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Dakar 2026: NSC Unveils Operational Timeline for Team Nigeria’s Youth Olympic...
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has unveiled the operational timeline for Team Nigeria’s participation in the 4th Summer Youth Olympic Games, scheduled to take...
“Development Matters More Than Winning” — Olowookere Urges Flamingos to Stay...
Former Flamingos head coach Bankole Olowookere has urged Nigeria's U-17 women's team to focus on their development rather than the pressure of winning every...
“It Was an Absolute Dream” — Omenazu Hails Super Falcons Experience,...
Super Falcons newcomer Favour Omenazu has described her first experience with Nigeria's senior women's national team as a dream come true, revealing that training...
“I Have a Lot to Learn, No Limit to My Growth”...
Super Eagles striker Akor Adams has pledged to continue developing his game at Venezia, insisting that he remains committed to learning and improving despite...
“We Hope to Crown Our Efforts With Victory” — Iheanacho Eyes...
Super Eagles forward Kelechi Iheanacho has expressed confidence in Bursaspor's title ambitions after helping the Turkish club climb to second place in the league...
“Nigerian Football Will Get Far, Far Better” — Olopade Promises Sweeping...
Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Bukola Olopade, has expressed confidence that ongoing reforms in Nigerian football will transform the administration of...
“It Was Do or Die for Us” — Osimhen Hails Galatasaray...
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has praised Galatasaray supporters for their unwavering backing during the Turkish champions’ 4-2 victory over his former club Lille...
“Two Days of Talking Sports at Presidential Villa Shows President Tinubu...
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, Hon. Adeyinka Anthony Adeboye, has described President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s endorsement of the...
NBA Rosters Feature A Record Of More Than 60 Players From...
The National Basketball Association (NBA) today announced that a record of more than 60 players who were either born in Africa or have at...
Nigeria Among Leading Markets as NBA Targets 2027 Launch of Permanent...
NBA Deputy Commissioner Mark Tatum has identified Nigeria as one of the established basketball markets attracting interest from investors seeking permanent franchises in the...
“We aim to Become Champions” — Nwaiwu declares Trabzonspor’s Title Ambition...
Super Eagles midfielder Chibuike Nwaiwu has reaffirmed Trabzonspor’s determination to challenge for the Turkish Süper Lig title following their impressive 2-0 victory over Beşiktaş,...
“You Can’t Just Push Them Out” — Friday Ekpo Urges Chelle...
Former Nigeria international Friday Ekpo has urged Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle to begin integrating younger players into the national team, warning that...
“Our Mindset Is Winning” — Precious Oscar Targets North Korea After...
Flamingos forward Precious Oscar has declared that Nigeria will approach their decisive FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup group match against North Korea with a...
“They Are Not Pushovers” — Busari Praises Flamingos’ Resilience After Puerto...
Flamingos head coach Akeem Busari has praised his players for showing resilience in their 2-0 victory over Puerto Rico at the 2026 FIFA U-17...
“Iwobi Is One of the Premier League’s Most Underrated Players” —...
Former Tottenham Hotspur manager Tim Sherwood has praised Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi following his impressive performance in Fulham’s 1-0 victory over Hull City,...
SSA Adeboye Opens Talks With Morocco on Grassroots Sports Partnership, International...
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, Hon. Adeboye Anthony Adeyinka, has taken another step towards expanding international opportunities for...
Flamingos Beat Puerto Rico 2-0 to Revive World Cup Hopes, Face...
Nigeria's Flamingos revived their qualification hopes at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in Morocco with a 2-0 victory over Puerto Rico on...
“We Are Coming Back With Medals, Not One, Not Two, But...
NAIROBI, KENYA — Behind Team Nigeria's remarkable resurgence at the African Elite Men's and Women's Boxing Championships 2026 in Nairobi, Kenya, lies an inspiring...
“Blessing Is Back! I Will Crush Anyone In My Way!” —...
