Sport Archives - TheCitizen - It's all about you https://thecitizenng.com/category/sports/ Nigeria's leading online newspaper Thu, 17 Sep 2026 21:32:57 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.7 https://thecitizenng.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/cropped-TheCitizen-330x50-1-32x32.png Sport Archives - TheCitizen - It's all about you https://thecitizenng.com/category/sports/ 32 32 Falconets beat England 3-0, reach World Cup quarter-finals https://thecitizenng.com/falconets-beat-england-3-0-reach-world-cup-quarter-finals/ https://thecitizenng.com/falconets-beat-england-3-0-reach-world-cup-quarter-finals/#respond Thu, 17 Sep 2026 21:32:57 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=287162 Nigeria’s Falconets have reached the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup after beating England 3-0 in their Round of 16 clash in Poland on Thursday. Tosin Rafiu put Nigeria ahead in the eighth minute before Seimeyeha Janet Akekoromowei doubled the advantage shortly after half-time. Mary Mamudu then completed the scoring in the […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/falconets-beat-england-3-0-reach-world-cup-quarter-finals/feed/ 0 Chelle names Super Eagles squads for AFCON qualifiers, Russia friendly https://thecitizenng.com/chelle-names-super-eagles-squads-for-afcon-qualifiers-russia-friendly/ https://thecitizenng.com/chelle-names-super-eagles-squads-for-afcon-qualifiers-russia-friendly/#respond Thu, 17 Sep 2026 21:18:10 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=287149 Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has named separate squads for Nigeria’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau, and a subsequent international friendly against Russia. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) released the squad lists on Thursday, with the Super Eagles set to face Madagascar on September 25 and Guinea-Bissau on September 29, […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/chelle-names-super-eagles-squads-for-afcon-qualifiers-russia-friendly/feed/ 0 Man Utd crash out of League Cup after blowing 2-0 lead against Brighton https://thecitizenng.com/man-utd-crash-out-of-league-cup-after-blowing-2-0-lead-against-brighton/ https://thecitizenng.com/man-utd-crash-out-of-league-cup-after-blowing-2-0-lead-against-brighton/#respond Wed, 16 Sep 2026 22:03:24 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=287108 Manchester United’s problems mounted as they crashed out of the League Cup after blowing a two-goal lead in a stunning 3-2 defeat against Brighton on Wednesday. Michael Carrick’s side slumped to their second successive home defeat following a wretched collapse in the third round at Old Trafford. United led through goals from Shea Lacey and […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/man-utd-crash-out-of-league-cup-after-blowing-2-0-lead-against-brighton/feed/ 0 Sanwo-Olu aide flags off 5th Cycling Lagos as Agbo clinches second consecutive title https://thecitizenng.com/sanwo-olu-aide-flags-off-5th-cycling-lagos-as-agbo-clinches-second-consecutive-title/ https://thecitizenng.com/sanwo-olu-aide-flags-off-5th-cycling-lagos-as-agbo-clinches-second-consecutive-title/#respond Tue, 15 Sep 2026 22:14:33 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=287117 The Senior Special Assistant to the Lagos State Governor on Grassroots Sports Development, Mr. Adebanji Adeoye Atewogboye, on Saturday, September 12, 2026, flagged off the 5th Cycling Lagos at the National Stadium, Surulere, as Agbo Francis emerged champion of the prestigious race for the second consecutive year. The 2026 edition commenced with a 3.6-kilometre kick-off […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/sanwo-olu-aide-flags-off-5th-cycling-lagos-as-agbo-clinches-second-consecutive-title/feed/ 0 Man Utd, Bayern cruise as Como make dream Champions League start https://thecitizenng.com/man-utd-bayern-cruise-as-como-make-dream-champions-league-start/ https://thecitizenng.com/man-utd-bayern-cruise-as-como-make-dream-champions-league-start/#respond Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:08:57 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=287019 Manchester United celebrated their return to the Champions League with a 4-0 thrashing of Sabah on Thursday, as Cesc Fabregas’s Como impressed on their debut in Europe’s premier club competition. Harry Kane and Michael Olise, with a brace, both scored in the week that they were nominated for the Ballon d’Or as Bayern Munich were […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/man-utd-bayern-cruise-as-como-make-dream-champions-league-start/feed/ 0 Court adjourns Anthony Joshua crash trial to Nov 17 https://thecitizenng.com/court-adjourns-anthony-joshua-crash-trial-to-nov-17/ https://thecitizenng.com/court-adjourns-anthony-joshua-crash-trial-to-nov-17/#respond Thu, 10 Sep 2026 23:16:13 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=287027 A Magistrate Court in Ogun State has adjourned until November 17 the trial of Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, the driver involved in the crash that injured former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua and killed two members of his team. According to Sky Sports, proceedings scheduled for Thursday were adjourned as the case continued over charges arising […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/court-adjourns-anthony-joshua-crash-trial-to-nov-17/feed/ 0 FIFA, CAF send delegation to Abuja over football reforms https://thecitizenng.com/fifa-caf-send-delegation-to-abuja-over-football-reforms/ https://thecitizenng.com/fifa-caf-send-delegation-to-abuja-over-football-reforms/#respond Tue, 08 Sep 2026 08:51:58 