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Destiny Ese Claims Bronze at Atlantic 10 Indoor Championships
Nigeria’s Destiny Ese produced an impressive performance in the men’s long jump final at the Atlantic 10 Indoor Championships, soaring to a mark of...
Abuja 2027 Will Showcase Nigeria’s Strength in Youth Sports — Gbadebo...
Gbadebo Oyebola, Chief of Staff to the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, has described his appointment into the Local...
SSA Adeyinka Adeboye Joins Faithful in Ogoja to Honour Late Rev....
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, Hon. Anthony Adeyinka Adeboye, on Tuesday joined family members, Catholic faithful, and dignitaries...
Foreign-Based Boxers Arrive as National Boxing Week Ushers in Commonwealth Games...
The Nigeria Boxing Federation has confirmed the arrival of several foreign-based Nigerian boxers ahead of the maiden edition of National Boxing Week, as the...
3rd National Para Games Set to Light up Abuja, as Over...
The stage is set for the 3rd National Para Games, Nigeria’s largest and most prestigious para sports event, scheduled to hold from March 26...
NNL 2025/2026: Akwa United, Doma United Set to Return to Nigeria...
Can Akwa United and Doma FC return to the Nigeria Elite League following their relegation to the second-tier league last season?
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1xBet Shortlisted in Five Categories at SiGMA Africa 2026: Strategy, Audience...
Global brand 1xBet is once again in the spotlight of the African iGaming industry. The company will participate in SiGMA Africa 2026, taking place...
Bruno Fernandes Leadership Effect
Bruno Fernandes' Leadership Effect has become a central discussion point in modern European football, particularly within the Premier League. As captain of Manchester United...
Nigeria Boxing Federation Announces Plans And Details For National Boxing Week
The Nigeria Boxing Federation (NBF) has officially announced that the maiden edition of National Boxing Week will take place from March 1–6, 2026, at...
Blessing Oborodudu Begins New Chapter as Wrestling Scout
Olympic silver medalist Blessing Oborodudu has revealed that she has transitioned into a new role as a scout for the Nigeria Wrestling Federation, where...
Terry Eguaoje Backs CAF’s Stricter Coaching Licence Requirements
Head of Education at the Nigeria Football Federation, Dr Terry Eguaoje, has thrown his weight behind the Confederation of African Football’s (CAF) new coaching...
Honest Ahanor Faces Highly Tempting £30.5m Offer From Arsenal
Atalanta of Italy defender, Honest Ahanor is facing a tempting offer worth £30.5m from Arsenal of England, as The Gunners appear eager to snatch...
Chido Obi Gains Plaudits From Man United’s U21 Coach, Amidst Likely...
Manchester United of England youngster, Chidozie Obi-Martin (aka Chido Obi) has received fresh accolades from The Red Devils’ under-21 team’s gaffer, Travis Binnion, who...
Rolandson Odey Raises Concerns Over Nigeria’s WAFCON Preparations
Former Super Falcons assistant coach Rolandson Odey has expressed concern about Nigeria’s level of preparation ahead of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations...
Stella Mbachu backs NWFL player loans for CAF Women’s Champions League...
Heartland Queens assistant coach Stella Mbachu has endorsed the idea of Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) clubs loaning players to the country’s representatives at...
Victor Boniface Returns to Grass as Injury Recovery Nears Final Phase
Super Eagles forward Victor Boniface has taken a significant step in his recovery journey, confirming that he has returned to grass training as he...
Favour Omenazu Dreams of Super Falcons Call-Up
MK Dons Women captain Favour Omenazu has declared her ambition to represent Nigeria at senior level, revealing that wearing the green and white of...
Chris Green Urges Nigeria to Move On as FIFA Silence Persists
Former Chairman of the Technical Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation, Chris Green, has suggested that FIFA’s continued silence over Nigeria’s petition against DR...
New Betting Types Reshape Match Predictions And Fan Strategies
Sports betting menus look very different today than they did even a few years ago. Classic markets, such as win, draw, or lose, still...
Aduku: Falconets Already Studying Malawi, Pressure Won’t Shake Us
Head coach of the Falconets, Moses Aduku, has revealed that his technical crew has already begun detailed analysis of Malawi ahead of the final...
Oshaniwa: Chelle Reminds Me of Keshi, He’s the Right Man for...
Former Super Eagles defender Juwon Oshaniwa has thrown his full support behind head coach Eric Chelle, describing him as the perfect fit for Nigeria’s...
Dimeji Lawal Defends NFF Over Friendly Opponents, Says No Easy Teams...
Former Nigeria international Dimeji Lawal has come to the defence of the Nigeria Football Federation over criticism surrounding the choice of Jordan and Iran...
Bolaji Focused on Spain Title Defence Despite World No.1 Milestone
Newly crowned world number one in the women’s SL3 category, Mariam Eniola Bolaji, has revealed that she has not had the time to celebrate...
Akor Adams Targets Derby Victory, Urges Sevilla to Find Consistency
Nigerian forward Akor Adams has declared that Sevilla’s objective is clear ahead of this weekend’s Andalusian derby — victory.
Speaking ahead of the highly anticipated...
Mikel: Tottenham Relegation Would Be a ‘Massive Disgrace’
Former Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel has described the possibility of Tottenham Hotspur suffering relegation from the English Premier League as a “massive...
Nigel Reo-Coker: Osimhen Is One of the Last True No. 9s
Former English midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker has described Victor Osimhen as one of the few remaining “natural number nines” in modern football.