NAIROBI, KENYA - Team Nigeria's boxing captain, Orakwe Blessing, has sent a strong warning to her remaining opponents at the ongoing African Elite Men's...
Nigeria’s Boxing Resurgence Shakes Nairobi As Five Fighters Storm African Championships...
NAIROBI, KENYA — Team Nigeria has staged a remarkable comeback at the African Elite Men's and Women's Boxing Championships 2026 in Nairobi, Kenya, with...
“I Don’t Want Any Controversial Decision” — Raheem Inspires Nigeria’s Boxing...
Nigerian boxer Ridwan Raheem has underlined his determination to secure convincing victories at the 2026 African Boxing Championships in Nairobi, Kenya, following his reported...
BREAKING: NIGERIA STRIKES AGAIN IN NAIROBI! Khadijat Crushes Kenyan Opponent 5–0...
NAIROBI, KENYA — Team Nigeria's fortunes at the African Boxing Championships 2026 in Nairobi, Kenya, have received another major boost as Ajishola Khadijat demolished...
NIGERIA FINALLY BREAKS NAIROBI JINX! Ridwan Raheem Defeats Algeria’s Ismail Bekhsis...
NAIROBI, KENYA — After a disastrous Sunday that saw four Nigerian boxers crash out without a single victory, Team Nigeria finally found something to...
“Our History Gives Us Confidence” — Ezeaku Backs Rangers to Finish...
Enugu Rangers chairman Amobi Ezeaku has expressed confidence that the Flying Antelopes can draw inspiration from their rich continental history when they face MC...
“We Must Approach the Return Leg Like We Are Two Goals...
Enugu Rangers head coach Fidelis Ilechukwu has warned his players against complacency ahead of Friday’s CAF Champions League return leg against MC Alger, insisting...
“Nigeria Must Rebuild From the Grassroots” — Mikel Obi Demands Youth...
Mikel Obi
Mikel expressed concern over Nigeria's declining ability to produce outstanding young players consistently, identifying inadequate youth development structures as a major obstacle to...
“Sports Development Must Go Beyond Football” — Babayaro Urges FG to...
Former Nigerian international goalkeeper Emmanuel Babayaro has called on the Federal Government to extend ongoing reforms in Nigerian football to other sporting disciplines, insisting...
“It’s a Shame Nigeria Can No Longer Qualify” — Joshua Daniel...
Former Golden Eaglets player Joshua Daniel has described Nigeria’s continued absence from major youth football tournaments as shameful, urging the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF)...
“Losing First Match Gives Room for Correction” — Olowookere Backs Flamingos...
Former Flamingos head coach Bankole Olowookere has backed Nigeria to recover from their 2-1 defeat to Poland at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup...
“It’s About Execution” — Mangongo Challenges YellowGreens Ahead of T20 World...
Nigeria’s YellowGreens head coach, Steve Mangongo, has challenged his players to translate their preparations into results as they begin their campaign at the ICC...
“Iwobi Is One of the Premier League’s Most Underrated Players” —...
Former Tottenham Hotspur manager Tim Sherwood has praised Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi following his impressive performance in Fulham’s 1-0 victory over Hull City,...
“This Is a Bitter Experience” — Uwejamomere Apologises as Golden Eaglets...
Golden Eaglets head coach Eboboritse Uwejamomere has expressed deep disappointment over Nigeria’s elimination from the 2026 WAFU-B U-17 Championship in Burkina Faso, apologising to...
“We Have to Be Mindful” — Eguavoen Warns Against Rushing Super...
Super Falcons interim head coach Austin Eguavoen has called for patience as Nigeria prepares to introduce more players into the national team ahead of...
“We Must Prepare Better” — Olawale Laments Sand Eagles’ AFCON Failure...
Former Super Sand Eagles captain Isiaka Olawale has expressed disappointment over Nigeria’s failure to qualify for the 2026 Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations,...
