Nigerian Afrobeat Megastar Burna Boy Join Shakira to Light Up FIFA World Cup 2026...
Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Burna Boy proudly flew the nation’s flag on the global stage as he delivered a thrilling performance alongside Colombian music icon...
Ogun Football Coaches Charged to Embrace Continuous Education at State Meeting
The Nigeria Football Coaches Association, Ogun State Chapter, has reiterated the importance of continuous professional development for coaches across the state during its general...
EAGLE EYE: National Grassroots Dream Team: The True Heroes
Today, I boldly undertake a double task - to celebrate coaches who made things tick during the glorious years of National Grassroots Dream Team...
Nigeria Handed Tough Rugby Africa Sevens Draw, Set for South Africa Showdown in Mauritius
Nigeria's Rugby Sevens national team, the Stallions, have been drawn in a challenging pool alongside continental powerhouse South Africa, hosts Mauritius, and Zambia ahead...
Golden Boot Race Heats Up as NWFL Super Six Enters Crucial Final Stretch
The battle for the 2025/26 NWFL Premiership Golden Boot is becoming one of the most compelling storylines of the Super Six Finals, with just...
20 Nigerian Weightlifters To Get Strength Conditioning At National Camp In Abuja
Nigeria Weightlifting Federation (NWF) has intensified preparations for the 2026 Commonwealth Games with the invitation of 20 competitors to camp in Abuja, where they...
Portugal’a Coach Roberto Martinez Points Out: Super Eagles Use Attacking Movements Very Well
Nigeria’s performance against Portugal in Wednesday’s international friendly has again received commendations, with the host team's coach, Roberto Martinez acknowledging that the Super Eagles...
Nigeria’s Competitors Turn Their Focus On August 9-14 Commonwealth Fencing Championship In Lagos
Nigeria’s fencing competitors have pushed aside wild celebrations of their historic exploits at the recent continental contest in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire, as they have...
NVBF Seeks Corporate, Private Partnerships Towards Successful Hosting Of Beach Volleyball Championship
Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) has sent out invitations to corporate bodies and private individuals to step forward as partners towards a successful hosting of...
NOC Steps Up Efforts Towards Promoting Safe Sporting Environments Across Nigeria
Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC is stepping up its efforts at promoting safe, inclusive and respectful sporting environments across the country, as the officials key...
Chioma Moses Leads Strong Field of Nominees for NWFL Super Six Matchday 3 Top...
The race for individual honours at the 2026 NWFL Premiership Super Six Finals has intensified following another exciting round of matches in Port Harcourt,...
Gymnastics Competition to Discover Emerging Talents in Kano
KIDZ Club Kano, in collaboration with the Kano State Gymnastics Association, is set to organize a one-day school-level gymnastics grading competition aimed at discovering...
SSA Adeboye Receives 1xBet Nigeria Team Ahead of 2026 1xCup Tournament, Calls for Stronger...
The SSA to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, Hon. Adeyinka Anthony Adeboye, today welcomed officials of 1xBet Nigeria and the 1xCup Nigeria organizing...
Favour Eseigbe Hails Team Spirit After Nigeria’s First Victory At Kwibuka Tournament
Captain of the Nigeria women's national cricket team, Favour Eseigbe, has praised her teammates and coaching crew after the Female Yellow-Greens recorded their first...
Francisca Ordega Opens Up On Retirement Plans As Super Falcons Career Nears Final Chapter
Veteran Super Falcons forward Francisca Ordega has admitted that retirement is gradually coming into view, although she has not yet decided when she will...
Justin Madugu Defends Inclusion Of Experienced Super Falcons Players
Super Falcons head coach Justin Madugu has defended the inclusion of experienced players in Nigeria’s women’s national team, insisting that age should not be...
Gianni Infantino Defends World Cup Hosting Choice Amid Visa Controversy
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has defended the decision to award hosting rights for the 2026 FIFA World Cup to the United States despite growing...
