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‘This Is a Dark Period’ — Okpala Calls for Truth as...
Former Nigeria international Sylvanus Okpala has called for an honest assessment of the state of Nigerian football, describing the country's recent run of failures...
‘We Let Nigeria Down’ — Echegini Apologises After Super Falcons’ Historic...
Super Falcons midfielder Jennifer Echegini has apologised to Nigerians following the team's disappointing campaign at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations and their...
Ogunade Outlines Development Pathway as NBBF Targets Sustainable National-Team Success
Vice President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), Babatunde Ogunade, says the federation is focused on building a stronger and more sustainable development pathway...
‘NFF Technical Department Should Do Its Job’ — Omoruyi Calls for...
Former Nigeria international Loveday Omoruyi has called for closer collaboration between the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and the National Sports Commission (NSC) as Nigerian...
Fuludu Demands Transparency, Accountability as NFF Crisis Deepens
Former Nigeria international Edema Fuludu has called on the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to prioritise transparency, accountability and football development as pressure continues to...
Nigeria’s Grandmaster Dream: Dankwambo Sets His Sights on World Chess Glory
Nigeria is setting an ambitious two-year target to produce a World Grandmaster as the country’s chess federation moves to capitalise on a remarkable breakthrough...
Enugu City Marathon: 9 Days to Go! AFN, World Athletics to...
The countdown is accelerating. With 9 days to go to the 2nd Enugu City International Marathon, top officials of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria,...
Nigerian Trio Impress as FCV International Football Academy Secure 4-1 Win...
Young Nigerian talents Raheem Salaudeen, Fawas Ayomide Adeleke and Obiora Jacob Iyida delivered impressive performances as FCV International Football Academy secured a commanding 4-1...
SSA Adeboye Receives Distinguished Leadership Award for Exemplary Service and Support...
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, Hon. Adeyinka Anthony Adeyinka, has been honoured with a Distinguished Leadership Award by...
‘Nigeria Needs a Football Identity’ — Akwuegbu Calls for One Philosophy...
Former Nigeria international Benedict Akwuegbu has called for the introduction of a unified football philosophy across all of Nigeria's national teams, arguing that a...
Olopade Calls for Calm After Historic World Cup Failure, Shifts Focus...
Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Bukola Olopade, has called for calm following the Super Falcons' failure to qualify for the 2027...
‘Nigeria Has Failed to Keep Pace’ — Okunwa-Igunbor Blames Poor Preparation...
Former Super Falcons player Gift Okunwa-Igunbor has expressed disappointment with Nigeria's performance at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, arguing that the country's...
Jalla Backs NSC Intervention, Calls for Complete Overhaul of NFF Governance
Chairman of the Advocacy for Nigeria Football Reforms Initiative and PFAN Task Force, Prince Harrison Jalla, has backed the reported intervention of the National...
‘No Need for NFF Intervention’ — Austin Popo Says Nigeria Must...
Former Nigeria international Austin Popo has opposed any move to suspend or intervene in the Nigeria Football Federation's electoral process, arguing that such an...
Akhire Urges More Preparation After Junior D’Tigress Secure U19 World Cup...
Former U18 D’Tigress coach Juliana Akhere has praised Nigeria's Junior D’Tigress for securing qualification for the 2027 FIBA U19 Women's Basketball World Cup, while...
‘It’s a Systemic Problem’ — Emeruwa Says Nigeria Football Needs State...
CAF Head of Safety and Security and former NFF presidential candidate Chris Emeruwa has argued that Nigeria's football crisis is systemic rather than simply...
‘World Cup Failure Shouldn’t Erase the Progress’ — Hassan Wada Defends...
Chairman of the Kogi State Football Association, Hassan Wada, has defended the Nigeria Football Federation against growing criticism following the country's failure to qualify...
Berhman Backs Nigeria’s Hockey Teams to Shine at African Games
German coach and FIH coaching instructor Michael Berhman has expressed confidence in Nigeria’s men’s and women’s national hockey teams ahead of the All African...
Nigeria Netball Federation Steps Up Technical Drive Ahead of Intermediate Games
The Nigeria Netball Federation is intensifying its technical development drive as it prepares for the Intermediate Games, with Federation President, Dr. Oluwatoyin Aluko, declaring...
‘We Need Unity and Professionalism’ — Dimkpa Unveils Blueprint to Rebuild...
Newly elected Karate Federation of Nigeria (KFN) President, Dr Chukwudi Dimkpa, has unveiled an ambitious roadmap aimed at repositioning Nigerian karate through stronger administration,...
Falconets Step Up World Cup Preparations With Poland, Korea Republic Friendlies
Nigeria's U-20 women's national team, the Falconets, will step up preparations for the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup with international friendly matches against...
Iloenyosi Denies Involvement in Reported NFF Normalisation Committee
Chairman of the Anambra State Football Association, Chikelue Iloenyosi, has denied any involvement in a purported list circulating in connection with a proposed normalisation...
‘He Has Everything’ — Arbeloa Tips Calvin Bassey for Leadership Role...
Fulham head coach Álvaro Arbeloa has singled out Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey for praise, describing the Nigerian as a complete player who has...
‘Those Responsible Should Leave’ — Mikel Obi Demands Major Changes in...
Former Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel has renewed his call for major changes within the Nigeria Football Federation, insisting that those responsible for...
‘Implementation Is the Problem’ — Gara-Gombe Welcomes NFF Fact-Finding Committee
Former Gombe State Football Association chairman Shuaibu Gara-Gombe has welcomed the Nigeria Football Federation's decision to establish a fact-finding committee to investigate the recurring...
