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Showtime Flag Football Heads Into Crucial Week 8 As Race For...
The pressure is rising in the Showtime Bowl Series XIV as the league heads into a decisive Week 8, with just one more round...
Poland 2026: Ever-present Nigeria set to pick another World Cup ticket
Nigeria’s U-20 girls, Falconets, have appeared at every edition of the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup finals since the competition came into being, as...
NOC Backs Netball Revival as Nigeria Targets Commonwealth Games Podium Push
The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) has officially pledged its support for the newly inaugurated Nigeria Netball Federation, signaling a major step in the revival...
‘I Want A Goal In The Derby’ Iheanacho Targets Big Moment...
Nigerian striker Kelechi Iheanacho has admitted that scoring in the upcoming Old Firm Derby would be a special moment for him as Celtic prepare...
‘We Cannot Relax Now’ Tella Fires Warning — Leverkusen Star Demands...
Bayer Leverkusen forward Nathan Tella has urged his teammates to remain fully focused as the club battles to secure UEFA Champions League qualification.
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‘It Was Never Personal’ Glasner Addresses Uche Rift — Palace Boss...
Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner has attempted to calm tensions surrounding Nigerian midfielder Christantus Uche after reports of a disagreement between both men.
The issue...
‘We Will Attack Again’ Aduku Rejects Defensive Approach — Falconets Coach...
Falconets head coach Moses Aduku has insisted that Nigeria will maintain an attacking approach despite carrying a two-goal advantage into the second leg of...
‘He Has The Pedigree’ Odini Backs Maikaba — Former Youth Star...
Former Nigeria youth international Festus Odini has expressed confidence in the appointment of Abdul Maikaba as the new Flying Eagles head coach.
Reacting to the...
‘Give Him Time’ Joshua Daniel Backs New Eaglets Coach — Says...
Former Golden Eaglets midfielder Joshua Daniel has welcomed the appointment of Eboboritse Uwejamomere as the new head coach of Nigeria’s U-17 national team.
Reacting to...
‘We Already Have A Succession Plan’ Toriola Looks Beyond Aruna —...
Coach of Nigeria’s men’s table tennis team Segun Toriola has revealed that the country already has plans in place for life after veteran star...
‘Qualification Was The Main Goal’ Soetan Defends Team Nigeria — AFN...
Athletics coach and board member of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria, Olalekan Soetan, has defended Team Nigeria’s performance at the recently concluded World Athletics...
‘We Need A New Direction’ Majekodunmi Defends Appointment — NFF Chief...
Executive committee member of the Nigeria Football Federation, Ganiyu Majekodunmi, has expressed strong support for the appointment of Eboboritse Uwejamomere as the new head...
‘I Believe In Nigerian Talent’ Maikaba Targets Flying Eagles Revival —...
Newly appointed Flying Eagles head coach Abdu Maikaba has expressed confidence that his experience at both club and national team level will help guide...
NFF Election Race Heats Up as Ex-Guinea Bissau FA President Backs...
The build-up to the 2026 Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) elections continues to gather momentum, with former Guinea Bissau Football Federation President Manuel Nascimento publicly...
‘Teams Don’t Want To Face Us’ Madugu Explains Falcons Drought —...
Super Falcons head coach Justin Madugu has revealed that Nigeria’s shortage of international matches is largely because many countries are reluctant to face the...
‘Trust Is The Real Issue’ Dosu Backs Home Goalkeepers — Says...
Former Nigeria goalkeeper Dosu Joseph has insisted that the country possesses enough quality goalkeepers within the domestic league, arguing that lack of trust, not...
‘It’s Bigger Than The Goalkeeper’ Oliseh Explains Problem — Ex-Eagles Boss...
Former Super Eagles captain and coach Sunday Oliseh has insisted that Nigeria’s goalkeeping concerns cannot be blamed on individual players alone, arguing that the...
‘Expect New Faces’ Sanusi Confirms Shake-Up — Unity Cup Squad To...
Secretary General of the Nigeria Football Federation, Mohammed Sanusi, has revealed that Nigerians should expect several fresh names in the upcoming Super Eagles squad...
‘The Women’s League Is Our Foundation’ Falode Pushes Development — NFF...
Board member of the Nigeria Football Federation, Aisha Falode, has reaffirmed the federation’s commitment to developing women’s football in Nigeria, describing the domestic league...
‘Carlo Was Different’ Iwobi Compares Managers — Nigerian Midfielder Explains Ancelotti’s...
Nigerian midfielder Alex Iwobi has revealed that working under Carlo Ancelotti at Everton was a very different experience compared to his time with Arsène...
‘We’re Building For 2030’ Aluko Unveils Vision — Netball Federation Targets...
President of the newly inaugurated Nigeria Netball Federation, Toyin Aluko, has revealed ambitious plans to revive and develop netball in the country, with the...
The Future Is Bright’ Ogba Praises Young Team — Nigerian Athletics...
Former president of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria, Solomon Ogba, has praised Team Nigeria following their performances at the World Athletics Relays in Gaborone,...
‘We Want All Three Points’ Awoniyi Sends Warning — Forest Star...
Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi has declared that the team will approach tonight’s game with a winning mentality as they continue pushing for a...
‘Basketball In Africa Is Growing Fast’ Gallo Fall Celebrates BAL Progress...
President of the Basketball Africa League, Amadou Gallo Fall, has praised the rapid growth of basketball across the continent following the conclusion of the...
Unity Cup: SMADE EG is official Entertainment Partner as teams get...
As anticipation builds for the return of the Unity Cup, organisers are proud to announce SMADE Entertainment Group as the official entertainment partner for...