Troost-Ekong Calls For Stability As He Backs Bright Future For Super Eagles
Former Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has expressed confidence in the future of the national team but insists stability will be essential for long-term...
Sam Sodje Praises Super Eagles’ Brave Performance Against Portugal
Former Super Eagles defender Sam Sodje has praised Nigeria’s performance in the 2-1 defeat to Portugal, insisting the team showed enough quality to compete...
Bruno Onyemaechi Hails Super Eagles Display Despite Narrow Defeat To Portugal
Super Eagles defender Bruno Onyemaechi has praised Nigeria’s performance against Portugal despite the team's 2-1 defeat in an entertaining international friendly played in Leiria.
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Super Eagles Impressive in Narrow Defeat by World Cup-bound Portugal in Leiria
The Super Eagles showed great form, confidence and praiseworthy fighting spirit despite losing 1-2 to FIFA World Cup-bound Portugal in an explosive friendly match...
‘We Didn’t Play as Expected’ – Nasarawa Amazons Coach Fumes After Shock Loss to...
Nasarawa Amazons assistant coach Seyi Olaoye has expressed disappointment following his side’s unexpected 2-0 defeat to FC Robo Queens on Matchday Three of the...
“I Am Happy to Scatter the House” — Whyte Ogbonda Delights in Beating Former...
Bayelsa Queens head coach Whyte Ogbonda admitted he was delighted to defeat his former side Rivers Angels after guiding the Prosperity Girls to a...
Alex Iwobi Celebrated for 100th Super Eagles Cap as Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal Crowd Joins...
Alex Iwobi reached another historic milestone on Wednesday night as he earned his 100th appearance for the Nigeria national football team during the international...
NWFL Super Six: Tosan Blackson Keeps Faith Despite Fading Title Hopes as Rivers Angels...
Rivers Angels head coach Tosan Blackson has refused to throw in the towel despite his side’s fading title hopes at the 2026 Nigeria Women...
Ayatsea Hembafan Crowned NWFL Super Six Matchday 2 Top Performer
Ayatsea Hembafan of Nasarawa Amazons has been voted the Matchday 2 Top Performer of the Week at the 2026 NWFL Premiership Super Six Finals...
Edo Queens Go Top as NWFL Super Six Title Race Takes Another Dramatic Turn
The battle for the 2025/26 NWFL Premiership title continues to intensify in Port Harcourt, with the standings taking another significant twist after a thrilling...
Ngozi Okobi Refuses To Give Up On Super Falcons Return After National Team Recall
Super Falcons midfielder Ngozi Okobi-Okeoghene has revealed that she never lost hope of returning to the national team despite spending time away from the...
Nigeria Women’s Cricket Captain Favour Eseigbe Targets Victory At Kwibuka Tournament
Captain of Nigeria’s women’s cricket team, the Nigeria women's national cricket team, Favour Eseigbe, has revealed that the team’s objective at the 12th edition...
Nigeria Taekwondo Federation Clarifies Commonwealth Games Absence
President of the Nigeria Taekwondo Federation, Tayo Popoola, has clarified that Nigeria’s absence from taekwondo events at the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Glasgow is...
Wilfred Ndidi Says Portugal Friendly Will Measure Super Eagles’ Progress Under Eric Chelle
Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi has described Nigeria’s upcoming friendly match against Portugal as an important opportunity to assess the team’s development under coach...
Eric Chelle Says Portugal Friendly Will Test Super Eagles Against World-Class Opposition
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has described Nigeria’s upcoming friendly match against Portugal as a major opportunity for the team to test itself...
Roberto Martinez Expects Tough Test Against Super Eagles Ahead Of World Cup
Head coach of the Portugal national football team, Roberto Martínez, has said he expects a difficult and competitive friendly match against the Super Eagles...
Super Eagles Legend Ikpeba Delighted With Mentorship Role, Quality of Games at Ex-Internationals Cup
Former Super Eagles forward and African Player of the Year, Victor Ikpeba, has expressed satisfaction with the level of competition and intensity on display...
