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‘He Needs Support’ Glasner Defends Uche — Palace Boss Explains Midfielder’s...
Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner has revealed that Nigerian midfielder Christantus Uche has continued to receive support from the club despite his difficult season...
NSC Hails Team Nigeria’s Rising Aquatics Stars After Historic Africa Championships...
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has applauded the Nigeria Aquatics Federation and Team Nigeria athletes following an impressive outing at the 17th Africa Aquatics...
NSC Confirms Twenty (20) Sports for Coal City Games After a...
The National Sports Commission, NSC has clarified misconceptions relating to the Sports for the 23rd National Sports Festival in Enugu state, confirming that twenty...
‘People Don’t Understand The System’ Ogba Defends AFN — Ex-President Hits...
‘Former president of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria, Solomon Ogba, has strongly defended the federation against criticism surrounding plans to feature Nigeria’s top athletes...
NBA Experience Can Change Things’ Ahmed Welcomes Fizdale — Ex-D’Tigers Coach...
Former D’Tigers head coach Sanni Ahmed has welcomed the appointment of Dave Fizdale as the new coach of Nigeria’s men’s national basketball team, describing...
‘Scouting Must Be Serious’ Chinwo Challenges Maikaba — Ex-Flying Eagles Star...
Former Flying Eagles player Kennedy Chinwo has urged newly appointed Flying Eagles coach Abdu Maikaba to immediately establish a strong scouting programme capable of...
‘We Are Still Building’: Ikan Owner Utibe Ayi Refuses To Panic...
Cross River Ikan owner and player Utibe Ayi has broken her silence following another difficult stretch in the Showtime Bowl Series XIV, insisting the...
When Mohamed Salah Played for Chelsea
When Mohamed Salah played for Chelsea F.C., it was a brief but important chapter in the story of a player who would later become...
‘Our Coach Was Absent… So We Became Ruthless’: Nigeria Captain Anuoluwapo...
Nigeria women’s flag football captain and Abia Warriors quarterback Anuoluwapo Bello has revealed that the absence of the team’s coach became unexpected motivation behind...
‘I Promised Them ₦500k for a Clean Sheet’ — 3SC Stars...
Players of Shooting Stars Sports Club have been rewarded with a massive cash bonus following their disciplined 1–0 victory over Barau FC at the...
Nigeria Crowned Africa’s Fastest Growing Aquatics Nation After Historic Championships in...
The Nigeria Aquatics Federation has concluded a historic outing at the Africa Aquatics Championships in Oran, Algeria, with medals, record-breaking performances, and major continental...
Dallas Mavericks Name Masai Ujiri President and Alternate Governor
The Dallas Mavericks are turning to one of the NBA’s most accomplished architects to lead their next chapter, naming Masai Ujiri President and Alternate...
‘We Did Not Bring Our A-Game’: Ibom Raptors Star Titilayo Abanikanda...
Titilayo Happiness Abanikanda, the dynamic wide receiver whose passion and relentless energy have become a symbol of the Ibom Raptors, has openly apologized to...
Showtime Flag Football Explodes As Rebels Rise, Warriors Dominate And Sponsors...
The lights were bright, the hits were heavy, and the playoff race took another dramatic turn as Showtime Bowl Series XIV delivered yet another...
Showtime Flag Football Heads Into Crucial Week 8 As Race For...
The pressure is rising in the Showtime Bowl Series XIV as the league heads into a decisive Week 8, with just one more round...
Poland 2026: Ever-present Nigeria set to pick another World Cup ticket
Nigeria’s U-20 girls, Falconets, have appeared at every edition of the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup finals since the competition came into being, as...
NOC Backs Netball Revival as Nigeria Targets Commonwealth Games Podium Push
The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) has officially pledged its support for the newly inaugurated Nigeria Netball Federation, signaling a major step in the revival...
‘I Want A Goal In The Derby’ Iheanacho Targets Big Moment...
Nigerian striker Kelechi Iheanacho has admitted that scoring in the upcoming Old Firm Derby would be a special moment for him as Celtic prepare...
‘We Cannot Relax Now’ Tella Fires Warning — Leverkusen Star Demands...
Bayer Leverkusen forward Nathan Tella has urged his teammates to remain fully focused as the club battles to secure UEFA Champions League qualification.
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‘It Was Never Personal’ Glasner Addresses Uche Rift — Palace Boss...
Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner has attempted to calm tensions surrounding Nigerian midfielder Christantus Uche after reports of a disagreement between both men.
The issue...
‘We Will Attack Again’ Aduku Rejects Defensive Approach — Falconets Coach...
Falconets head coach Moses Aduku has insisted that Nigeria will maintain an attacking approach despite carrying a two-goal advantage into the second leg of...
‘He Has The Pedigree’ Odini Backs Maikaba — Former Youth Star...
Former Nigeria youth international Festus Odini has expressed confidence in the appointment of Abdul Maikaba as the new Flying Eagles head coach.
Reacting to the...
‘Give Him Time’ Joshua Daniel Backs New Eaglets Coach — Says...
Former Golden Eaglets midfielder Joshua Daniel has welcomed the appointment of Eboboritse Uwejamomere as the new head coach of Nigeria’s U-17 national team.
Reacting to...
‘We Already Have A Succession Plan’ Toriola Looks Beyond Aruna —...
Coach of Nigeria’s men’s table tennis team Segun Toriola has revealed that the country already has plans in place for life after veteran star...
‘Qualification Was The Main Goal’ Soetan Defends Team Nigeria — AFN...
Athletics coach and board member of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria, Olalekan Soetan, has defended Team Nigeria’s performance at the recently concluded World Athletics...
