‘This Is a Dark Period’ — Okpala Calls for Truth as Nigerian Football Declines
Former Nigeria international Sylvanus Okpala has called for an honest assessment of the state of Nigerian football, describing the country's recent run of failures...
‘We Let Nigeria Down’ — Echegini Apologises After Super Falcons’ Historic World Cup Failure
Super Falcons midfielder Jennifer Echegini has apologised to Nigerians following the team's disappointing campaign at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations and their...
Ogunade Outlines Development Pathway as NBBF Targets Sustainable National-Team Success
Vice President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), Babatunde Ogunade, says the federation is focused on building a stronger and more sustainable development pathway...
‘NFF Technical Department Should Do Its Job’ — Omoruyi Calls for Stronger Football Analysis
Former Nigeria international Loveday Omoruyi has called for closer collaboration between the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and the National Sports Commission (NSC) as Nigerian...
Fuludu Demands Transparency, Accountability as NFF Crisis Deepens
Former Nigeria international Edema Fuludu has called on the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to prioritise transparency, accountability and football development as pressure continues to...
Nigeria’s Grandmaster Dream: Dankwambo Sets His Sights on World Chess Glory
Nigeria is setting an ambitious two-year target to produce a World Grandmaster as the country’s chess federation moves to capitalise on a remarkable breakthrough...
Akwa Ibom State Football Association Chariman Samuel Umo Charges Coaches To Continue Learning After...
The chairman of Akwa Ibom State Football Association (AKISFA), Samuel Umo has charged coaches attending an ongoing refresher course in the capital, Uyo, to...
Dan Anyiam U-15 Memorial Football Tournament Is About Investing In Our Youths – Hon....
Imo State commissioner for sports, Honourable Obinna Onyeocha has described the ongoing 1st Late Dan Anyiam U-15 Memorial Football Tournament as a productive venture...
Zadok Yohanna Named in Brighton Squad for UEFA Conference League Qualifier Against Tromsø
Nigerian youngster Zadok Yohanna is closing in on a potentially historic European night after being named in Brighton & Hove Albion’s squad for their...
Enugu City Marathon: 9 Days to Go! AFN, World Athletics to Storm Enugu for...
The countdown is accelerating. With 9 days to go to the 2nd Enugu City International Marathon, top officials of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria,...
Bet9ja Foundation Ex-Internationals Cup Climax: Sixteen million naira on offer for 32 Ex-Internationals
All paths converge at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos on Sunday, August 23, 2026, as the Bet9ja Foundation Ex-Internationals Cup culminates in its...
“I Watch Messi Clips to Improve My Skills” — Nigerian Wonderkid Johnson Tochukwu Dreams...
Young D’Hola FA creative midfielder Johnson Tochukwu David has revealed his ambition to represent Nigeria at the FIFA World Cup after his side suffered...
“Jude Bellingham Is My Role Model” — Authority FA Star Olayanju Isaiah Targets FEMMCO...
Authority Football Academy midfielder Olayanju Isaiah has set his sights on lifting the FEMMCO 01 International Football Championship August Camping trophy after helping his...
Chetam Ezenwata Joins Brighton as Nigerian Heritage Defender Begins New Chapter in Premier League...
Nigerian-heritage centre-back Chetam Ezenwata has officially completed a move to Brighton & Hove Albion, joining from Charlton Athletic as the promising defender begins an...
NWFL NATIONWIDE 2026: 17 Goals as Matchday 3 Delivers Exciting Finale to Group Stage
The NWFL Nationwide 2026 group stage came to a thrilling conclusion in Aba as Matchday 3 produced 17 goals across four matches, setting the...
Maduka Okoye Ready To Exchange Roles This Season With Two Goalkeepers At Udinese Of...
Udinese of Italy goalkeeper Maduka Emilio Okoye has disclosed that he is thinking big ahead of the new Serie A season, although he may...
NWF Launches Initiative Towards ‘Integrating Talented Wrestlers Of Nigerian Descent Into National Team Setup’
Nigeria Wrestling Federation (NWF) has set in motion an initiative that has been described as a move towards 'integrating talented wrestlers of Nigerian descent...
