OGUN 2025: Yahaya Maikori Leads Esports Breakthrough At National Sports Festival With Top Government...
History was made today at the MKO Abiola International Stadium in Abeokuta as Esports—a digital sport rapidly reshaping youth engagement and global entertainment—was officially...
OGUN 2025: “We Must Keep Learning to Stay Ahead” — Coach Akuh Purity Leads...
As the wrestling events of the Ogun 2024 National Sports Festival prepare to kick off, the Nigeria Wrestling Federation (NWF) has taken a proactive...
Super Eagles’ Clash With Black Stars Will Be More Than Football, Ghana Sports Top...
Wednesday's clash between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and Black Stars of Ghana at the 2025 Unity Cup in London, England has been described...
Asisat Oshoala Is Still Relevant To Super Falcons – Justin Madugu
Nigeria's female national team, Super Falcons' coach, Justin Madugu has come out with an emphatic declaration that six-time African Women's Footballer of The Year,...
Tobi Amusan Targets Diamond League Glory This Sunday In Morocco
Nigeria's female hurdles sensation in athletics, Tobi Amusan says she will be all out to make another outstanding mark this Sunday, as she goes...
Chelle Should Start Home-based Players Against Ghana, Calabar Rovers’ Coach Bob Osim Advises
Calabar Rovers FC coach, Bob Osim has sent out a strong piece of advice to Super Eagles' technical adviser, Eric Sekou Chelle to start...
Golden Glory at Home: Host Quartet Dazzles in Mixed 4x400m Relay Triumph
In what was undoubtedly one of the highlights of the athletics meet, the home team delivered a stunning performance in the Mixed 4x400m relay...
How Michael Aiyegbeni Delivers Gold for Lagos in Thrilling Hammer Throw Final
Michael Aiyegbeni delivered a golden moment for Lagos State on Saturday as he emerged victorious in the Men’s Hammer Throw Final at the National...
OGUN 2025: 15-Year-Old Omolola Tobiloba Shatters Two National Records, Says “It’s Not Easy Swimming...
Omolola Tobiloba Akinsanmi, a 15-year-old swimming prodigy from Ogun State, has emerged as the standout star of the 22nd National Sports Festival, Gateway Games...
OGUN 2025: Ololade Adeyemi Shines With 5 Gold Medals as Ogun State Wins Dart...
Team Ogun delivered a dominant performance in the darts event at the Gateway Games 2025, which concluded on Friday at the Abeokuta Sports Club....
Team Ogun Crushes Team Oyo 8-1 in Wheelchair Basketball Final, Secures Gold in Style
Team Ogun delivered a stunning display of skill and cohesion to dominate Team Oyo 8-1 in the mixed-event wheelchair basketball final, further cementing their...
NSF Venue Decisions Not Political, Says Ogun Sports Commissioner
The Ogun State Commissioner for Sports Development, Hon. Wasiu Isiaka, has dismissed allegations of political bias in the exclusion of the Yewa region from...
Team Ogun Secures Semi-Final Spot Amid Officiating Controversy at NSF 2024
Team Ogun on Saturday secured a hard-fought 65-57 victory over Team Delta to advance to the semi-finals of the basketball event at the ongoing...
NNL Chairman George Aluo Promises Really Exciting Super-8 In June
The chairman of the lower division Nigerian National League (NNL), George Aluo has promised that this season's second-tier promotion play-offs tagged Super-8 will be...
Hon. Adeyinka Adeboye Reaffirms Commitment To Grassroots Sports Development At Gateway Games 2024
The Gateway Games 2024 in Ogun State unfolded as a vibrant celebration of talent, unity, and excellence — with Hon. Adeyinka Adeboye, the Senior...
OGUN 2025: Olopade Hails IJA Success As 15-Year-Old Abili Emerges As Medalist At National...
A significant milestone has been recorded at the 22nd National Sports Festival in Ogun State, as the Invited Junior Athletes (IJA) initiative proves its...
OGUN 2025: Nigeria Levels Up: Esports Makes Historic Debut At National Sports Festival
In a landmark moment for Nigeria’s digital sports evolution, the Esports Federation of Nigeria (EFN) is set to officially demonstrate competitive gaming at the...