‘Some of Them Can Go Far’ — Maikaba Tips Flying Eagles...
Flying Eagles head coach Abdu Maikaba believes several members of his squad can use their experience at the 2026 WAFU-B U-20 Championship as a...
‘A Welcome Development’ — Elumelu Backs NFF Fact-Finding Committee
Former member of the Nigeria Football Federation Technical Committee, Austel Elumelu, has welcomed the NFF's decision to establish a fact-finding committee to investigate the...
‘It’s a Waste of Time’ — Sam Sodje Rejects NFF Fact-Finding...
Former Nigeria international Sam Sodje has dismissed the Nigeria Football Federation's decision to establish a fact-finding committee to examine the country's recent national-team failures,...
We Have to Look Ahead’ — Okoronkwo Urges Super Falcons to...
Super Falcons forward Esther Okoronkwo says Nigeria must quickly move on from the disappointment of missing the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup and begin...
‘Nigeria Brought Out Our Best’ — Desiree Ellis Hails Banyana’s Hunger...
Banyana Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis has praised the hunger and determination of her players following South Africa's 2-1 victory over Nigeria in their...
‘It’s Time for a Fundamental Overhaul’ — Austin Popo Blames Politics...
Former Nigeria international Austin Popo has blamed political interference and poor leadership for the deep-rooted problems affecting Nigerian football, calling for a fundamental overhaul...
‘I’m Taking It Day by Day’ — Felix Okpara Focused on...
Nigerian basketball prospect Felix Okpara says his immediate priority is adapting to the pace and physical demands of the NBA as he prepares for...
‘Defense Is What Got Me Here’ — Ugonna Onyenso Sets Clear...
Detroit Pistons center Ugonna Onyenso says he intends to maintain the defensive qualities that earned him an NBA opportunity as he prepares for his...
‘Nothing Will Change’ — Babayaro Predicts More Difficult Days for Nigerian...
Former Nigeria international Emmanuel Babayaro has expressed pessimism about the future of Nigerian football, insisting that the country's recurring problems will persist despite the...
‘NSC Must Take the Lead’ — Odegbami Demands Action on Nigeria’s...
Former Nigeria international Segun Odegbami has called on the National Sports Commission (NSC) to take a more decisive role in addressing the problems confronting...
‘He Gave 100 Per Cent’ — Glasner Praises Awoniyi as Nigerian...
Nottingham Forest head coach Oliver Glasner has praised Taiwo Awoniyi for his commitment and influence at the club as the Nigerian striker prepares to...
Nigeria Curling Federation Appoints Phemmy Adetula As Communications Director
The Nigeria Curling Federation (NCF) has appointed renowned sports communications expert and award-winning sports journalist, Phemmy Adetula, as its Communications Director and a member...
From Near Collapse to Over 10x-Money Exit: Azeez Amida Recalls the...
Former Pan African Towers Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Azeez Amida, has reflected on one of the most defining chapters of his career,...
Italy, Canada Punch Olympic Tickets as IFAF Flag Football World Championships...
Italy and Canada have secured historic qualification for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games after reaching the finals of the IFAF Flag Football World...
Motsepe Urges Calm as FIFA Crisis Deepens, Backs March 2027 Election
Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Patrice Motsepe has called for calm and unity amid the growing crisis within world football's governing body, insisting...
Adeyinka Samuel Makes History With Commonwealth Fencing Silver
President of the Nigeria Fencing Federation, Adeyinka Samuel, has written his name into Nigerian fencing history after winning a silver medal at the 2026...
‘We Are On the Right Track’ — Adesoji Hails Nigeria’s Youth...
President of the Nigeria Table Tennis Federation, Tayo Adesoji, says Nigeria's table tennis development programme is heading in the right direction following the country's...
‘The System Discourages Us’ — Olofinjana Explains Why Ex-Internationals Struggle to...
Former Super Eagles midfielder Seyi Olofinjana says the limited involvement of former Nigerian internationals in football administration is not simply because ex-players are unwilling...
‘We Tried Our Best’ — Gusau Defends Super Falcons’ WAFCON Preparation
Nigeria Football Federation President Ibrahim Gusau has defended the Super Falcons' preparation for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, admitting that securing quality...
‘No Structure, No Creativity’ — Peter Ijeh Slams Super Falcons After...
Former Super Eagles forward Peter Ijeh has strongly criticised the Super Falcons following their 2–1 defeat to South Africa, which ended Nigeria's hopes of...
‘The Team Needs Fresh Legs’ — Oparanozie Calls for New Coach...
Former Super Falcons captain Desire Oparanozie has called for a major overhaul of the women's national team following Nigeria's historic failure to qualify for...
‘Africa Is Closing the Gap’ — Dlamini Hails Banyana’s Progress After...
Banyana Banyana goalkeeper Andile Dlamini has praised South Africa's progress after their crucial 2–1 victory over Nigeria in the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of...
‘This Is a Wake-Up Call’ — Ajibade Urges Super Falcons to...
Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade has urged Nigeria to learn from its disappointing campaign at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations rather than...
NPFL–MBI Deal: Meet The YouTube MCN Powerhouse Behind The Partnership —...
The Nigeria Premier Football League has entered a potentially significant new digital chapter after sealing a live-streaming and content partnership with Murphy Ben International...
14th Women AFCON: Swart’s Heroics Foil Super Falcons’ Search for World...
For the first time in the history of the FIFA Women’s World Cup, Nigeria’s Super Falcons will not be involved, when next year’s tournament...
