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Tuesday May 19, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng Nigeria will lock horns with Guinea-Bissau, Tanzania, and Madagascar in the qualification series for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). This followed the…

Monday May 18, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng Three-time champions Nigeria will find out their opponents for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers on Tuesday, when the Confederation of African Football…

Sunday May 18, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng Chelsea Football Club is delighted to announce the appointment of Xabi Alonso as Manager of the men’s team. The Spaniard will begin his role…

Friday May 15, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng Shakira and Burna Boy have joined forces for “Dai Dai”, the official anthem of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The song was released on…

Friday May 15, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng Former Manchester United and England star David Beckham has become Britain’s first billionaire sportsman, according to the 2026 Sunday Times Rich List. Beckham and…

Tuesday April 28, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng Akwa United have won the 2026 Akwa Ibom State Federation Cup. Akwa United defeated Godswill Akpabio FC 5-4 on penalties at the Uyo Township…

Wednesday April 22, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng Chelsea have sacked Liam Rosenior from his position as coach and appointed his assistant Calum McFarlane as caretaker manager. Rosenior was sacked following a…

Tuesday April 14, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng Akwa Ibom State Boxing Head Coach, Effiong Asuquo, has expressed delight following the installation of a new boxing ring to replace a 20-year-old facility.…

Tuesday April 7, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) has officially confirmed goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo’s change of international allegiance from England to Nigeria, making the 24-year-old…

Sunday April 5, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng The Executive Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has endorsed a recommendation by the Federation’s Technical and Development Committee for the appointment of…