Jide Taiwo
Akwa United Ring the Changes, Release Nine Players Ahead of NNL...
Akwa United have taken decisive steps to reset their campaign ahead of the second stanza of the 2025/2026 Nigeria National League (NNL) season, announcing...
168 Young Footballers Compete as Eight Earn LALIGA Camp Tickets at...
No fewer than 168 promising young footballers, aged between 13 and 15, participated in the second phase of the Next Gen Drafts held at...
CNS Spikers and Nigeria Customs Claim 2025 Super Cup Titles
Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) Spikers and Nigeria Customs Service emerged as champions in the men’s and women’s categories, of volleyball respectively, at the...
Asaba Gears Up to Host 2026 Biennial Police Games
The Delta State capital, Asaba, is set to host thousands of police officers from across Nigeria as preparations intensify for the 2026 Biennial Police...
NOGIG 2026 Opens in Abuja as Oil, Gas Leaders Push Wellness,...
The 20th edition of the Nigerian Oil & Gas Industry Games (NOGIG) officially kicked off on Sunday at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja,...
Adegoke Enoch Opens Indoor Season with Solid 6.71s
Tokyo 2020 Olympic finalist Adegoke Enoch made a confident start to his 2026 indoor campaign, clocking 6.71 seconds in the heats of the men’s...
Okafor Smashes Records Again with Blazing 47.88s at VMI Winter Relays
Nigerian quarter-miler Jude Okafor continues to announce himself as one of the standout performers of the indoor season after storming to a sensational 47.88...
Oyedeji Rejects Tenure Extension Claims, Insists NBBF Constitution Must Be Respected
Former Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) board member, Olumide Oyedeji, has dismissed speculations suggesting his tenure remains valid beyond January 2026, insisting that constitutional provisions—not...
Pyramids FC Seal Group A Supremacy with 4–1 Comeback Win Over...
Defending champions Pyramids FC delivered a ruthless second-half performance to overturn an early scare and thump Rivers United 4–1 at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium,...
Osimhen Strikes Again as Galatasaray Cruise Past Rizespor to Extend League...
Victor Osimhen continued his red-hot form in the Turkish Super Lig, scoring as Galatasaray secured a convincing 3–0 away victory over Çaykur Rizespor at...
Enyimba FC Promotes Daniel Eke As Chief Scouting Officer
Enyimba Football Club, Nigeria’s, has announced the promotion of Mr. Daniel Eke to the position of Chief Scouting Officer, with immediate effect.
READ ALSO: Oyedeji...
Giannis Antetokounmpo Joins Chelsea FC Women Ownership as Global Sports Investments
Nigerian-Greek NBA superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo has joined the ownership group of Chelsea FC Women, expanding his influence beyond basketball into one of Europe’s most...
Onuachu Fires Trabzonspor to Emphatic Away Win, Goes Top of Süper...
Nigerian striker Paul Onuachu delivered a commanding performance on Saturday, scoring twice to propel Trabzonspor to a convincing 3–0 away victory over Samsunspor in...
NPFL: Efe Ubiomo Nets Debut Goal as Bendel Insurance Return to...
Bendel Insurance bounced back to winning ways with a convincing 2–0 victory over Enyimba FC in Benin, ending a short run without a win...
James Emmanuel Signals Strong 2026 Intent with 20.99s Season Opener in...
Nigeria’s James Emmanuel made an encouraging start to his 2026 athletics season, clocking 20.99 seconds in the men’s 200m at the CGA Open League...
Sporting Supreme FC Set to Fly Nigeria’s Flag at 2026 Africa...
Nigeria’s youth football development will be in the continental spotlight as Sporting Supreme FC of Abuja have departed for Senegal ahead of the 2026...
Akwa United Coach Paul Offor Bags UEFA B Licence
Akwa United head coach Paul Offor has earned his UEFA B coaching licence, marking a major step in his coaching career.
The new qualification was...
Ibadan Grammar School Crowned Champions as Oyo–Osun U-12 Handball Championship Celebrates...
Ibadan Grammar School, Ibadan, emerged overall champions of the maiden Late Babatunde Olusegun Ojuola Oyo–Osun Inter-State Under-12 Handball Championship after an impressive unbeaten run,...
Oghenefejiro Praise Soars to 6.03m, Finishes 6th at New Mexico Collegiate...
Nigerian long jumper Oghenefejiro Praise recorded another encouraging outing on the indoor circuit after placing sixth in the women’s long jump at the 2026...
Enekwechi Opens Indoor Season Strong with 5th-Place Finish at Madrid World...
Olympic finalist Chukwuebuka Enekwechi made a steady and encouraging start to his 2026 indoor campaign after throwing 20.38 metres to place fifth in the...
Pinnick: Nigeria to Surpass Morocco With World-Class Football Pitches in 18...
Former Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President, Amaju Pinnick, has expressed strong optimism about the future of football infrastructure in the country, declaring that Nigeria...
Ogun @50: Gov. Abiodun Throws Open MKO Abiola Stadium For Falconets...
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Ogun State, the state governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has thrown open the gates of the MKO Abiola...
Athletics Uplift Network Moves to Empower Home-Based Athletes with Sponsorship Initiative
In a major boost for grassroots sports development, the Athletics Uplift Network has taken a bold step toward supporting Nigerian home-based athletes with the...
Mubarak SuleIman Hits Double, But Slavia Praha U19 Edged Out by...
Nigerian youngsters Mubarak Suleiman and Chinedu Isaiah delivered eye-catching performances despite Slavia Praha U19 suffering a 3–2 away defeat to Portuguese giants SL Benfica...
Moses Simon’s Academy Exports Rising Star to Al-Nassr
Simoiben Football Academy, founded by Super Eagles winger Moses Simon, has recorded a major milestone after one of its products, David Oguejiofor, sealed a...
