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‘Eric Chelle Must Receive Full Support’ — Okunowo Backs NFF Contract...
Former Nigeria international Gbenga Okunowo has welcomed the Nigeria Football Federation's decision to extend Eric Chelle's contract as Super Eagles head coach, urging the...
Super Eagles: ‘Eric Chelle Should Oversee, Not Coach U-23 Team’ —...
Former member of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Technical Committee, Barrister Austel Elumelu, has opposed plans for Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle to...
Nigeria Football Federation: ‘FIFA Forward Project Will Transform Nigerian Football’ —...
Vice Chairman of the Senate Committee on Sports Development, Senator Ned Nwoko, has applauded the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) for the progress made on...
Super Eagles: ‘Missing The World Cup Hurt Us The Most’ —...
Adams has dismissed claims that Nigeria's players are indifferent to the country's failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting the disappointment...
Premier League: ‘Nottingham Forest Can Finish In The Top Four’ —...
Super Eagles defender Ola Aina has expressed confidence that Nottingham Forest can secure a top-four finish in the Premier League and qualify for the...
Hockey: ‘Nigerian Clubs Need More International Exposure’ — Berhman Urges Foreign...
Federation of International Hockey (FIH) instructor Michael Berhman has called on the Nigeria Hockey Federation (NHF) to create more opportunities for domestic clubs to...
FIFA World Cup: ‘Africa’s Progress Is Clear For Everyone To See’...
Former Nigeria international Duke Udi has hailed the outstanding performances of African nations at the ongoing FIFA World Cup, describing the continent's success as...
Super Eagles: ‘Eric Chelle Should Focus On One Job’ — Efetobore...
Former Super Eagles defender Efetobore Sodje has welcomed the Nigeria Football Federation's decision to extend Eric Chelle's contract as head coach of the Super...
Super Eagles: ‘Nwabali Must Return To Regular Football’ — Shorunmu Advises...
Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Ike Shorunmu has advised Stanley Nwabali to use the current transfer window to secure a new club and return to...
Basketball: ‘Home-Based Players Deserve More Opportunities’ — Victor Koko Questions D’Tigers...
Rivers Hoopers captain and former D'Tigers player Victor Anthony Koko has questioned the limited number of home-based players included in Nigeria's squad for the...
Nigerian Newspaper Sports Headlines For Wednesday, July 1, 2026
From passionate fans gathering at newspaper stands every morning to catch up on the biggest stories to lively discussions in viewing centres across the...
Second Half of 2026 Will Focus on Grassroots Sports Infrastructure and...
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, Hon. Adeyinka Anthony Adeboye, has declared that the second half of 2026 will...
Nigeria Federation of American Football to Field Teams at 2026 NFL...
The Nigerian Federation of American Football (NFAF) today announced that Nigeria's men's, women's, and U13 youth national teams will compete at the 2026 NFL...
Nigeria Football Federation: ‘FIFA Forward Project Is On Schedule’ — Gusau...
President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, has expressed confidence that the FIFA Forward Project at the federation's headquarters in...
Football Predictions for Tomorrow: Why Advance Research Always Beats Last-Minute Bets
Preparing football predictions for tomorrow's fixtures rather than researching them on the day of the match is one of the most consistently undervalued habits...
CAF: ‘National Team Hostel Will Boost Player Welfare’ — Samson Adamu...
Acting General Secretary of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Samson Adamu, has applauded the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) for its decision to construct...
Super Eagles: ‘World Cup Qualification Must Be Our Top Priority’ —...
Former Nigeria international Garba Lawal has urged Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle and the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to make qualification for the...
FIFA World Cup: ‘We Must Build On This Achievement’ — Pitso...
Former Bafana Bafana head coach Pitso Mosimane has urged South Africa to use its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign as a foundation for future...
Super Eagles: ‘AFCON Preparations Must Start Now’ — Sam Sodje Urges...
Former Nigeria international Sam Sodje has called on the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle to begin preparations immediately...
FIFA World Cup: ‘Africa Deserves More World Cup Places’ — Sunday...
Former Super Eagles captain and coach Sunday Oliseh has defended FIFA's decision to increase Africa's representation at the expanded 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting...
Super Eagles: ‘Contract Extension Gives Chelle Stability’ — Friday Ekpo Welcomes...
Former Nigeria international Friday Ekpo has welcomed the Nigeria Football Federation's decision to extend the contract of Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle, describing...
Beach Volleyball: ‘Nigeria Is Ready To Qualify’ — Ajilore Targets African...
Nigeria's men's and women's national beach volleyball teams have intensified preparations for the 2026 African Zone 3 Beach Volleyball Nations Cup Qualifiers, with the...
Football Coaching: ‘Coaching Education Must Reach The Grassroots’ — NIS Launches...
The National Institute for Sports (NIS), in partnership with the Akwa Ibom State Football Association, has announced the commencement of an eight-week Summer Basic...
FIBA World Cup Qualifiers: D’Tigers Must Make Nigeria Proud’ — NSC...
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has charged Nigeria's senior men's basketball team, D'Tigers, to represent the country with pride as they prepare for the...
Breaking: Chikelue Iloenyosi Re-Elected Unopposed As ANSFA Chairman
Chief Chikelue Iloenyosi has been re-elected unopposed as Chairman of the Anambra State Football Association (ANSFA) at the association's board election held on Monday...
‘Nigeria Must Not Forget Its Heroes’ — Urgent Appeal For 1985...
An urgent appeal has been made to the National Sports Commission (NSC), the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), the Bayelsa State Government, corporate organisations and...
