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Adepoju Backs Ex-Internationals for NFF Leadership, Calls for Footballers to Help...
Former Super Eagles midfielder Mutiu Adepoju has thrown his weight behind the growing call for former Nigerian internationals to play a greater role in...
Oyedeji Sounds Alarm After D’Tigress World Cup Collapse: “Nigeria Must Act...
Former D’Tigers captain and Nigeria Basketball Federation board member Olumide Oyedeji has described D’Tigress’ disappointing campaign at the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup...
Fizdale Puts Purpose Before Pay as Nigeria’s D’Tigers Project Enters a...
Nigeria’s D’Tigers head coach David Fizdale has revealed that he and his coaching staff are working with the national team on a pro bono...
Ekpo: Let Nigerian Football Rise Again, Give Fans a Reason to...
Former Super Eagles midfielder Friday Ekpo has expressed hope that Nigeria’s football can regain its former glory once the ongoing reform process is successfully...
Erhabor’s Palace Move Raises the Stakes: Super Falcons Goalkeeper Sets Sights...
Super Falcons goalkeeper Comfort Erhabor is ready for a fresh challenge in England after completing a two-year move to Crystal Palace Women, a transfer...
Aluko Sets Netball on a New Course as Nigeria Builds for...
President of the Nigeria Netball Federation, Dr. Oluwatoyin Aluko, has identified capacity building as a critical pillar in the federation’s long-term plan to reposition...
Wakama: D’Tigress Must Rebuild After World Cup Collapse — “We Can’t...
Nigeria’s D’Tigress coach Rena Wakama has admitted that the team fell well short of the standards it established at the Paris 2024 Olympics, insisting...
Kaita Demands Super Eagles Response: “Turn World Cup Pain Into AFCON...
Former Super Eagles midfielder Sani Kaita has challenged Nigeria’s senior national team to use the disappointment of missing the 2026 FIFA World Cup as...
Nigeria’s Ultimate Test: Amusan, Ajayi Lead Nine-Member Charge for Inaugural World...
Nigeria is set for another major athletics assignment as nine athletes prepare to represent the country at the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship, scheduled...
Odede’s Belgian Leap: Nigerian Forward Begins Fresh European Chapter at Lommel
Nigerian forward Elijah Odede has completed a move to Belgian side SK Lommel, leaving French club ESTAC Troyes as he takes another significant step...
“I’m Ready for the Challenge” — Nigeria U17 Talent Abdulwaris Yunus...
Abuja-based Derby Football Academy youngster Abdulwaris Yunus has officially completed his move to Czech club FK Teplice, marking another important step in his football...
Raliat Abdulsalam: The Woman Building New Pathways for Girls in Nigerian...
At a time when Nigerian football continues to search for stronger grassroots structures and sustainable pathways for young talents, Chief Mrs. Raliat Anako Abdulsalam...
FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup: Falconets Fall to Spain as Marisa,...
Nigeria’s Falconets have suffered a 2–0 defeat to Spain in their opening Group F encounter at the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in...
Nigeria Wrestling: Oklahoma Camp Ends as Purity Targets World Championship Medal...
Nigeria’s preparations for the World Wrestling Championship in Astana, Kazakhstan, have entered a crucial phase following the conclusion of the Nigeria Wrestling Federation’s (NWF)...
FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup: D’Tigress Crushed 111–56 by France as...
Nigeria’s D’Tigress have suffered a heavy 111–56 defeat to France in their final Group B game of the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup,...
The World’s First National Prep Team: Nigeria’s A5 U19 Program Set...
In a landmark development that redefines the intersection of sport, national policy, and international opportunity, the Adrenale 5 (A5) U19 Nigerian National Prep Basketball...
“The Award Is a Major Boost” — Eguakun Eyes Bigger Challenges...
Nigeria’s Junior Female YellowGreens star Omosigho Eguakun has described her recognition as the best batter of the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup Africa...
ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup: Chukwuonye Hails Belief, Adaptability as...
Nigeria’s Junior Female YellowGreens captain Christabel Chukwuonye has credited adaptability, responsibility and belief for the team’s outstanding campaign that culminated in qualification for the...
“Our Starts Haven’t Been Great” — Wakama Blames Slow Beginnings as...
D’Tigress head coach Rena Wakama has attributed Nigeria’s early exit from the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup to slow starts in their first...
CAF Champions League: Sobemap Coach Tinkeu Refuses to Celebrate Rangers Draw,...
Head coach of Benin champions SOBEMAP FC, Dr Narcisse Tinkeu, has played down the significance of his side’s 1–1 draw against Nigeria’s Enugu Rangers...
CAF Champions League: Finidi George Confident Rivers United Will Finish Job...
Rivers United technical adviser Finidi George has expressed confidence that his side can complete the job against FC San Pedro and advance to the...
“I Did Not Want It Then, I Do Not Want It...
Confederation of African Football (CAF) Head of Safety and Security, Dr Christian Emeruwa, has categorically dismissed reports linking him with the vacant position of...
Falconets Ready for World Cup Test as Aduku Demands Cup-Final Mentality...
Nigeria’s Falconets will begin their 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup campaign against defending champions Spain on Monday, with Head Coach Moses Aduku calling...
Netball Development: Aluko Says Coaching, Officiating Programme Key to Nigeria’s Five-Year...
President of the Nigeria Netball Federation, Oluwatoyin Aluko, has described the recently concluded five-day coaching and umpiring capacity-building programme as a major component of...
FIFA Backs Nigeria’s Football Reform, Urges Due Process as Dikko Begins...
Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Mallam Shehu Dikko, said FIFA has endorsed Nigeria’s proposed football administration reform and accepted the resignation of the...