“Never Lose Hope, We Will Make Nigeria Proud” — Precious Oscar...
Flamingos midfielder Precious Oscar has urged Nigerians not to lose faith in the team following their 2-1 defeat to Poland at the FIFA U-17...
Ajibade’s Injury and the NFF Standoff: What UK-Based Nigerian Sports Fans...
Rasheedat Ajibade went under the knife this weekend, and Nigerian football fans in Britain felt it as much as anyone in Ikenne. The Super...
“Our Boxers Are Good, We Will Surely Do Well” — Capt....
Despite challenging results at the ongoing African Boxing Elite Championships 2026, Nigeria's Head of Delegation, Capt. Rasulun Kashim, has expressed confidence in the country's...
“Kenya Has Given African Boxers a Big Opportunity!” — Nigeria’s Delegation...
The Head of Nigeria's delegation to the African Boxing Elite Championships 2026, Capt. Rasulun Kashim, has applauded the Kenyan government and tournament organisers for...
“Nigeria Must Take It’s Place In African Boxing Politics” — Delegation...
The Head of Nigeria's delegation to the African Boxing Elite Championships 2026 in Nairobi, Kenya, Capt. Rasulun Kashim, has called for greater Nigerian involvement...
“Even My Opponent Congratulated Me!” — Nigeria’s Abdulramon Abdulwahab Breaks Silence...
Nigerian boxer Abdulramon Abdulwahab has broken his silence following his controversial 4–1 defeat to Egypt's Hekal Ahmed at the ongoing African Boxing Elite Championships...
“I Was Born a Boxer, One Defeat Can’t Stop Me!” —...
In a remarkable display of courage, maturity and determination, young Nigerian boxer Aishat Gbadamosi has refused to allow her controversial defeat at the ongoing...
“DAYLIGHT ROBBERY IN NAIROBI!” — Outrage as Nigerian Boxer Suffers Shocking...
NAIROBI, KENYA — Controversy erupted at the ongoing African Boxing Elite Championships 2026 in Nairobi, Kenya, on Sunday after Nigerian boxer Abdulramon Abdulwahab was...
OFFICIATING UNDER FIRE IN NAIROBI! Nigerian Boxer Suffers Controversial 3–1 Defeat...
NAIROBI, KENYA — Concerns over officiating have emerged at the African Boxing Elite Championships 2026 in Nairobi after Nigerian female boxer Aishat Gbadamosi suffered...
Revenge Or Ruin? Showtime Flag Football League Returns To Lagos As...
Lagos is bracing for another spectacular Sunday of touchdowns, rivalries and championship drama as the Showtime Flag Football League returns to Showtime Arena, Meadow...
Nigeria’s Ojeleye John Tope Gets Second Futsal AFCON Assignment, to Officiate...
Nigerian FIFA futsal referee Ojeleye John Tope has secured another officiating assignment at the 2026 Futsal Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, with the...
“No Big Issue” — Brighton Boss Hürzeler Explains Nigerian Players’ Limited...
Brighton and Hove Albion head coach Fabian Hürzeler has played down concerns over the limited involvement of Nigerian players Femi Azeez and Zadok Yohanna,...
“They Will Make Nigeria Proud” — Blessing Nkor Backs Flamingos for...
Super Falcons midfielder Blessing Nkor has thrown her support behind Nigeria’s Flamingos ahead of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco, urging...
Unbeaten Zudachi Face Hungry Daily Manna as Wellborn, Jendol Battle for...
The race for supremacy in the Island AllStars PatrickLingo Super League 2026 enters a fascinating third week on Saturday, October 17, with league leaders...
“Every Team at the World Cup Is a Champion” — Busari...
Flamingos head coach Akeem Busari has warned his players against underestimating any opponent at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in Morocco, insisting...
“We Made Mistakes” — Infantino Apologises to FIFA Council Over Controversial...
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has apologised to the world football governing body's Council over mistakes in the handling of the FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE)...
