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CEO of Nilayo Sports Management Ltd., Mrs. Yetunde Olopade Wins Newstap/SWAN...
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Nilayo Sports Management Limited, Mrs. Yetunde Olopade, has been decorated with the prestigious Newstap/SWAN 5-Star Awards...
John Caleb Set for Outdoor Debut at Beach Opener in 100m...
Nigerian sprint prospect John Caleb is set to begin his outdoor season as he lines up for the men’s 100m at the Beach Opener,...
Basketball Africa League Announces 12 Teams And Group Phase Schedule For...
The Basketball Africa League (BAL) today announced the 12 teams and group phase schedule for the 2026 BAL season, which will tip off on...
Grassroots Talents Deserve National Recognition — SSA Adeboye Commends NSC’s Nationwide...
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, Hon. Adeyinka Anthony Adeboye, has applauded the National Sports Commission (NSC) for its...
Ajilore Defends Super Eagles Friendly Opponents
Former Super Eagles midfielder Femi Ajilore has defended the choice of opponents lined up for the national team during the next international window, insisting...
Sam Sodje Criticises Super Eagles Friendly Opponents
Former Super Eagles defender Sam Sodje has strongly criticised the Nigeria Football Federation over the quality of friendly matches arranged for the national team...
BAL President Amadou Gallo Fall Targets Growth Ahead of Season Six
President of the Basketball Africa League, Amadou Gallo Fall, has stated that the main objective ahead of the sixth season of the competition is...
Oliseh Calls for Racism in Football to Be Criminalised
Former Super Eagles captain Sunday Oliseh has called for stronger measures in the fight against racism in football, insisting that the problem will only...
Babangida Recalls Racist Abuse in Europe, Urges Clubs to Take Responsibility
Former Nigeria international Tijani Babangida has shared his own experience of racial abuse in European football, recalling a painful incident that occurred during his...
Francis Orbih Promises Greater Progress After Third-Term Re-Election
President of the Badminton Federation of Nigeria, Francis Orbih, has expressed gratitude and renewed determination after being re-elected for a third consecutive term at...
Owolabi: World Cup Qualifiers Offer D’Tigress Chance to Experiment
Head coach of the MFM Women’s Basketball team Ochuko Owolabi believes the upcoming FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup Qualifiers will serve primarily as a...
Ogunade: NBBF Awaits FIBA Clarification on Board Tenure Dispute
Vice President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation, Babatunde Ogunade, has acknowledged that differing interpretations within the federation’s board have led to uncertainty regarding the...
Barbra Banda Confident Copper Queens Can Challenge Super Falcons at WAFCON
Zambian forward Barbra Banda has expressed strong belief that the Copper Queens have the ability to challenge and even defeat Nigeria’s Super Falcons at...
Etta Egbe Urges NFF, Chelle to Reach Compromise for Super Eagles...
Former Green Eagles goalkeeper Etta Egbe has called on the Nigeria Football Federation and Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle to find common ground...
Nimrod Optimistic as Nigeria Volleyball Targets Strong 2026 Campaign
President of the Nigeria Volleyball Federation, Musa Nimrod, has expressed strong optimism about Nigeria’s volleyball prospects in 2026, revealing that the federation has lined...
Aiyenugba Urges Nigeria to Accept FIFA Verdict on DR Congo Petition
Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Dele Aiyenugba has urged Nigerians to accept whatever decision emerges from FIFA regarding the petition filed by the Nigeria Football...
Madugu Ready for Pressure as Super Falcons Begin WAFCON Preparations
Super Falcons head coach Justin Madugu has acknowledged that the pressure to defend Nigeria’s continental title is inevitable, but insists he is fully prepared...
Mikel Obi Calls for Tougher Sanctions to Eliminate Racism in Football
Former Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel has called for stronger and more decisive measures to eradicate racism from football, insisting that symbolic gestures...
Carragher Hails Alex Iwobi as a ‘Manager’s Dream’
Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has described Nigerian midfielder Alex Iwobi as a “manager’s dream,” praising the Fulham star for his versatility and consistency.
Carragher...
Elizabeth Oshoba Fired Up for Arnell Clash on Dubois–Harper Undercard
Nigerian boxer Elizabeth Oshoba has expressed excitement ahead of her upcoming fight against Chelsey Arnell, scheduled to take place on April 5 in the...
Samuel Ikpefan Calls for Greater Support to Grow Winter Sports in...
Two-time Olympian Samuel Ikpefan has called for stronger institutional and financial backing to unlock Africa’s untapped potential in winter sports.
Ikpefan made the appeal after...
Edema Fuludu Questions High Salary Demands for Super Eagles Coach
Former Nigeria international Edema Fuludu has questioned the rationale behind offering Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle a highly improved contract, arguing that the...
Mutiu Adepoju Backs Chelle to Continue Super Eagles Project
Former Nigeria international Mutiu Adepoju has joined the growing list of voices calling on the Nigeria Football Federation to retain Super Eagles head coach...
Garba Lawal: If Chelle and NFF Can’t Agree, They Should Part...
Former Super Eagles star Garba Lawal has advised that the Nigeria Football Federation and national team head coach Eric Chelle should consider going their...
Destiny Ese Claims Bronze at Atlantic 10 Indoor Championships
Nigeria’s Destiny Ese produced an impressive performance in the men’s long jump final at the Atlantic 10 Indoor Championships, soaring to a mark of...
