Stay up to date with the biggest sports stories making the front pages of Nigeria’s leading newspapers today.
Sporting Life
N1bn Prize Money: Baribote blasts NSC, says Dikko not sincere over NFF, NPFL reforms.
Wike expresses disappointment over Super Eagles’ absence from the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Galatasaray reject reported ₦195bn bid for Victor Osimhen.
AFN invites 29 athletes for final Commonwealth Games preparations.
Prime Atlantic Squash Tournament has improved players’ quality, says ex-NSF boss.
Vanguard
Sadiq Umar to undergo surgery after injury setback.
LMC calls for calm over purported licence withdrawal.
Anthony Okpotu completes move to Egyptian side Al Masry.
Antonio Rudiger sends goodwill message to Sadiq Umar.
The Guardian
Nwabali wrong to leave Chippa United without securing a new club – Troost-Ekong.
Queiroz berates VAR for denying Ghana a “clear penalty” against England.
LBHF’s Ibile Divisional Boxing Championships begin in Ikeja.
2026 World Cup and the beautiful chaos.
The Nation
Messi leads the Golden Boot race.
FIFA hands Madibo a five-game ban for breaking Kone’s leg.
16 clubs battle for four NNL playoff tickets.
MILO Basketball: Davidhall and Ado Grammar claim Western Conference titles.
ThisDay
Wike expresses outrage over the Super Eagles’ absence from the World Cup.
Galatasaray insist no deal has been reached for Victor Osimhen.
Morocco fight back to beat Haiti and qualify for the Round of 32.
Switzerland finish top of Group B after beating Canada.
Daily Sun
Celtic legend urges Kelechi Iheanacho to seek a fresh start.
NFF pledges wider access to CAF coaching courses across Nigeria.
Nigeria intensifies preparations for the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
IOC unveils new athlete grant to support Olympic development.
NFF yet to appear on FIFA membership list.
Leadership
FCT FA chairman applauds proposed ₦1bn NPFL prize boost.
Sadiq Umar targets a stronger comeback after injury.
Nasarawa United begin preparations for the new NPFL season.
Daily Telegraph
FIFA considers introducing a new penalty shootout format.
Côte d’Ivoire close in on Round of 32 qualification.
Former NPFL chairman questions proposed ₦1bn prize money.
Transfer Watch
Victor Osimhen remains linked with Galatasaray.
Anthony Okpotu completes move to Al Masry.
Kelechi Iheanacho’s future remains uncertain.
Sadiq Umar begins rehabilitation after surgery.
Sports247 Take
Nigeria’s absence from the 2026 FIFA World Cup continues to dominate the sports pages, while Victor Osimhen’s transfer future, NPFL reforms, Commonwealth Games preparations and the race for the FIFA World Cup knockout stage are among the biggest talking points across today’s newspapers.