EuroMatch NPFL: “Ahmed Musa Is Really Motivating Us” — Fabian Nworie...
Kano Pillars defender Fabian Nworie has revealed how the influence of Super Eagles legend Ahmed Musa is helping to inspire the team as they...
“I Just Want to Keep Scoring” — Noah Abolaji Salaudeen Hits...
Nigerian striker Noah Abolaji Salaudeen is enjoying an extraordinary goalscoring run in Lithuania, producing another sensational display with a hat-trick in a thrilling 6–3...
EuroMatch NPFL Matchday 2: Doma Stay Perfect, Pillars Survive Thriller as...
The EuroMatch NPFL has turned up the volume in Matchday Two — and the early season is already producing heroes, heartbreak and plenty of...
WAFU-B: Edo Queens Edge Ampem Darkoa on Penalties, Seal CAF Women’s...
Edo Queens have secured a return to the CAF Women’s Champions League after defeating Ghanaian champions Ampem Darkoa Ladies 4–1 on penalties following a...
CAF Champions League: Rivers United Hold San Pedro, Set Up Crucial...
Rivers United have returned from Côte d’Ivoire with a valuable 1–1 draw against FC San Pedro in the first leg of their CAF Champions...
EuroMatch NPFL: Doma United Keep Perfect Start Alive as Inter Lagos...
Doma United are quickly turning their EuroMatch NPFL return into a statement of intent.
The Savannah Tigers continued their impressive start to the 2026/27 campaign...
27 Years Later, Shooting Stars Return to Africa With a Win...
Shooting Stars Sports Club announced their long-awaited return to continental football in winning fashion, edging Tunisian giants CS Sfaxien 1–0 in the first leg...
“Stop Paying Cash Prizes to Underage Athletes” — Igbobi Principal Calls...
The Principal of Igbobi College Lagos, Venerable Joseph Oyewale Adediji, has called for an urgent rethink of how young athletes are rewarded in school...
D’Tigress Fall Short Again as Hungary Edge Nigeria 71–67 in Berlin...
Nigeria’s D’Tigress suffered a second successive defeat at the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup, falling narrowly to Hungary 71–67 in a fiercely contested...
“I’m Ready for the Next Step” — Stevenage FC Show Interest...
Nigeria U-17 midfielder Raheem Moyinoluwa Salaudeen has emerged as a player of interest to English club Stevenage FC following an impressive trial in the...
SSA Adeboye Celebrates Kola Daniel at Birthday, Hails His Commitment...
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, Hon. Adeyinka Anthony Adeboye, has felicitated with Kola Daniel, Special Assistant (Media) to...
D’Tigress Stunned By South Korea As World Cup Return Ends In...
Nigeria’s D’Tigress began their first FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup campaign since 2018 on the wrong foot, suffering a 99–81 defeat to South Korea...
“Our Ambition Is The Group Stage” — Rangers GM Ezeaku Sets...
Enugu Rangers General Manager Amobi Ezeaku has declared that the club’s ultimate ambition is to reach the group stage of the CAF Champions League...
“My Injury Changed Everything” — Aiyegbeni Reveals How Achilles Blow Ruined...
Former Super Eagles striker Yakubu Aiyegbeni has revealed that a devastating Achilles injury in 2009 ended his hopes of completing a move to Premier...
“We Followed The Game Plan” — Christabel Hails YellowGreens’ Historic Run...
Nigeria’s Junior Female YellowGreens captain Chukwuonye Christabel has praised her teammates for executing the coaches’ game plan as the team booked a place in...
Fatodu Targets Schools, Private Sector To Uncover Nigeria’s Next Aquatics Stars
President of the Nigeria Aquatics Federation, Lekan Fatodu, has called for stronger partnerships with schools and the private sector as part of efforts to...
“Quality Preparation Is Key” — Joshua Daniel Urges NFF To Prioritise...
Former Golden Eaglets player and 2007 FIFA U-17 World Cup winner Joshua Daniel has urged the interim leadership of the Nigeria Football Federation to...
Ekpo Backs Ikpeme For NFF Reset, Urges Patience With Normalisation Process
Former Nigeria international Friday Ekpo has thrown his weight behind the appointment of Dr Emmanuel Ikpeme to lead the Nigeria Football Federation’s normalisation process,...
“We Need A New Start” — Ijeh Warns Against Return Of...
Former Super Eagles striker Peter Ijeh has called for a complete break from the past in the ongoing reform of Nigerian football, insisting that...
“They Know What To Do, But Lack The Will” — Okparaku...
Former Nigerian international Mobi Okparaku has expressed doubts over the prospects of the ongoing reform process in Nigerian football, admitting that he is not...
EuroMatch NPFL: Matchday Two Ready To Turn Up The Heat As...
The opening weekend of the EuroMatch Nigeria Premier Football League delivered everything a football lover could ask for — goals, late drama, comebacks, surprise...
EuroMatch NPFL: From Imo Pride To NPFL Spotlight — Akuchie Obinna...
For Akuchie Obinna, this was more than just another football match.
It was a moment to step onto the biggest stage in Nigerian domestic football...
BREAKING: No Postponement! Mbah Orders Daily Monitoring As Enugu 2026 Sports...
Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah has given a firm assurance that the 23rd National Sports Festival, Enugu 2026, will go ahead as scheduled, ordering...
Mamudu On Fire As Falconets Complete Unbeaten World Cup Build-Up Ahead...
Nigeria’s Falconets have completed their final preparations for the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup on a positive note, finishing their 10-day training camp...
“It Is Time We Return To The Forefront” — Ikpeme Fires...
Acting General Secretary of the Nigeria Football Federation, Dr Emmanuel Ikpeme MON, has charged Edo Queens and Nigeria’s four representatives in CAF club competitions...
