Calgary FA Welcomes Port Harcourt Wonderkid Bethel Ezekiel as Youngster Begins New Football Chapter
Calgary Football Academy (Calgary FA) have officially welcomed talented young attacker Bethel Ezekiel to their family as the promising youngster begins an exciting new...
90+4′ Heartbreak Turned Heroics! Nigerian Forward Yadikaobi Okoronkwo Rescues Kazincbarcika in Hungary
Former Klassich Football Academy of Lagos State attacker Yadikaobi Okoronkwo produced a dramatic late moment for Hungarian side Kolorcity Kazincbarcika SC, scoring a stoppage-time...
Nigerian Defender Chinedu Isaiah Starts New Season With Slavia Praha U20 Victory in Czech...
Former Right 2 Win FC of Abia State graduate Chinedu Isaiah has started the new campaign on a positive note after featuring for Slavia...
Welcome To Our Fútbol: Laliga Returns With The Football That Captivated The World
After a summer in which football once again captured the attention of the world, LALIGA welcomes the start of the 2026/27 season with the...
FIDE Hails Nigeria’s Growing Chess Profile as Abuja Hosts World Amateur Championships
International Chess Federation (FIDE) delegate Sergei Indeikin has commended Nigeria for successfully hosting the inaugural FIDE World Amateur Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships, describing...
‘It’s a Dream Come True’ — Michaely Bihina Revels in Cameroon’s WAFCON Triumph Over...
Cameroon goalkeeper Michaely Bihina has described the Indomitable Lionesses' dramatic 1-0 victory over Nigeria as a dream come true after her outstanding performance helped...
‘We Were Unlucky’ — Uchenna Kanu Turns Super Falcons’ Focus to South Africa Play-Off
Super Falcons forward Uchenna Kanu has admitted that Nigeria were left disappointed by their 1-0 quarter-final defeat to Cameroon at the 2026 Women's Africa...
‘I Want to Make My Own Mark’ — Gabby White Embraces Nigerian Basketball Legacy...
D’Tigress guard Gabby White says representing Nigeria on the international stage fulfils a long-standing dream rooted in her family's basketball legacy, as she prepares...
‘I Wasn’t Expecting It’ — Jessica Oji Celebrates Historic World U20 Shot Put Gold...
Nigerian-American shot put sensation Jessica Oji has expressed her delight after making history for Nigeria at the World U20 Athletics Championships in Oregon, where...
‘It Feels Great to Beat Nigeria’ — Claudia Dabda Eyes Morocco Test After WAFCON...
Cameroon defender Claudia Dabda has described the Indomitable Lionesses' 1-0 quarter-final victory over Nigeria as a major boost to the team's confidence as they...
‘Nigeria Are the Best in Africa’ — Cameroon Coordinator Lipoff Hails Indomitable Lionesses After...
Team coordinator of the Cameroon women's national team, Dimitry Lipoff, has hailed the Indomitable Lionesses' hard-fought victory over Nigeria, describing the result as a...
‘They Were the Best Team We Faced’ — Maikaba Hails Burkina Faso After Flying...
Flying Eagles head coach Abdu Maikaba has acknowledged the quality of Burkina Faso after Nigeria suffered a 4-1 defeat to the Young Stallions in...
‘Football Can Be Cruel’ — Sanusi Reacts to Super Falcons’ WAFCON Exit Against Cameroon
General Secretary of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, has expressed disappointment following the Super Falcons' 1-0 quarter-final defeat to Cameroon at...
‘We Have No Excuse’ — Christy Ucheibe Apologises as Super Falcons Turn Focus to...
Super Falcons midfielder Christy Ucheibe has expressed deep disappointment over Nigeria's failure to secure automatic qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup after...
From Africa’s Giants To Football’s Back Door: How Did Nigeria Get Here?
The Super Falcons are fighting for a World Cup route. The Super Eagles are watching another World Cup from home. The question is no...
Amida committed to welfare at Pan African Towers -Staff Members
Amid the ongoing legal disputes surrounding Pan African Towers (PAT), responses from staff members have drawn attention to the workplace culture and employee-focused initiatives...
WAFU-B: Revenge Mission Backfires As Flying Eagles Miss Out on 2027 U20 AFCON
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles suffered a heavy 4-1 defeat to Burkina Faso in the final of the 2026 WAFU B U-20 Championship at the Stade...
