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Team Nigeria’s Medal Rush Far From Over, Says Olopade After Strong...
Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, has expressed confidence that Team Nigeria will add to its medal haul at...
‘We Must Beat Ghana’ — Maikaba Confident Flying Eagles Will Defend...
Flying Eagles head coach Abdu Maikaba has expressed confidence that Nigeria has the quality to successfully defend its WAFU B U-20 Championship title, insisting...
‘Nigeria Motivates Us’ — Ghana Coach Maxwell Konadu Fires Warning Ahead...
Ghana's Black Satellites head coach Maxwell Konadu has declared his side ready for a high-stakes clash against defending champions Nigeria as both West African...
‘We’re Under No Pressure’ — Flying Eagles Captain Habila Simeon Targets...
Flying Eagles captain Habila Simeon has declared that Nigeria is fully prepared for its opening match against Ghana at the 2026 WAFU B U-20...
‘Fury Fight Means Everything’ — Anthony Joshua Says Prenga Victory Has...
Former two-time heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua says overcoming adversity in his victory over Kristian Prenga has strengthened his belief ahead of his proposed...
‘Joshua vs Fury Is Done’ — Eddie Hearn Says Blockbuster Fight...
Matchroom Boxing chairman Eddie Hearn has declared that the long-awaited heavyweight showdown between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury is effectively a done deal, revealing...
‘Motherhood Shouldn’t End Your Career’ — Ngozi Okobi Urges Greater Support...
Super Falcons midfielder Ngozi Okobi-Okeoghene has called for a change in the way female athletes are perceived in Nigeria, insisting that marriage and motherhood...
BREAKING: Didih Smashes Commonwealth Games Record to Win Gold as Nigeria’s...
Team Nigeria's remarkable weightlifting campaign at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games reached another historic milestone on Monday as Onome Omolola Didih powered to gold...
‘Nothing Will Stop Us’ — Christy Uchiebe Targets WAFCON Glory and...
Super Falcons midfielder Christy Uchiebe has declared that Nigeria remains fully focused on defending its Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) crown and extending...
‘Unpaid Bonuses Won’t Distract Us’ — Francisca Ordega Eyes WAFCON Title...
Super Falcons forward Francisca Ordega has insisted that unresolved financial promises from previous successes will not distract Nigeria's quest to defend its Women's Africa...
GLASGOW 2026: Nigeria’s Athletics Campaign Begins on High as Ashe, Fakorede,...
Team Nigeria launched its athletics campaign at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games with an encouraging mix of triumph and disappointment on Monday morning as...
‘It Was Magical’ — Khadijat Mohammed Celebrates Nigeria’s Historic Billie Jean...
Nigeria's number one female tennis player Khadijat Mohammed has described the national team's successful campaign at the 2026 Billie Jean King Cup Africa Group...
GLASGOW 2026: ‘Our Athletes Love the DG More Than Us’ —...
The President of the Nigeria Weightlifting Federation (NWF), Dr. Ibrahim Abdul, has credited the National Sports Commission's unprecedented investment in athlete welfare, overseas training...
BREAKING: Umoafia Wins Gold, Smashes Commonwealth Games Record as Nigeria’s Medal...
Nigeria's Edidiong Joseph Umoafia has won the men's 71kg weightlifting gold medal at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, delivering another outstanding performance to extend...
GLASGOW 2026: Agonising Near Miss as Favour Agboro Falls Just Short...
Team Nigeria's quest for another medal at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games suffered a heartbreaking setback on Sunday as Favour Agboro produced a courageous...
GLASGOW 2026: Ruth Nyong Lifts Nigeria to Another Medal, Claims Weightlifting...
Team Nigeria's impressive medal charge at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games gathered further momentum on Monday as Ruth Asuquo Nyong produced a determined performance...
JUST-IN: Scotland Hands Nigeria Third 3×3 Basketball Defeat as Knockout Hopes...
Team Nigeria's hopes of reaching the knockout stage of the men's 3x3 basketball event at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games suffered another major setback...
GLASGOW 2026: “They Said Men Can’t Win Gold” — Riluwan Idris...
Two days after etching his name into Nigeria's sporting history at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, Riluwan Idris has opened up on the personal...
Historic Wheelchair Basketball Debut Ends In Heartbreak As Scotland Crush Nigeria,...
Team Nigeria's historic debut in wheelchair basketball at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games began with a tough lesson on Saturday as the women's team...
Glasgow 2026: Another Knockout Blow For Team Nigeria As David Akintola...
Team Nigeria's boxing campaign at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games suffered another major setback on Saturday as David Akintola became the country's second boxer...
Just-In: Nigeria’s Abduljabar Adama Bows Out in Commonwealth Games Semi-Final After...
Nigeria's remarkable run in the swimming pool at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games came to an end on Saturday evening as Abduljabar Adama missed...
NBA Africa and Future Concerns Nigeria Limited Announce Multiyear Collaboration to...
NBA Africa today announced the launch of NBA REC – the league’s recreational basketball platform for players ages 18 and older designed to elevate...
“I Am a Legend!” — At 50, Roland Ezuruike Vows Nigeria’s...
Age may be just a number, but for Roland Ezuruike, it is also a badge of honour.
The 50-year-old Nigerian para powerlifting icon, who delivered...
‘The Celebration Started When The Nigerian Flag Went Up’ — Esther...
Nigeria's Commonwealth Games gold medallist Esther Nworgu has paid glowing tribute to the leadership of the National Sports Commission (NSC) for creating the right...
How Nigeria Dominates Para Powerlifting, Nworgu, Oluwafemiayo Smash Records as Glasgow...