Ogun2025: Kwara’s Abdulateef Babatunde Gathers Momentum, Eyes Victory in Mixed Doubles at National Sports...
Abdulateef Babatunde, representing Kwara State in badminton, is making his debut at the National Sports Festival (NSF) with a determined spirit and a drive...
Ogun2025: Kickboxing Takes Centre Stage at NSF as Collins Chiedu Robson Backs Nigerian Talent...
Pastor Collins Chiedu Robson, a WAKO-certified technical official and seasoned combat sports coach, has praised the organisation and competitive depth of the combat sports...
BREAKING: 13-Year-Old Michelle Ibidapo Wins 1,500m Freestyle Silver for Oyo at National Sports Festival
Michelle Ibidapo, a 13-year-old swimmer and student of The Grange School, Ikeja, has won Silver in the 1,500m women’s freestyle at the Ogun 2024...
“I Did This for Kwara and for Every Girl Who Dreams Big” – Rofiat...
Rofiat Abdulazeez, Nigeria’s top-ranked female squash player, delivered a dominant performance to clinch the gold medal for Kwara State in the female singles event,...
OGUN 2025: Idowu Mistura of Lagos State Vows to Retain Boxing Gold After She...
Idowu Mistura of Lagos State made a bold statement in her quest to retain her boxing title at the ongoing 22nd National Sports Festival,...
OGUN 2025: Akimade Assures Robust Security as National Sports Festival Draws Weekend Crowds
As the National Sports Festival in Ogun State enters a critical weekend phase, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to the Ogun State Government,...
Okocha Backs Super Eagles To Soar Again: “2026 World Cup Dream Still Alive”
Despite Nigeria’s shaky start to the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, former Super Eagles captain Augustine “Jay-Jay” Okocha remains steadfast in his belief that...
“We’re Going to Win It” – Flying Eagles Midfielder Ayuma Israel Eyes U20 World...
Flying Eagles midfielder Ayuma Israel has shared his excitement and gratitude following Nigeria’s campaign at the CAF U20 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt,...
Offiong Eyes Glory as Karate Events Begin at National Sports Festival
As the 22nd National Sports Festival gathers momentum in Ogun State, experienced Karateka Patience Elisha Offiong has declared her readiness to lead Team Akwa...
Rugby Will Return at 2026 National Sports Festival” – NRFF President Dr Ademola Are...
President of the Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF), Dr Ademola Are, has assured rugby players and enthusiasts across the country that the sport will...
Chelsea Legend Mikel Obi Demands Osimhen Transfer Says, ‘Don’t Let Him Go Anywhere Else’
Chelsea icon and former Super Eagles midfielder, John Mikel Obi, has made a passionate appeal to his former club to sign Nigerian striker Victor...
Chukwuebuka Enekwechi Impresses with Season-Best Throw of 21.58m at Zagreb Meet
Nigeria’s shot put sensation, Chukwuebuka Enekwechi, delivered a powerful statement on Tuesday at the prestigious Zagreb Meeting, recording a season-best throw of 21.58 metres.
Enekwechi,...
OGUN 2025: This Success Has Come to Stay” – Edikan Cletus Celebrates Historic Gold...
Edikan Cletus etched his name into Akwa Ibom's sporting history on Thursday, May 22, as he led Team Akwa Ibom’s Kung Fu contingent to...
OGUN 2025: Gateway Games Will Be One of the Most Competitive Sports Festivals –...
Hon. Daniel Igali, Olympic and World Wrestling Champion, President of the Nigeria Wrestling Federation, and Bayelsa State Commissioner for Sports Development, has expressed optimism...
NFF Names Eight New Faces as Super Eagles Head to Unity Cup
The Nigeria Football Federation has unveiled the Super Eagles squad for the upcoming 2025 Unity Cup, set to take place in Brentford, England, from...
Ogun2025: Kaduna’s Young Darters’ Star Praise Jonah Embraces Festival Challenge
Praise Jonah, a 16-year-old darter representing Kaduna State, says competing at his second National Sports Festival has fueled his passion and determination.
Jonah, who has...
Ogun2025: Edo Dart Coach Marvis Ighalo Calls Festival ‘My Worst Ever’ but Holds Out...
