Sports

Monday August 17, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng The Honourable Commissioner for Sports, Elder Paul Bassey is expected to grace the grand finale of the Troost Ekong’s Foundation Football Tournament for Secondary…

Monday August 17, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng By Mfon PATRICK The Akwa Ibom State squash team has announced its arrival on the national stage with a spectacular performance at the 7th…

Sunday August 16, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng The National Institute for Sports (NIS) 8-Week Summer Basic Coaching Programme has officially begun in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. The programme, organised by the…

Thursday August 13, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng Due to popular demand, preparations have reached an advanced stage to enlist the game of Golf in the sports train of the Akwa Ibom…

Thursday August 13, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng Cameroon stunned hosts Morocco 3-1 on penalties on Wednesday night to reach the final of the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Morocco…

Wednesday August 12, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng Inter Miami superstar forward and Argentina legend, Lionel Messi has penned an emotional tribute to his late father, Jorge Messi. The father of the…

Tuesday August 11, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng By Mfon PATRICK and Micheal OBONG The sports renaissance sweeping through Akwa Ibom State continues to produce major national and international milestones, as two…

Tuesday August 11, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has apologised to President Bola Tinubu and Nigerians following the Super Falcons’ failure to secure direct qualification for the…

Tuesday August 11, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng Federal Capital Territory, FCT Football Association chairman Adam Mouktar Mohammed has entered the race for NFF Chairman of Chairmen, ahead of the federation’s elective congress scheduled…

Monday August 10, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng The Super Falcons have crashed out of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after losing 1-0 to rivals Cameroon in a quarter-final…