Kano Sports Commission Secretary, Dr Bashir Maizare, Dies
The Kano State Sports Commission has announced the death of its Secretary, Dr Bashir Ahmad Maizare. Dr Maizare died on Wednesday night, October 7, 2026, the Commission said in a…
Kano Governor Bags International Sports Award In UK
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has received an international sports award in the United Kingdom in recognition of his support and commitment to sports development in Kano State.…
JUST IN: Messi Retires From International Football After 21-Year Argentina Career
Lionel Andres Messi has announced his retirement from international football, bringing an extraordinary 21-year career with the Argentina national team to an end. The 39-year-old Argentina captain confirmed his decision…
Kano Pillars Depart For NPBL Super 8 In Rivers
The Kano Pillars Basketball Team has departed Kano for Port Harcourt, Rivers State, ahead of the 2026 Nigeria Premier Basketball League (NPBL) Super 8 Championship scheduled to hold from August…
Iorfa Reportedly Eyes NFF Presidency Amid Questions Over Football Administration Record
There are indications that former Nigerian international and football administrator, Dominic Iorfa, is preparing to contest for the presidency of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) in the next election, amid…
Nigerian Coaches Presents 10-Point Proposal To Kano Commission For Sports Development
The Nigeria Football Coaches Association (NFCA), Kano State Chapter, has presented a 10-point proposal to the Kano State Sports Commission aimed at strengthening football and other sporting activities in the…
Kano Pillars Supporters Honour Sports Commission Chairman
The Chairman of the Kano State Sports Commission, Alhaji Muhammad Tukur Babangida, has received an Award of Appreciation from the Kano Pillars Supporters Club, Kumbotso Local Government Chapter, in recognition…
NSC Chairman Dikko Pledges Support For Cityboy Movement Youth Programmes
The Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Alhaji Shehu Dikko, has pledged the commission’s support for programmes of the Cityboy Movement aimed at improving the livelihoods and expanding opportunities…
Barcelona Mourns Jorge, Father, Agent Who Helped Shape Lionel Messi’s Legendary Career
Football Club Barcelona has mourned the death of Jorge Messi, father and longtime agent of club legend Lionel Messi, describing him as an important figure in the remarkable journey that…
FIFA Withdraws Controversial World Cup Commercial Rights Sale After UEFA Pressure
The World Football Governing Body (FIFA) has officially withdrawn its controversial proposal to sell a minority stake in the commercial rights of the FIFA World Cup and other major competitions…