Marvis Ighalo, head coach of Edo State’s women’s dart team at the National Sports Festival in Abeokuta, expressed disappointment after four matches without a...
Ogun2025: 16-Year-Old Dart Player Confidence Akhigbe Eyes Future After National Sports Festival Visit
Sixteen-year-old Confidence Akhigbe from Edo State was among the young athletes invited to the National Sports Festival in Abeokuta, even though she did not...
“I Never Back Down” – Patricia John Battles Injury, Advances in Dart Knockout at...
Delta State darter Patricia John showed remarkable grit at the National Sports Festival, defeating Rivers State 8–0 in the first leg of the women’s...
Ogun2025: Samuel Oguche Shares Impression as Team Plateau Overpowers Team Delta 25–16 in Volleyball...
Team Plateau secured a commanding 25–16 victory over Team Delta in a men's volleyball match at the ongoing National Sports Festival, held at the...
Lagos Tennis Player Olabode Lawal Optimistic After Early Exit: “This Is Just the Beginning”
Lawn tennis player Olabode Lawal, representing Lagos State at the ongoing National Sports Festival, remains hopeful despite losing in the second round of his...
“We Only Came to Give Competition to the Perennial Winners” – Hon. Daniel Igali...
Honourable Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development in Bayelsa State, Hon. Daniel Igali, has played down the significance of the current medals table standings,...
OGUN2025: 17-Year-Old Edo Cyclist Osaretin Stuns Olympian Ukpeseraye to Win 200m Sprint Gold
In a stunning upset at the ongoing 2024 Gateway Games (National Sports Festival) in Ogun State, 17-year-old Edo State cyclist, Osaretin Godwin, dethroned Nigeria’s...
Ogun2025: Louis Osasuwen Grateful for First Festival Experience, Eyes Relay Medal
Louis Osasuwen, a young swimmer representing Edo State, made his debut at the National Sports Festival by competing in the men’s 50m heat at...
Ogun2025:Akwa Ibom’s Janet Bassey Hopes for Strong Showing at National Sports Festival
Janet Bassey, Secretary of Track and Field for Akwa Ibom State, has shared her hopes and thoughts ahead of the athletics events at the...
NFF President Ibrahim Gusau Dedicates His WAFU Post To Nigerians
The recently installed president of West African Football Union (WAFU) zone-B, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau has dedicated his new post in the regional body...
Taiwo Awoniyi Reveals Recovery Update In Telephone Chat With Senator Bukola Saraki
Nottingham Forest of England striker Taiwo Awoniyi has revealed the latest update in his recovery from a recent stomach operation and coma following an...
Unity Cup Clash With Ghana Is No Ordinary Friendly Match – Duke Udi
Nigerian former maverick footballer, Duke Udi has opined that the upcoming clash between the Super Eagles and Ghana's Black Stars must not be taken...
Kwara United’s Coach Wasiu Sanni Seeks Historic Victory In Federation Cup Final
The coach of Ilorin-based Kwara United FC, Wasiu Sanni, has turned his focus on this year's Federation Cup final and stressed that it is...
“We’re Aiming for the Gold” — Adedeji Confident as Team Ogun Cricket Sides Reach...
Team Ogun’s male and female cricket teams have secured their spots in the semifinals of the T20 category at the ongoing 22nd National Sports...
“Governor Abiodun’s N2.5m Promise Lifted My Spirit” – Ogunbanwo Shocks Nigeria’s No. 1 to...
It was an electrifying atmosphere inside the Cinema Hall of the June 12 Cultural Centre, Kuto, Abeokuta, as Taiwo Ogunbanwo of Team Ogun stunned...
OGUN2025: “I’m Smiling At Last”—Caroline Albert Overcomes Pain And Doubt To Win Triple Gold...
The +87kg weightlifting platform at the Ogun 2024 National Sports Festival witnessed more than just powerful lifts—it became the stage for an emotional triumph...
OGUN 2025: “We Are Prepared and Ready for a Great Show” – Arm Wrestling...
The President of the Nigeria Arm Wrestling Federation, Mr. Samuel Jackson, has declared the federation’s full readiness for the upcoming demonstration of Arm Wrestling...