Team Nigeria announced its arrival at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in spectacular fashion after producing a record-breaking performance in para powerlifting, winning two gold...
Just-In: Abduljabar Adama Keeps Nigeria’s Hopes Alive, Storms Into Commonwealth Games...
Nigeria's Abduljabar Adama kept the country's swimming hopes alive on Day Two of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, producing an impressive performance to qualify...
SSA Adeboye Hails Team Nigeria’s Flying Start at Glasgow 2026, Says...
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, Hon. Adeyinka Anthony Adeboye, has congratulated Team Nigeria for its outstanding start at...
GLASGOW 2026: ‘My husband Is My Backbone’ — Emotional Folashade Dedicates...
Nigeria's Folashade Oluwafemiayo fought back emotions after smashing the World Record to win the Women's Heavyweight Para Powerlifting gold medal at the Glasgow 2026...
Anthony Joshua Parries Distraction From Tyson Fury, Insists He’s Fully Focused...
Anthony Joshua Parries Distraction From Tyson Fury, Insists He's Fully Focused On Getting Victory This Saturday has brushed aside speculation that he is thinking more...
BREAKING: Nigeria’s Golden Grip Tightens! Riluwan Idris Powers to Heavyweight Gold...
Team Nigeria's dominance in para powerlifting at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games continued in spectacular fashion on Friday night as Riluwan Idris powered his...
Just-In: Boxing Setback for Team Nigeria as Abdulwahab Crashes Out After...
Team Nigeria's boxing campaign at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games began on a disappointing note on Friday evening after Abdulramon Abdulwahab suffered a unanimous...
BREAKING: Nigeria Unstoppable! Folashade Shatters World Record as Team Nigeria Storms...
Team Nigeria's extraordinary start to the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games reached even greater heights on Friday as Folashade Oluwafemiayo produced another record-breaking masterpiece, leading...
Olopade Rallies Nigerians Behind Super Falcons Ahead of WAFCON Title Defence
Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade has called on Nigerians to unite behind the Super Falcons as the defending...
Falconets Showing Positive Signs but Finishing Must Improve, Says Coach Moses...
Head coach of Nigeria's U-20 women's national team, the Falconets, Moses Aduku, says the team is making encouraging progress in camp ahead of the...
BREAKING: Nigeria Erupts as Esther Nworgu Smashes Games Record, Leads Historic...
Team Nigeria has announced its arrival in spectacular fashion at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, producing a breathtaking gold and silver sweep in the...
Nigeria Already Behind in 2030 World Cup Race, Warns Sunday Oliseh
Former Super Eagles captain Sunday Oliseh has warned that Nigeria is already lagging behind in preparations for the 2030 FIFA World Cup, insisting that...
BREAKING: GOLD SLIPS AWAY, BUT EZURUIKE DELIVERS! Nigeria Wins First Medal...
Team Nigeria has opened its medal account at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, with Paralympic champion Roland Ezuruike powering to a silver medal in...
‘Nigeria Must Never Miss the World Cup Again’ — Carl Ikeme...
Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Carl Ikeme has described Nigeria's failure to qualify for the FIFA World Cup as a painful setback, insisting the country...
JUST IN: Team Nigeria Opens Glasgow 2026 with Winning Start, Defeats...
Team Nigeria has recorded its first victory at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, defeating the Cayman Islands 21–17 in an entertaining Men's 3x3 Basketball...
JUST IN: Clinton Opute Finishes Sixth in Heat 1 as Team...
Team Nigeria's swimming campaign at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games got underway on Friday, with Clinton Opute finishing sixth in Heat 1 of the...
Glasgow 2026 Opens in Spectacular Style as Team Nigeria Dazzles in...
The Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games officially got underway on Thursday night with a breathtaking Opening Ceremony that blended Scotland's rich heritage, cutting-edge technology and...
‘A World Cup Without Nigeria Is Incomplete’ — CAF President Motsepe...
Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Dr. Patrice Motsepe has expressed disappointment over Nigeria's failure to qualify for the just-concluded FIFA World Cup, insisting...
Bursaspor’s Vision Won Me Over’ — Iheanacho Reveals Why He Chose...
Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho has explained that Bursaspor's ambitious sporting project was the decisive factor behind his move to the Turkish club, insisting...
Glasgow 2026 Begins! Team Nigeria’s Medal Chase Starts Friday as Boxers,...
After months of preparation and a thrilling countdown, Team Nigeria will officially launch its campaign at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games on Friday, July...
‘Last Season Is History’ — Victor Boniface Fires Warning As Bayer...
Super Eagles forward Victor Boniface has declared that Bayer Leverkusen are fully focused on writing another successful chapter in the club's history, insisting that...
‘We Want The NPFL Title And A Strong CAF Campaign’ —...
Rivers United head coach Finidi George has declared that reclaiming the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) title and making a significant impact in the...
‘Talent Alone Won’t Win WAFCON’ — Edwin Okon Warns Super Falcons...
Former Super Falcons head coach Edwin Okon has cautioned Nigeria's players against relying solely on their talent as they prepare to defend their Women's...
The Ball Is Now In Your Court’ — NSC DG Olopade...
Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Bukola Olopade, has challenged Team Nigeria athletes to justify the nation's investment in their preparations by...
NSC Diaspora Talent Drive Already Paying Off, Says Shehu Dikko Ahead...
Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Mallam Shehu Dikko, says Nigeria's strategy of recruiting elite athletes from the diaspora is already yielding positive...
‘I’m Ready to Make Nigeria Proud’ — Shot Put Star Jessica...
Nigeria's rising shot put sensation, Jessica Oji, says she is eager to make her Commonwealth Games debut and is determined to compete for a...