Lagos State Reveals Plan To Use 11 Venues For Various Events At First National...
Lagos State government has revealed an elaborate outline that indicates the availability of 11 different venues to host various events at the upcoming 1st...
Christantus Uche Receives Support From Getafe’s Doctors, Management For His Rehabilitation After Surgery
Getafe of Spain attacking midfielder Christantus Uche has received a very comforting statement of support from the club's management, following his recent surgery -...
Adoji Ondoka Exudes Delight After Winning Daniel Mayuku Pro-Am Birthday Golf Kitty In Asaba
One of Nigeria's leading golfers, Adoji Ondoka is still exuding delight after clinching the top spot in a ceremonial competition tagged Honourable Daniel Mayuku...
Nneka Ogwumike Announces Her Plan To Retire After Ongoing Season In USA’s WNBA
Los Angeles Sparks of USA's Nigerian-born star, Nneka Ogwumike, has announced her plan to retire from the game at the end of the current...
Nigerian-born Dazzler Jamal Musiala Reveals Real Reason Why He Faints During Matches
Bayern Munich of Germany's Nigerian-born midfield dazzler, Jamal Musiala has come out with a down-to-earth revelation that he keeps fainting during football matches because...
NFL Star Emeka Egbuka’s Toe Injury Sends Scary Spells Rolling Through Tampa Bay Buccaneers...
A toe injury copped this past weekend by Nigerian-born American football star Emeka Egbuka is sending a scary spell through the rank and file...
Nigerian Trio Impress as FCV International Football Academy Secure 4-1 Win in London
Young Nigerian talents Raheem Salaudeen, Fawas Ayomide Adeleke and Obiora Jacob Iyida delivered impressive performances as FCV International Football Academy secured a commanding 4-1...
Yemisi Akintoye Reflects on Successful WAFCON 2026 Tournament in Morocco
Nigerian referee Yemisi Eunice Akintoye has expressed her gratitude to God, the Confederation of African Football (CAF), the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), fellow officials...
700 Athletes Set for Contest as Kwara Sports Commission Unveils Logo, Mascot for 8th...
The Kwara State Sports Commission has unveiled the official logo and mascot for the 8th edition of the Kwara State Sports Festival, with about...
SSA Adeboye Receives Distinguished Leadership Award for Exemplary Service and Support for Nigeria’s Creative...
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, Hon. Adeyinka Anthony Adeyinka, has been honoured with a Distinguished Leadership Award by...
‘Nigeria Needs a Football Identity’ — Akwuegbu Calls for One Philosophy Across All National...
Former Nigeria international Benedict Akwuegbu has called for the introduction of a unified football philosophy across all of Nigeria's national teams, arguing that a...
Olopade Calls for Calm After Historic World Cup Failure, Shifts Focus to Other Sports
Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Bukola Olopade, has called for calm following the Super Falcons' failure to qualify for the 2027...
‘Nigeria Has Failed to Keep Pace’ — Okunwa-Igunbor Blames Poor Preparation for Super Falcons’...
Former Super Falcons player Gift Okunwa-Igunbor has expressed disappointment with Nigeria's performance at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, arguing that the country's...
Jalla Backs NSC Intervention, Calls for Complete Overhaul of NFF Governance
Chairman of the Advocacy for Nigeria Football Reforms Initiative and PFAN Task Force, Prince Harrison Jalla, has backed the reported intervention of the National...
‘No Need for NFF Intervention’ — Austin Popo Says Nigeria Must Fix State Football...
Former Nigeria international Austin Popo has opposed any move to suspend or intervene in the Nigeria Football Federation's electoral process, arguing that such an...
Akhire Urges More Preparation After Junior D’Tigress Secure U19 World Cup Ticket
Former U18 D’Tigress coach Juliana Akhere has praised Nigeria's Junior D’Tigress for securing qualification for the 2027 FIBA U19 Women's Basketball World Cup, while...
‘It’s a Systemic Problem’ — Emeruwa Says Nigeria Football Needs State of Emergency
CAF Head of Safety and Security and former NFF presidential candidate Chris Emeruwa has argued that Nigeria's football crisis is systemic rather than simply...
