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,...
NWFL Nationwide: Ubakala Babes Hit Six as Lakeside Queens Soar on Matchday Two
The race for promotion to the 2027 NWFL Championship intensified on Matchday Two of the 2026 NWFL Nationwide Competition, with 10 goals scored across...
Nzekwe Tochukwu Augustus: ‘I Want to Become More Than Just Another Footballer’
For aspiring footballer Nzekwe Tochukwu Augustus, football is more than a game—it is a lifelong passion, a source of purpose and a platform through...
Nigeria Beach Volleyball: Women Beat Benin, Men Fall to Algeria at Alexandria 2026
Nigeria made a mixed start to the 2026 CAVB Beach Volleyball Continental Cup in Alexandria, Egypt, with the women’s team recording a straight-sets victory...
‘We Need Unity and Professionalism’ — Dimkpa Unveils Blueprint to Rebuild Nigerian Karate
Newly elected Karate Federation of Nigeria (KFN) President, Dr Chukwudi Dimkpa, has unveiled an ambitious roadmap aimed at repositioning Nigerian karate through stronger administration,...
Falconets Step Up World Cup Preparations With Poland, Korea Republic Friendlies
Nigeria's U-20 women's national team, the Falconets, will step up preparations for the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup with international friendly matches against...
Iloenyosi Denies Involvement in Reported NFF Normalisation Committee
Chairman of the Anambra State Football Association, Chikelue Iloenyosi, has denied any involvement in a purported list circulating in connection with a proposed normalisation...
‘He Has Everything’ — Arbeloa Tips Calvin Bassey for Leadership Role at Fulham
Fulham head coach Álvaro Arbeloa has singled out Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey for praise, describing the Nigerian as a complete player who has...
‘Those Responsible Should Leave’ — Mikel Obi Demands Major Changes in Nigerian Football Administration
Former Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel has renewed his call for major changes within the Nigeria Football Federation, insisting that those responsible for...
‘Implementation Is the Problem’ — Gara-Gombe Welcomes NFF Fact-Finding Committee
Former Gombe State Football Association chairman Shuaibu Gara-Gombe has welcomed the Nigeria Football Federation's decision to establish a fact-finding committee to investigate the recurring...
‘Some of Them Can Go Far’ — Maikaba Tips Flying Eagles Stars for Bigger...
Flying Eagles head coach Abdu Maikaba believes several members of his squad can use their experience at the 2026 WAFU-B U-20 Championship as a...
‘A Welcome Development’ — Elumelu Backs NFF Fact-Finding Committee
Former member of the Nigeria Football Federation Technical Committee, Austel Elumelu, has welcomed the NFF's decision to establish a fact-finding committee to investigate the...
Nduka Odizor Honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award by Lagos Lawn Tennis Club
Nigerian tennis legend Nduka Odizor, popularly known as “The Duke,” has been honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Lagos Lawn Tennis Club...
NPFL Pre-Season Transfer Activity Intensifies Ahead of August Kickoff
Preparations for the 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season have entered their final phase ahead of the tentative kickoff scheduled for the weekend...
Taiwo Awoniyi Targets Dream Debut For Coventry City Away To Arsenal In EPL’s Season...
Coventry City of England's new signing, Taiwo Awoniyi is eyeing a dream debut this Friday away to holders Arsenal at the start of the...
Fanny Amun Promises That NFF’s Fact Finding Committee Will Be Diligent, Thorough In Their...
Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) fact-finding committee chairman, Ambassador Fanny Ikhayere Amun has promised that he and other members of the investigative panel will undertake...
WAFCON 2026 Fall-out: Super Falcons Will Come Back Stronger, Uchenna Kanu Predicts Emphatically
Cruz Azul of Mexico striker Uchenna Kanu has issued an emphatic prediction that the Nigerian female national team, Super Falcons, will come back stronger...
Nigeria Is Blessed With Abundance Of Football Talents, Ahmed Musa Insists – Despite Recent...
Former Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa has apparently taken a swipe at recent factors that caused setbacks for Nigeria's men's and women's national teams,...
Coach John Iwerima Reveals: How Nigeria’s Girls Won African U18 Beach Volleyball Development Cup
The head coach of Nigeria's girls' squad that won this year's African U18 Beach Volleyball Development Cup in Senegal on Thursday, John Iwerima has...
WAFCON 2026 Fall-out: Rasheedat Ajibade Declares – ‘We Must Demand More Form Ourselves Collectively,...
Paris-Saint Germain Feminine of France winger, Rasheedat Ajibade has cast another look back at Nigeria's pathetic outing at this year's Women's Africa Cup of...
Fencing Federation President Adeyinka Samuel Relishes Successful Hosting Of Commonwesalth Championship
The President of the Fencing Federation of Nigeria, Adeyinka Samuel is relishing the country's successful hosting of this year's Commonwealth championship, which he said...
Olopade Points Out: Beyond Football, There Are Other Sports That Nigeria Is Winning
National Sports Commission (NSC) director-general, Honourable Bukola Olopade has come out with an enthusiastic declaration that recent events have revealed that 'there are other...
