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‘I Battled Loneliness, Harsh Weather and Almost Everything Abroad’ — Aruna...
Nigerian table tennis superstar Aruna Quadri has opened up about the emotional struggles, loneliness and difficult living conditions he endured while pursuing his dream...
‘My Father Stopped Me From Playing Football, Now Table Tennis Has...
Nigerian table tennis sensation Matthew Kuti has revealed how his father's decision to steer him away from football completely transformed his sporting career, turning...
‘African Players Cannot Keep Travelling Abroad to Succeed!’ — ITTF President...
International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) President Petra Sörling has raised serious concerns over the shortage of major table tennis competitions across Africa, warning that...
NBBF Crisis: ‘Nobody Will Sponsor Us’ — Ex-D’Tigers Coach Sanni Ahmed...
Former D’Tigers coach Sanni Ahmed has issued a strong warning about the lingering divisions in Nigerian basketball, declaring that continued infighting among stakeholders could...
BREAKING: From Champions to Heartbreak! Edo Queens Lose CAF Champions League...
In a stunning reversal of fortune, Nigeria’s Edo Queens have seen their hopes of playing in the 2026 CAF Women’s Champions League shattered after...
Sudais Ali Baba Brings ‘Magic Wand’ To Zumunci Football Academy, As...
Zumunci Football Academy of Kaduna will be aiming for more laurels in the coming month and with a lot of hope hanging on a...
PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon Assures Runners Of Safety...
The organisers of the PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon have assured runners of a safe and well-planned race, with special attention to...
Countdown to Grassroots Sports Summit: Organisers Unveil Official Website, Strengthen Technical...
As preparations intensify for the National Grassroots Sports Development Summit 2026, the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports...
From Producing Nigerian Internationals to Building Their Own Stadium: Buruj Sports...
Buruj Sports Academy is turning years of grassroots football success into an ambitious infrastructure project, unveiling a proposed stadium development in Ikorodu, Lagos State,...
IASC PatrickLingo Super League 2026: Zudachi Threaten to Demolish Wellborn Hotel...
The Island AllStars PatrickLingo Super League 2026 is approaching its halfway mark, and the Lagos Business School Sports Arena is preparing for another Saturday...
“This Team Can Win the World Cup” — Olowookere Warns Flamingos...
Former Nigeria U-17 women’s national team coach Bankole Olowookere believes the Flamingos have the quality to challenge for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World...
“It’s a Ridiculous Idea” — Sam Sodje Opposes Eric Chelle’s Proposed...
Former Super Eagles defender Sam Sodje has strongly opposed the idea of Eric Chelle managing both Nigeria’s senior national team and the U-23 side,...
Friday Elahor Raises Alarm Over Age Cheating, Fake Academies in Nigerian...
Former Nigeria international Friday Elahor has called for urgent reforms in grassroots football, warning that age falsification and the proliferation of questionable football academies...
“We Have Our Arsenal” — Busari Confident as Flamingos Face Mexico...
Flamingos head coach Hakeem Busari has expressed confidence in Nigeria’s ability to overcome Mexico when both countries meet in the Round of 16 of...
Africa Has the Talent, but We Need Better Coaches — Enitan...
African table tennis must invest more in coaching development and expand opportunities for emerging players to compete at the highest level, according to Enitan...
“When Nigeria Bids, Africa Is Bidding” — Adesoji Tayo Explains How...
Nigeria’s successful bid to host a major African sporting championship in 2028 was built on years of experience organising international competitions and a determination...
Dakar 2026: “Today’s Young Athletes Are Tomorrow’s Olympic Champions” — SSA...
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, Hon. Adeyinka Anthony Adeboye, has charged Nigeria’s contingent to the forthcoming Youth Olympic...
Matthew Kuti Targets Double Gold for Nigeria at Youth Olympic Games...
Nigerian table tennis prospect Matthew Kuti has set his sights on winning two gold medals for the country at the 2026 Youth Olympic Games...
Petra Sörling Hails African Table Tennis Championships as Gateway for Emerging...
International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) President Petra Sörling has praised the African Table Tennis Championships for providing a high-level platform for established stars and...
“We Cannot Afford to Stay Behind” — Sunday Oliseh Warns Nigeria...
Former Super Eagles captain Sunday Oliseh has warned that Nigerian football risks suffering a prolonged decline similar to Italy’s struggles if the country fails...
“We Are Regressing” — Bob Osim Blames Nigerian Football System After...
Former Nigeria international Bob Osim has criticised the country’s football system, arguing that poor planning, inadequate preparation and a lack of innovation are contributing...
John Obi Mikel Backs Unai Emery as Potential Manchester United Rescue...
Former Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel believes Unai Emery could be the manager to help Manchester United reset their struggling project, arguing that...
Skambo Morrison Urges Reconciliation After NBBF Elections: “Let’s Bring Everybody Together”
Former D’Tigers player Rev. Skambo Morrison has called for unity and reconciliation among stakeholders following the Nigerian Basketball Federation (NBBF) elections, urging winners and...
“We Have Close to 50 Promising Young Players” — Adesoji Says...
Nigeria Table Tennis Federation president Adesoji Tayo says hosting the 2028 International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) Africa Championships will provide a major opportunity to...
“We Must Keep Giving Our Best!” — Rodiat Yusuf Celebrates First...
Nigeria’s Flamingos midfielder Rodiat Yusuf has described scoring her first goal at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup as a memorable career moment after...
“The Flamingos Have the Quality to Win It” — Olowookere Backs...
Former Flamingos head coach Bankole Olowookere believes Nigeria’s U-17 women’s team has the attacking talent to mount a serious challenge for the title at...
