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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.
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Ngozi Okobi: Motherhood Didn’t Define My Absence, It Strengthened Me
Super Falcons midfielder Ngozi Okobi-Okeoghene has described her return to the national team after a three-year absence as a deeply personal and fulfilling journey.
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Edema Fuludu Calls for Long-Term Blueprint to Transform Nigerian Football
Former Nigeria international Edema Fuludu has called for a comprehensive long-term development plan to reposition Nigerian football, warning against the culture of last-minute preparations...
Gift Okunwa-Igunbor: Cameroon Friendlies Key Test Ahead of WAFCON
Former Super Falcons international Gift Okunwa-Igunbor believes Nigeria’s double-legged friendly against Cameroon in Yaoundé will serve as a valuable benchmark ahead of the upcoming...
Mobi Okparaku: Chelle Deserves More After Proving His Worth
Former Super Eagles right back Mobi Okparaku has stated that head coach Eric Chelle cannot be faulted for seeking improved terms following his performance...
Edwin Okon: Cameroon Friendlies Will Sharpen Falcons for WAFCON
Former Super Falcons head coach Edwin Okon believes the planned two-legged friendly matches against Cameroon will significantly aid Nigeria’s preparations for the upcoming Women’s...
NSSF to Host Maiden Veterans and Wounded Soldiers National Shooting Tournament...
The President of the Nigeria Shooting Sport Federation (NSSF), Commodore Mohammed Sagir Shettima, has announced plans to host the maiden National Shooting Sport Tournament...
Osimhen Praises Juventus But Admits Frustration After Dramatic Champions League Scare
Super Eagles and Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen has applauded Juventus for pushing his side to the limit in their UEFA Champions League playoff round...
Peter Ijeh Questions Nigeria’s Friendly Match Planning Ahead of Next Window
Former Nigeria international Peter Ijeh has raised concerns over the level and organisation of friendly matches lined up for the Super Eagles ahead of...
Akor Adams Backs Chelle, Says Coach is the ‘Bridge’ in Super...
Super Eagles forward Akor Adams has thrown his support behind head coach Eric Chelle, urging the Nigeria Football Federation to retain the Franco-Malian tactician...
Morella Admits Nnadozie’s Absence for WAFCON Will Be Felt
Brighton & Hove Albion Women’s goalkeeping coach Ben Morella has admitted the club will miss the quality and leadership of Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka...
Gusau Congratulates Infantino on 10 Years as FIFA President
President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Ibrahim Musa Gusau, has congratulated Gianni Infantino on the occasion of his 10th anniversary as president of world...
“Nigeria’s Tennis Future Is Bright” — SSA Adeboye Applauds Junior Talents...
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, Hon. Anthony Adeyinka Adeboye, has expressed strong optimism about the future of Nigerian...
Port Harcourt-based Restaurant Owner Emilia George Recalls Glorious Days Of Community...
A restaurant owner in Port Harcourt, Emilia Boma George has recalled the glorious days she while handling the catering department of Community Action Through...
Ekiti Queens Coach Jacob Vandy Slams Poor Officiating After Bayelsa Queens...
Head coach of Ekiti Queens FC, Jacob Vandy, has strongly criticised the standard of officiating following his side’s 2 -0 defeat to Bayelsa Queens...
Nigeria Customs Service Supports Athletes Training Grant Programme
The Nigeria Customs Service, under the leadership of Comptroller General, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi has thrown its weight behind the National Sports Commission’s athletes training...
SSA Adeyinka Adeboye Celebrates Unity, Faith and Community at Pepc Foundation...
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, Hon. Anthony Adeyinka Adeboye, has described Ramadan as a powerful season of unity,...
SSA Adeboye Congratulates Acting IGP Tunji Disu, Backs Tinubu’s Security Reset...
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, Adeyinka Anthony Adeboye, has congratulated Tunji Disu on his appointment as Acting Inspector-General...
SSA Adeyinka Adeboye Honoured with Thomas Sankara Pan-African Prize, Joins Elite...
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, Hon. Adeyinka Anthony Adeboye, has been conferred with the prestigious Thomas Sankara Pan-African...
Nigeria Armwrestling Federation Hails New Police Boss as IGP Tunji Disu...
The Nigeria Armwrestling Federation (NAWF) has congratulated Tunji Disu on his appointment as the new Inspector-General of Police (IGP), describing the development as a...
Eddie Hearn Confirms Anthony Joshua Targeting July Comeback
Prominent boxing promoter Eddie Hearn has confirmed that former heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua is focused on returning to full training, with a possible...
Arokodare Opens Up on AFCON Omission, Admits He “Saw it Coming”
Super Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare has revealed that his omission from Nigeria’s Africa Cup of Nations squad did not come as a shock, admitting...
Aghahowa Calls on NFF to Engage Eric Chelle Over Reported Salary...
Former Nigeria international Julius Aghahowa has called on the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to open formal negotiations with Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle,...
Shehu Dikko: Era of Unpaid Bonuses for National Teams is Over
Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Shehu Dikko, has assured Nigerian athletes and fans that the long-standing issue of unpaid bonuses and allowances...
Sam Ahmedu: Musa Kida-led NBBF Board Tenure Expired January 31
FIBA Zone 3 President Sam Ahmedu has declared that the tenure of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) board led by Musa Kida officially expired...
Peremobere Joy Headlines Team Edo’s Golden Surge at Edo2026
Kimiakigha Peremobere Joy emerged as the standout star for Team Edo, spearheading a dominant display in the pool at the ongoing Niger Delta Games.
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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...
