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Mobi Okparaku Urges Stability Around Super Eagles Coaching Role
Former Nigeria international Mobi Okparaku has called for stability in the Super Eagles’ coaching department, stressing that uncertainty surrounding the future of head coach...
Arokodare Vows Wolves Will Keep Fighting After Arsenal Comeback
Super Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare has insisted that Wolverhampton Wanderers are not giving up on their fight for Premier League survival, following their impressive...
Edozie Hails Special Moment After Dramatic Equaliser Against Arsenal
Wolverhampton Wanderers youngster Tom Edozie has described his late equaliser against Arsenal as a moment he will never forget, after helping Wolverhampton Wanderers secure...
Buruk Hails Osimhen’s Team-First Mentality at Galatasaray
Galatasaray head coach Okan Buruk has praised Victor Osimhen, describing the Nigerian striker as a true team player whose impact goes beyond scoring goals.
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Ekpo Urges NFF To Prioritise Homegrown Talent
Former Super Eagles midfielder Friday Ekpo has called on Nigerian football authorities to place greater emphasis on developing homegrown players, warning against an overreliance...
Cameroonian Prospect Franck Belibi Draws Inspiration from Basketball Without Borders Experience
Young Cameroonian basketball talent Franck Belibi has described his selection for the Basketball Without Borders (BWB) All-Star Camp as a major milestone in his...
Bolaji Credits Hard Work, Sponsors After Rising To World No. 1
Nigeria’s para-badminton star Mariam Eniola Bolaji has attributed her rise to world number one in the women’s SL3 category to years of hard work,...
Ambrose Vanzekin Calls For Early Preparation Ahead of Next Olympic Games
Beijing 2008 Olympic silver medalist Ambrose Vanzekin has urged Nigerian sports authorities to begin preparations early for the next Olympic Games, stressing that last-minute...
Godwin Okpara Urges Nigerians To Brace For Any FIFA Verdict on...
Former Nigeria international Godwin Okpara has advised Nigerians to prepare for all possible outcomes as the country awaits a decision from FIFA over the...
Obinna Ejezie Reflects on Nigeria Representation at Basketball Without Borders Camp
Young Nigerian basketball prospect Obinna Ejezie has described his participation at the 10th Annual Basketball Without Borders All-Star Camp in Los Angeles as a...
Chris Green: NPFL Drifting Back To “Dark Days” After Kwara United...
Rivers State Commissioner for Sports and Chairman of the Rivers State Football Association, Chris Green, has condemned the violent scenes that followed a Nigeria...
Osimhen: “My Issues at Napoli Were Never With The Fans”
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has opened up on the circumstances surrounding his strained relationship with Napoli, insisting that his issues were never with...
Umar Abdullahi Extends Contract with FC Hradec Králové as Nigerian Prospect...
Young Nigerian talent Umar Abdullahi has officially extended his contract with FC Hradec Králové, continuing his development with the Czech club as he looks...
SSA Adeboye Lauds Nationwide Buy-In as Naija5Fest Unveiling Concludes with All...
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, Hon. Adeyinka Anthony Adeboye, has expressed satisfaction with the outcome of the Naija5Fest...
Africa Showed Up and Showed Out at 10th Annual BWB All-star...
Seven top African prospects from Cameroon, the Central African Republic, Cote d’Ivoire, Morocco, Nigeria, and players with ties to Senegal participated in the 10th...
Pre-WAFCON Friendlies: Madugu Invites Ajibade, Nnadozie, 23 Others For Cameroon
Head Coach Justine Madugu has listed captain Rasheedat Ajibade, goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie and forwards Esther Okoronkwo and Chinwendu Ihezuo in a 25-player Super Falcons’...
Lagos SWAN Backs Niger Delta Games as Acting Chairman Hails Organisers’...
The Acting Chairman of the Lagos State chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) Aron Akerejola has praised the organisers of the...
All Eyes on Lagos as League Champions Team Lugna Face Island...
Lagos is set for another landmark football spectacle as Team Lugna, winners of the IASC League, take on the Island Allstars Select Team in...
Registration Portal Opens For 3rd National Para Games, NSC Outlines Pre-DRM...
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has announced that the 3rd National Para Games will hold from 26th March to 3rd April, 2026, as preparations...
Wilfred Bony Praises Osimhen’s Quality, Says AFCON Remains His Biggest Test
Former Ivory Coast international Wilfred Bony has admitted he is a big admirer of Victor Osimhen, describing the Nigerian striker as one of Africa’s...
Sam Sodje Urges Nigeria to Fix Football Foundations Amid World Cup...
Former Super Eagles defender Sam Sodje has reiterated his controversial stance that Nigeria should focus on fixing deep-rooted structural issues in its football rather...
Mansur Abdullahi Backs NFF Over Super Falcons’ Preparation Plans
Former Super Falcons assistant coach Mansur Abdullahi has expressed confidence in the Nigeria Football Federation’s handling of the Super Falcons’ preparations, despite the cancellation...
Soetan Urges Understanding Over Favour Ashe’s Switch of Allegiance
National athletics coach Olalekan Soetan has appealed to Nigerians not to condemn sprinter Favour Ashe following his decision to switch international allegiance to Qatar,...
Opeyori Hails Eniola Bolaji After World Number One Rise in Para-badminton
Africa’s top badminton player Anuoluwapo Opeyori has congratulated Eniola Bolaji after she rose to world number one following her impressive silver medal performance at...
Chioma Ajunwa: Exit of Top Athletes Will Hurt Nigeria’s Commonwealth Games...
Former Olympic champion Chioma Ajunwa has warned that the continued exit of elite Nigerian athletes could significantly affect the country’s chances at the Commonwealth...
