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FIFA has approved the rollout of a simplified "VAR Light" system, paving the way for a new era of video officiating in leagues The Welsh top flight, the Cymru Premier, will become the first European league to implement...

Football and music fans have flooded social media with reactions after a viral video showed England captain Harry Kane dancing alongside Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Burna Boy in a New York nightclub. Kane had publicly revealed Burna Boy was...

The 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations has officially kicked off in Morocco with a historic expansion to 16 teams, making it the biggest edition in the tournament's history and introducing new contenders to Africa's premier women's football...

Roland Ezuruike became Team Nigeria's first medallist at the 2026 Commonwealth Games after claiming silver in Glasgow at the age of 50. The veteran para powerlifter insists retirement is nowhere in sight and has already set his sights...

Ajax have reached an agreement with Wolverhampton Wanderers to sign Super Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare on a season-long loan with a €22 million option to buy. The Dutch giants will pay the Nigerian international's full wages, a loan...

Ivory Coast sensation Yan Diomande has officially completed his blockbuster move to Real Madrid. Los Blancos beat Liverpool and PSG to land one of world football's most sought-after teenagers. The 19-year-old arrives in Madrid after a remarkable rise...

Anthony Joshua survived two first-round knockdowns before stopping Kristian Prenga, but his performance has raised fresh concerns ahead of a potential clash with Tyson Fury. The dramatic comeback kept the biggest fight in British boxing alive, yet it...

Tyson Fury returned to the ring with a dominant victory over Polish heavyweight Mariusz Wach, forcing his opponent's corner to stop the fight after the seventh round in Thailand. Moments after the win, the former heavyweight champion received...

The Federal Government has fulfilled its promise to reward every Super Falcons player with a house and $100,000 ahead of Nigeria's WAFCON 2026 campaign. National Sports Commission chairman Shehu Dikko says the rewards have been paid, with the...

The delayed 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations finally gets underway in Morocco, with 16 teams battling not only for continental glory but also for coveted places at the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup in Brazil. Defending champions...