Abuja 2027 Will Showcase Nigeria’s Strength in Youth Sports — Gbadebo...
Gbadebo Oyebola, Chief of Staff to the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, has described his appointment into the Local...
SSA Adeyinka Adeboye Joins Faithful in Ogoja to Honour Late Rev....
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, Hon. Anthony Adeyinka Adeboye, on Tuesday joined family members, Catholic faithful, and dignitaries...
Foreign-Based Boxers Arrive as National Boxing Week Ushers in Commonwealth Games...
The Nigeria Boxing Federation has confirmed the arrival of several foreign-based Nigerian boxers ahead of the maiden edition of National Boxing Week, as the...
3rd National Para Games Set to Light up Abuja, as Over...
The stage is set for the 3rd National Para Games, Nigeria’s largest and most prestigious para sports event, scheduled to hold from March 26...
NNL 2025/2026: Akwa United, Doma United Set to Return to Nigeria...
Can Akwa United and Doma FC return to the Nigeria Elite League following their relegation to the second-tier league last season?
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1xBet Shortlisted in Five Categories at SiGMA Africa 2026: Strategy, Audience...
Global brand 1xBet is once again in the spotlight of the African iGaming industry. The company will participate in SiGMA Africa 2026, taking place...
Bruno Fernandes Leadership Effect
Bruno Fernandes' Leadership Effect has become a central discussion point in modern European football, particularly within the Premier League. As captain of Manchester United...
Nigeria Boxing Federation Announces Plans And Details For National Boxing Week
The Nigeria Boxing Federation (NBF) has officially announced that the maiden edition of National Boxing Week will take place from March 1–6, 2026, at...
Blessing Oborodudu Begins New Chapter as Wrestling Scout
Olympic silver medalist Blessing Oborodudu has revealed that she has transitioned into a new role as a scout for the Nigeria Wrestling Federation, where...
Terry Eguaoje Backs CAF’s Stricter Coaching Licence Requirements
Head of Education at the Nigeria Football Federation, Dr Terry Eguaoje, has thrown his weight behind the Confederation of African Football’s (CAF) new coaching...
Honest Ahanor Faces Highly Tempting £30.5m Offer From Arsenal
Atalanta of Italy defender, Honest Ahanor is facing a tempting offer worth £30.5m from Arsenal of England, as The Gunners appear eager to snatch...
Chido Obi Gains Plaudits From Man United’s U21 Coach, Amidst Likely...
Manchester United of England youngster, Chidozie Obi-Martin (aka Chido Obi) has received fresh accolades from The Red Devils’ under-21 team’s gaffer, Travis Binnion, who...
Rolandson Odey Raises Concerns Over Nigeria’s WAFCON Preparations
Former Super Falcons assistant coach Rolandson Odey has expressed concern about Nigeria’s level of preparation ahead of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations...
Stella Mbachu backs NWFL player loans for CAF Women’s Champions League...
Heartland Queens assistant coach Stella Mbachu has endorsed the idea of Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) clubs loaning players to the country’s representatives at...
Victor Boniface Returns to Grass as Injury Recovery Nears Final Phase
Super Eagles forward Victor Boniface has taken a significant step in his recovery journey, confirming that he has returned to grass training as he...
Favour Omenazu Dreams of Super Falcons Call-Up
MK Dons Women captain Favour Omenazu has declared her ambition to represent Nigeria at senior level, revealing that wearing the green and white of...
Chris Green Urges Nigeria to Move On as FIFA Silence Persists
Former Chairman of the Technical Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation, Chris Green, has suggested that FIFA’s continued silence over Nigeria’s petition against DR...
New Betting Types Reshape Match Predictions And Fan Strategies
Sports betting menus look very different today than they did even a few years ago. Classic markets, such as win, draw, or lose, still...
Aduku: Falconets Already Studying Malawi, Pressure Won’t Shake Us
Head coach of the Falconets, Moses Aduku, has revealed that his technical crew has already begun detailed analysis of Malawi ahead of the final...
Oshaniwa: Chelle Reminds Me of Keshi, He’s the Right Man for...
Former Super Eagles defender Juwon Oshaniwa has thrown his full support behind head coach Eric Chelle, describing him as the perfect fit for Nigeria’s...
Dimeji Lawal Defends NFF Over Friendly Opponents, Says No Easy Teams...
Former Nigeria international Dimeji Lawal has come to the defence of the Nigeria Football Federation over criticism surrounding the choice of Jordan and Iran...
Bolaji Focused on Spain Title Defence Despite World No.1 Milestone
Newly crowned world number one in the women’s SL3 category, Mariam Eniola Bolaji, has revealed that she has not had the time to celebrate...
Akor Adams Targets Derby Victory, Urges Sevilla to Find Consistency
Nigerian forward Akor Adams has declared that Sevilla’s objective is clear ahead of this weekend’s Andalusian derby — victory.
Speaking ahead of the highly anticipated...
Mikel: Tottenham Relegation Would Be a ‘Massive Disgrace’
Former Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel has described the possibility of Tottenham Hotspur suffering relegation from the English Premier League as a “massive...
Nigel Reo-Coker: Osimhen Is One of the Last True No. 9s
Former English midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker has described Victor Osimhen as one of the few remaining “natural number nines” in modern football.
Speaking in the aftermath...
