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‘We’re Not Taking Anyone Lightly’ — Christy Ucheibe Reveals Super Falcons’...
Super Falcons midfielder Christy Ucheibe has declared that Nigeria's sole objective at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) is to successfully defend...
NFF President Ibrahim Gusau Calls For Unity As League Reform Plans...
President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, has called on football stakeholders across the country to unite behind the National...
Bukola Olopade Draws The Line: ‘Clubs That Can’t Meet New Standards...
Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, has issued a strong warning to stakeholders resisting the planned overhaul of Nigeria's...
Shehu Dikko Unveils Bold Plan To Transform NPFL Into Multi-Billion Naira...
Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Mallam Shehu Dikko, has reaffirmed the Federal Government's commitment to overhauling Nigeria's domestic football structure, insisting comprehensive...
The Impact of Sport on Nigeria’s Society and Economy
In Nigeria, sports have a significant impact on daily life. It sparks enthusiasm. It brings people together. It gives young people something positive to...
Swedish Giants AIK Snap Up Another Nigerian Wonderkid As Inspire FA...
Another exciting Nigerian football talent has taken a major step towards the professional game after Shedrack Chiwunba Eboh departed Lagos for Sweden to begin...
Portuguese Giants Sporting Braga Sign Rising Nigerian Defender From Inter Lagos
Nigerian defender Adebisi Olamikun has taken a significant step in his career after completing a transfer from Inter Lagos FC to Portuguese top-flight club...
Daniel Daga Returns! Nigerian Midfielder Back In Molde Squad After Winning...
Nigerian midfielder Daniel Daga has taken a major step in reviving his career after returning to Molde FK's matchday squad for the first time...
Nigerian-Eligible Star Justin Adozi Runs Riot With Five Goals And Five...
Nigerian-eligible striker Justin Adozi produced one of the standout individual performances of the pre-season after inspiring Borussia Mönchengladbach U23 to a staggering 13-0 victory...
Stanley Nwabali Completes Surprise Chippa United Return Five Months After Exit
Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has completed a surprise return to South African Premier Division side Chippa United, just five months after leaving the...
Meet Yemisi Eunice Akintoye: The Nigerian Referee Redefining Excellence on Africa’s...
Nigerian football continues to produce outstanding talents, and among the country's finest ambassadors is FIFA-listed referee Yemisi Eunice Akintoye, whose remarkable rise has earned...
‘Watching The World Cup Should Hurt’ — Ike Shorunmu Challenges Super...
Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Ike Shorunmu has challenged Nigeria's players to use the disappointment of missing the 2026 FIFA World Cup as fuel to...
Africa Is Improving, But Morocco Still Sets The Standard, Says Salomon...
Former Ivory Coast forward Salomon Kalou believes African football has taken important steps forward at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, despite the continent's failure...
‘We’ll Go To War For Him’ — Moses Simon Hails Eric...
Super Eagles winger Moses Simon has paid glowing tribute to head coach Eric Chelle, describing the Franco-Malian as the man who has restored unity,...
Eric Chelle Is The Right Man For Super Eagles, Insists Former...
Former Super Eagles midfielder Paul Okoku has thrown his full support behind Eric Chelle, insisting the Franco-Malian has already shown he is the right...
President Tinubu’s Fatherly Leadership Restores Hope to Nigerian Families as Oriire...
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, Hon. Adeyinka Anthony Adeboye, has applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for what...
No Panic Over Eric Chelle Future, Says Edema Fuludu Amid Algeria...
Former Nigeria international Edema Fuludu has urged football stakeholders to remain calm amid reports linking Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle with the vacant...
Flamingos Coach Akeem Busari Unfazed By Benin’s Danger Woman Ahead Of...
Flamingos head coach Akeem Busari has expressed confidence that his side is fully prepared to neutralise Benin Republic's key attacking threat, Yenido Romaine Gandonou,...
Ephraim Faloughi: We’re Determined to Keep Nigeria at the Top of...
Fresh from an impressive unbeaten start at the 2026 NFL Flag Africa Tournament in Nairobi, Kenya, Head Coach of the Nigerian men's national flag...
‘We’re Better Prepared Than Ever’ — Paralympic Champion Roland Ezuruike Fires...
Nigerian para-powerlifting legend Roland Ezuruike has declared that Team Nigeria is heading into the 2026 Commonwealth Games with one of the best preparation programmes...
World Champion Names Nigeria’s Samuel Ogazi As Biggest Threat To Historic...
Nigeria's rising sprint sensation Samuel Ogazi has earned global recognition after Botswana's world champion Collen Kebinatshipi identified the 20-year-old as one of the biggest...
Grassroots Mobilisation Earns SSA Adeboye Appointment as Director, Team Lagos of...
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, Hon. Adeyinka Anthony Adeboye, has been appointed Director, Team Lagos of the President...
Nigeria Lands Another Major Sporting Event As Lagos Wins Hosting Rights...
Nigeria has strengthened its growing reputation as one of Africa's premier sporting destinations after securing the hosting rights for the 2027 Africa Beach Volleyball...
NPFL Crisis: Shehu Dikko Breaks Silence On FG Funding, Cites Premier...
National Sports Commission (NSC) Chairman Mallam Shehu Dikko has strongly defended the Federal Government's financial intervention in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), insisting...
Just-In: Nigeria National Flag Football Teams Make Powerful Statement in Kenya,...
The Nigeria men's and women's national flag football teams made an emphatic start to the 2026 NFL Africa Continental Championship in Nairobi, Kenya, recording...
History Maker! Seun Ogunsakin Becomes First Nigerian in Decades to Reach...
Nigerian teenage tennis sensation Seun Peter Ogunsakin has etched his name into the history books after reaching the semi-finals of the Boys' Doubles event...
