The Federal Government has paid the naira equivalent of $100,000 to each player of Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, following their historic triumph at the 2025 FIBA Women’s Afrobasket Championship. The National Sports Commission confirmed that the payment was part of the Presidential Reward promised to the team by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu after…
Chelsea’s ambitious new era under Xabi Alonso suffered its first major setback on Sunday, September 6, 2026, as Premier League champions Arsenal came from behind to beat the Blues 2–1 at the Emirates Stadium. Chelsea had dreamed of making an early statement against the reigning champions after winning their opening two league matches, but despite…
Global Mirror News gathered that Tennis legends Serena and Venus Williams have been knocked out of the US Open women’s doubles after a dramatic defeat in their first joint appearance at the tournament since 2022. The legendary Sisters suffered a heartbreaking loss to 14th seeds Hao-Ching Chan and Maya Joint, surrendering a commanding 5–0 advantage…
Real Madrid Manager José Mourinho has joined a growing list of football personalities paying tribute to Lionel Messi after the Argentina captain announced his retirement from International football. Messi confirmed his decision on Monday, August 31, 2026, in a statement published on his official Instagram account, bringing uncertainty over his future with the Argentine National…
Argentina football icon, Lionel Messi, has announced his retirement from International football, bringing an emotional end to a remarkable 20-year career with the National team. The 39-year-old Argentina captain disclosed his decision in an emotional statement shared on his Instagram on Monday, August 31, saying he had reached the conclusion after extensive reflection following the…
Chelsea maintained their perfect start under new manager Xabi Alonso on Sunday after surviving a dramatic Brighton & Hove Albion comeback to secure a thrilling 4-3 Premier League victory at Stamford Bridge. The Blues looked to be cruising towards a comfortable win after racing into a 3-0 lead within the opening 32 minutes, but Brighton…
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has appointed Dr Emmanuel Ikpeme as Interim General Secretary, placing him in charge of the Federation’s Secretariat amid a major leadership transition. Ikpeme’s appointment follows the resignation of key officials of the football governing body, including NFF President Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau and General Secretary Dr Mohammed Sanusi. His immediate…
Nigeria has achieved a historic breakthrough in beach volleyball, as the Country’s women’s team secured qualification for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, United States, for the first time in the nation’s history. The Nigerian women’s beach volleyball team sealed the historic ticket after defeating Morocco 2–0 in the final of the 2026 CAVB…
Arsenal have launched their defence of the English Premier League (EPL) title in emphatic fashion, defeating newly promoted Coventry City 3-0 at the Emirates Stadium on Friday night to immediately underline their ambition of retaining the crown. Global Mirror News reports that the Gunners entered the opening fixture of the 2026/27 campaign under significant pressure…
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has ordered the entire technical crew of the Super Falcons to step down from their positions with immediate effect, following the team’s disappointing campaign at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) and subsequent failure to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The decision was announced on…
