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NPFL Goes Global: Elegbeleye Unveils Big Digital Revolution With Murphy Ben...
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has taken a major step towards transforming the way Nigerian domestic football is watched, promoted and commercialised, with...
From Abuja to Mississauga: Tani Oluwaseyi’s Canada Rise
Tani Oluwaseyi’s career is not just a clean migration story with a football attached to it. It is a sharper example of how Nigerian...
Para Badminton: Eniola Bolaji stays back to attend training camp in...
President of the Badminton Federation of Nigeria (BFN), Francis Orbih has disclosed that Paralympic Games bronze medallist Eniola Bolaji has stayed back in Peru...
SSA Adeboye Seeks Stronger Nigeria–Italy Partnership to Unlock Global Opportunities for...
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, Hon. Adeyinka Anthony Adeyinka, has called for stronger Nigeria–Italy collaboration in sports, particularly...
Dankwambo Targets Grassroots Chess Growth Across Nigeria
President of the Nigeria Chess Federation (NCF), Senator Ibrahim Hassan Dankwambo, has pledged to develop a more inclusive and professional chess ecosystem capable of...
‘We Did Our Best’ — Ladan Bosso Defends Flying Eagles’ Preparation...
Former Flying Eagles coach Ladan Bosso has rejected suggestions that Nigeria's U-20 team was inadequately prepared for the recently concluded WAFU-B U-20 Championship, following...
Gara-Gombe Rejects Odegbami’s Court Threat, Backs NFF Election Process
Former Gombe State Football Association chairman, Shuaibu Ahmed Gara-Gombe, has rejected former Nigeria international Segun Odegbami's threat to seek a court order to stop...
Oluwafolayemi Akinyosoye Makes History With Nigeria’s First Commonwealth Men’s Sabre Medal
Nigeria's Oluwafolayemi Akinyosoye has made history at the 2026 Commonwealth Fencing Championships in Lagos, winning bronze in the men's senior sabre to claim the...
‘Our Bowling Was Excellent’ — Ali Rahmon Demands Better Batting as...
Nigeria U19 captain Ali Rahmon has praised the Junior Yellow Greens' disciplined bowling performance in their emphatic five-wicket victory over Ghana in the ICC...
‘Africa Has the Talent’ — Mikel Obi Calls for Stronger Structures...
Former Super Eagles captain John Mikel Obi has called for stronger football structures and increased investment across Africa, insisting the continent has enough talent...
‘Africa Must Protect Its Interests’ — CAF’s Lux September Speaks on...
Confederation of African Football (CAF) Director of Communications Lux September says the continental body will remain focused on what is best for African football...
‘This Is the Moment to Tell the Truth’ — Chris Green...
Former chairman of the Nigeria Football Federation Technical Committee, Barrister Chris Green, has called for a national football confab to confront the problems affecting...
‘Changing Leaders Won’t Solve It’ — Gara Gombe Calls for New...
Former Gombe State Football Association chairman Shuaibu Gara Gombe has warned that changing the leadership of the Nigeria Football Federation alone will not solve...
Sporting Lagos Stay Top as Remo Stars, Inter Lagos Make Day...
Sporting Lagos remained at the summit of the 2026 ValueJet Cup standings after an entertaining third day of action produced seven goals across three...
Veritas University Emerges Champions At Inaugural NBA Rec University Tournament
Veritas University defeated University of Abuja (UNIABUJA) 41-36 to win the inaugural NBA REC University Tournament, held August 7-8 at the University of Lagos...
“We Gather Not Only to Mourn, but to Honour a Life...
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development and Founder of Smart City FC, Hon. Adeyinka Anthony Adeboye, has called on...
Kelechi Iheanacho Scores and Assists on Bursaspor Debut in Perfect Start...
Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho made a spectacular start to life at Bursaspor, scoring and providing an assist on his debut as the Turkish...
