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Bottom of the Table, But Not Backing Down! Inter Lagos Declare...
Inter Lagos have insisted that possible relegation from the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) would not derail the club's long-term ambitions, despite their difficult...
Hoops for Tomorrow: 38–2! Surulere Deliver Heavy Blow as Ijanikin Admit...
Federal Government College, Surulere recorded a convincing 38–2 victory over Federal Government College, Ijanikin in their Hoops for Tomorrow basketball encounter.
Surulere produced a strong...
Hoops For Tomorrow: ‘They Must Learn to Talk to Each Other!’...
King's College coach Adesola Helen Oluwaseyi has identified poor communication and a lack of teamwork as major problems behind her team's three-point defeat to...
Three Points, One Final Ticket! Gaskiya Fight Back to Send King’s...
Gaskiya College booked their place in the final of the Hoops for Tomorrow tournament after producing a determined fightback to defeat King's College 18–15...
Beyond the Court: UNILAG Hosts Basketball Development Programme for Young Nigerians
Eight secondary-school teams have converged at the University of Lagos (UNILAG) Sports Centre for Hoops for Tomorrow, a two-day basketball clinic and championship aimed...
Three Touchdowns, One Perfect Rating! Fawaz Azeez Claims Showtime Player of...
Lagos Rebels receiver Fawaz Azeez has earned Showtime Flag Football League's Player of the Week recognition after delivering an impressive performance that combined three...
Defeat Is Not the End! Aishat Gbadamosi Sets Sights on a...
Nigerian boxer Aishat Gbadamosi has refused to allow her quarter-final exit at the 2026 African Elite Men's and Women's Boxing Championships in Nairobi, Kenya,...
“Instead of Fighting Around, I Decided to Focus on Boxing” —...
Nigerian female boxer Aishat Gbadamosi is turning a childhood interest into a promising sporting career, having progressed from fighting among schoolmates to representing the...
From Athletes to Coaches! Osun Banks On 18 NIS-Trained Professionals To...
Osun State is looking to strengthen its grassroots sports development by investing in coaching education, with 18 coaches reportedly sponsored to undertake professional training...
Ezinne Questions Chelle’s Dual Role Ahead of Nigeria’s U-23 Qualifiers
Nigeria’s preparations for the 2027 U-23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers have sparked debate over how Eric Chelle can manage the Olympic Eagles while...
Osogbo Stadium Hits 40% Completion as Contractor Targets FIFA-Standard Pitch
The remodelling of Osogbo City Stadium has passed the 40 per cent completion mark, with the contractor assuring that the upgraded playing surface is...
New Gloves, Bigger Ambitions! Abdulmajid Muhammad Lands ScreaM GK Partnership
Nigerian goalkeeper Abdulmajid Muhammad has secured an endorsement partnership with Ukrainian goalkeeper equipment brand ScreaM GK, marking another development in his growing football journey...
Nine Teams. Eleven Sundays. One New Era: CFFL Uprise Season 4...
The wait is almost over. CFFL will open CFFL Uprise Season 4 on Sunday, 1st November 2026, in Lagos, launching nine teams into eleven...
CFFL and The Uprise Join Forces to Elevate Nigerian Flag Football...
CFFL, the home of competitive flag football in Nigeria, today announced UPRISE as the official partner of its upcoming season, which will be known...
Sanwo-Olu Pledges Full Support as Lagos Prepares to Host 2026 CAF...
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has assured the Confederation of African Football (CAF) of the state government’s full support as preparations continue for the...
UEL: Chukwueze Set to Miss Bournemouth Clash as Hip Problem Hits...
Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze is expected to miss AC Milan’s UEFA Europa League encounter against Bournemouth after suffering a left hip problem ahead...
CAF Invites Club Managers for October Draw and Workshop in Cairo
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has invited team managers of clubs expected to qualify for the group stages of the 2026/27 CAF Champions...
Beyond football! Nigeria’s cricket stars show why other sports deserve more...
Nigeria’s commanding victory over Gambia in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Sub-Regional Qualifier C has delivered a timely reminder that the country’s...
Big break for Nigerian teen! Ogunnaike joins Arsenal stars before Bayern...
Nigerian-eligible defender Josh Ogunnaike has earned another opportunity to impress at Arsenal after joining the first-team squad in training ahead of the Gunners’ UEFA...
NNL issues warning: Clubs face ₦500,000 fee as October 23 registration...
The Nigeria National League (NNL) has warned participating clubs to complete their registration submissions by October 23, 2026, with failure to meet the deadline...
AWOL NO MORE! Joshua Baba Returns to Bendel Insurance After Apology
Bendel Insurance goalkeeper Joshua Baba has returned to training after apologising to the club over his unauthorised absence, bringing a new development to a...
‘Very difficult to break!’ Bursaspor coach reacts to Iheanacho’s historic Turkish...
Bursaspor coach Mustafa Er has been impressed by Kelechi Iheanacho’s remarkable goalscoring run in Turkey, as the Nigerian striker continues to attract attention following...
France left frustrated as Ilenikhena commit his international future to...
France could miss out on the services of promising striker George Ilenikhena after the forward opted to represent Nigeria at senior international level, giving...
NPFL: 3SC Defender Adelowo Hits 100 NPFL Appearances
Shooting Stars Sports Club have congratulated defender Gbolagade Adelowo after he reached 100 appearances in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) for the Oluyole...
Showtime Flag Football League Returns For Week Four As Season XV...
The race for supremacy in the Showtime Flag Football League Season XV continues on Sunday, October 18, as teams return to Showtime Arena in...
