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Emem Essien Earns Super Falcons Call-Up for Cameroon Friendlies
Edo Queens forward Emem Essien has been called up to the Super Falcons squad for the upcoming international friendlies against the Indomitable Lionesses of...
Flag Football Bursts Onto The Scene At Gateway Games: Thrills, Skills...
Abeokuta witnessed sporting history on Monday as flag football stormed into the 22nd National Sports Festival – Gateway Games 2024, captivating crowds with speed,...
Chelle Explains Invitation Of Ahmed Musa Among Ten Home-based Players, Reveals...
Super Eagles' coach, Eric Sekou Chelle, has come out with an elaborate explanation of the factors that made him invite Kano Pillars FC attacker...
Eko International Cup Starts July 6 In Lagos
A pre-season football tournament tagged Eko International Cup (EIC) will take a centre stage between July 6th and 13th at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena,...
Gateway Games 2024: Delta Leads Medal Table as Competition Heats Up
As the Gateway Games 2024 enters a crucial phase, the medal standings reveal fierce competition among Nigeria’s top sporting states.
As of 12:00 PM on...
Blessing Oborodudu Bows Out as Wrestling Begins at National Sports Festival
Nigerian Olympic silver medalist and 12-time African champion, Blessing Oborodudu, is set to retire from wrestling as the event kicks off at the 2025...
*Super Eagles Land in London Ahead of Unity Cup Opener Against...
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have arrived in London to commence preparations for the 2025 Unity Cup, a four-nation invitational tournament featuring Nigeria, Ghana,...
OGUN 2025: Azeez Amida Pledges N5M Scholarship, Career Opportunity for Outstanding...
In a groundbreaking show of support for youth sports development, Azeez Amida, Chairman of the Showtime Flag Football League, has announced a ₦5 million...
247 Team Celebrates Appointment of Philip Shaibu as New DG NIS,...
The management and members of 247 Sports Network Limited have extended their warmest congratulations to the newly appointed Director-General (DG) of the National Institute...
NSC DG Olopade Applauds Azeez Amida’s N5M Support for Young Athlete,...
The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, has hailed a transformative intervention by philanthropist and business leader Azeez Amida,...
International Friendlies: Ajibade, Echegini, Babajide Are Early birds For Cameroon…Alozie Says...
Versatile defender Michelle Alozie has admitted her excitement at the upcoming Super Falcons’ friendly matches against bitter foes Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon, which will...
Ogun2025: Bayelsa’s Emmanuel Patricia Vows to Pursue Arm Wrestling After Debut...
At the 22nd National Sports Festival, Emmanuel Patricia of Bayelsa State competed in the 95kg category of the arm wrestling demonstration event, marking her...
Flying Eagles Are 90% Ready For FIFA U20 World Cup –...
Nigeria's youth national team, Flying Eagles are already primed at 90% readiness for this year's FIFA U20 World Cup in Chile, according to one...
Daniel Bameyi Eyes U20 World Cup Glory; Reveals Inspiration From Joseph...
Flying Eagles' captain, Daniel Kolocho Bameyi has revealed how watching videos of former senior national team centre backs, Joseph Yobo and Taribo West, inspired...
Nigeria’s Female MMA Fighter Winifred Peter Turns Focus On World Championship
Nigeria's fast-rising female Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) star, Winifred Peter is still relishing the experience she gained from her first international outing in Luanda,...
Manu Garba Seeks More Support For Golden Eaglets At National Sports...
Nigeria's under-17 national team, Golden Eaglets' coach, Manu Garba, is basking in the euphoria of his side's surge into the semi-finals of the ongoing...
Ogun2025: Edo’s Michael Johnson Wins Arm Wrestling Debut, Eyes Future in...
In a striking turn of events at the 22nd National Sports Festival, Michael Johnson, a seasoned weightlifter from Edo State, clinched victory in the...
Ogun2025: Plateau’s Rachel Davou Builds Momentum, Experience in Cycling at National...
Rachel Davou, a junior cyclist from Plateau State, is soaking in the experience at the 22nd National Sports Festival as one of the invited...
Ogun2025: Mary Princess Adediran Claims Gold in Women’s Long Jump...
Mary Princess Adediran has emerged as a gold medallist in the women's long jump event at the ongoing 22nd National Sports Festival, representing Lagos...
OGUN 2025: Abeokuta Buzzes For Flag Football Debut: Fans Set For...
Excitement is sweeping through the city of Abeokuta as residents gear up for the two-day Flag Football Demonstration scheduled for May 26 & 27,...
Super Eagles’ Clash With Black Stars Will Be More Than Football,...
Wednesday's clash between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and Black Stars of Ghana at the 2025 Unity Cup in London, England has been described...
Asisat Oshoala Is Still Relevant To Super Falcons – Justin Madugu
Nigeria's female national team, Super Falcons' coach, Justin Madugu has come out with an emphatic declaration that six-time African Women's Footballer of The Year,...
Tobi Amusan Targets Diamond League Glory This Sunday In Morocco
Nigeria's female hurdles sensation in athletics, Tobi Amusan says she will be all out to make another outstanding mark this Sunday, as she goes...
Chelle Should Start Home-based Players Against Ghana, Calabar Rovers’ Coach Bob...
Calabar Rovers FC coach, Bob Osim has sent out a strong piece of advice to Super Eagles' technical adviser, Eric Sekou Chelle to start...
NNL Chairman George Aluo Promises Really Exciting Super-8 In June
The chairman of the lower division Nigerian National League (NNL), George Aluo has promised that this season's second-tier promotion play-offs tagged Super-8 will be...
OGUN 2025: Nigeria Levels Up: Esports Makes Historic Debut At National...
