‘Eric Chelle Should Not Coach Two National Teams’ — Friday Ekpo Opposes Dual Role
Former Nigeria international Friday Ekpo has opposed the proposal for Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle to also take charge of Nigeria's U-23 national...
‘Eric Chelle Must Receive Full Support’ — Okunowo Backs NFF Contract Extension
Former Nigeria international Gbenga Okunowo has welcomed the Nigeria Football Federation's decision to extend Eric Chelle's contract as Super Eagles head coach, urging the...
“Talent Is Not the Problem” – Anthony Sunday Samuel Identifies Africa’s Biggest World Cup...
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has once again produced heartbreaking moments for African football. Four representatives from the continent have suffered late collapses against...
Dynamic Athletics Championship Founder Olabanji Ayegbusi Seeks Total Support, Says ‘It Belongs To Everyone’
The founder and organiser of Dynamic Athletics Meet, Olabanji Ayegbusi has issued a clarion call for total support from all track and field stakeholders...
De Lad Boxing Promotions Remains Committed To Providing Opportunities For Young Nigerians – Alhaji...
The chairman and chief executive officer of De Lad Boxing Promotions, Alhaji Waheed Alabi has declared that his outfit remains committed to providing opportunities...
NIS Partners With NECA Towards Addressing Youth Unemployment, Building Workforce For Modern Economy
The National Institute for Sports (NIS) has taken another step towards ensuring it contributes to the task of addressing youth unemployment issues in Nigeria...
Super Eagles: ‘Eric Chelle Should Oversee, Not Coach U-23 Team’ — Elumelu Opposes Dual...
Former member of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Technical Committee, Barrister Austel Elumelu, has opposed plans for Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle to...
“Sponsorship Can Eliminate 80% of Financial Challenges Facing Nigerian Clubs”- Tomiwa Lawal Reveals
Nigerian sports branding and marketing expert Tomiwa Lawal has maintained that sponsorship remains the most effective solution to the financial struggles facing football clubs...
Nigeria Football Federation: ‘FIFA Forward Project Will Transform Nigerian Football’ — Ned Nwoko Commends...
Vice Chairman of the Senate Committee on Sports Development, Senator Ned Nwoko, has applauded the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) for the progress made on...
Super Eagles: ‘Missing The World Cup Hurt Us The Most’ — Akor Adams Responds...
Adams has dismissed claims that Nigeria's players are indifferent to the country's failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting the disappointment...
Premier League: ‘Nottingham Forest Can Finish In The Top Four’ — Ola Aina Targets...
Super Eagles defender Ola Aina has expressed confidence that Nottingham Forest can secure a top-four finish in the Premier League and qualify for the...
Hockey: ‘Nigerian Clubs Need More International Exposure’ — Berhman Urges Foreign Tours
Federation of International Hockey (FIH) instructor Michael Berhman has called on the Nigeria Hockey Federation (NHF) to create more opportunities for domestic clubs to...
FIFA World Cup: ‘Africa’s Progress Is Clear For Everyone To See’ — Duke Udi...
Former Nigeria international Duke Udi has hailed the outstanding performances of African nations at the ongoing FIFA World Cup, describing the continent's success as...
NVBF’s Technical Committee Chairman Tunde Omisore Predicts Nigeria’s Qualification For African Volleyball Nations Cup
The technical committee chairman of Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF), Prince Tunde Omisore has predicted that the country’s national team will excel at the forthcoming...
Super Eagles: ‘Eric Chelle Should Focus On One Job’ — Efetobore Sodje Backs Contract...
Former Super Eagles defender Efetobore Sodje has welcomed the Nigeria Football Federation's decision to extend Eric Chelle's contract as head coach of the Super...
Super Eagles: ‘Nwabali Must Return To Regular Football’ — Shorunmu Advises Goalkeeper
Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Ike Shorunmu has advised Stanley Nwabali to use the current transfer window to secure a new club and return to...
