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‘Build Netball From The Grassroots’ Dikko Charges Federation — NSC Chairman...
Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Shehu Dikko, has described the newly inaugurated Nigeria Netball Federation board as the most corporately structured sports federation...
‘Injuries Are Mentally Tough’ Iwobi Opens Up — Nigerian Midfielder Awaiting...
Nigerian midfielder Alex Iwobi has admitted that dealing with injuries can be mentally exhausting as he continues his recovery from a hamstring problem.
The midfielder...
‘The Players Believe In Him’ Aina Praises Pereira — Forest Defender...
Nigerian defender Ola Aina has praised Vítor Pereira for Nottingham Forest’s impressive recent run of form.
Forest have suffered just one defeat in their last...
‘The Transition Must Start Now’ Duke Udi Warns Eagles — Ex-International...
Former Nigeria international Duke Udi has called for a coordinated transition process within the Super Eagles setup, warning that several senior players are gradually...
‘They Must Aim Higher’ Okunwa-Igunbor Praises Falconets — Former Assistant Coach...
Former Falconets assistant coach Gift Okunwa-Igunbor has praised Nigeria’s U-20 women’s national team and head coach Moses Aduku following their qualification for the FIFA...
Nigerian Fans Celebrate Maktown Flyers’ BAL Debut
As the Basketball Africa League’s (BAL) Sahara Conference tipped off in Rabat, Morocco, basketball fans gathered at Ikeja City Mall in Lagos on Saturday,...
‘Nobody Can Stop Us Now’: Abia Warriors Star Success Patrick Fires...
Abia Warriors wide receiver Success Patrick has sent a chilling warning to the rest of the Showtime Bowl Series XIV after another ruthless display...
‘We Know We Are Not There Yet’: Ikan Defensive Star Imole...
Cross River Ikan cornerback Imole Olorun Femi has admitted the team is still learning and growing despite another difficult chapter in their Showtime Bowl...
NSC Targets Lasting Sports Legacy with Inaugural National Intermediate Games in...
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has described the forthcoming National Intermediate Games in Lagos as one of the most important policy reforms in Nigerian...
SSA Adeboye Backs National Intermediate Games as NSC Moves to Revive...
ABUJA — The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, Hon. Adeyinka Anthony Adeboye, was among top sports administrators and stakeholders...
Tinubu Approves Nigeria’s Bid to Host CAF General Assembly and CAF...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially approved Nigeria’s proposed hosting of the 48th CAF Ordinary General Assembly and the prestigious CAF Awards, marking another...
‘Nigeria Needs A High-Performance Centre’ Okezie Makes Big Demand — Sprinter...
Nigerian sprinter Chidi Okezie has called on the National Sports Commission and the Athletics Federation of Nigeria to establish a proper high-performance centre for...
‘Teams Keep Pulling Out’ Sanusi Defends NFF — Super Falcons To...
General Secretary of the Nigeria Football Federation, Mohammed Sanusi, has defended the federation against criticism over the Super Falcons’ lack of international matches, insisting...
Nigeria Storms to Top of African Cycling Championships with 16-Medal Haul...
Team Nigeria has emerged as the standout nation at the ongoing Confederation of African Cycling Championships taking place at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium...
‘Istanbul Belongs To Us’ Osimhen Celebrates Title Glory — Nigerian Star...
Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has boldly declared that Galatasaray are the true rulers of Istanbul following their Turkish league triumph.
Osimhen delivered another outstanding performance,...
‘The Falcons Deserve Better’ Oparanozie Attacks NFF — Ex-Captain Furious Over...
Former Super Falcons captain Desire Oparanozie has strongly criticized the Nigeria Football Federation over what she described as inadequate support and preparation for the...
‘Scouting Starts Immediately’ Maikaba Reveals First Mission — Flying Eagles Coach...
New Flying Eagles head coach Abdu Maikaba has revealed that his immediate priority is to launch a nationwide scouting programme aimed at identifying talented...
‘We’ll Watch Closely’ Madugu Eyes Olympic Opponents — Falcons Coach Confident...
Super Falcons head coach Justin Madugu has revealed that Nigeria will closely monitor the upcoming clash between Sudan women's national football team and Comoros...
‘Sevilla Must Survive’ Akor Adams Delivers Big Win — Nigerian Striker...
Nigerian forward Akor Adams has praised his teammates and supporters following Sevilla’s dramatic 2-1 victory over Espanyol in a crucial relegation battle.
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‘It May Be The Wrong Priority’ Soetan Questions Amusan Plan —...
Athletics coach and board member of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria, Olalekan Soetan, has again questioned whether Nigerian sprint hurdler Tobi Amusan should compete...
‘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...