Olisa Ndah Begins New Chapter with Libyan Side Al Shomooa
Super Eagles centre-back Olisa Ndah has sealed a fresh move to Libyan club Al Shomooa, joining the North African side on a free transfer...
Katsina Golden Stars Dominate 2026 North-West Badminton Championship in Zaria
Katsina Golden Stars Badminton Club put the state on the sporting map after an outstanding performance at the 2026 North-West Badminton Championship held in...
CAF Inspection Team Gives Positive Verdict on Nigeria’s Bid to Host...
A seven-man inspection team from the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has concluded its assessment of facilities proposed by Nigeria to host the Final...
Anichebe Hails Rangers’ Youth Project, Leadership After Surprise Enugu Visit
Former Super Eagles striker Victor Anichebe has praised Rangers International’s leadership structure and commitment to youth development following a surprise visit to the club’s...
CAF Names Ugandan, Burundian Officials for Falconets–Senegal U20 World Cup Qualifier
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed match officials from Uganda and Burundi for Saturday’s crucial FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifying clash...
Chelle Backs Nnadi for Success After Marseille Move
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has welcomed the transfer of Nigerian midfielder Tochukwu Nnadi to French Ligue 1 heavyweights Olympique Marseille, describing the...
Ilenikhena Breaks Nigerian Teenage Transfer Record with €30m Al-Ittihad Move
George Ilenikhena has rewritten Nigerian football history after sealing a blockbuster transfer to Saudi Arabian giants Al-Ittihad, becoming the most expensive Nigerian teenager ever.
The...
Pinnick’s Daughter Shines on Global Stage with Multi-Medal Haul at World...
Emififen Yolanda Pinnick, the 10-year-old daughter of renowned Nigerian sports administrator Amaju Melvin Pinnick, announced herself as one of the brightest emerging talents in...
3SC Dismiss Relocation Rumours, Begin Emergency Pitch Revamp at Lekan Salami...
Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) has firmly dismissed reports suggesting that the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) is considering relocating the club from Ibadan...
Leicester City Snap Up Joe Aribo on Season-Long Loan from Southampton
Leicester City have completed the loan signing of Super Eagles midfielder Joe Aribo from Southampton until the end of the 2025/26 season, subject to...
Frank Onyeka Joins Coventry City on Loan, Eyes Premier League Promotion
Coventry City FC have secured the services of Nigerian international Frank Onyeka on loan from Brentford, adding significant Premier League experience to their midfield...
Barau FC Head Coach Eugene Agagbe Praises Team After Five-Match Unbeaten...
Barau FC head coach, Eugene Agagbe, has lauded his players, management, and fans following the team’s continued resurgence in the Nigeria Premier Football League...
Delta Queens Appoint Osazee Francis as New Head Coach Ahead of...
Delta Queens Football Club has announced the appointment of Coach Osazee Francis as their new Chief Coach ahead of the resumption of the 2025/26...
Ogunbote Hails Plateau United Spirit After Late Win Over Remo Stars
Plateau United head coach Gbenga Ogunbote has praised his players following their dramatic 2–1 away victory over Remo Stars, a result sealed by a...
Ebah’s Stoppage-Time Strike Hands Plateau United Vital Win, Deepens Remo Stars’...
Plateau United boosted their survival hopes in the Nigeria Premier Football League with a dramatic 2-1 away victory over Remo Stars, secured by a...
Abia State Appoints Daniel Eke as Enyimba FC Sporting Director to...
The Abia State Government has taken a decisive step to restore Enyimba International Football Club, Aba, to its former glory with the approval of...
Ayomide Wahab Targets Goal-Scoring Heroics Against Antalyaspor After Four-Goal Show
Nigerian striker Ayomide Wahab is aiming to continue his red-hot form as Igdir F.K prepare to face Antalyaspor in the Turkish Cup on Tuesday,...
Ijebu Athletic SC to Make Debut in 2026 Dynasty Scouting League...
Ijebu Athletic SC has officially confirmed its participation in the 2026 Season 1 edition of the Dynasty Scouting League (DSL), marking the club’s first...
Nigeria Beach Soccer League to Hold Virtual Stakeholders Meeting on Tuesday
The Nigeria Beach Soccer League (NBSL) will convene its Stakeholders Annual Meeting virtually via Zoom on Tuesday at 11:00 a.m., bringing together key actors...
Marseille Agree €6m Deal for Nigerian Midfielder Nnadi
French Ligue 1 giants Olympique Marseille have reached an agreement to sign Nigeria midfielder Tochukwu Nnadi from Belgian club Zulte Waregem in a deal...
Ilechukwu Tips Rangers as Genuine NPFL Title Contenders After Pillars Win
Rangers International technical adviser Fidelis Ilechukwu has declared the Enugu side genuine contenders for the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) title following their 2–0...
CAF Officials to Inspect Ikenne, Sagamu Venues Ahead of African Schools...
Senior officials of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) will this week inspect proposed competition and ancillary venues in Ikenne-Remo and Sagamu as preparations...
Chinedu Isaiah Impresses for Slavia Praha B in International Friendly Draw
Former Right2Win Academy of Abia State defender Chinedu Isaiah continues to announce himself on the European stage after an eye-catching display for Slavia Praha...
Huzmart Arena BSC Crowned 2026 Kebbi Beach Soccer Champions After Ending...
Huzmart Arena BSC have been crowned champions of the 2026 Kebbi State Beach Soccer League after a commanding 6–3 victory over defending champions BAM...
Mizo Fires on All Cylinders in North Cyprus as Goal Run...
Nigerian striker Robert Christian Mizo is enjoying a blistering run of form in North Cyprus, emerging as one of the standout performers for Dumlupinar...