Speaking in the aftermath...
Ngozi Okobi: Motherhood Didn’t Define My Absence, It Strengthened Me
Super Falcons midfielder Ngozi Okobi-Okeoghene has described her return to the national team after a three-year absence as a deeply personal and fulfilling journey.
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Edema Fuludu Calls for Long-Term Blueprint to Transform Nigerian Football
Former Nigeria international Edema Fuludu has called for a comprehensive long-term development plan to reposition Nigerian football, warning against the culture of last-minute preparations...
Gift Okunwa-Igunbor: Cameroon Friendlies Key Test Ahead of WAFCON
Former Super Falcons international Gift Okunwa-Igunbor believes Nigeria’s double-legged friendly against Cameroon in Yaoundé will serve as a valuable benchmark ahead of the upcoming...
Mobi Okparaku: Chelle Deserves More After Proving His Worth
Former Super Eagles right back Mobi Okparaku has stated that head coach Eric Chelle cannot be faulted for seeking improved terms following his performance...
Edwin Okon: Cameroon Friendlies Will Sharpen Falcons for WAFCON
Former Super Falcons head coach Edwin Okon believes the planned two-legged friendly matches against Cameroon will significantly aid Nigeria’s preparations for the upcoming Women’s...
NSSF to Host Maiden Veterans and Wounded Soldiers National Shooting Tournament...
The President of the Nigeria Shooting Sport Federation (NSSF), Commodore Mohammed Sagir Shettima, has announced plans to host the maiden National Shooting Sport Tournament...
Osimhen Praises Juventus But Admits Frustration After Dramatic Champions League Scare
Super Eagles and Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen has applauded Juventus for pushing his side to the limit in their UEFA Champions League playoff round...
Peter Ijeh Questions Nigeria’s Friendly Match Planning Ahead of Next Window
Former Nigeria international Peter Ijeh has raised concerns over the level and organisation of friendly matches lined up for the Super Eagles ahead of...
Akor Adams Backs Chelle, Says Coach is the ‘Bridge’ in Super...
Super Eagles forward Akor Adams has thrown his support behind head coach Eric Chelle, urging the Nigeria Football Federation to retain the Franco-Malian tactician...
Morella Admits Nnadozie’s Absence for WAFCON Will Be Felt
Brighton & Hove Albion Women’s goalkeeping coach Ben Morella has admitted the club will miss the quality and leadership of Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka...
Gusau Congratulates Infantino on 10 Years as FIFA President
President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Ibrahim Musa Gusau, has congratulated Gianni Infantino on the occasion of his 10th anniversary as president of world...
“Nigeria’s Tennis Future Is Bright” — SSA Adeboye Applauds Junior Talents...
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, Hon. Anthony Adeyinka Adeboye, has expressed strong optimism about the future of Nigerian...
Port Harcourt-based Restaurant Owner Emilia George Recalls Glorious Days Of Community...
A restaurant owner in Port Harcourt, Emilia Boma George has recalled the glorious days she while handling the catering department of Community Action Through...
Ekiti Queens Coach Jacob Vandy Slams Poor Officiating After Bayelsa Queens...
Head coach of Ekiti Queens FC, Jacob Vandy, has strongly criticised the standard of officiating following his side’s 2 -0 defeat to Bayelsa Queens...
Nigeria Customs Service Supports Athletes Training Grant Programme
The Nigeria Customs Service, under the leadership of Comptroller General, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi has thrown its weight behind the National Sports Commission’s athletes training...
SSA Adeyinka Adeboye Celebrates Unity, Faith and Community at Pepc Foundation...
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, Hon. Anthony Adeyinka Adeboye, has described Ramadan as a powerful season of unity,...
SSA Adeboye Congratulates Acting IGP Tunji Disu, Backs Tinubu’s Security Reset...
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, Adeyinka Anthony Adeboye, has congratulated Tunji Disu on his appointment as Acting Inspector-General...
SSA Adeyinka Adeboye Honoured with Thomas Sankara Pan-African Prize, Joins Elite...
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, Hon. Adeyinka Anthony Adeboye, has been conferred with the prestigious Thomas Sankara Pan-African...
Nigeria Armwrestling Federation Hails New Police Boss as IGP Tunji Disu...
The Nigeria Armwrestling Federation (NAWF) has congratulated Tunji Disu on his appointment as the new Inspector-General of Police (IGP), describing the development as a...
Eddie Hearn Confirms Anthony Joshua Targeting July Comeback
Prominent boxing promoter Eddie Hearn has confirmed that former heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua is focused on returning to full training, with a possible...
Arokodare Opens Up on AFCON Omission, Admits He “Saw it Coming”
Super Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare has revealed that his omission from Nigeria’s Africa Cup of Nations squad did not come as a shock, admitting...
Aghahowa Calls on NFF to Engage Eric Chelle Over Reported Salary...
Former Nigeria international Julius Aghahowa has called on the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to open formal negotiations with Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle,...
Shehu Dikko: Era of Unpaid Bonuses for National Teams is Over
Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Shehu Dikko, has assured Nigerian athletes and fans that the long-standing issue of unpaid bonuses and allowances...
Sam Ahmedu: Musa Kida-led NBBF Board Tenure Expired January 31
FIBA Zone 3 President Sam Ahmedu has declared that the tenure of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) board led by Musa Kida officially expired...
