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Nigeria Sports News API

Get the live top sports headlines from Nigeria with our JSON API.

Get API key for the Nigeria Sports News API

API Demonstration

This example demonstrates the HTTP request to make and the JSON response you will receive when you use the news api to get the top headlines from Nigeria.

GET
https://gnews.io/api/v4/top-headlines?country=ng&category=sports&apikey=API_KEY
{
    "totalArticles": 4116,
    "articles": [
        {
            "id": "a6aa7a6b66d75ccdf9bedd9acb285f9c",
            "title": "Vinicius Jr sends heartfelt message to Endrick after Brazilian star leaves Real Madrid and seals Lyon loan",
            "description": "Vinicius Jr sent a heartfelt message to Endrick after the Brazilian star sealed a loan move to Lyon. The move represents a decisive step away from the Santiago Bernabeu spotlight and towards regular football. The 19-year-old has struggled to force his way into the picture under new head coach Xabi Alonso and will now spend the remainder of the campaign in Ligue 1 with Lyon, a club eager to harness his raw potential.",
            "content": "Lyon confirmed the deal with a festive video across social media, depicting Endrick strolling among Christmas lights before visiting the club shop to try on his new No. 9 shirt. \"Christmas has come early,\" he said, smiling into the camera, a line tha... [3531 chars]",
            "url": "https://www.goal.com/en-ng/lists/vinicius-jr-heartfelt-message-endrick-brazilian-star-loan-move-to-lyon/blt7582a700ba06977f",
            "image": "https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/getty-2201527727/crop/MM5DEMBZGY5DCMJXHE5G433XMU5DSMBSHI4TQ===/GettyImages-2201527727.jpg",
            "publishedAt": "2025-12-24T13:16:09Z",
            "lang": "en",
            "source": {
                "id": "90ada3ade3c66a756d5cd36c7829c359",
                "name": "Goal.com",
                "url": "https://www.goal.com"
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "a6efaaa83d165f2cd47dc52552311425",
            "title": "'That's what bothers me' - Lyon sent Endrick stern warning by club legend after Real Madrid outcast seals loan move",
            "description": "Lyon have been sent a stark warning about new signing Endrick after the Brazilian striker completed his loan move to the French side on Tuesday.",
            "content": "A Premier League move had been a reported option for the teenager, with Manchester United and West Ham both previously credited with an interest in the Brazil international. However, it's Ligue 1 side Lyon that won the race to land Endrick on loan fo... [3300 chars]",
            "url": "https://www.goal.com/en-ng/lists/lyon-sent-endrick-warning-real-madrid-outcast-seals-loan-move/blte1f7fbd393ded47f",
            "image": "https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/getty-2252578864/crop/MM5DGNJQGA5DCOJWHE5G433XMU5DAORRHAZA====/GettyImages-2252578864.jpg",
            "publishedAt": "2025-12-24T13:08:36Z",
            "lang": "en",
            "source": {
                "id": "90ada3ade3c66a756d5cd36c7829c359",
                "name": "Goal.com",
                "url": "https://www.goal.com"
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "9a466355494ebd4091742766d90ecf0f",
            "title": "'Emotionally tough' - Mikel Arteta gives his verdict on Arsenal's Carabao Cup win as Gunners set up semi-final clash with Chelsea",
            "description": "Mikel Arteta admitted it was \"emotionally tough\" to process Crystal Palace’s stoppage-time equaliser, before Arsenal steadied themselves to edge through on penalties in a breathless Carabao Cup quarter-final at the Emirates Stadium. After 90 minutes finished 1-1, the Gunners held their nerve to win the shootout 8-7, with Kepa Arrizabalaga emerging as the decisive figure.",
            "content": "Speaking after the match, Arteta was clear that his side should have put the tie beyond reach in the first half. He highlighted the number of changes made to the starting XI and praised the intensity and quality Arsenal displayed against a well-organ... [2245 chars]",
            "url": "https://www.goal.com/en-ng/lists/mikel-arteta-verdict-arsenal-carabao-cup-win-gunners-set-up-semi-final-clash-chelsea/bltd4a632bb6812a993",
            "image": "https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/getty-2253318737/crop/MM5DGNBRHE5DCOJSGM5G433XMU5DAORRGY2Q====/GettyImages-2253318737.jpg",
            "publishedAt": "2025-12-24T09:15:17Z",
            "lang": "en",
            "source": {
                "id": "90ada3ade3c66a756d5cd36c7829c359",
                "name": "Goal.com",
                "url": "https://www.goal.com"
            }
        }
    ]
}

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