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Incident at ACCESS Bank Lagos City Marathon — LASG Launches Investigation
The Lagos State Government has commenced an investigation into an incident that occurred on Friday, February 14, 2026, near the finishing line of the 11th Access Bank Lagos City Marathon.
Falconets Edge Senegal 2–1, Advance to Final Round of U-20 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers
Nigeria’s U-20 women’s team, the Falconets, secured a 2–1 victory over Senegal at the Annexe du Stade Abdoulaye Wade on Saturday to book a place in the final round of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup African qualifiers.
Atleti Stun Barcelona 4–0 in Copa del Rey Semi-Final First Leg
Madrid, Spain — Atlético Madrid delivered a commanding performance at the Metropolitano, defeating Barcelona 4–0 in the first leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final encounter.
Van Dijk header sinks Sunderland to boost Liverpool’s bid for UCL
Virgil van Dijk lifted Liverpool back into the race to qualify for the Champions League as the defender sealed a 1-0 win at Sunderland on Wednesday.
Man City Crush Fulham, Close In On Arsenal
Manchester City ramped up the pressure on Premier League leaders Arsenal by strolling to a 3-0 win over Fulham on Wednesday to cut the gap at the top to three points.
‘It Was A Dream!’ Maryam Bukar Hassan Becomes First Nigerian To Carry Olympic Flag
The Milano Cortina 2026 Opening Ceremony has just handed Nigeria a moment for the history books. Maryam Bukar Hassan, the celebrated poet popularly known as Alhanislam, became the first Nigerian Olympic flag bearer.
Lookman’s Atletico Madrid slump to 1-0 defeat against Betis
Atletico Madrid slumped to a 1-0 defeat at home to Real Betis on Sunday in La Liga, three days after thrashing the Andalusian side in the Copa del Rey.
Sports critical to learners’ development – Lagos commissioner
The Lagos State Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Mr Mobolaji Ogunlende, has said sports remain critical to the holistic development of learners, describing school sports as a powerful tool for building discipline, teamwork and leadership among young people.
Man City Beat Liverpool To Rekindle Fading Premier League Title Hopes
Erling Haaland’s stoppage-time penalty earned Manchester City a dramatic 2-1 win at Liverpool on Sunday to reduce Arsenal’s lead at the top of the Premier League back to six points.
Senegalese fans begin hunger strike in Morocco over AFCON final chaos
Eighteen Senegalese football supporters detained in Morocco following disturbances at last month’s Africa Cup of Nations final have begun a hunger strike, insisting they have been held for weeks without clear charges or a fair hearing.