Abdulmuiz Adeleke Makes History as WAFU B U-20 Golden Boot Winner
Nigerian football has another rising star to celebrate as Abdulmuiz Adeleke was crowned the Golden Boot winner of the 2026 WAFU B U-20 Championship...
We Win Trophies, But Our Athletes Cannot Build Lives: The Disturbing Truth About Nigerian...
Nigeria has become remarkably good at celebrating sporting victories—and remarkably poor at building the system that makes those victories sustainable.
Every time Nigerian athletes win...
Super Falcons’ WAFCON Title Defence Ends in Cameroon Defeat, World Cup Play-Off Awaits
The Super Falcons’ defence of their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title came to a painful end on Sunday night as Nigeria suffered a...
“Everyone Will Be Tested” – Sulyman Begins Kwara United’s NPFL Blueprint
Kwara United head coach Ashifat Sulyman has described the GUSAU/AHLAN Preseason Tournament in Katsina as a crucial testing ground for his squad as the...
“Nigeria Sports Facilities In Shambles, Urgent Revival Needed” – Lawal Abiodun
General Manager of Utility Sports FC, Lagos, Lawal Abiodun, has called for a comprehensive overhaul of Nigeria's sports infrastructure, warning that the country's deteriorating...
Nigeria’s Volleyball Development Excites NVBF’s NewTechnical Adviser Ryan Masajedi
The new technical adviser of Nigeria’s national volleyball teams, Ryan Masajedi has experessed delight with the level at which the sport has developed in...
Glasgow 2026 Fall-out: Udodi Onwuzurike Targets Better Performance During 2027 World Athletics Championship
Commonwealth Games 2026 men's 200m silver medalist, Udodi Onwuzurike has turned his attention towards next year's World Athletics Championships in Beijing, China, where the...
Moses Itauma Tipped To Surpass Anthony Joshua’s World Heavyweight Boxing Achievements
Fast-rising Nigerian-born heavyweight boxer, Moses Itauma has been tipped to surpass the height of his compatriot, Anthony Joshua Olaseni Oluwafemi with historic global achievements...
NFF Election Reform Gains Momentum as Stakeholders Demand Fairer Electoral System
Calls for reform of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) electoral system have continued to generate reactions within the Nigerian football community following a letter...
Sporting Lagos Stun Remo Stars 3-1 as Haruna Hadi Brace Lights Up ValueJet Cup...
Sporting Lagos began their 2026 ValueJet Cup campaign in emphatic fashion on Sunday, defeating hosts Remo Stars 3-1 at the Remo Stars Stadium in...
NFF Presidential Aspirant Segun Solanke Warns: ‘Cameroon Will Come All Out Against Super Falcons...
An aspirant for the seat of president in Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Segun Solanke has warned the country's female national team, Super Falcons that...
National Welterweight Champion Michael Ikechukwu (Odogwu) Rates Tanzania’s Boxing Scene Better Than Nigeria’s
National welterweight champion, Michael Ikechukwu (Odogwu), has come out with a startling verdict that the boxing scene in Tanzania is better than that of...
Madugu Raises Ante Ahead Of Quater Finals Clash With Cameroon, ‘We Need To Put...
Nigeria's female national team, Super Falcons' coach, Justin Madugu is raising the ante ahead of his side's quarter-finals clash with Cameroon at the ongoing...
Terem Moffi Receives Summer Transfer Lifeline From Hamburg, Besiktas After Shut Out At Nice
Super Eagles' striker, Terem Moffi has found two strong sunmner transfer openings coming his way, as offers have reportedly landed on his agent's table...
Daniel Amokachi Motivates Youngsters, Says: ‘Every Great Football Career Begins With Opportunity, Guidance, Belief’
Former Super Eagles' striker, Daniel 'The Bull' Amokachi has come out with a declaration that any youngster who wants to make it big in...
Bayelsa State’s Chess Sensation Goodness Ekunke Needs Support Towards Winning Grandmaster Title – Coach...
Highly-respected chess coach and FIDE master, Kigigha Bomo has delivered an appeal on behalf of Bayelsa State's teenage sensation, Goodness Ekunke, with a revelation...
