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Edo State Government on Thursday flagged off the 2026 edition of its grassroots sports development initiative, tagged “Discovering Tomorrow’s Stars” Talent Hunt Program, with a call on young athletes to embrace the opportunity to build successful sporting careers. At the opening ceremony held at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin, the Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Hon. …

The Portable vs Carter Efe’s duel is ephemeral ceasefire and breathing space to an overwhelmed government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Lucky Jagaban – who faces restless public agitation over the avalanche economic woes, insecurity, and social problems Nigerians face. It’s likened to the alibi of a drunkard, that alcohol consumption makes him forget his problems. But what he doesn’t …

JUPITER ISLAND, Fla. (AP) — Tiger Woods was arrested Friday on suspicion of driving under the influence after his Land Rover traveling at “high speed” on a residential road clipped a truck and rolled onto its side. According to report by the Associated Press, Martin County Sheriff John Budensiek said Woods was able to crawl out of passenger side and …

Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen will reportedly wear new protective gear on his arm when he returns to action for the club after undergoing surgery for a fracture, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The 27-year-old forward suffered a hand fracture following a collision with Liverpool’s Ibrahima Konaté during their UEFA Champions League Round of 16 clash last week. Following the incident, Osimhen …

Guinea Football Federation has urged the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to review the 1976 AFCON outcome, citing Morocco’s walkout and a recent ruling against Senegal. The call follows CAF’s decision to overturn the 2025 AFCON result as sanction on Senegal for a walkout, despite winning on the pitch. CAF stripped Senegal of the 2025 title 58 days after the …

The 2025/26 UEFA Champions League quarter-finals are set following the conclusion of the Round of 16 on Wednesday. The ties feature several blockbuster clashes, including a heavyweight rematch between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich. Also, three Spanish clubs—Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Atlético Madrid—advanced to the eight-team stage. Here is the full list of quarter-final fixtures, including dates and venues. UCL …

  In an official press release issued on 17 March, 2026, the Senegalese federation acknowledged receipt of CAF’s ruling in case DC23316 but strongly condemned the outcome, describing it as “unfair, unprecedented, and unacceptable.” The fallout from the controversial final of the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 has taken a dramatic turn, with the Fédération Sénégalaise de Football (FSF) formally …

The CAF Appeal Board has declared Senegal forfeited the AFCON 2025 final, awarding Morocco a 3–0 victory under Article 84 of competition regulations. A statement on the official CAF website on Tuesday said that the board upheld Morocco’s appeal and set aside the earlier decision of the CAF Disciplinary Board on the final match dispute. It ruled Senegal’s conduct breached …

  Confirming the development, NFF General Secretary Mohammed Sanusi said the federation is dissatisfied with FIFA’s ruling and has initiated steps to challenge it The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has revealed that it has begun the process of appealing FIFA’s decision to reject its petition against the Democratic Republic of Congo over the eligibility of some players fielded in their …

  The Nigeria–DR Congo match has remained a focal point of discussion following the controversial end to Super Eagles’ World Cup qualification hopes. The world football governing body, FIFA, has sanctioned both the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and the Congolese Football Association following disciplinary incidents recorded during a 2026 World Cup qualifying fixture between the two countries. According to FIFA’s …