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Abuja 2026: Facilities Gets Good Ratings as Organizing Committee Concludes Inspection...
The Local Organizing Committee for the 3rd National Para Games has successfully concluded a comprehensive inspection of facilities ahead of the Games scheduled to...
Upgrade Cricket to Scoring Status in Niger Delta Games, Akpata pleads
Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) has again made a case for the sport to be upgraded to a scoring category at the Niger Delta Games...
Garba Lawal Insists on Clarity as Chelle–NFF Contract Debate Intensifies
Former Super Eagles midfielder Garba Lawal has taken a firm and contrasting position on the ongoing debate surrounding the future of Super Eagles head...
Ochei Confident as Nigeria Targets Davis Cup Breakthrough Against Morocco
President of the Nigeria Tennis Federation, Victor Ochei, has expressed strong optimism about Nigeria’s chances of progressing past Morocco in the upcoming Davis Cup...
Peterside Idah Urges Acceptance of FIFA Verdict as Nigeria Awaits DR...
Former Nigeria international Peterside Idah has called on Nigerians to brace for any outcome as the football world awaits FIFA’s ruling on the appeal...
Marco Silva Praises Iwobi’s “Great Finish” After Fulham Fight Back Against...
Fulham manager Marco Silva has lavished praise on Nigerian midfielder Alex Iwobi after his composed finish helped Fulham regain control in their league victory...
Rudoni Hails Onyeka’s Impact After Man-of-the-match Display for Coventry
Coventry City midfielder Jack Rudoni has praised Nigerian international Frank Onyeka following his outstanding man-of-the-match performance in the Sky Bet Championship victory over West...
Mbachu Questions NWFL League Pause Over Falconets’ World Cup Qualifiers
Former Super Falcons international and Heartland Queens assistant coach Stella Mbachu has questioned the decision of the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) to place...
Goals For Girls Project Uses Football To Promote Unity – Damilola...
The executive director of the United States-based Goals for Girls Initiative, Damilola Ogunbote, has revealed that it is a youth development project that uses...
Samuel Ikpefan Calls for Stronger Backing to Unlock Africa’s Winter Sports...
Two-time Olympian Samuel Ikpefan has called for stronger institutional and financial support to help Africa unlock its vast but largely untapped potential in winter...
Elizabeth Oshoba Eager to Shine Ahead of UK Bout Against Chelsey...
Nigerian female boxer Elizabeth Oshoba has expressed excitement and confidence ahead of her upcoming fight against Chelsey Arnell, scheduled for April 5 in the...
Jamie Carragher Hails Alex Iwobi as a “Manager’s Dream” at Fulham
Former Liverpool defender and football pundit Jamie Carragher has showered praise on Nigerian midfielder Alex Iwobi, describing him as a “manager’s dream” for his...
Nigeria Judo Federation Applauds Appointment of Tunji Disu as Acting IGP.
The President of the Nigeria Judo Federation (NJF), Dr. Musa Oshodi, has congratulated Tunji Disu on his appointment as the Acting Inspector General of...
Alex Iwobi Reveals Training-Ground Routine Behind Fulham Goal
Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has revealed that the goal he scored for Fulham FC in their recent league victory over Sunderland was the...
A Breath of Fresh Air in the Nigeria National League as...
For years, the Nigeria National League (NNL) has been described as a reservoir of raw talent, competitive, passionate and unpredictable, yet often constrained by...
John Mikel Obi Calls for Tougher Action to Eradicate Racism in...
Former Super Eagles captain John Mikel Obi has called for more decisive and uncompromising action to completely stamp out racism in football, insisting that...
Madugu Embraces Pressure as Super Falcons Begin WAFCON Title Defence Preparations
Super Falcons head coach Justin Madugu has acknowledged the weight of expectation that comes with leading Nigeria into another Women’s Africa Cup of Nations...
Aiyenugba Advises Calm as Nigeria Awaits FIFA Verdict on DR Congo...
Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Dele Aiyenugba has advised Nigerians to remain calm and accept whatever outcome emerges from FIFA’s decision on Nigeria’s appeal against...
Nimrod Optimistic as Nigeria Volleyball Targets Strong Continental Outing in 2026
President of the Nigeria Volleyball Federation, Musa Nimrod, has expressed strong optimism about Nigeria’s volleyball prospects in 2026, confirming that the federation has lined...
Okunwa-Igunbor Backs Okobi Recall, Calls for Patience Ahead of Super Falcons’...
Former Super Falcons international Gift Okunwa-Igunbor has thrown her weight behind the decision of the Super Falcons’ technical crew to recall midfielder Ngozi Okobi-Okeoghene...
Duke Udi Downplays NFF Petition, Says Super Eagles Should Earn World...
Former Super Eagles international Duke Udi has played down the petition filed by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) against the Democratic Republic of Congo,...
Onyeka Calls for Focus as Coventry Push for Promotion After West...
Super Eagles midfielder Frank Onyeka has stressed that Coventry City must remain focused and take their promotion chase one game at a time, following...
Dikko Confirms Tinubu’s Approval of Nigeria Anti-Doping Agency Board
Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Shehu Dikko, has confirmed that President Bola Tinubu has approved the constitution of the board of the Nigeria...
Oloko Relishes Super Falcons Call-up Ahead of Cameroon Friendlies
Abia Angels goalkeeper Fatima Oloko has described her invitation to the Super Falcons as a moment of surprise mixed with excitement, as she prepares...
African Presence at NBA All-Star
Two players with direct ties to Africa represented the continent in the 75th NBA All-Star Game last Sunday – Pascal Siakam (Indiana Pacers, Cameroon)...
