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“We’re Coming For The Playoffs!” — Lagos Raptors’ Star Titilayo Abanikanda...
Confidence and determination are running high in the Lagos Raptors’ camp, and at the center of it all is one of the team’s most...
Panthers Edge Warriors In Four-Point Thriller As Knights Charge, Braves Rise,...
The Showtime Bowl Series XIII produced another unforgettable weekend of flag football drama on October 26, 2025, with fans turning out in their numbers...
Netball: Udu Takes “Project 2027” to New Heights
The Delta State Ministry of Basic & Secondary Education recently organised a two-day netball seminar for secondary school teachers in Udu Local Government Area.
The...
‘We Never Gave Up!’ — Victor Osimhen Hails Team Spirit After...
Super Eagles and Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen has praised his teammates’ resilience and fighting mentality after their hard-fought 3–1 victory over Goztepe.
Osimhen, who played...
Nigerian Forward Ndubisi Jonathan Impresses in Austria Despite Narrow Defeat
Former Sporting Lagos attacker Ndubisi Jonathan continued to showcase his growing potential in Austria, featuring prominently for Askö Öedt in their narrow 1-0 loss...
‘Nigerian Football Is Not Weak!’ — Mamelodi Sundowns Boss Miguel Cardoso...
Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso has insisted that Nigerian football remains strong, despite his side’s emphatic 7–1 aggregate win over Remo Stars in...
Marco Silva defends Calvin Bassey after costly blunder in Newcastle defeat...
Fulham manager Marco Silva has thrown his support behind Calvin Bassey after the Nigerian defender’s early error gifted Newcastle United their opening goal in...
Costoms Boss Bashir Adewale Adeniyi Vows To Take Nigerian Wrestling To...
Newly elected president of the Nigeria Wrestling Federation (NWF), Comptroller General Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has pledged to transform the sport through stronger sponsorship, grassroots...
Joy Omewa buzzing ahead of Super Falcons’ clash with Benin Republic...
New Super Falcons forward Joy Omewa has expressed her excitement and determination ahead of Nigeria’s WAFCON qualifying return leg against Benin Republic in Abeokuta...
Ogenyi Onazi plans Super Eagles camp visit to calm nerves ahead...
Former Nigeria star Ogenyi Onazi will visit the Super Eagles camp ahead of next month’s decisive World Cup playoff, in a bid to inspire...
Finidi George praises Rivers United after sealing CAF Champions League group...
Rivers United head coach Finidi George has praised his players’ determination after the Nigerian club sealed qualification to the CAF Champions League group stage...
“We Fought for Nigeria!’ – Flamingos Coach Bankole Olowookere Rallies Team...
Flamingos head coach Bankole Olowookere has hailed his players’ unbreakable spirit after sealing a place in the knockout stage of the FIFA U-17 Women’s...
‘We Earned It, Not Luck!’ – Super Eagles Boss Eric Chelle...
Super Eagles head coach Eric Sekou Chelle has hit back at critics claiming Nigeria “got lucky” to reach the 2026 World Cup playoffs —...
“From Missed Goals To Flying Flags!” — Lagos Raptors’ Teen Quarterback...
A rising star is emerging from the heart of Lagos’ booming Showtime Super Bowl Flag Football League, and his name is Oluwalanu Taiwo —...
‘Time ‘To Turn Nigerian Sports Around!’ — Presidential Aide, Adeyinka Adeboye...
Nigeria’s Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, Hon. Adeyinka Adeboye, has praised the National Sports Commission (NSC) for conducting what...
2026 Women’s AFCON Race: Nigeria, Zambia, Ghana, Mali In Good Stead...
Cup holders and 10-time champions Nigeria lead a cast of heavyweights who have put themselves in good positions to advance to next year’s Women...
What To Expect At The Tiger Street Football Tournament Finals at...
The Tiger Street Football Tournament is ending its Awka run with a finale that will be blending live performances with a 5-a-side football match...
SWAN Honours Wale Joseph with Veteran Sports Journalist Award at Diamond...
In commemoration of its Diamond Jubilee Celebration, the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has conferred the Veteran Sports Journalist Award on Mr. Wale...
Amaju Pinnick says Super Eagles have ‘no excuses’ ahead of Morocco...
Former Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) president Amaju Pinnick has urged the Super Eagles to rise to the occasion as they prepare for their crucial...
Hugo Broos: ‘Nigeria Have the Quality to Survive Morocco Playoffs’
South Africa head coach Hugo Broos has backed Nigeria’s Super Eagles to navigate the CAF World Cup playoffs in Morocco next month, saying the...
15-year-old Adedini haunts Nigeria after NFF snub as France edge Flamingos...
Rachael Adedini, the 15-year-old forward born in France to Nigerian parents, came back to haunt her country of heritage as France defeated Nigeria’s Flamingos...
Nosa Igiebor Urges Super Eagles: “Focus on Morocco Playoffs, Not the...
Former Super Eagles midfielder Nosa Igiebor has urged Nigeria’s players to remain fully focused on the upcoming World Cup playoffs in Morocco, warning against...
Super Eagles Boss Eric Chelle Rallies Squad: ‘All Focus Now on...
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has declared that all attention is now firmly fixed on Nigeria’s upcoming FIFA World Cup playoffs, stressing that...
Super Eagles striker Akor Adams vows to give ‘everything’ ahead of...
Super Eagles forward Akor Adams has promised to give his all as Nigeria prepares for the crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff next month...
Nees Acknowledges Odds as Zimbabwe Misses Out, Eyes Role in Super...
Michael Nees, the former head coach of the Zimbabwe national football team, has admitted his country is out of the race for the upcoming 2026...