Basketball: ‘Home-Based Players Deserve More Opportunities’ — Victor Koko Questions D’Tigers Selection
Rivers Hoopers captain and former D'Tigers player Victor Anthony Koko has questioned the limited number of home-based players included in Nigeria's squad for the...
Abubakar, Ogunjobi Headline List of Champions at 6th DAVNOTCH National Open Tennis Championship
The curtains have officially fallen on the 6th DAVNOTCH National Open Tennis Championship, with a new crop of champions emerging after days of intense...
Eniola Bolaji Gets Promise Of Three Month Overseas Training Tour From Badminton Federation Boss...
Badminton Federation of Nigeria (BFN) is set to arrange a three-month training programme abroad for the country’s leading physically challenged player, Eniola Bolaji, who...
Nigerian Newspaper Sports Headlines For Wednesday, July 1, 2026
From passionate fans gathering at newspaper stands every morning to catch up on the biggest stories to lively discussions in viewing centres across the...
Champions Beyond Limits: Alex, Usoh Triumph at DAVNOTCH National Open
The 6th DAVNOTCH National Open Tennis Championship once again showcased the inclusive spirit and growing strength of Nigerian tennis, with Adewale Alex and Andrea...
Osamu Idehen, Adesinmi Olaniyan Crowned Champions at 2nd DavNotch Juniors National Open
Nigeria's next generation of tennis stars took centre stage at the just-concluded second edition of the DavNotch Juniors National Open Tennis Championship, held at...
John Oyebode’s US Grand Smash Journey Ends in Qualifiers, but Nigerian-Italian Star Eyes Bigger...
Nigerian-Italian table tennis star John Oyebode saw his campaign at the 2026 US Grand Smash come to an end after suffering defeat to China's...
Nigerian Defender Bonaventure Lendambi Seals Permanent Move to Swedish Side Västerås SK
Grassrunners FC export, Bonaventure Lendambi, has completed a permanent transfer to Swedish club Västerås SK Fotboll, signing a long-term contract that will keep him...
Oluwatimilehin Doko Leads Seven Nigerian Automatic Qualifiers For 16th Africa Scrabble Championship
Reigning continental champion, Oluwatimilehin Doko has been cited atop a list of seven Nigerian automatic qualifiers for the 16th Africa Scrabble Championship (ASC), scheduled...
D’Tigers Belong Among Africa’s Basketball Elite, Olopade Affirms Ahead Of FIBA World Cup Qualifiers...
Director general of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Honourable Bukola Olopade has come out with an affirmation that the country’s men’s basketball national team,...
Bukayo Saka Surprisingly Identified As England’s Major Weakness, Ahead Of World Cup Clash With...
Arsenal winger, Bukayo Saka has surprisingly been identified as a ‘major weakness’ for England’s national team, heading into Wednesday's round of 32 clash with...
Super Eagles’ Loss To DR Congo Cited Among Reasons Why England Must Fear Leopards...
The Super Eagles’ loss to Democratic Republic of Congo has been cited as a major reason why England must be wary of The Leopards...
Nigerian-born Antonio Nusa Gains Global Limelight After Scoring For Norway Against Cote d’Ivoire
RB Leipzig of Germany’s Nigerian-born winger, Antonio Eromonsele Nordby Nusa popped into global limelight on Monday night, following his stunning goal for Norway in...
Michael Olise Dubbed ‘King Of Assists,’ After His Magical Display For France In 3-0...
Bayern Munich of Germany winger, Michael Akpovie Olise has been ascribed with a new tag, ‘King of Assists,’ following his magical display for France...
Second Half of 2026 Will Focus on Grassroots Sports Infrastructure and Implementation, Says SSA...
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, Hon. Adeyinka Anthony Adeboye, has declared that the second half of 2026 will...
Behold the Talking Points, Expectations as NPFL Unveils Kick-Off Date for 2026/27 Season
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has officially announced that the 2026/27 season will kick off on August 28, 2026, setting the stage for...
Taiwo Agbaje vs Tope Musa Rematch Called Off as ‘Esehpo’ Gets New Opponent
The highly anticipated rematch between Nigerian boxers Taiwo "Esehpo" Agbaje and Tope "TP Rock" Musa has been officially called off, ending hopes of a...