How to Quickly Analyze a Match Before Betting
Five-minute Match Check Before Placing a Bet
In some cases, a match is about to start, and there may not be great research time prior...
Invited Diaspora Athletes ( IDA ) to compete at the 2026...
The National Sports Commission, NSC, has announced that the "Invited Diaspora Athletes" (IDA), will make its debut at the first edition of the National...
Simi Awujo Shines as She Scores in Manchester United’s Women’s FA...
Simisola Feyishayo Awujo, the Canadian midfielder of Nigerian descent, delivered a bright performance off the bench for Manchester United Women in their fifth-round Women’s...
Preparing For Grand Slam Tournaments: Form, Courts, And Possible Surprises
With the tennis world leading to great events such as Wimbledon and the Australian Open, the focus is not on the rankings but on...
SSA Adeboye Leads Talent Hunt as Niger Delta Games Day 3...
Saturday, 21 February 2026, marked a defining moment at the ongoing Niger Delta Games in Edo State, as the Senior Special Assistant to the...
Ajagba Declares Readiness to Face Heavyweight Elite After Martin Knockout
Nigerian heavyweight boxer Efe Ajagba has declared his readiness to face the biggest names in the heavyweight division, insisting he is prepared to take...
Athletes Leave Nigeria Due to Poor Welfare, Lack of Security After...
Former Olympic champion Chioma Ajunwa has attributed the growing trend of Nigerian athletes switching allegiance or relocating abroad to poor welfare systems and the...
Nigeria Rugby Federation Targets Growth, Women’s Participation in 2026 — Aare
President of the Nigeria Rugby Football Federation, Ademola Aare, has assured stakeholders that the federation is committed to building on last year’s achievements while...
Lithuanian Clubs Hesitant to Sign Nigerians Over Visa Uncertainty — Gulbinas
Football agent Alanas Gulbinas has revealed that clubs in Lithuania are increasingly reluctant to sign Nigerian players due to persistent visa-processing challenges, describing the...
Iyama Backs Chelle, Says NFF Should Secure Super Eagles Coach Long...
Former Nigeria Football Federation board member Emeka Iyama has added his voice to growing calls for the federation to move quickly and secure Super...
SSA Adeboye Backs Clean Sports Agenda as Niger Delta Games Edo...
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, Hon. Adeyinka Anthony Adeboye, has commended the vision and organisation behind the second...
Adesanya Dismisses Early Pressure Ahead of Pyfer Clash
Nigerian mixed martial arts star Israel Adesanya has revealed that he is not feeling any pressure yet as he prepares for his upcoming bout...
Soetan Questions Nigeria’s Readiness For Reform Amid Athlete Welfare Concerns
National athletics coach Olalekan Soetan has expressed strong doubts about Nigeria’s readiness to reform its approach to athlete welfare, insisting that the system remains...
Ajilore Urges NFF to End Speculation With Contract Extension for Chelle
Former Nigeria international Femi Ajilore has called on the Nigeria Football Federation to move decisively and offer Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle a...
Mbachu Questions Okobi Recall as Super Falcons Build Towards WAFCON
Former Super Falcons star Stella Mbachu has questioned the decision to recall midfielder Ngozi Okobi-Okeoghene to the national team, expressing reservations about the value...
Nwadike Backs Super Falcons Squad Ahead of Cameroon Friendly
Former Super Falcons defender Rita Nwadike has expressed confidence in the list of players invited for Nigeria’s upcoming international friendly against Cameroon, describing it...
Dikko: Nigeria’s FIFA Case Handled By Independent Committees, Not Politics
Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Shehu Dikko, has reiterated that Nigeria’s pending case before FIFA is based strictly on alleged breaches of rules...
Bukayo Saka Becomes English Premier League’s Fifth Highest Earning Player
Arsenal superstar, Bukayo Saka has become the fifth highest earning player in the English Premier League, following his agreement with The Gunners on a...
Chikelue Iloenyosi Backs Nwankwo Kanu Amid Enyimba Struggles, Calls for Unity...
Former Super Eagles defender and current Anambra State FA Chairman, Chikelue Iloenyosi, has come out strongly in defence of Nwankwo Kanu, insisting that the...
SSA Adeboye Commends Historic Armwrestling Debut as Police Games Record 84...
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, Hon. Adeyinka Anthony Adeboye, has praised the successful debut of armwrestling at the...
Mobi Okparaku Urges Stability Around Super Eagles Coaching Role
Former Nigeria international Mobi Okparaku has called for stability in the Super Eagles’ coaching department, stressing that uncertainty surrounding the future of head coach...
Arokodare Vows Wolves Will Keep Fighting After Arsenal Comeback
Super Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare has insisted that Wolverhampton Wanderers are not giving up on their fight for Premier League survival, following their impressive...
Edozie Hails Special Moment After Dramatic Equaliser Against Arsenal
Wolverhampton Wanderers youngster Tom Edozie has described his late equaliser against Arsenal as a moment he will never forget, after helping Wolverhampton Wanderers secure...
Buruk Hails Osimhen’s Team-First Mentality at Galatasaray
Galatasaray head coach Okan Buruk has praised Victor Osimhen, describing the Nigerian striker as a true team player whose impact goes beyond scoring goals.
Speaking...
Ekpo Urges NFF To Prioritise Homegrown Talent
Former Super Eagles midfielder Friday Ekpo has called on Nigerian football authorities to place greater emphasis on developing homegrown players, warning against an overreliance...