Yusuf Alli: Athlete Migration is Global Trend, Better Welfare Will Keep...
The Chief Executive Officer of the Elite Athletes Development and Podium Board and former AFN director, Yusuf Alli, has described the movement of Nigerian...
Victor Ezeji Calls for Urgent Reforms to Improve Nigerian Clubs’ Continental...
Former Nigerian international Victor Ezeji has urged stakeholders to pay closer attention to the declining performances of Nigerian clubs in continental competitions, warning that...
Deji Aliu Blames Lack of Structure for Athletes Switching Allegiance
Former Nigerian sprinter Deji Aliu has said the increasing trend of Nigerian athletes switching international allegiance will continue unless there is a deliberate effort...
Ondo State Athletes Eye Niger Delta Games Top Spot
On the last lap of their closed camping and putting finishing touches to their training routine, some of the Athletes who will be representing...
FCT FA Chairman Says Ruling Against DR Congo Would Send Strong...
Chairman of the Federal Capital Territory Football Association, Mukhtar Muhammad, has stated that a favourable verdict for Nigeria in its appeal against the Democratic...
Ajilore Urges Nigeria to Learn Lessons Regardless of FIFA Verdict on...
Former Nigeria international Femi Ajilore has advised Nigerian football authorities to take long-term lessons from the ongoing appeal involving the Democratic Republic of Congo,...
NSC Congratulates Eniola Bolani, Badminton Federation As Nigeria Produces World Number...
The National Sports Commission has congratulated Nigeria’s para-badminton star, Eniola Mariam Bolaji, for achieving the historic feat of becoming the World Number One in...
Ramadan: DG NSC Urges Muslims to Embrace Discipline, Reflection and Moral...
As Muslims across Nigeria commence the holy month of Ramadan, the Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Bukola Olopade, has called on...
Ramadan: Majekodunmi Calls for Piety, Unity and Compassion Among Nigerians
Alhaji Ganiyu Majekodunmi, Executive Board Member of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Chairman of the NFF Youth Football Committee and Chairman of the Ogun...
Andre Ward Hails Ajagba After Knockout Win, Says Nigerian is “Back...
Former American boxing great Andre Ward has praised Nigerian heavyweight Efe Ajagba following his impressive knockout victory over Charles Martin, describing the performance as...
Ajagba Delighted With Knockout Win, Admits Underestimating Martin
Nigerian heavyweight boxer Efe Ajagba has expressed satisfaction after securing a knockout victory over American Charles Martin, describing the win as a major confidence...
Victor Osimhen Provides Two Assists as Galatasaray Thrash Juventus 5–2 in...
Victor Osimhen may not have found the back of the net on the night, but the Nigerian forward played a decisive role as Galatasaray...
From 1xCup Bronze in Lagos to Europe: Okere Ebube Signs Pro...
Former Golden Eaglets star Okere Ebube has taken a major step forward in his football journey, completing a move to FK Tikveš, a Macedonian...
SSA Abeboye Calls for Reflection, Discipline and Unity as Ramadan Begins...
As Muslims across Nigeria prepare to observe the holy month of Ramadan, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, Hon....
Ekpo Urges NFF to Secure Chelle’s Future, Backs Long-term Super Eagles...
Former Super Eagles midfielder Friday Ekpo has called on the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to move swiftly and secure the contract of Super Eagles...
Aiyenugba Backs Chelle Contract Renewal, Calls for Stability in Super Eagles...
Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Dele Aiyenugba has thrown his weight behind head coach Eric Sekou Chelle, urging the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to move...
Vanzekin Urges Quick Club Move for Nwabali to Safeguard Super Eagles...
Former Nigeria goalkeeper Ambrose Vanzekin has stressed that Super Eagles first-choice goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali must secure a new club as soon as possible to...
Frank Onyeka Shines on Coventry Debut as Lampard Praises Energetic Midfield...
Coventry City midfielder Frank Onyeka made an impressive debut in the Sky Bet Championship as his new club secured a 3–1 victory over Middlesbrough...
Ibitoye Takes His Crown As He Wins 2025 FUBS Personality Of...
Veteran sports journalist and administrator Oluwatoyin Ibitoye has been officially crowned the 2025 Family United by Sport (FUBS) Personality of the Year, following a...
Nigeria American Football Federation Targets Talent Development and Global Relevance –...
Technical Director of the newly inaugurated Nigeria Federation of American Football, Bouderin Sasore, has revealed that Nigeria is already blessed with an abundance of...
Para-Badminton: Eniola Bolaji Rises to World No. 1 After Historic Silver...
Nigeria’s para badminton star, Eniola Bolaji, has climbed to World No. 1 in the women’s SL3 category in the latest rankings released by the...
Adeleye Warns Nigerian Athletes Over Switching International Allegiance
Former Technical Director of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Sunday Adeleye, has advised Nigerian athletes considering a change of international allegiance to carefully...
Falconets Coach Aduku Confident Nigeria Can Win U-20 Women’s World Cup
Coach of Nigeria’s Falconets, Moses Aduku, has reaffirmed his side’s determination to keep improving, insisting that the team’s best performances are still ahead.
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Templar Global and Bridgemore Capital Launch Templar-Adrenale A $1 Billion Fund...
Templar Global, in strategic partnership with Bridgemore Capital, announces the official launch of Templar-Adrenale, a $1 billion Africa-focused investment fund dedicated to unlocking the...
Bayelsa, Delta Receive Games Torch as Ikpokpo Declares Edo Ready to...
Bayelsa and Delta States took turns to receive the Niger Delta Games Torch on Monday with the Managing Director of Dunamis-Icon Limited and Lead...
