Premium Trust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon Gets Bronze Labelled Status
The Premium Trust bank Abuja city international half marathon has been awarded a bronze labelled status by World Athletics .
This feat is a fulfilment...
Tima Godbless Emerges as Nigeria’s New Sprint Sensation After Record-Breaking Season
Nigeria’s sprint factory has produced another gem, Tima Godbless, who has officially stamped her name among the continent’s elite after a blistering 2025 season...
Osimhen, Iwobi, Bassey, Balogun React as Super Eagles Captain William Troost-Ekong Announces Shock Retirement
The Nigerian football community is still reeling from the unexpected retirement of Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong, a defender whose leadership, consistency, and patriotism...
Nigeria’s Super Eagles Missing as FIFA World Cup Draw Set To Hold in Washington,...
The road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup took another major step, as the official draw ceremony was set to be staged in Washington,...
SSA Adeyinka Adeboye Salutes Troost-Ekong’s Legendary Service, Calls Him “A Symbol of Nigerian Pride...
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, Hon. Adeyinka Adeboye, has paid glowing tribute to Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong,...
Iwobi Reacts to Troost-Ekong’s Shock Super Eagles Retirement Before AFCON
Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi has reacted to William Troost-Ekong’s unexpected retirement from the Super Eagles, describing the defender’s exit as an emotional moment for...
Organiser Highlights the Value of Abuja Half Marathon
Nilayo Sports, organisers of the Abuja City International Half Marathon, say the event will drive economic growth and empower young people across communities.
The Managing...
Uche’s AFCON Dreams in Jeopardy as Limited Game Time at Crystal Palace Sparks Emotional...
Nigerian forward Christantus Uche is in danger of missing out on the Super Eagles’ final 28-man squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations,...
I’ve Always Known the Super Eagles Jersey Is a Borrowed One – Retired Ekong
Former Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong says he has always known the national team jersey is “a borrowed one,” a responsibility held in trust...
Gaibayo Scouting Programme Opens With 19-Goal Thriller in Ikenne
Day One of the Gaibayo Sports Management Scouting Programme set an electrifying tone at the Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne, as young talents delivered high-intensity...
Brazilian Neuroscience Expert Hails Tochuukwu Michael’s Exceptional Training Routine as Midfielder Awaits Bundesliga Debut
Brazilian neuroscience and exercise physiology specialist, Renato Pinheiro Oliveira, has commended the impressive physical conditioning and technical discipline of AC Wolfsberger midfielder, Tochuukwu Michael,...
Wheelchair Basketball Female Star Gbemisola Ejigbamide Targets Paralympics Spot For Nigeria
A Nigerian woman's wheelchair basketball star, Gbemisola Ejigbamide has set her mind on how to help the country's national team reach the next Paralympics...
NBA Sensation Giannis Antetokounmpo Ambles Closer To Milwaukee Bucks’ Exit Door
Milwaukee Bucks’ Nigerian-born star, Giannis Antetokounmpo could be on his way to another club in the coming year, as the Greece international is said...
Maro Itoje Wants To Win Rugby World Cup With England
England’s Nigerian-born rugby team captain, Maro Itoje has come out with a bold declaration that he is aiming to become a world champion with...
Wheelchair Table Tennis Star Adewale Oluwadamilare Tells NSC To Organise Para-Games For Nigeria
A member of Nigeria's wheelchair table tennis team at the 1st West Africa Para-Games in Abeokuta, Adewale Oluwadamilare, has called on the nation's sports...
Troost-Ekong Promises To Keep Supporting Nigeria’s Football Through Community Projects
Al-Kholood of Saudi Arabia defender, William Troost-Ekong has promised that he will remain fully committed to aiding football development in Nigeria, despite retiring from...
Amputee Football Has Taken Me Where My Two Legs Could Not Reach – Michael...
A member of Nigeria's amputee football national team, Michael Joel has shared a strong testimony about the transformation of his life, revealing that he...