Ajakaye, Adegbuyi Fire Robo Queens to First Super Six Victory Against Nasarawa Amazons
FC Robo Queens reignited their 2026 Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership Super Six campaign with an impressive 2-0 victory over previously unbeaten Nasarawa...
Ex Internationals Cup: Festus Odini Excited With Coaching Role as FC Odini Hold FC...
Former Japan ’93 FIFA U-17 World Cup winner, Festus Odini, has expressed delight with his growing coaching responsibilities after FC Odini played out an...
2026 FIFA World Cup: Two Nigerian Clubs to Benefit From FIFA Club Compensation Scheme
Two Nigerian clubs, Enyimba and Remo Stars, are set to benefit from FIFA’s expanded Club Benefits Programme for 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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Bayelsa Queens Edge Rivers Angels to Claim South-South Derby Bragging Rights
Bayelsa Queens produced a determined and resilient display to defeat fierce rivals Rivers Angels 2-1 in an entertaining South-South derby at the NWFL Premiership...
SSA Adeboye, NIHOTOUR Set For Strategic Partnership On Grassroots Sports Development
The Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development and the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) are...
Chioma Moses Hits Four as Edo Queens Demolish Abia Angels in Super Six Statement...
Edo Queens delivered one of the most dominant performances of the 2025/26 NWFL Premiership Super Six campaign, thrashing Abia Angels 6-2 in a pulsating...
Former D’Tigers’ Coach Submits: Jordan Nwora Basketball Camp Witnessed Worthy Improvement From Previous Editions
A former head coach of Nigeria’s men’s senior basketball national team, D’Tigers has described the recent Jordan Nwora Basketball Camp in Lagos as ‘a...
Judo Federation President Musa Oshodi Gives Assurances Of Podium Finishes At 2026 Commonwealth Games
The president of Judo Federation of Nigeria (JFN), Dr Musa Oshodi has served a strong assurance that the contingent from his sport will deliver...
Nigeria Committed To Delivering Exceptional African School Games Next Year In Abuja – Olopade
Director-general of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Honourable Bukola Olopade has come out with an emphatic declaration that the country is determined to stage...
Portugal’s Coach Reveals Why He’s Counting On Cristiano Ronaldo To Floor Super Eagles On...
Portugal’s national team coach, Roberto Martinez has reeled out several factors that make him count on football legend, Cristiano Ronaldo to floor Nigeria’s Super...
Portugal Can Be Next World Cup Champions, Eric Chelle Posits Ahead Of Epic Friendly...
Super Eagles’ coach, Eric Sekou Chelle posited ahead of his team’s international friendly away to Portugal on Wednesday that the hosts’ squad are capable...
Wilfred Ndidi Describes International Friendly Against Portugal As ‘Very Massive Test’ For Super Eagles
Besiktas of Turkey midfielder, Wilfred Onyinye Ndidi has described Wednesday’s international friendly between Nigeria and Portugal as ‘a very massive test’ for the Super...
AFN President Tonobok Okowa Lauds Introduction Of Ben Aghazu Cash Prizes Ahead Of National...
The president of Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Chief Tonobok Okowa has lauded the introduction of Ben Aghazu Prize for Excellence ahead of the...
Eric Chelle Receives Fresh Accolades From Super Eagles’ Captain Ahead Of Wednesday’s Clash With...
Super Eagles’ coach, Eric Sekou Chelle has received another round of accolades from his players, with captain of the squad, Wilfred Onyinye Ndidi hailing...
Alex Iwobi To Receive Special Commendation Before Kick-off Of Super Eagles Versus Portugal Friendly
Fulham of England midfielder, Alex Iwobi will receive a special commendation from Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to mark his 100th international cap for the...
Portugal’s Francisco Trincão Declares Ahead Of Friendly With Nigeria: We Need To Take Advantage...
Sporting Lisbon of Portugal winger, Francisco António Machado Mota de Castro Trincão has fired up the ante ahead of his country’s international friendly against...