Chinyere Mercy Kalu Joins Badalona as Nigerian Midfielder Begins New Chapter...
Nigerian midfielder Chinyere Mercy Kalu has completed her move to Spanish women's side FC Badalona, leaving Levante UD to begin a new chapter in...
Daniel Eshiemokhai Returns to Qəbələ as Young Nigerian Midfielder Continues Development...
Young Nigerian midfielder Daniel Eshiemokhai has returned to Azerbaijani side Qəbələ İdman Klubu, marking another important step in his development abroad.
Eshiemokhai, who is associated...
‘Preparation Will Be Key’ — Abel Offia Calls for Team Cohesion...
D'Tigers guard Abel Offia has stressed the importance of adequate preparation and team cohesion as Nigeria prepares for the next window of the 2027...
‘I Was Ready to Help’ — Francisca Ordega Reflects on Super...
Super Falcons forward Francisca Ordega has expressed her disappointment over Nigeria's 1-0 quarter-final defeat to Cameroon at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations,...
‘I Always Wanted to Fence for Nigeria’ — Esiovwa-Thompson Makes History...
Seventeen-year-old Oghenegaren Esiovwa-Thompson has made history at the 2026 Commonwealth Fencing Championships in Lagos, becoming the first Nigerian to win gold at the competition...
‘There Must Be Consequences for Failure’ — Odegbami Calls for NFF...
Former Nigeria international Segun Odegbami has called for major changes at the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), insisting that there must be consequences for repeated...
‘I Still Believe’ — Hassan Wada Backs Super Falcons to Secure...
Chairman of the Kogi State Football Association, Hassan Wada, has expressed confidence that the Super Falcons will overcome their disappointment at the Women's Africa...
‘We Must Move On’ — Oparanozie Heartbroken as Super Falcons’ World...
Former Super Falcons striker Desire Oparanozie has expressed deep disappointment following Nigeria's 1-0 quarter-final defeat to Cameroon at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of...
We Have to Move On’ — Mbane Turns Banyana Banyana Focus...
Banyana Banyana defender Bambanani Mbane has urged South Africa to quickly put the disappointment of their 2-1 quarter-final defeat to hosts Morocco behind them...
‘We Still Have Hope’ — Chiamaka Nnadozie Turns Focus to World...
Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie has expressed her disappointment following Nigeria's 1-0 quarter-final defeat to Cameroon at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations,...
‘I Take Full Responsibility’ — Madugu Apologises as Super Falcons Turn...
Super Falcons head coach Justin Madugu has apologised to Nigerians and accepted full responsibility for Nigeria's 1-0 quarter-final defeat to Cameroon at the 2026...
‘We Were Shut Out’: James Agwu Okike Demands Answers as Nigeria’s...
Nigeria’s shock withdrawal from the IFAF Flag Football World Championships Düsseldorf 2026 has triggered fresh questions over the handling of the national teams, with...
Ex-international Tennis Player Victor Hemba Reveals Strategy Towards Making Benue State...
Ex-international player and current chairman of Benue State Lawn Tennis Association, Victor Hemba, has revealed an ambitious strategy he has set in motion to...
VISA CRISIS SHOCK: Nigeria Withdraws Men’s and Women’s Flag Football Teams...
Nigeria’s much-anticipated debut on the world stage of flag football has ended in heartbreak, with the country’s men’s and women’s national teams officially withdrawn...
Ryan Alebiosu Makes Winning Start to 2026/27 Season With Blackburn Assist
Nigeria international Ryan Alebiosu made an immediate impact at the start of the 2026/27 season, providing the assist for Blackburn Rovers' winning goal in...
Rafiu Durosinmi Scores on Genk Debut as Nigerian Striker Announces Arrival...
Super Eagles striker Rafiu Durosinmi made an instant impact for KRC Genk, scoring on his competitive debut against Zulte Waregem in the opening weekend...
