Auto Added by WPeMatico
Team Nigeria kicked off their men’s 3×3 basketball campaign at the 2026 Commonwealth Games with a 21-17 victory over the Cayman Islands, boosting their hopes of a strong outing in the competition.
The post Commonwealth Games 2026: Nigeria defeat Cayman Islands in men’s 3×3 basketball opener appeared first on Vanguard News.
The International Olympic Committee has rejected a complaint filed by the human rights NGO FairSquare against FIFA president Gianni Infantino for alleged breaches of rules on political neutrality, an IOC spokesperson told AFP on Friday.
The post IOC reject complaint against FIFA chief Infantino over ‘political neutrality’ appeared first on Vanguard News.
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has fixed October 8 as the date for a landmark hearing that could determine the rightful winners of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
The post CAS schedules Oct. 8 hearing to decide 2025 AFCON champions appeared first on Vanguard News.
Crystal Palace Women midfielder Justine Vanhaevermaet has drawn praise after taking part in pre-season training despite being seven months pregnant.
The post 7-month pregnant Crystal Palace star joins pre-season training appeared first on Vanguard News.
Monaco’s French midfielder Aladji Bamba has signed a five-year deal with Premier League club Newcastle, both teams confirmed on Friday.
The post Newcastle sign Monaco midfielder Bamba on five-year deal appeared first on Vanguard News.
Nigeria’s Super Falcons will begin their campaign at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) against Malawi on Sunday in Morocco as they seek a record-extending 11th continental title. The tournament, originally scheduled for March, will hold from July 26 to Aug. 16, with 16 teams competing for Africa’s women’s football title. Nigeria, the […]
The post Super Falcons begin WAFCON title defence against Malawi on Sunday appeared first on Vanguard News.
Jurgen Klopp was named as the new head coach of the German men’s national football team on Friday, replacing Julian Nagelsmann who left after the team’s disappointing World Cup.
The post Germany name Klopp as new head coach appeared first on Vanguard News.
The 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) kicks off in Morocco on Sunday with qualification for the World Cup and a record two-million-dollar first prize on the line.
The post WAFCON favourites Nigeria eye World Cup slot and record prize money appeared first on Vanguard News.
Modric joined the Italian heavyweights in 2025, scoring two goals in 37 matches last season.
The post Modric signs new AC Milan deal appeared first on Vanguard News.
Anthony Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn has dismissed comments from Tyson Fury that the long-awaited clash between the two former world heavyweight boxing champions may not happen.
The post Anthony Joshua-Fury fight may not happen if… – Promoter appeared first on Vanguard News.