In a landmark moment for Nigeria’s digital sports evolution, the Esports Federation of Nigeria (EFN) is set to officially demonstrate competitive gaming at the...
Ogun2025: Kwara’s Abdulateef Babatunde Gathers Momentum, Eyes Victory in Mixed Doubles...
Abdulateef Babatunde, representing Kwara State in badminton, is making his debut at the National Sports Festival (NSF) with a determined spirit and a drive...
Ogun2025: Kickboxing Takes Centre Stage at NSF as Collins Chiedu Robson...
Pastor Collins Chiedu Robson, a WAKO-certified technical official and seasoned combat sports coach, has praised the organisation and competitive depth of the combat sports...
BREAKING: 13-Year-Old Michelle Ibidapo Wins 1,500m Freestyle Silver for Oyo at...
Michelle Ibidapo, a 13-year-old swimmer and student of The Grange School, Ikeja, has won Silver in the 1,500m women’s freestyle at the Ogun 2024...
NFF Names Eight New Faces as Super Eagles Head to Unity...
The Nigeria Football Federation has unveiled the Super Eagles squad for the upcoming 2025 Unity Cup, set to take place in Brentford, England, from...
Ogun2025: Kaduna’s Young Darters’ Star Praise Jonah Embraces Festival Challenge
Praise Jonah, a 16-year-old darter representing Kaduna State, says competing at his second National Sports Festival has fueled his passion and determination.
Jonah, who has...
Ogun2025: Edo Dart Coach Marvis Ighalo Calls Festival ‘My Worst Ever’...
Marvis Ighalo, head coach of Edo State’s women’s dart team at the National Sports Festival in Abeokuta, expressed disappointment after four matches without a...
Ogun2025: 16-Year-Old Dart Player Confidence Akhigbe Eyes Future After National Sports...
Sixteen-year-old Confidence Akhigbe from Edo State was among the young athletes invited to the National Sports Festival in Abeokuta, even though she did not...
“I Never Back Down” – Patricia John Battles Injury, Advances in...
Delta State darter Patricia John showed remarkable grit at the National Sports Festival, defeating Rivers State 8–0 in the first leg of the women’s...
Ogun2025: Samuel Oguche Shares Impression as Team Plateau Overpowers Team Delta...
Team Plateau secured a commanding 25–16 victory over Team Delta in a men's volleyball match at the ongoing National Sports Festival, held at the...
Lagos Tennis Player Olabode Lawal Optimistic After Early Exit: “This Is...
Lawn tennis player Olabode Lawal, representing Lagos State at the ongoing National Sports Festival, remains hopeful despite losing in the second round of his...
Ogun2025: Louis Osasuwen Grateful for First Festival Experience, Eyes Relay Medal
Louis Osasuwen, a young swimmer representing Edo State, made his debut at the National Sports Festival by competing in the men’s 50m heat at...
Ogun2025:Akwa Ibom’s Janet Bassey Hopes for Strong Showing at National Sports...
Janet Bassey, Secretary of Track and Field for Akwa Ibom State, has shared her hopes and thoughts ahead of the athletics events at the...
NFF President Ibrahim Gusau Dedicates His WAFU Post To Nigerians
The recently installed president of West African Football Union (WAFU) zone-B, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau has dedicated his new post in the regional body...
Taiwo Awoniyi Reveals Recovery Update In Telephone Chat With Senator Bukola...
Nottingham Forest of England striker Taiwo Awoniyi has revealed the latest update in his recovery from a recent stomach operation and coma following an...
Unity Cup Clash With Ghana Is No Ordinary Friendly Match –...
Nigerian former maverick footballer, Duke Udi has opined that the upcoming clash between the Super Eagles and Ghana's Black Stars must not be taken...
Kwara United’s Coach Wasiu Sanni Seeks Historic Victory In Federation Cup...
The coach of Ilorin-based Kwara United FC, Wasiu Sanni, has turned his focus on this year's Federation Cup final and stressed that it is...
“We’re Only Here to Surprise You” — Unequal Promises Emerge As...
As the 22nd National Sports Festival in Ogun State begins to gather momentum, a wave of mixed emotions is sweeping through athlete camps across...
D’Tigress In Homecoming Abuja Tournament with Togo,others
The Nigerian national women’s team, D’Tigress, and the Nigeria Basketball Federation are gearing up for what will be one of the best basketball events...
Fourth edition of Rising Stars Basketball Championship gets July date
The fourth edition of the Rising Stars Basketball Championship is set for July 2025. Organised by the Olumide Oyedeji Youth Foundation, the championship will...
OGUN2025: Flag Football Set to Electrify National Sports Festival in Abeokuta:...
In what promises to be a defining moment for one of Nigeria’s fastest-growing sports, Flag Football is set to take the spotlight as a...
Quadri Aruna Pleads For More Support, After Historic Win At ITTF...
Nigeria's top table tennis player, Aruna Quadri, has sent out a passionate and emotional plea for more support from his fans in order to...
Edo Queens’ Coach Moses Aduku Turns Attention On Federation Cup Semi-final
Edo Queens of Benin City's coach, Moses Aduku has taken his mind away from the disappointing run his team had in the recent Nigerian...
Super Falcons’ Coach Justin Madugu Reveals Benefits Of Friendlies Versus Cameroon
Nigeria's women's national team, Super Falcons' coach, Justin Madugu is basking in sheer delight over the upcoming chance of lining his side out for...
Ogun2025: Plateau Crumble Under Pressure as Handball Action Heats Up at...
Plateau State suffered a 35–25 defeat in the women’s handball event at the Gateway Games 2024, falling to a well-organized home side who secured...