Sigh of Relief for Chelle as Maduka Okoye Returns to Full...
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has received a boost with goalkeeper Maduka Okoye returning to full team training at Italian Serie A side...
Raphael Onyedika Makes First Appearance for Eintracht Frankfurt in Hull City...
Nigeria international Raphael Onyedika made his first appearance for new club Eintracht Frankfurt as the Bundesliga side defeated Hull City 2-0 in a pre-season...
David Okereke Set for Benevento Move as Serie B Return Beckons
Nigerian forward David Okereke is set to begin a new chapter in Italy after agreeing to join Benevento on a free transfer, according to...
Yira Sor Joins Amed SK in Club-Record Transfer From Genk
Nigerian international Yira Sor has completed a move from Belgian side KRC Genk to Turkish club Amed SK, opening a new chapter in his...
Sporting Lagos, Rangers Tighten Grip on ValueJet Cup as Semi-Final Race...
Sporting Lagos and Rangers International strengthened their positions at the top of the 2026 ValueJet Cup standings on Monday, with both clubs securing second...
“Abuja Has Been Waiting for This!” — Customers Thrill to Saheeto...
The newly opened Saheeto Signature Grill Hub in Wuse 2, Abuja, is already winning the hearts of customers, with early visitors praising the quality...
‘My Start Was Strong’ — Rosemary Nwankwo Targets Stronger Finish After...
Nigerian sprint sensation Rosemary Nwankwo has taken the positives from her experience at the World Athletics U20 Championships, despite narrowly missing out on a...
‘We Have to Pick Ourselves Up’ — Banda Urges Zambia to...
Zambia captain Barbra Banda has urged the Copper Queens to take the positives from their disappointing exit from the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of...
‘The Future Is Bright’ — Nadine Ghazi Looks Beyond WAFCON Setback...
Egypt women's national team midfielder Nadine Ghazi believes the future remains bright for the Pharaohs despite their disappointing campaign at the 2026 Women's Africa...
‘It Feels Completely Weird’ — Häuptle Slams CAF Tie-Break Rule After...
Zambia head coach Nora Häuptle has criticised the Confederation of African Football (CAF) tie-break regulations after the Copper Queens were dramatically eliminated from the...
‘CAF Still Backs Infantino’ — Ijasanmi Speaks on Fallout From Failed...
Former CAF Chief Operating Officer Abiola Ijasanmi says the Confederation of African Football still appears to support FIFA President Gianni Infantino, despite the controversy...
Oshodi Calls for More Funding, Exposure to Help Africa’s Table Tennis...
President of the African Table Tennis Federation (ATTF), Waheed Enitan Oshodi, has called for greater investment and international exposure for Africa's emerging table tennis...
‘We Gave Our Best’ — Imadu Proud of Nigeria’s Boxers Despite...
Vice President of the Nigeria Boxing Federation (NBF), Omonlei Yakubu Imadu, has expressed pride in Team Nigeria's boxing contingent despite the country's six representatives...
Scrabble Federation Celebrates Nigeria’s Second Place Finish, Plus Individual Awards At...
Nigeria Scrabble Federation (NSF) is filled with delight, and the officials are celebrating the country's emergence as the second-best contingent at this year's global...
Sporting Lagos Lead ValueJet Cup Table After Winning Start as Rangers,...
Sporting Lagos have emerged as the early leaders of the 2026 ValueJet Cup after an impressive 3-1 victory over hosts Remo Stars on the...
Plateau United Unveil Cultural-Inspired Third Kit for 2026/27 Season
Plateau United have unveiled their new third kit for the 2026/27 season, with the striking design paying tribute to the rich cultural heritage and...
FIDE Hails Nigeria’s Growing Chess Profile as Abuja Hosts World Amateur...
International Chess Federation (FIDE) delegate Sergei Indeikin has commended Nigeria for successfully hosting the inaugural FIDE World Amateur Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships, describing...
