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‘Give Ex-Pros A Chance’ Okpara Fires Back — Says Former Stars...
Former Super Eagles defender Godwin Okpara has pushed back against calls for continuity within the Nigeria Football Federation, insisting that former players are more...
‘Continuity Is Key’ Elegbeleye Backs Gusau — Vows To Defend NFF...
Chairman of the Nigeria Premier Football League and board member of the Nigeria Football Federation, Gbenga Elegbeleye, has thrown his full support behind NFF...
NTF President Hails NSC Leadership as Solomon Alegu Begins World Junior...
President of the Nigeria Taekwondo Federation, Grand Master Tayo Popoola, has commended the leadership of the National Sports Commission (NSC) for its support in...
‘Referee Needed Help’ Abongile Breaks Silence — World Cup Official Questions...
South African referee Tom Abongile has suggested that better guidance on the day could have helped the match official who handled the controversial Africa...
‘Build Them From Home’ Fuludu Urges Action — Calls For Structured...
Former Nigeria international Edema Fuludu has called for a deliberate and structured approach to developing home-based players, insisting that Nigeria must invest more in...
‘It Won’t Even Be Heard’ Elumelu Slams NFF Appeal — Says...
Former member of the Nigeria Football Federation Technical Committee, Austel Elumelu, has strongly dismissed claims that Nigeria’s appeal against the Democratic Republic of Congo...
DG NSC Lifts Team Nigeria Judo Camp With a Morale Boosting...
The camp of the Nigeria senior judo team received a big boost on Monday following the visit of the Director General of the National...
NSC DG Receives Victorious U18 and U20 Handball Teams After Regional...
The Director General of the National Sports Commission, Hon Bukola Olopade, says Nigeria's dominant triumph at the IHF trophy zone 3 in Lome,Togo, has...
‘We Need A Nigerian Identity’ Oliseh Demands Clear Style — Calls...
Former Super Eagles captain Sunday Oliseh has called for the establishment of a unified national football philosophy, insisting that Nigeria must develop a clear...
‘Start Camps Earlier’ Baruwa Calls For Change — Says Better Preparation...
Former Super Eagles goalkeeper and ex-national team trainer Olatunji Baruwa has called for a major shift in how Nigeria prepares its youth teams, urging...
‘Only The Best Should Play’ Akpan Backs Nwabali — Warns Okonkwo...
Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Bassey Akpan has described the national team’s goalkeeping department as one of the most sensitive positions in the squad, insisting...
‘Investigation Still Ongoing’ Adamu Breaks Silence — CAF Probes Referee Scandal...
Acting General Secretary of the Confederation of African Football, Samson Adamu, has confirmed that investigations are still ongoing into serious allegations surrounding the 2025...
‘It’s Shocking!’ Mendy Blasts CAF Decision — Senegal Star Insists AFCON...
Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy has described the decision to strip the Teranga Lions of their Africa Cup of Nations title as “shocking,” insisting that...
‘Battle Of Britain Is On!’ Fury Calls Out Joshua — Gypsy...
British heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has thrown down the gauntlet to long-time rival Anthony Joshua, calling for a blockbuster showdown following his emphatic victory...
‘He’s Just Chasing Clout’ Joshua Fires Back — Boxer Responds To...
British heavyweight star Anthony Joshua has hit back at Tyson Fury following the latter’s public challenge, dismissing his rival as a “clout chaser” and...
‘Every Game Is A Fina!’ Alebiosu Urges Focus — Blackburn Star...
Nigerian fullback Ryan Alebiosu has described Blackburn Rovers’ remaining fixtures as “cup finals,” as the club fights to secure its place in the division.
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‘We Will Get Justice’ NFF Refuse To Back Down — Sanusi...
General Secretary of the Nigeria Football Federation, Sanusi Mohammed, has insisted that the federation’s appeal against the Democratic Republic of Congo remains active at...
‘Do Whatever It Takes’ Odegbami Backs NFF Fight — But Admits...
Former Super Eagles legend Segun Odegbami has urged the Nigeria Football Federation to pursue its appeal against the Democratic Republic of Congo with full...
‘We’re Ready To Fight!’ Customs Coach Targets Glory — Nigeria Eye...
Head coach of the Nigeria Customs Women Volleyball team Suleiman Ajeigbe has declared that his side is fully prepared to challenge for the title...
NSC DG Celebrates 10 Year Old Junior Aruna After Podium Success...
The Director General of the National Sports Commission, NSC, Hon. Bukola Olopade, has commended the performance of 10yr old Junior Aruna, after winning silver...
How Football Unites a Nation and Becomes Part of Culture
Football has evolved into much more than just a game for some individuals. It has evolved into something else altogether – into a form...
How South African Betting Platforms Handle Data-Free Access and Mobile Login
Mobile betting in South Africa runs into a practical constraint that most operators abroad never have to consider: data costs money, and for a...
‘Stricter Sanctions Coming!’ Motsepe Warns — CAF Set To Overhaul Rules...
President of the Confederation of African Football, Patrice Motsepe, has revealed that sweeping changes are on the way as the governing body moves to...
‘Keep Them Active’ Obuh Urges More Friendlies — Says Eagles Must...
Former Nigeria U-20 head coach John Sam Obuh has called on the Nigeria Football Federation to ensure the Super Eagles remain competitive by consistently...
‘Give Them A Chance’ Mba Backs League Stars — Warns Against...
Former Super Eagles hero Sunday Mba has urged the national team selectors to use the upcoming Unity Cup as a platform to showcase talent...
‘They Deserve Better’ Vanzekin Slams Snub — Calls For Home-Based Players...
