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Orbih Promises Greater Responsibility After Renewed Support for Badminton Development
President of the Badminton Federation of Nigeria, Francis Orbih, has said the strong support he continues to receive from stakeholders places a greater responsibility...
Akor Adams Dreams of Playing For Manchester United
Nigerian forward Akor Adams has revealed that one of his biggest career ambitions is to play for Manchester United, describing the Premier League giants...
Mikel Suggests Ancelotti as Ideal Candidate for Manchester United Job
Former Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel has suggested that experienced Italian manager Carlo Ancelotti could be the right man to take charge of...
NBBF Will Respect FIBA Verdict on Tenure Dispute — Musa Kida
President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation, Musa Kida, has assured stakeholders that his board will respect whatever decision is reached by the global governing...
‘Women Are Pillars of Our Nation’s Strength’ — SSA Adeboye Celebrates...
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, Hon. Adeyinka Anthony Adeboye, has joined millions across the world in celebrating International...
Edgerley Memorial Girls’ Secondary School Old Girls Mark International Women’s Day...
The Edgerley Memorial Girls' Secondary School Old Girls Association Lagos Chapter commemorated International Women's Day with a sports and wellness programme held on March...
Shorunmu Urges Chelle to Recall Maduka Okoye to Super Eagles
Former Nigeria national football team goalkeeper Ike Shorunmu has urged head coach Eric Chelle to consider recalling Maduka Okoye to the national team ahead...
WAFCON Postponement Could Offer Teams Time to Prepare Better – Mansur...
Former assistant coach of the Nigeria women's national football team, Mansur Abdullahi, believes the decision by the Confederation of African Football to postpone the...
Falode Laments CAF’s Decision to Postpone 2026 WAFCON
Member of FIFA’s Media and Communication Committee and former chairperson of the Nigeria Women Football League, Aisha Falode, has expressed disappointment over the decision...
Okpala Says Chelle Has Right to Demand Pay Rise but NFF...
Former Super Eagles assistant coach Sylvanus Okpala has stated that head coach Eric Sekou Chelle is within his rights to demand an increase in...
Chris Green Urges Caution Over Nigeria’s Participation in Jordan Tournament
Former Chairman of the Technical Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation, Chris Green, has advised the federation to carefully evaluate all available options before...
Ellis Concerned Over WAFCON Delay As CAF Reschedules Tournament
Head coach of South Africa women's national football team, Desiree Ellis, has expressed concern over the uncertainty that surrounded the scheduling of the Women's...
Ikpefan Says Nigeria Can Develop More Winter Sports Athletes
Nigeria’s cross-country skier Samuel Ikpefan has expressed confidence that the country has the potential to produce more winter sports athletes if the right structures...
Aiyenugba Advises Nigeria to Withdraw From Jordan Tournament
Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Dele Aiyenugba has advised the Nigeria Football Federation to reconsider Nigeria’s participation in the planned invitational tournament scheduled to take...
Friday Ekpo Urges Nigeria to Avoid Jordan Tournament Over Security Concerns
Former Super Eagles midfielder Friday Ekpo has backed calls for Nigeria to withdraw from the proposed invitational tournament in Jordan, citing security concerns in...
Fuludu Raises Alarm Over Security Risks in NPFL
Former Nigeria international and NPFL match commissioner Edema Fuludu has raised serious concerns about growing insecurity around the Nigeria Professional Football League, warning that...
South Africa Ready to Host WAFCON if Needed — Sports Minister...
South Africa’s Minister of Sports, Gayton McKenzie, has declared that the country is prepared to step in and host the Women's Africa Cup of...
Lawal Defends NFF Over Super Eagles Friendly Opponents
Former Nigeria international Dimeji Lawal has come to the defence of the Nigeria Football Federation over the choice of friendly opponents lined up for...
Nnadozie Says Super Falcons Staying Focused Amid WAFCON Excitement
Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie has stated that the Nigeria women's national football team remain calm and focused despite growing excitement ahead of the...
Oshaniwa Backs Chelle to Lead Super Eagles Long-Term
Former Super Eagles defender Juwon Oshaniwa has expressed strong support for head coach Eric Sekou Chelle, stating that he believes the Franco-Malian tactician is...
Aduku Says Falconets Already Studying Malawi Ahead of Final Qualifier
Head coach of the Nigeria women's national under-20 football team, Moses Aduku, has revealed that his technical crew has already begun analysing Malawi women's...
Osayi-Samuel Targets Premier League Promotion with Birmingham City
Super Eagles defender Bright Osayi-Samuel has revealed that one of his biggest career ambitions is to help Birmingham City F.C. gain promotion to the...
Chris Green Doubts FIFA Verdict on Nigeria’s DR Congo Petition
Former Chairman of the Technical Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation, Chris Green, has suggested that the continued silence from FIFA could mean there...
NNL 2025/2026: Ogun State Showdown; Gateway FC Takes on Beyond Limits
The Nigeria National League star match of the week between Gateway FC and arch-rivals Beyond Limits is gaining momentum as the highly-anticipated local derby...
NSC Secondary School Appreciation Tour Receives Massive Commendation From Nigerians
The Director General of the National Sports Commission, NSC, Hon. Bukola Olopade has always said that " When we take care of our athletes,...
‘This Award Is Not About Noise, It Is About Impact’ —...