FIFA World Cup: Ivory Coast Become Third African Team Eliminated After Narrow Defeat to...
Ivory Coast's historic run at the 2026 FIFA World Cup came to a heartbreaking end on Tuesday after a 2-1 defeat to Norway in...
Nigeria Federation of American Football to Field Teams at 2026 NFL Flag Africa ...
The Nigerian Federation of American Football (NFAF) today announced that Nigeria's men's, women's, and U13 youth national teams will compete at the 2026 NFL...
Nigeria Football Federation: ‘FIFA Forward Project Is On Schedule’ — Gusau Gives Construction Update
President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, has expressed confidence that the FIFA Forward Project at the federation's headquarters in...
Football Predictions for Tomorrow: Why Advance Research Always Beats Last-Minute Bets
Preparing football predictions for tomorrow's fixtures rather than researching them on the day of the match is one of the most consistently undervalued habits...
CAF: ‘National Team Hostel Will Boost Player Welfare’ — Samson Adamu Commends NFF Project
Acting General Secretary of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Samson Adamu, has applauded the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) for its decision to construct...
Super Eagles: ‘World Cup Qualification Must Be Our Top Priority’ — Garba Lawal Backs...
Former Nigeria international Garba Lawal has urged Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle and the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to make qualification for the...
FIFA World Cup: ‘We Must Build On This Achievement’ — Pitso Mosimane Reflects On...
Former Bafana Bafana head coach Pitso Mosimane has urged South Africa to use its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign as a foundation for future...
Big Chocolate’ Kazeem, Ademulere Lead Star-Studded ‘Fight for Liberty’ Boxing Card in Lagos
Former WBC Silver Cruiserweight champion Olanrewaju Durodola, unbeaten heavyweight Samson "Big Chocolate" Kazeem and rising prospect Temitope "TNT" Ademulere will headline the highly anticipated...
‘I’m Still Learning the Super Eagles Environment’ – Okonkwo Relishing Nigeria Experience
New Super Eagles goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo says he is still learning the Nigerian national team environment after making an impressive start to his international...
Super Eagles: ‘AFCON Preparations Must Start Now’ — Sam Sodje Urges Early Planning
Former Nigeria international Sam Sodje has called on the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle to begin preparations immediately...
Adams Akor’s Likely Transfer Could Fetch Sevilla €24m Profit In Deal Worth Almost €30m
A likely summer transfer for Sevilla of Spain striker, Adams Akor could fetch his La Liga club a princely €24m profit, as they are...
FIFA World Cup: ‘Africa Deserves More World Cup Places’ — Sunday Oliseh Defends Expanded...
Former Super Eagles captain and coach Sunday Oliseh has defended FIFA's decision to increase Africa's representation at the expanded 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting...
Chigozie Owen Declares Very Strong Ambition After Joining FC Utrecht Of Netherlands; Says: ‘I...
Nigerian-born youngster, Emmanuel Chigozie Owen has issued a very strong declaration of his ambition, saying he wants to improve and play much better, following...
NFF/FIFA Players’ Hostel, Training Pitches Will Be Completed Within Stipulated Time Frame – Gusau
The president of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau has served a strong assurance that the ongoing players’ hostel and training pitches...
CAF’s Acting General-secretary Samson Adamu Visits Abuja To Assess Preparations For Africa’s Football Awards,...
Confederation of African Football (CAF) acting general-secretary, Samson Adamu was in Abuja at the start of this week to assess Nigeria's preparations towards hosting...
Noni Madueke Determined To Deliver World Cup Heroics For England Against DR Congo On...
Arsenal winger, Noni Madueke has disclosed that he is determined to pull off a major performance for England against Democratic Republic of Congo during...
Frank Onyeka Pledges ‘To Give Everything’ For Coventry’s Continuity In English Premier League Beyond...
Coventry City midfielder, Frank Onyeka has promised ‘to give everything’ and out in the very best of his efforts in order to help the...