‘World Cup Failure Shouldn’t Erase the Progress’ — Hassan Wada Defends NFF Record
Chairman of the Kogi State Football Association, Hassan Wada, has defended the Nigeria Football Federation against growing criticism following the country's failure to qualify...
Berhman Backs Nigeria’s Hockey Teams to Shine at African Games
German coach and FIH coaching instructor Michael Berhman has expressed confidence in Nigeria’s men’s and women’s national hockey teams ahead of the All African...
700 Athletes Set for Contest as Kwara Sports Commission Unveils Logo, Mascot for 8th...
The Kwara State Sports Commission has unveiled the official logo and mascot for the 8th edition of the Kwara State Sports Festival, with about...
Nigeria Netball Federation Steps Up Technical Drive Ahead of Intermediate Games
The Nigeria Netball Federation is intensifying its technical development drive as it prepares for the Intermediate Games, with Federation President, Dr. Oluwatoyin Aluko, declaring...
WAFCON 2026 Fall-out: Talent Is Least Of Nigeria’s Problems That Prevent Good Results In...
As a fact-finding panel commences inquiries into reasons behind recent setbacks hitting all levels and gender of Nigerian football, one of the country's former...
Oba Femi Faces Stiff Challenge From Bron Breakkker For Recognition As ‘New Face Of...
Nigerian professional wrestler, Isaac Odugbesan (Oba Femi) is facing a fresh and very stiff challenege for his ongoing reputation as the face of World...
NBB Of C Secretery-general Remi Aboderin Admits: Only Hard People Get Involved In Boxing
The secretary-general of Nigerian Boxing Board of Control (NBB of C), Remi Aboderin has admitted that the pugilists' sport that he promotes is not...
Amputee Football National Team Awaits NAFF’s Next Directive On World Cup Preparation Camp
Players and coaches of Nigeria's amputee football national team, Special Eagles are eagerly awaiting the next directive from their governing body on when phase...
Handball Federation Sets Preparation Camp In Motion Towards African Cadet Men’s Championship
Handball Federation of Nigeria (HFN) has set plans in motion for this year's African Cadet Men’s Championship, tagged Zone III National Qualification, by opening...
Ultra Basketball Championship Pays Attention To Data In Development Of Young Players – Olusegun...
The founder of Ultra Basketball Championship in Nigeria, Olusegun Imah has disclosed that the innovative slam-dunk game uses data and scientific indicators to monitor...
Aquatics Federation President Lekan Fatodu Showers Encomiums On Late Dr Chamberlain Dunkwu
The president of Nigeria Aquatics Federation (NAqF), Honourable Lekan Fatodu has showeered encomiums on late Dr Chamberlain Nnamdi Dunkwu, who he described as a...
Anthony Joshua Offered November 20th As Tentative Date For His ‘Battle Of Brits’ Versus...
Nigerian-born former two-time world heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Olaseni Oluwafemi Joshua has been offered Noermber 20th as a tentative date for his much-expected face-off...
Abuja Stadium’s Velodrome Comes Alive On Thursday For Japanese Ambassador’s Karate Championship
The velodrome of Package A at Moshood Abuja National Stadium, Abuja will come alive this Thursday, as action begins in the 2026 Japanese Ambassador’s...
Sporting Lagos FC Fans Can Start Dreaming Big Ahead Of Incoming NPFL Season, Says...
Sporting Lagos FC's coach, Jeffrey Buter has served a strong hint that the club will give everything to excel during their first season back...
Musa Malik Omotayo Completes Move to Belgian Club Zulte Waregem
Belgian side Zulte Waregem have completed the signing of promising Nigerian winger Musa Malik Omotayo, marking another significant step in the young forward’s emerging...
‘We Want to Do the Double’ — Rakel FA Coach Ogundeyi Eyes U-17 Glory...
Rakel Football Academy head coach Adeyinka Ogundeyi has set his sights on completing a remarkable double at the FEMMCO Football Championship August Camping 2026,...