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=286948 Contrary to reports that world football governing body, FIFA and the National Sports Commission (NSC) delegation led by its chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko, and the Director General, Bukola Olopade, had agreed on the proposed football reform in the country, another dimension has emerged. FIFA, in an email dated 7 September addressed to Barrister Emmanuel Ikpeme […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/fifa-caf-send-delegation-to-abuja-over-football-reforms/feed/ 0 Kaduna governor fulfils 30-year promise to Atlanta ’96 gold medallists https://thecitizenng.com/kaduna-governor-fulfils-30-year-promise-to-atlanta-96-gold-medallists/ https://thecitizenng.com/kaduna-governor-fulfils-30-year-promise-to-atlanta-96-gold-medallists/#respond Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:41:27 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=286887 Former Super Eagles player and 1996 Atlanta Olympic gold medallist, Daniel Amokachi, has commended the Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, for fulfilling a 30-year-old promise made to members of the Nigerian football team that won gold at the 1996 Olympic Games. Amokachi said the governor’s gesture of allocating plots of land to him and fellow […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/kaduna-governor-fulfils-30-year-promise-to-atlanta-96-gold-medallists/feed/ 0 NFF debunks alleged FIFA letter threatening Nigeria with sanction https://thecitizenng.com/nff-debunks-alleged-fifa-letter-threatening-nigeria-with-sanction/ https://thecitizenng.com/nff-debunks-alleged-fifa-letter-threatening-nigeria-with-sanction/#respond Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:41:07 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=286866 The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has dismissed as fake a purported letter allegedly issued by world football governing body FIFA over claims of government interference in the affairs of Nigerian football. The document, which circulated in sections of the media, purportedly warned that Nigeria could face suspension from FIFA and CAF competitions if the reported […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/nff-debunks-alleged-fifa-letter-threatening-nigeria-with-sanction/feed/ 0 2027 AFCON qualifiers: Super Eagles to face Madagascar, Guinea-Bissau in Sept https://thecitizenng.com/2027-afcon-qualifiers-super-eagles-to-face-madagascar-guinea-bissau-in-sept/ https://thecitizenng.com/2027-afcon-qualifiers-super-eagles-to-face-madagascar-guinea-bissau-in-sept/#respond Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:34:32 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=286864 The Nigeria Football Federation has confirmed the Super Eagles’ first fixtures of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, scheduled for this month. Nigeria will begin their qualifying campaign against “Madagascar at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, on Wednesday, September 23, 2026.” They will then travel to Morocco to face “Guinea-Bissau in their second […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/2027-afcon-qualifiers-super-eagles-to-face-madagascar-guinea-bissau-in-sept/feed/ 0 Union Bank, AIICO Multishield, Checkers Custard, others back 5th Cycling Lagos https://thecitizenng.com/union-bank-aiico-multishield-checkers-custard-others-back-5th-cycling-lagos/ https://thecitizenng.com/union-bank-aiico-multishield-checkers-custard-others-back-5th-cycling-lagos/#respond Tue, 01 Sep 2026 05:07:09 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=286855 Union Bank of Nigeria Plc, AIICO Multishield, Checkers Custard and other corporate organisations have thrown their weight behind the 5th Cycling Lagos, an initiative designed to promote cycling, environmental sustainability and public awareness of responsible waste management. The organisations’ support is expected to strengthen the 2026 edition of Cycling Lagos, which is scheduled to take […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/union-bank-aiico-multishield-checkers-custard-others-back-5th-cycling-lagos/feed/ 0 Enugu govt gets commendation for successful hosting of 2nd City Marathon https://thecitizenng.com/enugu-govt-gets-commendation-for-successful-hosting-of-2nd-city-marathon/ https://thecitizenng.com/enugu-govt-gets-commendation-for-successful-hosting-of-2nd-city-marathon/#respond Tue, 01 Sep 2026 01:33:18 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=286821 The Chief executive officer of Nilayo sports, Mrs. Yetunde Olopade, has described the just concluded 2nd Enugu City marathon as ‘world-class spectacle.’ “Enugu has set the standard,” Mrs Olopade said at the end of the race, which was dominated by East African runners. “From athlete welfare to security and crowd management, this 2nd Enugu marathon has […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/enugu-govt-gets-commendation-for-successful-hosting-of-2nd-city-marathon/feed/ 0 Rivers Utd, Barau FC, Tornadoes open new season with home wins https://thecitizenng.com/rivers-utd-barau-fc-tornadoes-open-new-season-with-home-wins/ https://thecitizenng.com/rivers-utd-barau-fc-tornadoes-open-new-season-with-home-wins/#respond Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:46:14 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=286800 Defending champions Enugu Rangers opened their title defence with a 1-1 home draw against Katsina United, while Rivers United, Barau FC, Ikorodu City, and Niger Tornadoes all recorded victories at home on the opening weekend of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). Elsewhere, Doma United marked their return to the Nigerian top flight