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‘No Rift with Gift!’ — Super Falcons Coach Justin Madugu Dismisses...
Super Falcons head coach Justin Madugu has dismissed rumours of any misunderstanding with forward Gift Monday, insisting that the striker remains an integral part...
Super Falcons Take Commanding Lead As Ihezuo, Okoronkwo Fire Nigeria Past...
Nigeria’s Super Falcons took a huge step toward qualification for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after defeating Benin Republic 2–0 in...
NFF: Monies Received From FIFA, CAF Are For Specific Purposes, And...
The Nigeria Football Federation finds it expedient to reiterate that the monies it receives from world football-governing body, FIFA and the continental governing body,...
Synergy Cup Fever Grips Lagos: Wizh Clothings Target Second Win As...
The excitement around Lagos’ most prestigious social football competition is heating up as the Island All Stars WERBLACK WINES Synergy Cup 2025 heads into...
GCIOBA Table Tennis Tourney Gets New Dates
The organisers of the Government College Ibadan Old Boys Association 86/92 set Closed Table Tennis Championship have announced a new date for the tournament...
Lagos Women Run Names Oduwole As Ambassador
The Minister for Trade and Industry, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, has been named an Ambassador of the Lagos Women Run just as the 2025 edition...
Phemmy Adetula Bags Veteran Sports Journalist Award from SWAN.
In celebration of its Diamond Jubilee, the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has conferred the prestigious Veteran Sports Journalist Award on Phemmy Adetula,...
NSC Marks One Year of Transformative Impact in Nigerian Sports Under...
Exactly one year ago today, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu took a landmark decision to scrap the Federal Ministry of Sports and reorganize the National...
Enugu Set To host National Sports Festival 2026 As NSC Gives...
The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Bukola Olapade, has expressed satisfaction with the level of preparedness and quality of sporting facilities...
Do Football Referees Have Too Much Power?
Let’s be honest, football referees have one of the toughest jobs in world sport. Ninety minutes of chaos, 22 emotional athletes, thousands of fans...
Osimhen can’t stop scoring as Galatasaray beat Bodø/Glimt 3–1 in the...
Victor Osimhen’s sensational scoring form continued on Wednesday night as the Nigerian striker struck twice to help Galatasaray secure a 3–1 victory over Bodø/Glimt...
Judo Federation President Commends NSC, NOC for Resolving Gymnastics Federation Crisis...
The President of the Nigeria Judo Federation (NJF), Dr. Musa Oshodi, has applauded the National Sports Commission (NSC), the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), and...
Nigeria’s Green Falcons Soar Into IRL Women’s World Series Final After...
The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, has congratulated Nigeria’s Women’s National Rugby League team, the Green Falcons, for...
Madugu Confident as Super Falcons Face Benin in WAFCON Qualifiers Despite...
Head Coach Justine Madugu remains confident about Nigeria’s chances against Benin Republic in their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifying fixture, even...
Flamingos Fight for Survival as Nigeria Face France in Crucial U17...
After a painful 4–1 defeat to Canada in their opening Group D fixture, Nigeria’s U17 girls, the Flamingos, now face a decisive test of...
How Ayobami Jnr Leads Shooting Stars to Victory Over Abia Warriors
Shooting Stars SC midfielder Ayobami Jnr continues to establish himself as a key influence in the team’s midfield following his standout display in their...
Edo Golf Association Honours Sports Commission After Series of Victories Across...
The Chairman of the Edo State Golf Association, Mr. Andy Momodu, on Tuesday led a delegation of coaches, athletes, and stakeholders on a courtesy...
Nigeria-France Sports Awards: Organizers Celebrate SSA Adeyinka Adeboye As a Beacon...
The organizers of the Nigeria-France Sports Awards have celebrated Hon. Adeyinka Adeboye, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, describing him...
Lagos FA Sets Screening Date For Aspirants to Fill Board Vacancy
Following approval from the Congress of the Lagos State Football Association (LSFA), the Electoral Committee has announced the screening date for aspirants interested in...
The History Of Burnley Football Club
Burnley Football Club, founded in 1882, is one of the oldest professional football clubs in England and a cornerstone of Lancashire football. The 1xBet...
Nigeria Sports Commission Hails Para Powerlifters After Brilliant Outing in Cairo
The Nigeria Sports Commission (NSC) has congratulated the nation’s para powerlifting team following their outstanding performance at the just-concluded World Para Powerlifting Championships in...
APC Youth Leader, Health Minister, and Others Lead “Going Pink Walk”...
It was an inspiring display of purpose and unity on Saturday as hundreds of energetic young men and women converged in Abuja for the...
Rivers United Fall 1–0 to Mozambique’s Black Bulls in CAF Champions...
Maputo — Nigeria’s Rivers United began their CAF Champions League campaign on a disappointing note after falling 1–0 to Black Bulls of Mozambique in...
Nasarawa United Depart for Lagos Ahead of NPFL Clash with Ikorodu...
Nasarawa United have departed for Lagos ahead of their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday Nine encounter against Ikorodu City FC, scheduled for Sunday,...
Werblack Wines Synergy Cup 2025: Wiz Clothings Team Won’t Allow History...
An outstanding member in the team of Wiz Clothings at the 2025 Werblack Wines Synergy Cup organised by Island All-Stars Club (IASC), Maduabuchi Onyewuchi...