Nigerian Newspaper Sports Headlines Today – Tuesday, June 30, 2026
From passionate fans gathering at newspaper stands every morning to catch up on the latest sports stories to lively viewing centres where supporters cheer...
Lagos State Claims Showtime Bowl XIV Title As Lagos Knights End...
Lagos State is celebrating a new champion after the Lagos Knights delivered a sensational performance to defeat defending champions Abia-Warriors 47-7 and capture the...
‘Nigeria Would Have Been One Of The Teams To Watch’ —...
Former Nigeria international Segun Odegbami has expressed confidence that the Super Eagles would have been among the standout teams at the ongoing 2026 FIFA...
‘It’s Time To Move Forward’ — Shorunmu Urges Nigeria To Focus...
Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Ike Shorunmu has called on Nigerians to put the disappointment of missing the 2026 FIFA World Cup behind them and...
‘The Super Eagles Job Is Demanding Enough’ — Oparaku Opposes Eric...
Former Super Eagles defender Mobi Oparaku has questioned the decision to hand Eric Chelle the additional responsibility of coaching Nigeria's U-23 national team, insisting...
‘It’s Time To Trust Nigerian Coaches’ — Babayaro Backs Indigenous Manager...
Former Nigeria international Emmanuel Babayaro has called on the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and the National Sports Commission (NSC) to appoint an indigenous coach...
‘Contract Extension Shows Nigeria Believes In Chelle’ — Sam Sodje Welcomes...
Former Nigeria international Sam Sodje has welcomed the Nigeria Football Federation's decision to extend Eric Chelle's contract as Super Eagles head coach, describing it...
‘My Nigerian Roots Made Me Who I Am’ — Balogun Proud...
United States men's national team forward Folarin Balogun has paid tribute to his Nigerian roots, describing them as the foundation of the resilience and...
‘Players Deserve Better Welfare’ — Okunowo Calls For Administrative Reforms Across...
Former Nigeria international Gbenga Okunowo has called for improved player welfare and better football administration across Africa, saying poor governance continues to hinder the...
‘Our Grassroots System Is Producing Results’ — Ibodeme Hails Youth Development
Head coach of Nigeria's women's cricket team, Theophilus Ibodeme, has credited the country's strong grassroots structure for the steady flow of talented players into...
‘My Focus Is Winning A Medal’ — Enekwechi Targets Commonwealth Games...
Fresh from reclaiming the national shot put title at the 2026 Commonwealth Games Trials, Chukwuebuka Enekwechi has shifted his attention to the main event,...
Nigerian Newspaper Sports Headlines Today – Monday, June 29, 2026
From passionate fans gathering at newspaper stands every morning to catch up on the latest sports stories to lively viewing centres where supporters cheer...
IFAF Commends NSC’s Transparency, Confirms NFAF Recognition as Dikko, Olopade’s Vision...
The leadership of the National Sports Commission (NSC), under the Chairmanship of Mallam Shehu Dikko and the Director General, Hon. Bukola Olopade, has received...
BREAKING! No Congress Approval Needed: IFAF Confirms Recognition of NFAF, Ends...
The International Federation of American Football (IFAF) has officially confirmed that the Nigeria Federation of American Football (NFAF) is the body recognised to oversee...
‘Partnership Will Drive Football Growth’ — Iloenyosi Dedicates Coaching Workshop To...
Chairman of the Anambra State Football Association (ANSFA), Chief Chikelue Iloenyosi, has dedicated the successful Level 2 Sports Performance Analysis and Coaching Development Workshop...
Flag Football: ‘Showtime Bowl Has Become A Major Sporting Event’ —...
The countdown to Showtime Bowl XIV has gathered further momentum following the confirmation that former Super Eagles defender and respected football administrator Waidi Akanni...
‘Azeez Has Earned Premier League Attention’ — Aston Villa Monitor Super...
Premier League side Aston Villa are reportedly monitoring Super Eagles winger Femi Azeez following his impressive performances for Millwall during the 2025/26 season.
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‘This Is An Important Step In My Career’ — Adeshina Adetunji...
Nigerian midfielder Adeshina Adetunji has completed a season-long loan move to Croatian top-flight club NK Slaven Belupo from Austrian side LASK Linz.
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‘This Is The Race Every Sprinter Wants’ — Ajayi Kanyinsola Targets...
Nigeria's NCAA sprint champion, Ajayi Kanyinsola, is set for one of the biggest races of his career when he lines up against an elite...
‘I’m Ready For The Next Step’ — Ifeoluwa Olowoporoku Impresses At...
Nigerian youngster Ifeoluwa Olowoporoku has taken a significant step towards a move to Europe after impressing during a 10-day training spell with Swedish giants...
ALL ROADS LEAD TO SHOWTIME ARENA: Warriors And Knights Ready To...
Months of preparation, unforgettable moments and championship dreams all lead to one destination—Showtime Arena, Elegushi, Lekki.
When the Abia-Warriors and Lagos Knights step onto the...
I’m Ready To Fight For My Place’ — Ezekwem Kimberly Joins...
Nigerian-German defender Ezekwem Kimberly has officially completed a move to German Bundesliga 2 side Karlsruher SC from Freiburg in a deal believed to have...
‘The Future Is Bright’ — Nigerian Youngsters Set To Fly The...
.A new wave of Nigerian football talent is preparing to take centre stage across Europe as the 2026/27 season gets underway, with several promising...
‘I’m Ready For This New Challenge’ — Chinaza Ekpere Completes Move...
Nigerian talent Chinaza Ekpere has officially completed a move to Spanish side Granada CF from Unión Polideportiva Plasencia, marking another significant milestone in his...
