Sports have always played a significant role in Nigerian culture, with millions of passionate fans following various games and activities.

Kano Pillars Football Club has confirmed a major partnership with Radio France Internationale (RFI) Hausa, an international media organisation.

German club Hannover 96 have signed young defender Ime Okon from SuperSport United on a four-year contract.

Captain of Nigeria's national football team, Ahmed Musa has denied reports that he has retired from international football.

Ademola Lookman has resumed pre-season training with Italian club Atalanta, despite ongoing rumours linking him with a summer move.

Lyon will continue to play in Ligue 1 next season after the French league’s financial watchdog reversed its earlier decision to relegate the club.

Former England international, John Fashanu, has said he would like to become the coach of Nigeria’s Super Eagles.

Olympic athletes have long been celebrated as the epitome of human achievement and excellence in sports.

French Ligue 1 club OGC Nice has two Nigerian strikers — Terem Moffi and Victor Orakpo — but one of them is expected to leave the club this summer.

Nigeria-eligible forward Onyeka Gamero has signed for Spanish giants FC Barcelona Femeni B to play alongside Vicky Lopez at the club.

Enzo Zidane, son of football legend Zinedine Zidane, has officially announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 29.

Paul Onuachu has since completed a permanent transfer to Turkish club Trabzonspor after a successful loan spell from Southampton and is backed to shine again.