Author: Pius Ayinor

Admin Crystal Palace and Rayo Vallecano will battle for history on Wednesday night when they meet in the UEFA Conference League final in Leipzig, Germany, with a European trophy and a place in next season’s UEFA Europa League at stake. The game will air live on SuperSport via DStv and GOtv with Open View Access.…

Spotlight on Okpekpe as international athletes get set for May 30th road race

May 27, 2026

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Editor The hilly town of Okpekpe in Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State is set to welcome the world as the 11th edition of the Okpekpe International 10km Road Race takes centre stage on Saturday, May 30, 2026. With World Athletics declaring on its website that the next global road race is the…

Giants of Africa unveil 50th basketball court at King’s College, Lagos

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Pius Ayinor Giants of Africa, a non-profit organisation co-founded by Dallas Mavericks President Masai Ujiri, has inaugurated its 50th community basketball court in Africa, reaching the halfway mark of an ambitious pledge to build 100 courts across the continent. The milestone launch of the 50th basketball court under the Giants of Africa (GOA) “Built Within”…

Unity Cup: Debutant Azeez scores twice as Super Eagles beat Zimbabwe, reach final

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Editor Millwall winger Femi Azeez marked his Super Eagles debut with a brace. His goals pushed Nigeria into the final of the 2026 Unity Cup on Tuesday. The 24-year-old inspired a 2-0 victory over Zimbabwe in the semi-final at The Valley in Charlton, London, as Nigeria moved a step closer to retaining the title they…

Oliseh reveals Arteta’s actions that gave Arsenal Premier League trophy

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By Editor Former Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh has explained what he says are the three major decisions that helped Mikel Arteta and Arsenal secure the Premier League title after 22 years of waiting. Last week’s success marks Arsenal’s first league title since their historic unbeaten “Invincibles” campaign in 2004. Arteta joined the Gunners in…

GTI congratulates champions Rangers, commends NPFL Board for wonderful season

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By Editor Strategic partners to the Nigeria Premier Football League, GTI Asset Management and Trust Limited, have joined millions of football fans in congratulating Rangers FC of Enugu for emerging champions of the 2025/26 NPFL season. In a statement issued on Monday, GTI’s Head of Media and Publicity, Andrew Ekejiuba, praised the team for securing…

Unity Cup: Super Eagles set for battle with Zimbabwe’s Warriors

May 25, 2026

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Editor The Super Eagles on Monday evening had their official training at the Charlton Athletic Stadium (The Valley) ahead of Tuesday’s 2026 Unity Cup opener against the Warriors of Zimbabwe. A total of 20 players took part in the training session, with Head Coach Eric Chelle taking charge. There were goalkeepers Francis Uzoho, Arthur Okonkwo…

Okpekpe 10km Race to stream Live on M4STV

May 24, 2026

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Editor The Okpekpe International 10km Road Race, the first road race to earn a World Athletics Label status in West Africa, will be broadcast live worldwide on May 30, organisers have said. The race, first staged in 2013, has grown into one of Africa’s leading road events and regularly attracts elite athletes from Kenya, Ethiopia,…

Lind sets new record as Odo dethrones Hashimoto at WTT Contender Lagos

May 24, 2026

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