Sanwo-Olu Inspects Teslim Balogun Stadium, Assures Lagos Is Ready for Historic National Intermediate Games
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has expressed satisfaction with the progress of rehabilitation works at the Teslim Balogun Stadium and other sporting facilities across...
Lagos Is Building the Sporting Future — SSA Adeboye Commends Sanwo-Olu’s Infrastructure Drive Ahead...
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, Hon. Adeyinka Anthony Adeboye, has commended the Lagos State Government for its sustained...
Nigeria Unveils N-SEEP to Unite Education and Elite Sports Development
The National Sports Commission (NSC) and the Federal Ministry of Education have unveiled the National Sports and Education Excellence Programme (N-SEEP), an ambitious initiative...
Echegini’s Return Could Boost Super Falcons Against Cameroon, Says Abiodun
Football journalist Seyi Abiodun believes the return of Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Jennifer Echegini could provide a major boost for the Super Falcons when they...
WAFCON 2026: Super Falcons Are Not After FIFA Women’s World Cup Ticket Alone –...
Nigeria's female national team, Super Falcons' coach, Justin Madugu has denied speculation in various sections of the country's football audience that the squad will...
Derik the Hero as Network Times, Dinice Royal Investment Book IASC Above-45 Final
The Island All Stars Sports Club (IASC) Above-45 Football Tournament has entered its decisive stage, with Network Times and Dinice Royal Investment booking their...
Flying Eagles Have Opportunity To Redeem Themselves In WAFU-B U20 Cup Final Versus Burkina...
Nigeria's youth national team, Flying Eagles' coach, Abdu Maikaba has admitted that his wards must go for victory in Sunday's West African Football Union...
NAWIS Celebrates Female Athletes As ‘Heartbeat’ Of Nigeria’s 2026 Commonwealth Games’ Achievements
Nigeria Association of Women In Sports (NAWIS) is celebrating female athletes who won gold medals for the country at the recent Commonwealth Games in...
Beach Volleyball Coach John Iwerima Reveals Target For U18 Duo To Gain Experience Ahead...
Nigeria's beach volleyball national team's coach, John Iwerima has disclosed that the country's players at this year's African U18 Girls' Developmental Cup will use...
Ahmadu Bello University Shaped My Character; Ayo Omidiran Reveals, In Support Of NUGA Hosting...
Chairman of Federal Character Commission (FCC), Honourable (Alhaja) Ayo Omidiran has revealed memories of the wonderful days she had and experienced as an undergraduate...
“World-Class Facilities Are the Foundation of World-Class Athletes” — SSA Adeboye Applauds Lagos’ Sporting...
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, Hon. Adeyinka Anthony Adeboye, has commended the Lagos State Government for what he...
Boxing In Nigeria Is Like Hell Fire, National Welterweight Champion Michael Ikechukwu Raises Alarm
Nigeria's national welterweight champion, Michael Ikechukwu (Odogwu) has raised alarm over the current state of the pugilist's sport and submitted that boxing in the...
NFF Presidential Aspirant Segun Solanke Declares: I Have Very Strong Passion For Sports
An aspirant for the post of president during the forthcoming election process of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Segun Solanke says he has made the...
Osimhen Ranks Above Mohamed Salah On All Time Ratings Of Foreign Players In Turkey’s...
Galatasaray of Turkey striker, Victor Osimhen is still the highest rated foreigner in the Turkish Super Lig and probably the best of all time,...
Nigeria Cup Golf 2026 Is Born Of Legacy For Greatness, Says LOC Chairman Olorogun...
As the 29th Nigeria Cup Golf tournament draws nearer, chairman of the competition's organising committee, Olorogun Mohammed Oyibo says it is an event 'born...
Jessica Oij Reveals How ‘Vibes’ In Team Nigeria’s Camp Motivate Her To Achieve Excellence...
Rookie student at USA's University of Pennsylvania, Jessica Oji is still basking in the euphoria of her historic gold medal at the ongoing World...
Delta Ethnic Peace and Unity Cup 2026: LOC Says Tournament Is For Grassroots Players/...
Chairman of the 2026 Delta Ethnic Peace and Unity Cup Local Organising Committee, Ken Nwaomucha, has warned that this year’s tournament will be strictly...