Ethan Nwaneri Will Leave Arsenal Before Summer Transfer Window Closes – Fabrizio Romano
Nigerian-born attacker Ethan Nwaneri appears to be heading out of Arsenal of England once again, as globally renowned players' transfers expert Fabrizio Romano has...
Godwin Okoko Commends Himself For Enacting Bright Start At ABSA’s High Profile Invitational Golf...
Nigerian professional golfer Godwin Okoko gave himself plaudits for enacting a bright start that placed him within a Four-Way Tie at the 2026 Absa...
Akor Adams Sets Early Serie A Mark, Tracks Nigeria’s Greats’ Scoring Records
Akor Adams could hardly have imagined a more impressive introduction to Italian football.
On a night when Venezia required inspiration, the Super Eagles striker delivered...
Osimhen Arsenal Move: The Only Stumbling Block Traveled as EPL Dream Hangs in Balance
The stumbling block to Victor Osimhen’s proposed move to Arsenal is reportedly not the Nigerian striker, but Galatasaray’s firm decision to keep hold of...
‘It’s a Waste of Time’ — Sam Sodje Rejects NFF Fact-Finding Committee
Former Nigeria international Sam Sodje has dismissed the Nigeria Football Federation's decision to establish a fact-finding committee to examine the country's recent national-team failures,...
We Have to Look Ahead’ — Okoronkwo Urges Super Falcons to Move On After...
Super Falcons forward Esther Okoronkwo says Nigeria must quickly move on from the disappointment of missing the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup and begin...
‘Nigeria Brought Out Our Best’ — Desiree Ellis Hails Banyana’s Hunger After Super Falcons...
Banyana Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis has praised the hunger and determination of her players following South Africa's 2-1 victory over Nigeria in their...
‘It’s Time for a Fundamental Overhaul’ — Austin Popo Blames Politics and Poor Leadership...
Former Nigeria international Austin Popo has blamed political interference and poor leadership for the deep-rooted problems affecting Nigerian football, calling for a fundamental overhaul...
‘I’m Taking It Day by Day’ — Felix Okpara Focused on Adapting to Life...
Nigerian basketball prospect Felix Okpara says his immediate priority is adapting to the pace and physical demands of the NBA as he prepares for...
‘Defense Is What Got Me Here’ — Ugonna Onyenso Sets Clear Priority Ahead of...
Detroit Pistons center Ugonna Onyenso says he intends to maintain the defensive qualities that earned him an NBA opportunity as he prepares for his...
‘Nothing Will Change’ — Babayaro Predicts More Difficult Days for Nigerian Football
Former Nigeria international Emmanuel Babayaro has expressed pessimism about the future of Nigerian football, insisting that the country's recurring problems will persist despite the...
‘NSC Must Take the Lead’ — Odegbami Demands Action on Nigeria’s Football Crisis
Former Nigeria international Segun Odegbami has called on the National Sports Commission (NSC) to take a more decisive role in addressing the problems confronting...
‘He Gave 100 Per Cent’ — Glasner Praises Awoniyi as Nigerian Striker Bids Farewell...
Nottingham Forest head coach Oliver Glasner has praised Taiwo Awoniyi for his commitment and influence at the club as the Nigerian striker prepares to...
IASC Above45: ‘I Took After Rashidi Yekini’ – Jokesman Reveals
Barrister Chijioke Iziolu Jokesman has attributed his impressive goalscoring instincts to confidence, discipline, and the influence of late Nigerian striker Rashidi Yekini, following another...
NWFL Nationwide 2026 Takes Matchday 1 Breather as Teams Regroup in Aba
The 2026 NWFL Nationwide in Aba, Abia State, enters a scheduled rest day on Monday, August 17, following an action-packed opening Matchday that immediately...
Island AllStars Above 45 Tournament: Sure B Homes Claim Third Place as Distinguished Supporters...
The grand finale of the Island AllStars Sports Club (IASC) Above 45 Football Tournament was held at the Lagos Business School, bringing the competition...
Philips Moses: “Island All Stars Can Build a Formidable Club With Veterans Above 60”
Island All Stars Sure B Homes coach, Philips Moses, has expressed satisfaction with his team’s performance after securing a medal in the third-place final,...
Nigeria Curling Federation Appoints Phemmy Adetula As Communications Director
The Nigeria Curling Federation (NCF) has appointed renowned sports communications expert and award-winning sports journalist, Phemmy Adetula, as its Communications Director and a member...
NPFL: Katsina United Unveil 11 New Recruits in Massive Squad Overhaul Ahead of 2026/27...
Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side Katsina United Football Club has officially unveiled 11 new players to bolster their squad ahead of the upcoming...
From Near Collapse to Over 10x-Money Exit: Azeez Amida Recalls the Turnaround That Transformed...
Former Pan African Towers Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Azeez Amida, has reflected on one of the most defining chapters of his career,...
