coach Abdu Maikaba who left the club on Tuesday, citing safety concern and disunity in the team.

Aina’s, Awoniyi’s Coach Dyche sacked

 

Super Eagles duo Ola Aina and Taiwo Awoniyi will work under a new manager at Nottingham Forest after the club confirmed the dismissal of their manager Sean Dyche following Wednesday night’s goalless draw against Wolverhampton Wanderers.

2nd NDGs: Screening Committee Impressed With Young Athletes In Team Edo Camp

 

After a rigorous and thorough screening exercise in the camp of Team Edo on Tuesday evening, the chairman of the Screening Sub-Committee for the Niger Delta Games Mr Braveman Wodi said that he was impressed with the good number of young athletes most of whom were kids in the Camp.

Gov. Otti receives Niger Delta Games Torch, Pledges improved Abia Outing

It was the turn of Abia State to receive and parade the Niger Delta Games Torch on Thursday morning as one of the Games Ambassadors, Joseph Edidiong brought it in from Akwa Ibom.

I spend time with my friends and live my life, Lamine opens up

Lamine Yamal has opened up on how he manages the immense weight of expectation at Barcelona and Spain, revealing that he actively tries to "disconnect" from the sport to maintain his sanity. The 18-year-old sensation also discussed his excitement for the upcoming World Cup in Mexico and his surprising love for Pokemon.

Poland 2026: CAF appoints Morocco referees for Nigeria’s U20 girls' vs Senegal game

 

The Confederation of African Football has appointed officials from the Kingdom of Morocco to take charge of the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup third round second leg match, between Nigeria’s U20 girls, Falconets, and hosts Senegal set for Stade Lat Dior in Thies, Senegal’s third largest city, which is 70 kilometres from the capital, Dakar.

Poland 2026: Falconets know what to do to overcome Senegal in Thies, says Aduku

 

Head Coach Moses Aduku has assured that despite the absence of top striker Janet Akekoromowei, Nigeria’s U20 girls, Falconets, will give it their all and overcome hosts Senegal in Saturday’s FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup third round, second leg encounter, Sportinglens.blogspot.com reports. 

Davis Cup World Group II: I won't be there for Nigeria, Adeleye opens up

 

By Taofeek Babalola

Except a last-minute change of mind, Nigeria's current number one male tennis player, Daniel Adeleye has revealed that he will not be representing Team Nigeria at the Davis Cup World Group II in September, Sportinglens.blogspot.com reports.

Niger Delta Games torch arrives Akwa Ibom amid pomp and pageantry

 

The games torch of the second Niger Delta Games, billed for Edo state from February 20 to 27, has arrived Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital. The torch, the games' symbol of peace, strength and solidarity, commenced its tour of all nine competing Niger Delta states from Calabar, Cross River State, on Monday, February 9, before arriving Uyo today.

Olatutu, Omotunde are not Lagos SWAN's officials- National SWAN insists

. Nullified election organised by duo  

The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) wishes to categorically disclaim Ms. Olatutu Oladunni and Mr. Bello Omotunde as officials or members of the Lagos State Chapter of SWAN.

Peter Rufai will never be forgotten- Agu-Ejidike

 

‎Nigeria's Pillars of Sports Chief Donatus Agu-Ejidike (JP) has said he will collaborate with the family of the late Super Eagles goalkeeper, Peter Rufai to keep the legacy of the departed hero.

Matchday 2 preview: Big tests await old guards and newcomers

 

By George Akpayen

After mixed outings in the opening matchweek of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), not much separates all of the 20 clubs so far in the standings and they will go again this Saturday, Sunday and Monday in mouthwatering fixtures that pits the old guards against the newbies.

Balmoral, Bet9ja seal partnership to drive Nigerian boxing to global heights

Balmoral Group Promotions and Bet9ja have entered a strategic partnership ahead of the “Chaos In The Ring” boxing event.

NPFL orders Abia Warriors, Kano Pillars to upgrade stadiums

 

The organisers of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) have directed Abia Warriors, Kano Pillars and Barau FC to carry out urgent upgrades to the stadium facilities or risk being forced to play their matches at alternative grounds.