Why Tinubu must lead football governance reforms – Experts/Stakeholders
The bad news for President Tinubu is that while other nations are harvesting the goodwill, unity and good vibes from the World Cup, Nigerians continue to grumble in anger, tearing at each other because the singular, most unifying thing that brings Nigerians of all creed together (football) is not getting the necessary attention
Olympics to offer all Games competitors $10,000 grants
The International Olympic Committee, which has been under growing pressure to introduce prize money to the Olympics, on Wednesday announced it was setting up a grant for every athlete who takes part in the Games.
5 top countries on brink of exit at 2026 World Cup
The 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage is heading into its decisive final round, with several countries facing the prospect of an early exit if results do not go their way.
2026/27 NPFL champions to get ₦1bn prize money — NSC
The champions of the 2026/2027 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) will receive a minimum prize money of N1 billion, the highest financial reward in Nigerian domestic football.
‘Disgrace of Gijon’ – Why teams play final World Cup group matches same time
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage enters its decisive phase, a noticeable feature in the schedule is that all final games for each group will be played simultaneously.
Photos: DR Congo statue fan makes World Cup debut in Colombia clash
DR Congo’s iconic fan Michel Kuka Mboladinga made his first appearance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup during the Leopards’ Group K clash against Colombia after missing the team’s opener due to an Ebola-related quarantine.