Werblack Wines Cup 2025: ‘Emma Gold’ Targets Better Result In Next...
Werblack Wines Synergy Cup 2025 organised by Island All-Stars Sports Club (IASC) started in grand style on Saturday, with last year's most valuable player,...
Super Eagles Are Still Very Good – Didier Drogba
Chelsea of England's former top striker and Ivory Coast legend, Didier Drogba has come out with a bold declaration that the Super Eagles of...
Nigeria Cricket President to Inaugurate New Indoor Facility at Edo Female...
A milestone in Edo State cricket development will be celebrated on Sunday, October 19, 2025, as Dr. Uyi Akpata, President of the Cricket Federation...
Gaizka Mendieta Confirms Participation as Action Gets Closer for Barça Legends...
Excitement is building for one of 2025’s most anticipated football spectacles, Barça Legends vs African Legends, scheduled for October 25 at the Moshood Abiola...
Gold Rush for Team Nigeria at ANOCA Zone III Games in...
Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso – Team Nigeria dominated Thursday’s events at the ANOCA Zone III Games, capping off a remarkable campaign with a total of...
Edo State Launches Armwrestling Association to Boost Sports Development
The Edo State Sports Commission has taken a significant step toward expanding the state’s sporting landscape with the inauguration of the Armwrestling Association Board.
The...
Okpara Cautions Super Eagles Ahead of Tough World Cup Playoffs
Former Nigerian international Godwin Okpara has warned that the Super Eagles face a difficult path in the upcoming World Cup playoffs, urging the team...
Rivers United Coach Olanrewaju Targets Strong CAF Champions League Start
Rivers United head coach Yemi Olanrewaju says his team is focused on getting off to a strong start in the CAF Champions League as...
Vanzekin Urges Nwabali to Stay Focused and Learn from Mistakes
Former Nigerian goalkeeper Ambrose Vanzekin has advised Super Eagles shot-stopper Stanley Nwabali to remain focused and not be discouraged by recent mistakes in goal.
Vanzekin,...
Oboabona: Osimhen’s Leadership Key as Super Eagles Eye Playoff Glory
Former Super Eagles defender Godfrey Oboabona has backed Nigeria to overcome their upcoming World Cup playoff test, insisting that the team’s quality and mentality...
Agu Urges Focus as Super Eagles March Toward World Cup Playoffs
Former Super Eagles international Alloy Agu has praised Nigeria’s resurgence and determination as the team sealed qualification for the FIFA World Cup playoffs.
Speaking after...
Favour Rhema Vows Nigeria’s Green Falcons Are Ready to Conquer World...
Nigeria Green Falcons player Favour Rhema has expressed confidence that the team is fully prepared to represent the country at the World Rugby Series...
Dele Aiyenuba Confident Super Eagles Will Soar Through Playoffs If They...
Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Dele Aiyenuba has expressed strong confidence in Nigeria’s ability to scale through the upcoming World Cup playoff fixtures — provided...
SSA Adeboye Expresses Confidence in Super Eagles’ World Cup Dream —...
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, Hon. Anthony Adeyinka Adeboye, has assured Nigerians that the Super Eagles are still...
Super Eagles Soar To Playoffs: Osimhen Hat-Trick Keeps 2026 World Cup...
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have booked their place in the continental playoff for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a commanding 4-0 victory over Benin...
Rita Ferdinand Wins Gold As Nigeria Triumphs At World Para Powerlifting...
Nigeria’s dominance in para powerlifting continues to shine on the global stage as Rita Ferdinand delivered a stunning performance to claim gold in the...
Finidi George Speaks, As Rivers United Turn Focus On Their CAF...
Rivers United of Port Harcourt coach, Finidi George is thinking big ahead of his team's clash with Black Bulls FC of Mozambique in the...
NSC Commends Team Nigeria’s Medal-Winning Start at World Para Powerlifting Championships
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has commended Team Nigeria’s impressive start at the 11th World Para Powerlifting Championships in Cairo, Egypt, after Esther Nworgu...
Future Pro League International Kicks Off Four-Day Scouting Exercise in Abuja
The Future Pro League International (FPLI) has commenced its highly anticipated four-day screening and scouting exercise in Abuja, aimed at identifying and nurturing emerging...
SWAN Solicits NAN’s Support For 60th Anniversary Programmes
The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has sought the support and partnership of the Chief Executive Officer and Board of the News Agency...
SWAN Strengthens Media Ties With Blueprint Ahead Of Diamond Jubilee Celebration
The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has called for the partnership and support of Blueprint Newspapers Limited towards the successful hosting of activities...
National Sports Commission Backs Lagos Liga, Pledges Full Support for Grassroots...
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has pledged full institutional support for Lagos Liga, an innovative private football league redefining grassroots and community football development...
GCIOBA ’86 class intensifies plans to stage Table Tennis Classics
The 1986/92 set of the Government College Ibadan has intensified plans for the closed table tennis championship tagged ‘‘Battle of the Century.’’
The table tennis...
Ikeja High School Old Students’ Association (IHSOSA) Class of ’85 celebrates...
The Ikeja High School Old Students’ Association (IHSOSA) Class of 1985 has commenced activities marking its 40th anniversary with a three-day celebration that began...
Amaju Pinnick: “We’ve Had Sleepless Nights Preparing the Super Eagles for...
Former president of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick, has revealed that the National Sports Commission (NSC) has been working tirelessly behind the...