Samson Tijani Makes Case for Super Eagles Return After Podbrezová’s 4-1...
Samson Tijani’s latest outing in Slovakia offers another opportunity for the Nigerian midfielder to build momentum in his bid to return to the Super...
“I’m Alone Now” — Ola Aina Opens Up on Awoniyi’s Forest...
Super Eagles defender Ola Aina has admitted that Taiwo Awoniyi’s departure from Nottingham Forest has left him without his Nigerian teammate at club level,...
“Expect More Goals From Me!” — Adegbuyi Fires Warning to Flamingos’...
Nigeria’s Flamingos forward Oluwakemi Adegbuyi has promised more goals and improved performances after helping the team defeat defending champions Korea DPR 3-1 to qualify...
“The Competition Has Just Started!” — Busari Fires Warning as Flamingos...
Flamingos head coach Akeem Busari has warned his players against complacency after Nigeria's stunning 3-1 victory over defending champions Korea DPR secured their passage...
Nigeria Crowned African Scrabble Champions as Jimoh Leads All-Nigerian Podium
Nigeria has emerged champions of the 16th African Scrabble Championship in Monrovia, Liberia, after Abdulmumin Jimoh claimed the individual title and the country secured...
Tinubu, Fashola, NESG, Governors, UNESCO, Sports Leaders Headline Day One of...
The stage is being set for a landmark gathering at the Presidential Villa as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, former Lagos State Governor Babatunde Raji...
FC Pro 27 Tournaments to Watch: Key Dates and Players to...
FC Pro is back! The new season kicked off last month, letting 1376 players compete for a spot at the FC Pro World Championship....
Giants Brought To Their Knees! Lagos Greenbacks Stun Two-Time Champions Abia...
The reputation of a two-time champion counted for little on Sunday, October 25, 2026, as Lagos Greenbacks pulled off a sensational 14–12 victory over...
History Made! Cross River Ikan Sports Stun Ibom Raptors 31–19 To...
Cross River Ikan Sports produced a historic upset in the Showtime Flag Football League Season XV on Sunday, October 25, 2026, defeating Ibom Raptors...
Horns Gore Alphas 38–0 As Adejumo Runs Riot, Prominence Claims MVP...
Gateway Horns delivered a ruthless display of attacking precision and defensive authority on Sunday, October 25, 2026, crushing Rivers Alphas 38–0 in their Showtime...
Ruthless Knights Humiliate Panthers 52–0 As Oyerinde Leads Showtime Season XV...
Defending champions Lagos Knights delivered a devastating statement of intent in the Showtime Flag Football League Season XV on Sunday, October 25, 2026, dismantling...
Champions In Danger, Revenge In The Air: Showtime Flag Football League’s...
The battle for supremacy in Nigerian flag football is gathering momentum, and Lagos is preparing for another electrifying Sunday as the Showtime Flag Football...
IASC PatrickLingo Super League 2026: Jendol Set to Sell Zudachi a...
The Island AllStars PatrickLingo Super League 2026 returns with a mouthwatering Matchweek 4 on Saturday, October 24, as Jendol Superstores prepare to shut down...
“We Must Carry This Momentum Forward” — Akachukwu Urges YellowGreens After...
Nigeria's YellowGreens captain Chima Akachukwu has urged his teammates to maintain their winning momentum at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Africa Sub-Regional Qualifier...
“More Than a Celebration of Sporting Excellence” — Oshodi Hails Nigeria’s...
President of ITTF Africa, Waheed Enitan Oshodi, has described Nigeria’s hosting of the 2028 ITTF Africa Championships as an opportunity to unite the continent’s...
From Super-Sub to World Cup Superstar! Kanyinsola Yusuf Wins FIFA Player...
Nigeria's teenage sensation Kanyinsola Yusuf has emerged as one of the standout performers at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in Morocco after...
Flamingos Stun Defending Champions North Korea 3-1, Storm Into U-17 Women’s...
Nigeria's Flamingos produced one of the biggest upsets of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in Morocco on Friday, defeating defending champions North...
“Let Africa Come and See What Nigeria Is Made Of” —...
Nigeria Table Tennis Federation (NTTF) president Tayo Adesoji has described the country's successful bid to host the 2028 ITTF Africa Championships as an opportunity...
“Everybody Wants Their Own Players” — Joshua Daniel Blames Interference, Poor...
Former Nigeria youth international Joshua Daniel has blamed inadequate preparation, poor scouting and interference in team selection for the Golden Eaglets' failure to qualify...
“Home-Based Players Deserve the Opportunity” — Amoo Backs Nigeria’s U-23 Rebuild,...
Former Nigeria U-23 assistant coach Fatai Amoo has backed the decision to give home-based players an opportunity in the national U-23 team, insisting that...
“If We Don’t Do What Is Right, It Will Be Difficult”...
Former Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Technical Committee member Austel Elumelu has warned that the proposed normalisation committee will not automatically resolve the problems confronting...
New NBA Season Tips Off With Watch Party in Lagos
The 2026-27 NBA season tipped off on Tuesday, 20 October, with six teams across the league taking to the court for the opening night...
From Heartbreak To Triumph! Nigeria Ends African Boxing Championships With Five...
NAIROBI, KENYA — Team Nigeria has concluded its campaign at the 2026 African Elite Men's and Women's Boxing Championships in Nairobi, Kenya, with an...
Golden Glory In Nairobi! Team Nigeria Roars Back With Three Gold...
NAIROBI, KENYA — Team Nigeria has delivered a spectacular performance at the African Elite Men's and Women's Boxing Championships 2026 in Nairobi, Kenya, claiming...
