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Nigerian sprinter Rosemary Nwankwo has described her outing at the World Athletics Relays in Gaborone as the biggest moment of her athletics career so...

Nigerian sprint hurdler Adaobi Tabugbo continued her impressive start to the season with another solid performance at the East Coast Relays, clocking 13.01 seconds...

Officials of Nigeria National League (NNL) have commenced plans to stage a motor rally around the serene community of Ikenne, Ogun State, in order...

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s senior adviser on media and public communication, Chief Sunday Dare has expressed satisfaction with the presence of four private-owned clubs...

Super Eagles' coach, Eric Sekou Chelle was among dignitaries who graced the opening day of matches in this year’s Nigerian National League (NNL) Super-4...

Remo Stars FC of Ikenne chairman, Honourable Kunle Soname has come out with an explanation of why he decided to throw his club’s home...

Two former youth internationals, Dimeji Lawal and Edith Agoye have teamed up as officials with fast-rising Grass Runners FC of Sagamu in Nigeria’s third-tier...

A much-expected return to Arsenal of England by Nigerian-born winger, Ethan Nwaneri may not materialise after all, as The Gunners are reportedly ready to...

Coventry City of England coach, Frank Lampard is raining praises on his namesake, Frank Onyeka, as the former Chelsea midfielder says the Super Eagles’...

Nigerian-born former world heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Olaseni Oluwafemi Joshua has been tipped to defeat his fellow-British rival, Tyson Fury when they both step...

Doma United of Gombe winger, Fantami Yusuf has dedicated his lone goal to his mother and was happy that it sank Inter Lagos FC...

Nigeria’s armwrestling scene has found a new dominant force in Adefunke Afeniforo, who delivered a sensational performance at the 15th African Armwrestling Championship, Accra...

Nigeria international Taiwo Awoniyi has revealed he was fully ready for his opportunity after delivering a standout performance in Premier League action, inspiring Nottingham...

Sporting Lagos FC's top striker, Alex Leme made history on Monday, as he scored the first goal of this year’s Nigeria National League (NNL)...

Nigerian athlete Chidi Okezie has revealed that determination and focus were key factors behind the country’s qualification for the 2027 World Athletics Championships in...

At the Torrin Lawrence Memorial in Athens, Samuel Ogazi stormed to a stunning 44.02 seconds, shattering the long-standing national record of 44.17 seconds set...

It was a night that blended spectacle with serious competition at the ‘Chaos in the Ring’ fight night, held at the Balmoral Convention Centre,...

Ikorodu City head coach Bright Ozebagbe has set his sights on greater accomplishments after guiding his side to victory in the 2026 Lagos State...

Nigeria international Taiwo Awoniyi celebrated his 100th appearance for Nottingham Forest in memorable fashion, delivering a goal and an assist in a lively Premier...

Young Nigerian forward Kingsley Celestine Orji has taken a significant step in his career, making his professional debut for AF Elbasani in their 4–2...

Former Nigeria U17 defender Usulor Nwachukwu has taken a major step in his career, making his professional debut for Al-Jabalain FC in their 2–0...

Former Seassiders FC (Lagos State) talent Adisa Daniel delivered a dramatic match-winning performance for Cianorte Futebol Clube, securing a 1–0 away victory over Esporte...

Kano State-born talent Suleiman Abubakar has played a key role in helping RC Celta de Vigo U19 secure the División de Honor Juvenil Group...

Young Nigerian midfielder Jeremiah Adeyemi is beginning to attract international attention after delivering an eye-catching performance for Jaguar Sports FC during the ongoing 1931...

The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, Hon. Adeyinka Anthony Adeboye, has hailed the 2026 Lagos FA Cup as a...

Founder of Maktown Flyers, Akeranna Manasseh Achii, has expressed pride in his team’s debut performance at the Basketball Africa League, despite their early exit...

The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has released its official statistics following Matchday 36, offering a detailed snapshot of a season defined by intensity,...

Chairman of the Lagos State Football Association, Gafar Olawale Liameed, has described the 2026 Lagos FA Cup as a landmark success, emphasizing its impact...

President of the Nigeria Wrestling Federation, Adeniyi Adewale Bashir, has praised Team Nigeria following their dominant performance at the 15th African Wrestling Championships. READ ALSO:...

Former Super Eagles midfielder Nosa Igiebor has criticized the quality of friendly matches arranged for Nigeria, insisting the team should be facing stronger opposition. Reacting...

The Senior Special Assistant, SSA to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, Hon. Adeyinka Anthony Adeboye, has applauded Team Nigeria for a resilient and...

Nigerian forward Nathan Tella has reiterated Bayer Leverkusen’s ambition to secure a UEFA Champions League spot following their emphatic victory over RB Leipzig. In a...

Nigerian striker Kelechi Iheanacho has expressed delight after coming off the bench to score the winning goal for Celtic in their 2-1 victory over...

Nigerian sprint star Favour Ashe has expressed mixed feelings following Team Nigeria’s performances at the World Athletics Relays in Gaborone, acknowledging progress while admitting...

Chairman of the Diaspora Talent Discovery Committee Tunde Adelakun has revealed that Nigeria is implementing a structured and selective approach in identifying foreign-born players...

Celtic manager Martin O'Neill has praised Nigerian forward Kelechi Iheanacho following his match-winning performance against Hibernian. Iheanacho came off the bench to score the decisive...

A flood of accolades is rolling the way of players of Super Accurate Football Academy of Ikotun, Lagos, following their conquest of God Did...

Fans of the round leather game have been informed that they should expect the very best of Nigerian football at the 2026 NNL Super-4...

NPFL side Ikorodu City F.C. have once again stamped their authority on Lagos football, clinching their third Lagos FA Cup title with a hard-fought...

Officials of Nigeria National League (NNL) and their major investor, Toptier Sports Management have announced a cash reward of N5,000 for each of the...

Nigeria’s sprint star Chidi Okezie delivered a standout performance to help Team Nigeria secure qualification for the World Championships in the 4×400m mixed relay...

Against the backdrop of early criticism and a shaky start, a youthful and largely home-based Team Nigeria rose to prominence at the World Athletics...

Malawi U-20 women’s head coach, Maggie Chombo, is confident her team can overturn a two-goal deficit against Nigeria’s Falconets and secure qualification for the...

Matchday 17 of the NWFL Premiership proved decisive in both the Super Six race and the battle for survival, with a series of standout...

ProStar Sports International has joined stakeholders in celebrating the successful staging of the Nigeria National League (NNL) Super Four draws in Lagos, while congratulating...

Players and coaches of Sporting Lagos FC are preparing themselves tactically for Monday's first match of the 2026 Nigeria National League (NNL) Super-4 by...

The captain of Sporting Lagos FC, Solomon Uloko has disclosed that he motivates himself by reading the Holy Bible before each match in order...

Inter Lagos FC are facing an unusual dilemma of choosing between sportsmanship and rivalry, as they are staying in the same hotel with their...

A major talking point at this year’s Nigerian National League (NNL) Super-4 may turn out to be the quality of refereeing in all six...

The mouth-gaping players' hotel project that was recently launched by Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) - with FIFA's support - in Abuja apparently already has...