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18-Year-Old Ononogbo Chinedu Completes Move to Norwegian Top Flight With SK...
Nigerian teenager Ononogbo Chinedu, an 18-year-old winger, has completed a permanent transfer to SK Brann in the Norwegian top flight from Right2Win FC, marking...
Blankson Calls for United Front to Boost Nigerian Clubs in Intercontinental...
Rivers Angels head coach Tosan Blankson has called for a more strategic and unified approach to help Nigerian women’s clubs perform better in intercontinental...
Nwosu Hails Team Spirit After Seahawks’ Super Bowl Triumph
Seattle Seahawks linebacker Uchenna Nwosu has expressed delight after winning the Super Bowl, describing the achievement as the product of hard work, trust, and...
Abuja 2027: NSC Inaugurates Local Organising Committee for African Youth Games
In its bid to stage a successful second edition of the African Youth Games, tagged Abuja 2027, the National Sports Commission has officially inaugurated...
NBA Announces Rosters for NBA All-Star Saturday Action
The NBA announced the rosters for NBA All-Star Saturday action. The 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend tips off in Los Angeles, California, on Friday, Feb.13,...
Which Nigerian Players Were on the Move in the January Transfer...
Nigerian football has been on somewhat of a decline in recent times, at least on the international stage. The Super Eagles were stunned in...
NSC Confirms Disbursement of 200 Million Naira in Training Grants to...
Twenty-six (26) Nigerian athletes have received a major morale boost ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, as the National Sports Commission (NSC),...
4 Days to Go: Access Bank Lagos City Marathon Expo Kicks...
With four days to go until the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, excitement shifts to the official marathon Expo, which began on Monday, February...
Eniola Aluko Slams Ian Wright For Blocking Female Football Analysts
Nigerian-born former female football star, Eniola Aluko has slammed Arsenal of England icon, Ian Wright and other male analysts for allegedly blocking opportunities for...
CNS Spikers Eye African Club Championship After Super Cup Triumph in...
After a thrilling weekend of volleyball action in the nation’s capital, CNS Spikers Volleyball Club clinched the Men’s title at the 2025 Nigeria Volleyball...
Adeleye Credits Preparation, Self-Belief for Nigeria’s Davis Cup Victory Over Uzbekistan
Nigeria’s top-ranked tennis player Daniel Adeleye has attributed the country’s Davis Cup victory over Uzbekistan to careful preparation and strong self-belief, insisting he never...
Umar Sadiq Welcomes Lookman to La Liga, Says World Will Know...
Valencia and Nigeria forward Umar Sadiq has congratulated compatriot Ademola Lookman after his big-money move to Atlético Madrid from Atalanta BC, saying the Nigerian...
Edwards Praises Arokodare’s Effort Despite Wolves’ 3-1 Loss to Chelsea
Wolverhampton Wanderers head coach Rob Edwards has commended Super Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare for his performance in Wolves’ 3-1 Premier League defeat to Chelsea...
Oshaniwa Sympathises With Bassey, Urges Fulham Defender to Stay Strong
Former Nigeria international Juwon Oshaniwa has expressed sympathy for Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey following his difficult situation at Fulham since returning from the...
Iwobi: Super Eagles Still Hoping for World Cup Place as AFCON–World...
Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has admitted that Nigeria are still waiting and hoping for a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, describing...
AFFAN, NAWIS Gets Representation on New Board of Nigeria Federation of...
As Nigeria’s sports ecosystem prepares for the historic inauguration of the newly constituted Board of the Nigeria Federation of American Football (NFAF), two of...
SSA Adeyinka Adeboye Hails Davis Cup Promotion as Proof Nigeria’s Grassroots...
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, Hon. Adeyinka Anthony Adeboye, has congratulated the Nigerian tennis team and the entire...
Iloenyosi Sets Bold Agenda as ANSFA Congress Applauds Return of Anambra...
The Chairman of the Anambra State Football Association (ANSFA), Chikelue Iloenyosi, has reaffirmed his commitment to repositioning football in Anambra State, declaring that the...
5 Days to Go: Lagos Braces for High-Stakes Marathon Showdown
With five days left to the February 14 showdown, the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon is already crackling with intrigue, expectation and quiet tension.
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NSC Congratulates Nigeria Tennis Family on Davis Cup World Group II...
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has congratulated the entire Nigerian tennis family following the country’s qualification into the Davis Cup World Group II, after...
Running Conference in Lagos Set to Revolutionize Road Races in Africa...
Chairman of the Local Organizing Committee of the World Athletics African Running Conference, Chief Solomon Ogba, says Nigeria is on the verge of becoming...
NSC Records Major Gains Under Dikko, Olopade as President Bola Tinubu...
Nigeria’s sports sector has recorded significant gains under the leadership of the National Sports Commission (NSC), with Chairman Mallam Shehu Dikko and Director General...
6 Days to Go: Nilayo Sports Management Limited Guarantees Robust Hydration...
As the countdown to the 11th edition of the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon (ABLCM) begins, the race organizers, Nilayo Sports Management Limited, have...
Nigeria Seize Momentum With Doubles Win Over Uzbekistan in Davis Cup...
Nigeria boosted their chances in the Davis Cup World Group II Playoffs after recording an important doubles victory over Uzbekistan on Sunday, 8 February,...
Godfred Doubles Up with Sprint and Jump Wins at Gopher Classic
Charles Godfred delivered an outstanding all-round performance at the Gopher Classic in Minnesota, winning both on the track and in the field.
