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Wednesday, September 16, 2026

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September 12, 2026

Sorba Thomas unharmed after car crash near training ground, say Hull City 

The 27-year-old’s grey Land Rover Defender was pictured upturned on its roof with broken windows.

September 12, 2026

Ex-Singapore national team coach Barry Whitbread dies at 77

The FAS in a statement noted that his contribution to football in Singapore would always be remembered.

September 12, 2026
Falconets in Poland
September 11, 2026

Gov. Eno employs three Commonwealth Games medallists

The governor that the employment offer was intended to reward their achievements.

Gov. Umo Eno
September 11, 2026

Afreximbank announces legends football match for CANEX WKND 2026 

“The Legends Football Match, scheduled for November 8 2026, at Onikan Stadium, Lagos, will bring together football icons from Africa and beyond,” Afreximbank said.

Afreximbank attendees at the press conference
September 11, 2026

Ex-NFL player LeShon Johnson jailed for dog fighting

U.S. Justice Department accused Mr Johnson of running an operation code-named ‘Mal Kant Kennels’, specifically breeding dogs for fighting before selling them for profit.

September 10, 2026

Tinubu fulfils $100,000 cash reward promise to D’Tigress players for AfroBasket triumph

Mr Tinubu confirmed that the naira equivalent of the pledged funds had been deposited into the accounts of the players and officials.

Tinubu fulfils $100,000 cash reward promise to D’Tigress players
September 10, 2026

Nathaniel Idowu Under-16 Football League enters week 2 Saturday in Lagos

The teams return to action following an entertaining opening weekend that produced 22 goals.

September 10, 2026

Cross River to establish football talent-hunt programme

The Cross River government to establish a football talent-hunt programme to identify, develop and sponsor talented young footballers to professional clubs outside Nigeria.

Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu
September 10, 2026

EFL Cup: Welbeck, Palmer fire brace as Chelsea beat Leeds 6-3

Chelsea progressed to the fourth round of the EFL Cup with 6-3 win against Leeds as Cole Palmer and Danny Welbeck fired a brace a brace each.

EFL Cup