Former youth international goalkeeper Ambrose Vanzekin has joined growing calls for domestic league players to be reintegrated into the Super Eagles, questioning their continued...
‘We Want The Finals’ Abdulrahman Sets Ambitious Target — Maktown Flyers...
Head coach of Maktown Flyers Mohammed Abdulrahman has expressed confidence in his team’s preparations ahead of their debut appearance at the Basketball Africa League...
‘Chelsea Stars Could Leave’ Mikel Warns Exodus — Says Uncertainty Growing...
Former Super Eagles captain John Mikel Obi has warned that Chelsea could be heading for a major squad shake-up, with several senior players reportedly...
‘Goals Are Medicine’ Gonzalez Backs Gift Monday — Says First Strike...
Washington Spirit head coach Adrian Gonzalez has praised Nigerian forward Gift Monday after she opened her goal account for the new season, describing the...
‘One Game At A Time’ Lookman Keeps Focus — Atletico Star...
Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman has insisted that Atletico Madrid remain fully focused on their immediate tasks, despite their impressive 2-0 victory over FC Barcelona...
‘Synthetic Can’t Replace Real’ Opeyori Rejects Shuttle Change — Warns New...
Nigerian badminton star Anuoluwapo Opeyori has voiced strong opposition to plans by the Badminton World Federation (BWF) to introduce synthetic shuttlecocks, insisting that they...
‘Development Is The Priority’ Busari Reaffirms Vision — Flamingos Boss Targets...
Head coach of Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, Akeem Busari, has once again emphasized that his primary focus is on long-term player...
Nigeria Clinch Double Glory at IHF Trophy Zone 3, U-18 and...
Nigeria’s youth handball teams delivered a commanding performance on the regional stage, clinching double glory at the IHF Trophy Africa Zone 3 Phase in...
Showtime Flag Football Heats Up In Week 3 As Warriors Take...
The Showtime Bowl Series XIV delivered another thrilling chapter in Week 3, reinforcing its status as the heartbeat of flag football in Nigeria, with...
Title Charge On: ‘We Can Win It’ — Nwakeme Believes Trabzonspor...
Nigerian forward Anthony Nwakeme has expressed strong belief that Trabzonspor can still mount a successful title challenge, despite trailing Galatasaray in the race for...
Goalkeeping Battle Intensifies: ‘He Will Raise Standards’ — Bassey Welcomes Okonkwo...
Former Nigeria goalkeeper Akpan Bassey has welcomed the decision of Arthur Okonkwo to switch international allegiance to Nigeria, describing it as a move that...
‘Use These Games To Rebuild’ Lawal Charges Eagles — Says Portugal...
Former Super Eagles winger Garba Lawal has urged the national team’s coaching crew to use the upcoming high-profile friendlies against Portugal national football team...
‘We’re Not Giving Up’ Dikko Eyes 2034 Hosting — Nigeria Targets...
Chairman of the National Sports Commission Shehu Dikko has revealed that Nigeria is already looking ahead to future hosting opportunities after missing out on...
‘We’ve Lost The System’ Peters Demands U23 Revival — Warns Nigeria...
Former national team coach James Peters has raised concerns over the breakdown of Nigeria’s player development structure, warning that the absence of a proper...
Start Now Or Regret Later’ Nieketien Urges NFF To Begin World...
Former Nigeria international Peter Nieketien has called on the Nigeria Football Federation to immediately begin preparations for the next FIFA World Cup, stressing that...
Shock Move: ‘United Should Have Gone For Him’ — Mikel Reacts...
Former Super Eagles captain John Mikel Obi has weighed in on Roberto De Zerbi’s appointment at Tottenham Hotspur, expressing surprise that Manchester United did...
‘Show Us The Changes’ Ekpo Demands Transparency — Calls On NFF...
Former Nigeria international Friday Ekpo has called on the Nigeria Football Federation to make public the details of its newly amended statutes and electoral...
‘Ex-Players Can Lead’ Babayaro Backs Former Stars — Says Experience Key...
Former Super Eagles defender Emmanuel Babayaro has expressed strong belief that ex-professional footballers are well equipped to take up leadership roles in Nigerian football...
‘We’re Changing The Narrative’ Shooting Federation Targets Growth — Military And...
President of the Nigeria Shooting Federation Mohammed Shettima has admitted that shooting remains a relatively unpopular sport in the country, but insists that deliberate...
We Have Nothing To Hide’ Motsepe Welcomes Probe — CAF Chief...
President of the Confederation of African Football, Patrice Motsepe, has declared that African football’s governing body has nothing to fear from scrutiny, openly welcoming...
A Third Failure Would Be Disastrous’ Oliseh Sounds Alarm — Demands...
Former Super Eagles captain Sunday Oliseh has issued a stark warning about the future of Nigerian football, insisting that missing a third consecutive FIFA...
Ogun Women Run Gets Boost As State Government Reiterates Support For...
The Ogun State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to the Ogun Women Run, with the Sports Commissioner expressing the administration's unwavering support for the...
‘It’s Still Just A Friendly’ Udi Plays Down Big Matches —...
Former Nigeria international Duke Udi has downplayed the significance of the Super Eagles’ upcoming high-profile friendlies, insisting that the status of the opposition should...
Competition Will Make Them Better’ Ejiofor Backs Okonkwo Switch — Says...
Former Nigeria international Eric Ejiofor has welcomed Arthur Okonkwo’s decision to switch allegiance to Nigeria, describing it as a positive move that will strengthen...
‘Shortcuts Won’t Fix It’ Baruwa Rejects Abridged League — Warns Format...
Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Olatunji Baruwa has dismissed suggestions that adopting an abridged format in the Nigeria Professional Football League will solve the challenges...