with a […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/rivers-utd-barau-fc-tornadoes-open-new-season-with-home-wins/feed/ 0 Messi announces retirement from national team https://thecitizenng.com/messi-announces-retirement-from-national-team/ https://thecitizenng.com/messi-announces-retirement-from-national-team/#respond Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:17:11 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=286787 Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from the Argentina national team, saying he has “nothing more to give” after a 20-year international career. The Argentina captain made the announcement in an emotional letter posted on his Instagram reel on Monday, revealing that he had reached the decision shortly after the final and had become even […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/messi-announces-retirement-from-national-team/feed/ 0 Saka fires Arsenal to victory over Aston Villa as Arteta marks 250th game https://thecitizenng.com/saka-fires-arsenal-to-victory-over-aston-villa-as-arteta-marks-250th-game/ https://thecitizenng.com/saka-fires-arsenal-to-victory-over-aston-villa-as-arteta-marks-250th-game/#respond Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:11:47 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=286784 Bukayo Saka scored the only goal as Arsenal secured a 1-0 victory over Aston Villa on Monday to give manager Mikel Arteta a winning celebration in his 250th Premier League game in charge. The victory gave Arsenal two wins from two league matches at the start of the 2026/27 campaign, while Villa remain without a […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/saka-fires-arsenal-to-victory-over-aston-villa-as-arteta-marks-250th-game/feed/ 0 Osimhen on target as Galatasaray edge Göztepe 3-2 https://thecitizenng.com/osimhen-on-target-as-galatasaray-edge-goztepe-3-2/ https://thecitizenng.com/osimhen-on-target-as-galatasaray-edge-goztepe-3-2/#respond Sat, 29 Aug 2026 23:32:09 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=286736 Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen continued his impressive start to the season, scoring as Galatasaray secured a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Göztepe on Saturday. Göztepe stunned the Turkish champions by taking the lead in the 16th minute through Miroshi, but Galatasaray quickly responded as Davinson Sánchez restored parity. Osimhen then played a key role in […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/osimhen-on-target-as-galatasaray-edge-goztepe-3-2/feed/ 0 La Liga: Lookman scores as Atletico Madrid beat Sevilla 3-1 https://thecitizenng.com/la-liga-lookman-scores-as-atletico-madrid-beat-sevilla-3-1/ https://thecitizenng.com/la-liga-lookman-scores-as-atletico-madrid-beat-sevilla-3-1/#respond Sat, 29 Aug 2026 23:01:19 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=286721 Ademola Lookman scored as Atletico Madrid produced a commanding performance to defeat Sevilla 3-1 in their LaLiga meeting on Saturday. Atletico made a fast start, taking the lead in the fourth minute through Alex Baena, who finished Kang-In Lee’s assist to give the visitors an early advantage. Lookman then doubled the lead in the 26th […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/la-liga-lookman-scores-as-atletico-madrid-beat-sevilla-3-1/feed/ 0 NFF Crisis: Tinubu orders comprehensive reform of Nigerian football https://thecitizenng.com/nff-crisis-tinubu-orders-comprehensive-reform-of-nigerian-football/ https://thecitizenng.com/nff-crisis-tinubu-orders-comprehensive-reform-of-nigerian-football/#respond Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:10:16 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=286675 President Bola Tinubu has ordered a “comprehensive reform” of Nigerian football following a string of failures by the country’s national teams to qualify for major international competitions. The directive came on Thursday, hours after Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President Ibrahim Musa Gusau, General Secretary Mohammed Sanusi and members of the federation’s Executive Committee resigned amid […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/nff-crisis-tinubu-orders-comprehensive-reform-of-nigerian-football/feed/ 0 UEFA prepares criminal legal action against Infantino https://thecitizenng.com/uefa-prepares-criminal-legal-action-against-infantino/ https://thecitizenng.com/uefa-prepares-criminal-legal-action-against-infantino/#respond Thu, 27 Aug 2026 23:41:22 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=286657 UEFA is preparing criminal legal proceedings against FIFA president Gianni Infantino over the now scrapped plan to sell off stakes in the World Cup and its other competitions to private investors. An application has been made by European football’s governing body requesting access to evidence and documents for use in proceedings in Switzerland against the […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/uefa-prepares-criminal-legal-action-against-infantino/feed/ 0 NFF President, other board members resign https://thecitizenng.com/nff-president-other-board-members-resign/ https://thecitizenng.com/nff-president-other-board-members-resign/#respond Wed, 26 Aug 2026 23:41:22 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=286619 The President of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Gusau and other board members have resigned. Last weekend, the 13-member NFF board that has Ibrahim Musa Gusau as President with two vice presidents and 10 others, met and considered the options of resigning en-masse despite initial plans to have most members returned to office at the […]

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