EAGLE EYE: Chelle’s List of Confusion…
It began with conflicting information in a media statement/press release from the information department of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). The headline stated in part,...
Destiny Udogie Makes Emotional Call For Everyone At Tottenham To ‘Stick Together’
Tottenham Hotspur’s Nigerian-born defender, Destiny Udogie has sent a highly emotional call for everyone at the club to ‘stick together,' Sports247 reports.
The Italy international...
Emanuel Emegha Promises Extra Loyalty To Strasbourg, Despite Suspension By His French Club
Strasbourg of France striker, Emanuel Emegha has pledged his continued loyalty to the team, despite their decision to suspend him for what they described...
Ola Aina Makes Startling Confession: He’s Talking To Another Player’s Girlfriend
Nottingham Forest of England defender, Ola Aina has caused a stir across social media after confessing that he has been 'talking' to another player's...
Oshoala Strikes Again as Al Hilal Secure Confident 2–0 Win Over Eastern Flames
Super Falcons star Asisat Oshoala continued her fine scoring form in the Saudi Women’s Premier League on Thursday, finding the back of the net...
Nigeria Needs New Discoveries To Replace Old Para-Athletes, Says Folashade Oluwafemiayo
Highly-acclaimed Nigerian para-Olympian and multiple gold medalist, Folashade Alice Oluwafemiayo (OON) has highlighted the need for new talents who can take over the baton...
India’s International Wheelchair Cricket Council Official Monu Shaik Rates Nigerians As ‘Very Good People’
India's global development committee member in the International Wheelchair Cricket Council (IWCC), Monu Shaik, has described Nigerians as 'very good people,' who are always...
CAFCL: Rivers United Goalie Osagie Nominated for Matchday 2 “Saves of the Week”
Rivers United goalkeeper Osagie Onisodumeya has been named among the top five saves of Matchday 2 in the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League, earning continental...
Bobby Okereke Named Giants’ Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year
New York Giants linebacker Bobby Okereke has been selected as the team’s 2025 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year nominee, an honor recognizing...
Seventh Time Olympian Nigeria’s Oshonaike joins IOC Athletes’ Commission
Seven-time Olympian Olufunke Oshonaike has made history as the first Nigerian appointed to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Athletes’ Commission, following her nomination by...
Rugby School Nigeria Set to Ignite Lagos With First-Ever Rugby School 7s Tournament
Rugby School Nigeria, Lekki, is set to light up the Lagos sports scene as it hosts the maiden edition of the Rugby School 7s...
D’Tigers Slide to 11th as Guinea’s Meteoric Rise Rewrites Africa’s Basketball Hierarchy
Nigeria’s men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, have tumbled out of Africa’s top 10 for the first time in years, dropping from 8th to 11th in...
Lagos Sports Boss Lekan Fatodu Hosts Super Falcons Star Ijamilusi, Pledges Stronger Support For...
The Director General of the Lagos State Sports Commission, Lekan Fatodu, has received Super Falcons forward Folashade Ijamilusi on a courtesy visit to his...
Palladino Hails Lookman’s Revival, Labels Him a Key Asset for Club’s Future
Atalanta boss Raffaele Palladino has thrown his full weight behind in-form forward Ademola Lookman, describing the Nigerian star as an “essential asset” as the...
Special Eagles Seal Historic West Africa Para Games Triumph After President’s Halftime Intervention
Nigeria’s Special Eagles made history by beating Liberia 1–0 to become champions of the first West Africa Para Games in Abeokuta, Ogun State, and...
Kanu Sends Strong Message: ‘I’m Not Done Yet — I’m Fighting to Return and...
Super Falcons forward Uchenna Kanu has declared that she still has much more to offer the national team, insisting that her focus is now...
Uweh Urges Eagles: ‘Forget the Past — AFCON Is Your Chance to Prove You’re...
Former Nigeria international Andrew Uweh has called on the Super Eagles to put recent disappointments behind them and channel their full energy into the...
