Under the golden afternoon sun of Onipekpeye, along Siun-Kobape Expressway, the air was filled with the rhythmic thrum of hooves, laughter, and music as the Abeokuta Polo Club officially opened its gates on Sunday, December 21, 2025, for its maiden festival, promising to place Abeokuta at the heart of Nigeria’s equestrian map. Tagged “The Bold…
The Lagos State Government has rolled out a comprehensive traffic management plan ahead of the Ajegunle City Youth Marathon, scheduled for Saturday, December 13, kicking off at 6:00 a.m. The marathon, organized by the Society for Information and Human Advancement, is expected to attract hundreds of runners from across the city. In a statement posted…
Abeokuta Polo Club is proud to announce the maiden edition of the Abeokuta Polo Festival, a prestigious celebration of culture, sportsmanship, and community development. The festival marks a new chapter in the club’s legacy, reinforcing its theme: “Abeokuta Polo – Where Tradition Meets Excellence.” Scheduled to take place in the historic city of Abeokuta on…
In a move that has stunned Nigerian football fans, William Troost-Ekong, the Captain of the Super Eagles, officially announced his retirement from International football today, bringing down the curtain on a remarkable 10-year career. The 31-year-old centre-back revealed the decision in an emotional post on X, declaring: “HONOURED. GRATEFUL. FOREVER A SUPER EAGLE.” He described…
Barcelona defender Ronald Araújo has stepped away from football indefinitely after the club confirmed he was left “mentally and psychologically down” following their recent defeat to Chelsea. Club sources told Global Mirror News that the Uruguayan International requested personal time to recover after what has been described as an emotionally overwhelming period. The loss at…
The Super Eagles of Nigeria soared to an emphatic 4–1 victory over Gabon on Thursday night, setting up a tantalizing final in the 2026 FIFA World Cup African qualifiers. The win, achieved at the iconic Moulay Hassan Stadium, was a masterclass in attacking football and clinical finishing. Victor Osimhen was the star of the show,…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has applauded the Super Falcons for their unmatched winning mentality and charged them to sustain their dominance as they face the Amazons of Benin Republic in the WAFCON 2026 qualifier. Hosting the African champions at his office in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, on Monday, October 27, 2025, the Governor described the…
Nottingham Forest have officially parted ways with manager Ange Postecoglou following a dismal run of results that saw the club go eight matches without a win across all competitions. The decision came shortly after Forest’s 3-0 home defeat to Chelsea on Saturday afternoon, a result that proved to be the final straw for the club’s…
Nigeria’s Super Eagles clawed their way back into World Cup contention on Thursday night, edging Lesotho 2–1 in a tense qualifier at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja. It wasn’t a smooth ride for the three-time African champions, who had to dig deep after conceding first. Lesotho shocked the home fans midway through the first…
South Africa’s bid to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has suffered a major setback after the world football Governing Body deducted three points from the Bafana Bafana for fielding an ineligible player during a crucial qualifier. FIFA confirmed on Monday that South Africa’s 2–0 victory against Lesotho in Johannesburg earlier this month has…