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, Hon. Adeyinka Anthony Adeboye, has emphasized that recognition in sports and public service...
CEO of Nilayo Sports Management Ltd., Mrs. Yetunde Olopade Wins Newstap/SWAN...
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Nilayo Sports Management Limited, Mrs. Yetunde Olopade, has been decorated with the prestigious Newstap/SWAN 5-Star Awards...
John Caleb Set for Outdoor Debut at Beach Opener in 100m...
Nigerian sprint prospect John Caleb is set to begin his outdoor season as he lines up for the men’s 100m at the Beach Opener,...
Basketball Africa League Announces 12 Teams And Group Phase Schedule For...
The Basketball Africa League (BAL) today announced the 12 teams and group phase schedule for the 2026 BAL season, which will tip off on...
Grassroots Talents Deserve National Recognition — SSA Adeboye Commends NSC’s Nationwide...
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, Hon. Adeyinka Anthony Adeboye, has applauded the National Sports Commission (NSC) for its...
Ajilore Defends Super Eagles Friendly Opponents
Former Super Eagles midfielder Femi Ajilore has defended the choice of opponents lined up for the national team during the next international window, insisting...
Sam Sodje Criticises Super Eagles Friendly Opponents
Former Super Eagles defender Sam Sodje has strongly criticised the Nigeria Football Federation over the quality of friendly matches arranged for the national team...
BAL President Amadou Gallo Fall Targets Growth Ahead of Season Six
President of the Basketball Africa League, Amadou Gallo Fall, has stated that the main objective ahead of the sixth season of the competition is...
Oliseh Calls for Racism in Football to Be Criminalised
Former Super Eagles captain Sunday Oliseh has called for stronger measures in the fight against racism in football, insisting that the problem will only...
Babangida Recalls Racist Abuse in Europe, Urges Clubs to Take Responsibility
Former Nigeria international Tijani Babangida has shared his own experience of racial abuse in European football, recalling a painful incident that occurred during his...
Francis Orbih Promises Greater Progress After Third-Term Re-Election
President of the Badminton Federation of Nigeria, Francis Orbih, has expressed gratitude and renewed determination after being re-elected for a third consecutive term at...
Owolabi: World Cup Qualifiers Offer D’Tigress Chance to Experiment
Head coach of the MFM Women’s Basketball team Ochuko Owolabi believes the upcoming FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup Qualifiers will serve primarily as a...
Ogunade: NBBF Awaits FIBA Clarification on Board Tenure Dispute
Vice President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation, Babatunde Ogunade, has acknowledged that differing interpretations within the federation’s board have led to uncertainty regarding the...
Barbra Banda Confident Copper Queens Can Challenge Super Falcons at WAFCON
Zambian forward Barbra Banda has expressed strong belief that the Copper Queens have the ability to challenge and even defeat Nigeria’s Super Falcons at...
Etta Egbe Urges NFF, Chelle to Reach Compromise for Super Eagles...
Former Green Eagles goalkeeper Etta Egbe has called on the Nigeria Football Federation and Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle to find common ground...
Nimrod Optimistic as Nigeria Volleyball Targets Strong 2026 Campaign
President of the Nigeria Volleyball Federation, Musa Nimrod, has expressed strong optimism about Nigeria’s volleyball prospects in 2026, revealing that the federation has lined...
Aiyenugba Urges Nigeria to Accept FIFA Verdict on DR Congo Petition
Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Dele Aiyenugba has urged Nigerians to accept whatever decision emerges from FIFA regarding the petition filed by the Nigeria Football...
Madugu Ready for Pressure as Super Falcons Begin WAFCON Preparations
Super Falcons head coach Justin Madugu has acknowledged that the pressure to defend Nigeria’s continental title is inevitable, but insists he is fully prepared...
Mikel Obi Calls for Tougher Sanctions to Eliminate Racism in Football
Former Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel has called for stronger and more decisive measures to eradicate racism from football, insisting that symbolic gestures...
Carragher Hails Alex Iwobi as a ‘Manager’s Dream’
Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has described Nigerian midfielder Alex Iwobi as a “manager’s dream,” praising the Fulham star for his versatility and consistency.
Carragher...
Elizabeth Oshoba Fired Up for Arnell Clash on Dubois–Harper Undercard
Nigerian boxer Elizabeth Oshoba has expressed excitement ahead of her upcoming fight against Chelsey Arnell, scheduled to take place on April 5 in the...
Samuel Ikpefan Calls for Greater Support to Grow Winter Sports in...
Two-time Olympian Samuel Ikpefan has called for stronger institutional and financial backing to unlock Africa’s untapped potential in winter sports.
Ikpefan made the appeal after...
Edema Fuludu Questions High Salary Demands for Super Eagles Coach
Former Nigeria international Edema Fuludu has questioned the rationale behind offering Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle a highly improved contract, arguing that the...
Mutiu Adepoju Backs Chelle to Continue Super Eagles Project
Former Nigeria international Mutiu Adepoju has joined the growing list of voices calling on the Nigeria Football Federation to retain Super Eagles head coach...
Garba Lawal: If Chelle and NFF Can’t Agree, They Should Part...
Former Super Eagles star Garba Lawal has advised that the Nigeria Football Federation and national team head coach Eric Chelle should consider going their...