Oliseh Issues Stern Warning: ‘Strong Leadership Will Decide Nigeria’s AFCON Fate — Ndidi Must...
Former Super Eagles captain Sunday Oliseh has delivered a powerful assessment ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco (21 Dec 2025...
Abdulrahman Admits Rushed Squad: ‘We Were Hurriedly Assembled — But D’Tigers Will Be Stronger...
D’Tigers head coach Mohammed Abdulrahman has opened up on the team’s struggles in the first phase of the FIBA 2027 Basketball World Cup qualifiers,...
Nieketen Raises Alarm: ‘Nigeria Is Repeating the Same Mistakes — Why Invite 54 Players...
Former Nigeria international Peter Nieketen has voiced strong concerns over the 54-man provisional squad released for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco,...
Udi Slams 54-Man AFCON List: ‘It’s Shameful — Three Weeks to Go and Chelle...
Former Super Eagles midfielder Duke Udi has blasted the Nigeria Football Federation and head coach Eric Sekou Chelle over the release of a 54-man...
Bassey Reveals Shocking Past: ‘I Almost Quit Football at 15 — God Saved My...
Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey has made a heartfelt revelation about his early struggles in football, admitting that he almost quit the sport entirely...
Dikko Outlines Bold Vision: ‘NSC Will Build Centres, Empower Athletes, and Inspire a New...
Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Mallam Shehu Dikko, has reaffirmed the commission’s long-term mission to transform Nigeria’s sports ecosystem, emphasizing the creation...
Jackson Targets More Glory: Nigeria Arm-Wrestling Shifts Focus to 2026 African Championship After Dominating...
President of the Nigeria Arm-Wrestling Federation, Samuel Jackson, says the federation has now shifted full attention to the 2026 African Arm-Wrestling Championship in Ghana,...
Ijeh Backs NPFL Stars: ‘At Least Two Home-Based Players Must Make Nigeria’s Final AFCON...
Former Super Eagles striker Peter Ijeh has thrown his full support behind domestic league players, insisting that at least two NPFL stars from the...
NFF Sec-Gen Sanusi: ‘We’re Working to Select the Best — Nigeria Must Avoid $10,000...
Secretary General of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Dr Mohammed Sanusi, has assured Nigerians that the federation is working closely with the technical department...
Kemi Adegbuyi Targets NWFL Super-6 Ticket With FC Robo Queens
FC Robo Queens of Lagos fast-rising whiz-kid, Kemi Adegbuyi, has disclosed that her biggest target for this season is to help her club qualify...
17 Days to AFCON: How Fan ID, Free E-Visa Work for Travelling Fans Heading...
As the countdown to the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 intensifies, the Local Organising Committee (LOC) and the Confédération Africaine de...
Angola Unveil Final 28-Man Squad for AFCON 2025
Angola head coach Patrice Beaumelle has released his final 28-man squad for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025, confirming the team...
AFCON 2025: Olaitan, Tosin Aiyegun Lead Benin Republic’s 30-Man Provisional List
Benin Republic head coach Gernot Rohr has unveiled a 30-man provisional squad for the 2025 TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations, with key forwards...
Nigerian Goalkeeper Osayi Kingdom Named Best in Sweden’s Ettan League After Sensational Debut Season
In a remarkable debut campaign in Europe, Nigerian goalkeeper Osayi Kingdom has been crowned Best Goalkeeper of the Season in Sweden’s Ettan Fotboll League,...
Edo Queens’ Victory Draws Praise as Sports Commission Chairman Hails Team’s Resilience
Edo Queens FC’s hard-fought 1–0 triumph over Heartland Queens has continued to generate positive reactions, with the Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports...
Nigeria U-15 Team Set to Return After Narrow Miss in CAF Secondary School Championship...
The Nigeria U-15 Secondary School team is expected to touch down at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on Friday after wrapping up their...