Former Super Eagles Coach Clemens Westerhof Diagnosed With Colon Cancer
Former Super Eagles coach Clemens Westerhof has been diagnosed with colon cancer in the Netherlands, with his family appealing for prayers and support as...
From Lagos to Sweden: Timi Destiny Lands IK Oddevold Deal After...
Nigerian midfielder Timi Destiny has taken a major step in his football career after signing for Swedish club IK Oddevold, giving the 18-year-old a...
Golden Eaglets: Tosin Adesina Describes Defeat As Embarrassing, Raises Concerns Over...
Nigeria’s disappointing outing in the U-17 AFCON qualifying tournament has raised questions about the performance, technical direction and future prospects of the Golden Eaglets.
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NPFL: Christopher Emenyonu Questions Club Management As Fans Frustration Grows
Growing dissatisfaction among supporters of Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) clubs has brought renewed attention to coaching decisions, club management and the need for...
Golden Eaglets Must Fix Defensive Errors Against Côte d’Ivoire to Keep...
Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets must deliver a more disciplined defensive performance when they face Côte d’Ivoire on Saturday if they are to keep their 2026...
EuroMatch NPFL: Buter Set for Jos Reunion with Former Colleague as...
Sporting Lagos coach Jeffrey Buter will reunite with former coaching colleague Shola Adegun when his side travel to Jos to face Plateau United in...
CAF D Licence: Eguavoen Backs Ogun FA’s Push to Improve Grassroots...
Nigeria Football Federation Technical Director Augustine Eguavoen has backed the Ogun State Football Association’s drive to improve grassroots coaching, stressing that experience alone is...
Super Falcons vs Morocco: Nigeria Face Familiar Foes in LA 2028...
Nigeria’s Super Falcons will face Morocco in the third round of the African qualifiers for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, setting up another...
Nigeria Targets Sports Tourism Boost as Abuja Prepares for World Polo...
Nigeria is preparing to welcome international polo competition to Abuja in November, with the National Sports Commission (NSC) exploring is preparing to welcome international...
Rangers GM Ezeaku Visits Kano Sports Commission Chairman, Hails Babangida’s Appointment
The General Manager of Rangers International FC, Barrister Amobi Ezeaku, has congratulated the Chairman of the Kano State Sports Commission, Alhaji Muhd Tukur Babangida,...
Viking vs Bayern Munich: Ex-Nigeria Target Michael Olise Eyes Champions League...
Michael Olise will be one of Bayern Munich’s key attacking threats when the German giants travel to Norway to face Viking FK in Tuesday’s...
Beyond Talent: How KCFA Is Preparing Young Footballers for the Professional...
From organised training to player development, the Kano academy is looking to turn grassroots promise into professional opportunities.
For many young Nigerian footballers, the dream...
Mbappé vs Kane: Okocha Backs Real Madrid Star in Exciting Ballon...
Super Eagles legend Austin ‘Jay-Jay’ Okocha has backed Kylian Mbappé to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or, believing the Real Madrid forward has done enough...
Mabubat Rasaki Takes Africa’s Fight to the World as Kazakhstan Tournament...
Nigeria’s rising tennis star Mabubat Adenike Rasaki will begin her campaign at the ATF 12&U Intercontinental Team Competition in Shymkent, Kazakhstan, as Africa takes...
Awoniyi Foundation Hands 350 Young Players Football Boots in Grassroots Boost
The Taiwo Awoniyi Foundation has distributed football boots to 350 young players participating in the Kwara Kiddies League (KKL), in another effort to support...
Arokodare or Lukaku? NEC Defender Reveals the Striker He’d Rather Not...
Nigeria international Tolu Arokodare has earned praise from NEC Nijmegen defender Perr Schuurs, who believes the Ajax striker presents a more difficult challenge for...
Who Will Shape the Next Four Years? Nigerian Basketball Awaits New...
Nigerian basketball is approaching a leadership change, with the October 15 Nigeria Basketball Federation election expected to determine who will oversee the sport for...
From Big Week 3 Wins to the Co-ed Cup, Showtime Keeps...
Showtime Flag Football League is preparing for another major event this Sunday, with the 5v5 Co-ed Cup scheduled for October 11 at Showtime Arena...
Dombraye Understands Why Nigerian Players Move Abroad for Better Pay
Former Super Eagles striker Eddie Dombraye has acknowledged the financial reasons behind Nigerian footballers’ decisions to pursue opportunities abroad, drawing from his own experience...
Dapo Afolayan Renews Super Eagles Dream: “I Was So Close”
London-born forward Dapo Afolayan has revealed that representing Nigeria remains one of his biggest football ambitions after admitting he previously came close to earning...
Dikko Promises Africa-Class Pitch as Abuja Stadium Revamp Targets 2027 Completion
National Sports Commission Chairman Shehu Dikko says the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja will have one of the best playing pitches in Africa...
Ani, Olowu Set for Explosive Showdown at Street Rumble 2 in...
Michael “Hitman” Ani and two-time West African Welterweight Champion Taiwo “Gentle Boy” Olowu will headline the second edition of The Street Rumble in Lagos.
Match...
From Flying Eagles Invitee to River Plate Pro: Spiff Signs New...
Jonathan Spiff’s journey from a 2025 Flying Eagles invitee to River Plate professional has taken another major step after the Argentine-born forward signed his...
Baník Ostrava Confirm Thursday Return for Super Eagles Defender Bewene ...
Abdullahi Bewene is expected to return to Baník Ostrava training on Thursday after completing his latest international duty with the Super Eagles.
The Czech club...
Harmony Chidi Leads Flamingos’ World Cup Charge in Morocco
Harmony Chidi will captain Nigeria’s Flamingos at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup as the young forward prepares to return to the global...