Excitement, as CAF admits Nigeria back into CAF A Coaching Convention
The Confederation of African Football has admitted Nigeria back into the CAF A Coaching Convention, meaning that the Nigeria Football Federation can again resume...
NSC Chairman Shehu Dikko to Present NNL Super 4 Trophy to...
The Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Mallam Shehu Dikko, will present the trophy to the winners of the 2026 Nigeria National League...
NSC DG Commends First Lady for her dedication to the growth...
The Director General of the National Sports Commission, NSC, Hon. Bukola Olopade has heaped a special praise on Nigeria's First lady, Senator Mrs Oluremi...
Nigeria Makes Strong Start at Africa Aquatics Championships with Medals, Finals...
The Nigeria Aquatics Federation has praised Team Nigeria’s impressive start at the ongoing Africa Aquatics Championships in Oran, Algeria, as Nigerian athletes continue to...
‘Using Sports to Fight Crime!’ — SSA Adeboye Meets IGP Disu...
In a significant move aimed at strengthening youth engagement and community development through sports, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports...
NBA Nigeria Boss Fola Folowosele Targets Grassroots Growth to Unlock More...
Country Head of NBA Nigeria, Fola Folowosele, has outlined grassroots development and infrastructure expansion as critical factors in unlocking the full potential of Nigerian...
‘There Will Be No Nonsense!’ Collina Issues World Cup Warning —...
Chairman of FIFA’s Referees Committee Pierluigi Collina has warned players and officials that unsporting behaviour will be dealt with strictly at the upcoming FIFA...
‘It’s Not Personal!’ Odegbami Clarifies Fight — Ex-Eagles Star Demands Governance...
Former Nigeria international Segun Odegbami has insisted that his criticism of the Nigeria Football Federation is not driven by personal motives, but by a...
‘Give Them A Real Chance!’ Oloyede Backs Chelle — Urges Patience...
Former Nigeria international Taiwo Oloyede has praised Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle for traveling across the country in search of local talent ahead of...
‘One Man Can’t Run Sports Alone!’ Shaibu Demands Action — Calls...
Director General of the National Institute for Sports, Philip Shaibu, has called for the urgent constitution of the 17-man board meant to oversee the...
‘She Should Focus On Bigger Goals!’ Soetan Questions Amusan Plan —...
AFN board member and coach Olalekan Soetan has questioned whether Nigerian sprint hurdler Tobi Amusan should compete at the upcoming African Athletics Championships in...
‘Speak Up For The Team!’ Okon Challenges Falcons Coach — Demands...
Former Super Falcons head coach Edwin Okon has urged the current Nigeria women’s national team manager to become more vocal about the lack of...
‘I Regret Saying No!’ Onuoha Opens Up — Former Man City...
Former Manchester City defender Nedum Onuoha has admitted that turning down the chance to represent Nigeria remains one of the biggest regrets of his...
‘I Didn’t Expect It!’ Fernandez Surprised By Recognition — Rangers Defender...
Nigerian defender Emmanuel Fernandez has admitted that his nomination for the Scottish Premiership Team of the Season came as a surprise to him.
Reflecting on...
‘We Have A Real Chance!’ Elonu Optimistic After Draw — Former...
Former D’Tigress forward Adaora Elonu has expressed confidence in Nigeria’s chances at the upcoming FIBA Women’s World Cup following the tournament draw.
Nigeria have been...
‘I Speak Because I Care!’ Mikel Responds To Critics — Chelsea...
Former Chelsea midfielder John Mikel Obi has claimed that members of the club’s hierarchy are unhappy with his continued criticism of the team’s direction...
‘Don’t Ignore Home Talent!’ Peters Sends Warning — Ex-Coach Urges Balance...
Former national team coach James Peters has warned that while Nigeria’s push to recruit foreign-born players is beneficial, the country must not neglect the...
‘Drop The Foreign Tag!’ Sodje Backs Diaspora Drive — Says All...
Former Super Eagles defender Efetobore Sodje has thrown his support behind Nigeria’s push to recruit diaspora talents, while urging stakeholders to change the narrative...
‘We’ve Learned The Hard Way!’ Abdulrahman Reflects — BAL Exit Exposes...
Head coach of Marktown Flyers, Mohammed Abdulrahman, has admitted that his side’s early exit from the Basketball Africa League has exposed key areas needing...
Showtime Flag Football: Knights Run Riot, Warriors Stay Unstoppable As Top...
The Showtime Bowl Series XIV delivered another explosive round of action, but despite the heavy scorelines and shifting battles in the middle of the...
It’s Not About Fees!’ Sanusi Defends NFF — Says DR Congo...
Secretary General of the Nigeria Football Federation, Mohammed Sanusi, has dismissed claims that the federation failed to pay the required protest fee in its...
‘We Deserve Recognition Too!’ Kolawole Demands Reward — Wrestling Champion Seeks...
Five-time African champion Esther Kolawole has called for greater recognition and rewards following her latest triumph at the African Wrestling Championships in Alexandria, Egypt.
Kolawole...
‘Stay Focused!’ Aduku Warns Falconets — Coach Keeps Eyes On Qualification...
Head coach of Nigeria’s U-20 women’s team, the Falconets, Moses Aduku, has urged his players to remain focused despite their 2-0 victory over Malawi...
BAL’s Sahara Conference Concluded in Morocco
The final day of the Sahara Conference in Rabat delivered high-stakes drama, beginning with Senegal’s ASC Ville de Dakar securing the last playoff berth...
‘This Fuels My Ambition!’ Nwankwo Inspired — Young Sprinter Eyes Future...
Nigerian sprinter Rosemary Nwankwo has described her experience at the World Athletics Relays in Gaborone as a defining moment in her young career, despite...