‘We Need A New Direction’ Majekodunmi Defends Appointment — NFF Chief...
Executive committee member of the Nigeria Football Federation, Ganiyu Majekodunmi, has expressed strong support for the appointment of Eboboritse Uwejamomere as the new head...
‘I Believe In Nigerian Talent’ Maikaba Targets Flying Eagles Revival —...
Newly appointed Flying Eagles head coach Abdu Maikaba has expressed confidence that his experience at both club and national team level will help guide...
NFF Election Race Heats Up as Ex-Guinea Bissau FA President Backs...
The build-up to the 2026 Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) elections continues to gather momentum, with former Guinea Bissau Football Federation President Manuel Nascimento publicly...
‘Teams Don’t Want To Face Us’ Madugu Explains Falcons Drought —...
Super Falcons head coach Justin Madugu has revealed that Nigeria’s shortage of international matches is largely because many countries are reluctant to face the...
‘Trust Is The Real Issue’ Dosu Backs Home Goalkeepers — Says...
Former Nigeria goalkeeper Dosu Joseph has insisted that the country possesses enough quality goalkeepers within the domestic league, arguing that lack of trust, not...
‘It’s Bigger Than The Goalkeeper’ Oliseh Explains Problem — Ex-Eagles Boss...
Former Super Eagles captain and coach Sunday Oliseh has insisted that Nigeria’s goalkeeping concerns cannot be blamed on individual players alone, arguing that the...
‘Expect New Faces’ Sanusi Confirms Shake-Up — Unity Cup Squad To...
Secretary General of the Nigeria Football Federation, Mohammed Sanusi, has revealed that Nigerians should expect several fresh names in the upcoming Super Eagles squad...
‘The Women’s League Is Our Foundation’ Falode Pushes Development — NFF...
Board member of the Nigeria Football Federation, Aisha Falode, has reaffirmed the federation’s commitment to developing women’s football in Nigeria, describing the domestic league...
‘Carlo Was Different’ Iwobi Compares Managers — Nigerian Midfielder Explains Ancelotti’s...
Nigerian midfielder Alex Iwobi has revealed that working under Carlo Ancelotti at Everton was a very different experience compared to his time with Arsène...
‘We’re Building For 2030’ Aluko Unveils Vision — Netball Federation Targets...
President of the newly inaugurated Nigeria Netball Federation, Toyin Aluko, has revealed ambitious plans to revive and develop netball in the country, with the...
The Future Is Bright’ Ogba Praises Young Team — Nigerian Athletics...
Former president of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria, Solomon Ogba, has praised Team Nigeria following their performances at the World Athletics Relays in Gaborone,...
‘We Want All Three Points’ Awoniyi Sends Warning — Forest Star...
Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi has declared that the team will approach tonight’s game with a winning mentality as they continue pushing for a...
‘Basketball In Africa Is Growing Fast’ Gallo Fall Celebrates BAL Progress...
President of the Basketball Africa League, Amadou Gallo Fall, has praised the rapid growth of basketball across the continent following the conclusion of the...
Unity Cup: SMADE EG is official Entertainment Partner as teams get...
As anticipation builds for the return of the Unity Cup, organisers are proud to announce SMADE Entertainment Group as the official entertainment partner for...
Excitement, as CAF admits Nigeria back into CAF A Coaching Convention
The Confederation of African Football has admitted Nigeria back into the CAF A Coaching Convention, meaning that the Nigeria Football Federation can again resume...
NSC Chairman Shehu Dikko to Present NNL Super 4 Trophy to...
The Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Mallam Shehu Dikko, will present the trophy to the winners of the 2026 Nigeria National League...
NSC DG Commends First Lady for her dedication to the growth...
The Director General of the National Sports Commission, NSC, Hon. Bukola Olopade has heaped a special praise on Nigeria's First lady, Senator Mrs Oluremi...
Nigeria Makes Strong Start at Africa Aquatics Championships with Medals, Finals...
The Nigeria Aquatics Federation has praised Team Nigeria’s impressive start at the ongoing Africa Aquatics Championships in Oran, Algeria, as Nigerian athletes continue to...
‘Using Sports to Fight Crime!’ — SSA Adeboye Meets IGP Disu...
In a significant move aimed at strengthening youth engagement and community development through sports, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports...
NBA Nigeria Boss Fola Folowosele Targets Grassroots Growth to Unlock More...
Country Head of NBA Nigeria, Fola Folowosele, has outlined grassroots development and infrastructure expansion as critical factors in unlocking the full potential of Nigerian...
‘There Will Be No Nonsense!’ Collina Issues World Cup Warning —...
Chairman of FIFA’s Referees Committee Pierluigi Collina has warned players and officials that unsporting behaviour will be dealt with strictly at the upcoming FIFA...
‘It’s Not Personal!’ Odegbami Clarifies Fight — Ex-Eagles Star Demands Governance...
Former Nigeria international Segun Odegbami has insisted that his criticism of the Nigeria Football Federation is not driven by personal motives, but by a...
‘Give Them A Real Chance!’ Oloyede Backs Chelle — Urges Patience...
Former Nigeria international Taiwo Oloyede has praised Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle for traveling across the country in search of local talent ahead of...
‘One Man Can’t Run Sports Alone!’ Shaibu Demands Action — Calls...
Director General of the National Institute for Sports, Philip Shaibu, has called for the urgent constitution of the 17-man board meant to oversee the...
‘She Should Focus On Bigger Goals!’ Soetan Questions Amusan Plan —...
AFN board member and coach Olalekan Soetan has questioned whether Nigerian sprint hurdler Tobi Amusan should compete at the upcoming African Athletics Championships in...
