By Chinedum Ohanusi Nigeria’s Senior Men’s Handball Team, the Golden Arrows produced a dominant all-round display, to overpower record their second straight win, at the 25th Africa Handball Nations Cup, which enters Day 3 today (Friday), in Kigali, Rwanda. Having edged Algeria 25-23 on Day 1, Nigeria proved too strong for Zamb, and subdued the Southern Africans, 36–18 in their second Group A match, yesterday.. By virtue of the victory, Nigeria, which could only finish in the 9th position, at the last edition; booked their place in the quarterfinals of the competition, with a game to spare. The Golden Arrows…
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By Ogo Clarkson The Niger Delta Games is heating up with just two weeks left of it. Sir Itiako Ikpokpo, the Project Consultant, recently met with the President of Benson Idahosa University and the Bishop of the Headquarters Branch of the Church of God Mission International to discuss strategic partnerships for the upcoming Games. This meeting highlights the crucial role Benson Idahosa University will play in making the Niger Delta Games a success. The Games, scheduled to take place from February 20-27, 2026, in Benin City, Edo State, will feature 17 sports and athletes from nine oil-producing states. The event…
Top young athletes selected from all 18 Local Government Areas of Cross River State have arrived in Calabar for the final screening ahead of the Niger Delta Games Edo 2026. The screening camp, organized by the Cross River State Sports Commission in collaboration with the Niger Delta Games Liaison Committee, is holding at the U.J. Esuene Stadium from January 21–23, 2026. The Chairman of the Sports Commission, Hon. Etta Lawrence, assured the athletes of a well-structured and welfare-friendly camp, noting that only the best performers will make the final team. The athletes commended the NDDC and Dunamis Icon for supporting…
By Osabuohien Imuetinyanosa Tottenham Hotspur recorded a composed 2–0 victory over Borussia Dortmund in the UEFA Champions League, delivering a disciplined and assured performance that eased pressure on head coach Thomas Frank and strengthened the club’s position in the league phase of the competition. Fielding a significantly depleted squad and with speculation continuing around the long-term direction of the team, Spurs responded with their most coherent and controlled display of the season. The result places them firmly on course for a top-eight finish and direct qualification to the knockout stages. From the opening exchanges, Tottenham played with a clarity and…
By : Osabuohien Imuetinyanosa Sporting CP moved into the top eight of the UCL league phase after a late brace from Luis Suárez secured a shock 2-1 victory over Paris Saint-Germain, extending the Leões’ impressive home record against French opposition to eight wins in 10 matches.Coming into the contest on the back of six wins from their last seven matches across all competitions, PSG made a confident start in Lisbon, with Vitinha and Nuno Mendes seeing a pair of early efforts saved by Rui Silva. Chances continued to flow in an entertaining opening 20 minutes, as Geny Catamo fired into…
By Chinedum Ohanusi Nigeria’s Senior Men’s Handball Team, the Golden Arrows, began their campaign at the 27th Africa Handball Nations Cup with a closely-fought 25–23 victory over Algeria in their opening Group A match, on Wednesday, in Kigali, Rwanda. The encounter, played at the Petit Stade, saw Nigeria take early control and head into the break with a 16–13 first-half advantage, thanks to a disciplined defensive display and efficient finishing in attack, by Coach Rafiu Salami tutored side. Algeria mounted a strong fightback after the restart, closing the gap and testing Nigeria’s resolve, but the Golden Arrows held firm in…
The Access Bank Lagos City Marathon (ABLCM) is set to enter an exciting new era as organisers unveil a brand-new race route for the landmark 11th edition, scheduled for Saturday, February 14, 2026. In a first for Africa’s biggest road race, the 42km marathon will now start at ORCA Mall on Ahmadu Bello Way, Victoria Island, sweep through sections of the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Road, and climax at the iconic Eko Atlantic City, showcasing Lagos as the beating heart of road racing in Africa. The strategic route change signals the dawn of a new decade for the marathon, prioritising a smoother…
Nigeria’s Senior Men’s Handball Team, the Golden Arrows, continued the nation’s impressive start to the 2026 sporting calendar with a hard-fought 25–23 victory over Algeria at the 27th Africa Men’s Handball Nations Cup in Kigali, Rwanda. The Group A opener, played on Tuesday at the Petit Stade, marked Nigeria’s second defeat of Algeria in just two weeks, following the Super Eagles’ resounding 2–0 win over the North Africans at the quarterfinal stage of the recently concluded 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Displaying composure, discipline, and tactical maturity, the Golden Arrows seized early control of the contest, racing into…
By Osabuohien Imuetinyanosa Arsenal booked their place in the Champions League last 16 with a composed 3–1 victory over Inter at the San Siro on Tuesday, producing an efficient performance to confirm a top-two finish in the league phase. The visitors made an encouraging start and were rewarded early when Gabriel Jesus opened the scoring after 10 minutes, reacting quickest inside the area to turn home from close range. Inter responded positively and drew level through Petar Sučić, whose powerful strike from distance left the goalkeeper with little chance. Arsenal regained control before the interval, once again capitalising on a…
By: Osabuohien Imuetinyanosa Morocco will pursue legal action over the outcome of Sunday’s Africa Cup of Nations final, where opponents Senegal walked off the field to protest a penalty awarded against them but later returned to win the match. Morocco were beaten 1-0 after extra time by Senegal in the decider in Rabat, but the hosts had a chance to win the trophy with a last-gasp penalty at the end of regulation time. Senegalese players stormed off in protest after a VAR decision to hand Morocco a spot kick for a tug on the shoulder of striker Brahim Diaz, who…