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Victor Osimhen and Galatasaray were hosted by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan after their league title win, as the Nigerian striker continued his strong run in Turkey.

Francis Ngannou made a stunning return to mixed martial arts by knocking out Philipe Lins. The former UFC champion ended the bout in California at 4 minutes and 31 seconds.

President Tinubu has approved Nigeria to host the 2026 CAF Awards and the 48th Ordinary General Assembly later this year. This follows a high-level meeting in Nairobi with CAF President Patrice Motsepe and NFF President Ibrahim Musa Gusau.

Barcelona secured their 29th La Liga title on May 10, 2026, after a 2-0 win over Real Madrid. Marcus Rashford’s 18th-minute free-kick helped Hansi Flick’s side move 14 points clear at the top.

Arsenal have qualified for the UEFA Champions League final for the first time since 2006. Bukayo Saka scored the winner in a 1-0 victory over Atletico Madrid to seal a 2-1 aggregate win.

Controversial singer Portable has challenged world heavyweight star Anthony Joshua to a boxing bout for a ₦1 billion purse. Joshua recently returned from a 15-month hiatus after a fatal crash.

Calli Hauger-Thackery finishes the Boston Marathon in 2:43 hours, even though she is 5 months pregnant, battling nerve pain early before completing the race.

Barcelona target Victor Osimhen after their Atletico Madrid UCL exit, with Lamine Yamal supporting the decision. The Galatasaray star fits their rebuild strategy—but can they afford the Nigerian talent?

Lauren Hemp’s early goal secured England a 1-0 win over Spain at Wembley, sending the Lionesses top of Group A3 in the World Cup 2027 qualifiers.

FIFA has officially cleared Wrexham goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo to represent the Nigerian national team today. The 22-year-old former Arsenal prospect previously made 10 appearances for England’s youth teams before this 2026 switch.

It has been confirmed that Bernardo Silva will leave Manchester City after nine years, with 450 appearances and multiple titles. As Arsenal lead the title race, his exit could disrupt City's chances of ever catching up.

Sam Sodje declares the current football system a failure.The Detail: The critique follows the Super Eagles' outing in Antalya, Turkey, amidst a total absence from the upcoming FIFA World Cup.