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Umukoro Hits Season’s Best as Nigerians Impress at New Mexico Collegiate...
Success Umukoro delivered a strong performance at the New Mexico Collegiate Classic, clocking a season’s best 7.16 seconds in the women’s 60m to finish...
Ogazi Opens 2026 With Historic Indoor 400m Run in New Mexico
Samuel Ogazi has announced his arrival in the 2026 athletics season with a stunning performance at the New Mexico Collegiate Classic, clocking 44.85 seconds...
Davis Cup: Nigeria Number One Adeleye Fights Back to Secure Vital...
Nigeria’s number one player, Daniel Adeleye, produced a determined comeback to defeat Abdulaziz Usmonjonov of Uzbekistan in the Davis Cup World Group II Playoffs...
Ochei Hails NSC, Board, Stakeholders as Nigeria Takes Centre Stage at...
President of the Nigeria Tennis Federation (NTF), Rt. Hon. Victor Ochei, has praised the Federation’s board, key stakeholders, and players for their collective commitment...
NSC DG, Hon Bukola Olopade Says President Tinubu’s Sports Enthusiasm Behind...
The renewed focus on sports under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has continued to yield visible results, with Nigeria hosting the Davis Cup for the...
“This Is Evidence, Not Promises” — SSA Adeyinka Adeboye Reacts as...
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, Hon. Adeyinka Anthony Adeboye, has described the latest sports performance data released by...
Para-Badminton: Eniola Bolaji, Two Others Depart for World Championship in Bahrain
World number two SL3 para-badminton player and Paralympic bronze medallist, Eniola Bolaji, alongside two other Nigerian athletes, has departed the country for the Para-Badminton...
Davis Cup: Sultanov Sets the Tone As Uzbekistan Claim Opening Win...
Uzbekistan made a confident start to their Davis Cup World Group II Playoffs tie against Nigeria after Khumoyun Sultanov defeated Canice Abua in the...
SSA Adeyinka Adeboye Presents Smart City FC Jersey to Seyi Tinubu,...
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, Adeyinka Anthony Adeboye, has reinforced the Federal Government’s commitment to youth and grassroots...
7 Days to Go: Lagos Settling into Marathon Mode, as Access...
Seven days before the starting gun of the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, Lagos is beginning to move a little differently.
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Nigeria Set for Epic Weekend, as Lagos Hosts Davis Cup World...
Nigeria will host the Davis Cup World Group II playoffs from Feb. 7–8, 2026, at the Lagos Lawn Tennis Club, with the nation set...
Davis Cup Playoffs : NTF President Victor Ochei Expresses Confidence as...
President of the Nigeria Tennis Federation, NTF, Rt. Hon. Victor Ochei has expressed confidence that Nigeria will edge out Uzbekistan when both countries square...
French Embassy Hosts Presidential SSA Adeyinka Adeboye for Strategic Talks on...
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, Adeyinka Anthony Adeboye, on Friday, February 6, 2026, led a high-level delegation from...
8 Days to Go: 10KM Runners Jubilate as Access Bank Lagos...
With eight days left to the 11th Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, excitement continues to build as organisers reaffirm the strong financial incentives on...
New Era Begins: National Sports Commision Confirms Establishment of Nigerian Federation...
The Nigerian Federation of American Football (NFAF) has been formally confirmed as the official governing body responsible for the administration, growth, and development of...
NALDA Boss Visits Presidential Aide, Calls for Strong Corporate Support for...
The Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA), Cornelius O. Adebayo, paid a courtesy visit to Adeyinka...
SSA Adeboye Celebrates Lookman’s Landmark Move to Atletico Madrid, Says Discipline...
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, Hon. Anthony Adeyinka Adeboye, has described Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman as a...
SSA Adeboye Joins Kwara Governor in Mourning, Calls for Unity and...
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, Hon. Anthony Adeyinka Adeboye, has joined the Governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq,...
Okpala: Nigerian Coaches Are the Solution to Super Eagles Coaching Debate
Former Super Eagles assistant coach, Sylvanus Okpala, has maintained that Nigerian coaches remain the best solution to the national team’s coaching challenges, amid ongoing...
Sam Sodje: World Cup Verdict or Not, Nigerian Football Must Change
Former Nigeria international Sam Sodje has said Nigeria must confront deeper structural problems in its football, regardless of the outcome of the protest lodged...
Odey Hails WAFU-B Invitational as Ideal WAFCON Tune-Up for Super Falcons
Former Super Falcons assistant coach, Rolandson Odey, has expressed delight over Nigeria’s participation in the WAFU-B Invitational Tournament in Côte d’Ivoire, describing it as...
Bayelsa Queens Coach Backs NWFL Premiership Break, Cites Falconets’ World Cup...
Bayelsa Queens head coach, Ogbonda Whyte, has expressed support for the ongoing NWFL Premiership break, noting that it was necessary due to the Falconets’...
Friday Ekpo Backs Lookman to Thrive at Atlético Madrid, Urges Hard...
Former Super Eagles midfielder Friday Ekpo has described Ademola Lookman’s move to Atlético Madrid as a positive and timely step in his career, saying...
Bob Osim: Nigeria’s Football System Regressing, Continental Struggles No Surprise
Former Nigeria international Bob Osim has warned that Nigerian clubs will continue to struggle in continental competitions unless fundamental issues within the country’s football...
Andy Reid: Ola Aina’s Return a Major Boost for Nottingham Forest
Former Nottingham Forest midfielder Andy Reid has described Ola Aina as a significant asset to the club, insisting the defender was sorely missed during...