Bodurin Sasore: Nigerian National Flag Football Teams Ready to Prove Africa’s...
Technical Director of the Nigeria Federation of American Football (NFAF), Bodurin Sasore, says the Nigerian men's and women's national flag football teams are fully...
Commonwealth Champion Lawal Rafiat Targets More Gold, Sends Strong Warning To...
Reigning Commonwealth Games champion Lawal Rafiat Folashade (MON) has set her sights on another golden performance, declaring that she is determined to build on...
‘I’m Going For Gold’ — Nigerian Weightlifting Star Edidiong Omuoafia Sends...
Nigerian weightlifting star Edidiong Joseph Omuoafia has declared that nothing short of a gold medal will satisfy him at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, vowing...
‘We’re Ready For Super Falcons’ — Zambia Defender Margaret Belemu Fires...
Zambia defender Margaret Belemu has declared that the Copper Queens are ready for the challenge of facing Nigeria's Super Falcons at the 2026 Women's...
Eric Chelle Extension: Alloy Agu Backs NFF Decision But Sends Clear...
Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Alloy Agu has thrown his weight behind the Nigeria Football Federation's (NFF) decision to extend Eric Chelle's contract as head...
Golden Eaglets Defeat Is No Cause For Panic, Says Ex-Nigeria Youth...
Former Nigeria youth international Joshua Daniel has urged Nigerians not to overreact to the Golden Eaglets' 4-2 defeat to Australia at the ongoing China...
‘We Can’t Afford To Miss Another World Cup’ — Mutiu Adepoju...
Former Super Eagles midfielder Mutiu Adepoju has urged Nigerian football to turn the page on the disappointment of missing the 2026 FIFA World Cup,...
Ex-Super Eagles Star Urges Kelechi Iheanacho To Stay At Celtic Despite...
Former Super Eagles defender Juwon Oshaniwa has urged Kelechi Iheanacho to continue his career with Celtic, insisting the Scottish champions remain the ideal club...
No Excuses! NSC Boss Bukola Olopade Demands Super Falcons Secure World...
Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Bukola Olopade, has challenged the Super Falcons to ensure Nigeria qualifies for the 2027 FIFA Women's...
NFL Reaffirms Commitment to Nigeria, Backs NFAF as National Teams Arrive...
Nigeria's preparations for the 2026 IFAF Flag Football World Championships have received another significant boost, with the National Football League (NFL) reaffirming its commitment...
Oyinlomo Quadre Stages Incredible Comeback To Reach W15 Rancho Santa Fe...
Nigeria's leading female tennis player, Oyinlomo Quadre, produced a stunning comeback to secure a place in the Round of 16 of the ITF W15...
Commonwealth Games Boost! Team Nigeria Athletes Land Fresh Rewards As Nigerian...
Team Nigeria athletes have received another major boost ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games after Caligeo Suites Ibadan unveiled a special incentive package to...
Golden Eaglets’ China Tour Hits New Low After Australia Inflict Second...
Nigeria's Golden Eaglets have endured another disappointing outing at the 2026 China International Youth Football Tournament, falling to a 4-2 defeat against Australia U-17...
Wimbledon 2026: Nigerian Teen Oluwaseun Ogunsakin Storms Into Junior Doubles Quarter-Finals
Nigerian tennis prospect Oluwaseun Peter Ogunsakin has continued his impressive campaign at the 2026 Wimbledon Junior Championships, booking a place in the Boys' Doubles...
SSA Adeboye Calls for Stronger International Partnerships as Japan Strengthens Grassroots...
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, Hon. Adeyinka Anthony Adeboye, has called for stronger international partnerships to accelerate grassroots...
Commonwealth Games Boost! Nigeria Aquatics Board Member Unveils Cash Rewards For...
Nigerian swimmers heading to the 2026 Commonwealth Games have received a major morale boost after South-East Representative on the Board of the Nigeria Aquatics...
‘It’s A National Embarrassment’ — Ex-NFF Chief Christopher Green Slams Super...
Former Chairman of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Technical Committee, Barrister Christopher Green, has described the Super Eagles' absence from the 2026 FIFA World...
Benedict Akwuegbu Identifies What Cost African Teams At The World Cup,...
Former Super Eagles striker Benedict Akwuegbu believes African teams let themselves down at the 2026 FIFA World Cup by failing to manage crucial moments...
D’Tigers Legend Backs David Fizdale But Issues Strong Warning After Perfect...
Former D'Tigers head coach Sanni Ahmed has applauded David Fizdale for making a dream start as Nigeria's national team coach but has cautioned that...
‘Nigeria Would Have Been Unstoppable’ — Segun Odegbami Makes Bold 2026...
Nigerian football icon Segun Odegbami has claimed the football world missed the opportunity to witness one of the tournament's strongest teams after the Super...
‘Super Eagles Would Have Gone All The Way’ — Emmanuel Babayaro...
Former Super Eagles defender Emmanuel Babayaro has insisted Nigeria missed a golden opportunity to make history at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, boldly claiming...
‘No Excuses’ — Team Nigeria Captain Sends Powerful Commonwealth Games Message...
Team Nigeria captain and para powerlifting world record holder Folashade Oluwafemiayo has declared that Nigeria's athletes have "no excuses" ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth...
Eric Chelle’s Dual Role: Duke Udi Backs Super Eagles Coach But...
Former Super Eagles midfielder Duke Udi has urged the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to appoint a dedicated head coach for the Olympic Eagles, while...
SSA Adeboye Hails Nigeria’s Hosting Rights for 2027 African School Games,...
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, Hon. Adeyinka Anthony Adeboye, has described the signing of the Games Hosting Agreement...