Super Eagles Captain Troost-Ekong: “We’re Fully Focused on Morocco Playoffs —...
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong says the team is fully focused and determined to deliver when they head to Morocco next month for the...
2026 Women’s AFCON Race: Super Falcons seek comfortable win over Bénin’s...
The 25,000 -capacity Stade de Kégué in the Togolese capital, Lomè is venue for Friday’s 2026 Women Africa Cup of Nations final qualifying fixture,...
FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2025: Flamingos lose by the...
The hopes of Nigeria’s U17 girls, Flamingos, advancing to the knockout stages of the ongoing FIFA U17 Women's World Cup in Morocco became slim...
‘No Room for Complacency!’ – Stella Mbachu Urges Super Falcons to...
Former Super Falcons star Stella Mbachu has issued a stern warning to Nigeria’s women’s national team ahead of their WAFCON qualifying double-header against Benin...
Super Falcons Star Esther Okoronkwo Celebrates AFC Toronto Triumph Ahead of...
Super Falcons forward Esther Okoronkwo has expressed delight after helping her club, AFC Toronto, win the inaugural Supporters’ Shield Trophy, capping off what she...
FIFA World Cup Playoffs: Super Eagles Must Stay Focused and Determined,...
Former Super Eagles international and current team manager, Patrick Pascal, has urged total focus and determination from Nigeria’s national team as they prepare for...
Super Eagles’ FIFA World Cup Playoff Success Depends on Tactics, Warns...
Former Super Eagles defender Sam Sodje has said that Nigeria’s hopes of qualifying for the FIFA World Cup will largely depend on the team’s...
“Nigeria Must Learn from Morocco!’ – Ex-Junior International Oloyede Taiwo Slams...
Former Nigerian junior international Oloyede Taiwo has delivered a blunt assessment of the current state of men’s football in Nigeria, insisting that the country...
Oparanozie Backs Super Falcons to Sweep CAF Awards as Nigeria Targets...
Former Super Falcons forward Desire Oparanozie has expressed strong confidence that Nigeria will dominate the upcoming CAF Awards, following an impressive year for both...
Super Eagles Must Avoid Overreliance on Osimhen Ahead of FIFA World...
Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi has warned that Nigeria’s growing dependence on Victor Osimhen could become a major weakness as the team prepares...
NFF President Gusau Pledges Overhaul of Nigeria’s Youth Football System
President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, has expressed deep concern over the country’s declining standards in youth football and...
‘Osimhen Can’t Do It Alone!’ – Victor Ikpeba Tells Super Eagles...
Former African Footballer of the Year, Victor Ikpeba, has urged the Super Eagles’ forwards to share the goalscoring responsibility with Victor Osimhen, warning that...
Nigeria to Host Inaugural Africa Running Conference in Lagos — A...
The National Sports Commission (NSC), in partnership with World Athletics and the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), is set to host the first-ever Africa...
Heartwarming Moment as Nigerian Forward Peter Onyekachi Welcomes His Mother to...
It was a moment of pure emotion and joy for Nigerian forward Peter Onyekachi, who plays for Hapoel Nof Hagalil FC, as he welcomed...
African Table Tennis on the Rise — Oshodi Confident of Strong...
President of the Africa Table Tennis Federation (ATTF), Waheed Enitan Oshodi, has hailed the rapid progress of table tennis across the continent, expressing optimism...
Mutiu Adepoju Urges Nwabali to Improve Communication and Focus Ahead of...
Former Super Eagles midfielder Mutiu Adepoju has called on goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali to raise his performance level and improve his coordination with the defence...
‘He’s Getting Complacent’: Edema Fuludu Warns Nwabali to Step Up Before...
Former Nigeria international Edema Fuludu has issued a stern warning to Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, claiming that the shot-stopper’s recent performances show signs...
Olowookere Admits Flamingoes’ Errors After 4–1 Defeat to Canada, Promises Stronger...
Head coach of the Nigeria U17 girls’ team, Bankole Olowookere, has admitted that his side made costly mistakes in their 4–1 loss to Canada...
Obuh Urges Calm After U20 World Cup Exit — Says Nigeria...
Former Flying Eagles coach John Sam Obuh has urged Nigerians not to panic over the country’s U20 World Cup lapses, insisting that the team...
‘Just Five Short!’ — Yakubu Aiyegbeni Regrets Falling Short of 100...
Former Super Eagles striker Yakubu Aiyegbeni has revealed that one of his few career regrets was failing to reach the 100-goal mark in the...
Udi Laments Decline of Local Football, Says Ex-Players Are “Running Away”...
Former Super Eagles midfielder Duke Udi has expressed concern over the steady decline in Nigeria’s football development, blaming part of the problem on the...
Obafemi Warns Super Eagles: “Gabon Will Be No Walk in the...
Former Super Eagles defender, Abiodun Obafemi, has cautioned Nigeria’s national team to take nothing for granted ahead of their crucial World Cup playoff clash...
Oboabona Urges Fans to Keep Faith in Super Eagles, Backs Osimhen’s...
Former Super Eagles defender Godfrey Oboabona has called on Nigerian fans to continue supporting the national team through its ups and downs, stressing that...
Werblack Wines Synergy Cup 2025: Island AllStars’ President Okeke Kenneth Reveals...
The President of Island All Stars Club (IASC), Chief Okeke Kenneth has revealed that this year's football bonding competition among its members has set...
‘It’s Not Over Yet!’ — Sundowns Boss Miguel Cardoso Warns After...
Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso has insisted that their CAF Champions League tie against Remo Stars is far from over, despite a commanding...
