Team Akwa Ibom Departs For 22nd National Sports Festival
The Akwa Ibom State contingent to the 22nd National Sports Festival in Ogun State have departed Uyo with a a charge from the Governor...
Team Borno Heads to Gateway Ogun 2024, Poised for Colourful Outing at National Sports...
Team Borno is highly motivated and fully prepared to deliver a colourful representation at the Gateway Ogun 2024 National Sports Festival.
The contingent, led by...
Team Oyo Departs Ibadan for Gateway Games 2024 with Over 700 Delegates
A total of 320 athletes, 65 coaches, and 356 officials from Oyo State have departed Ibadan for the 22nd National Sports Festival, tagged Gateway...
Flag Football Finds Its Future: Hon. Bukola Olopade Leads Historic Step As National Sports...
In a defining moment for one of Nigeria’s fastest-growing sports, the National Sports Commission, under the resolute leadership of Director-General Hon. Bukola Olopade, has...
“Discipline Delivered the Victory” – Amajita Coach Mdaka Praises Players After Stunning Nigeria in...
Amajita head coach Raymond Mdaka has lavished praise on his players following South Africa’s impressive 1-0 triumph over Nigeria’s Flying Eagles in the semi-final...
“We Paid Dearly for Missed Chances” – Flying Eagles Coach Zubairu Reflects on Semi-Final...
Flying Eagles head coach Aliyu Zubairu has attributed Nigeria’s 1-0 semi-final defeat to South Africa at the TotalEnergies CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations...
“We Can Still Finish Strong” – Flying Eagles Defender Okoro Targets Bronze After Semifinal...
Flying Eagles defender Odinaka Okoro has expressed disappointment over Nigeria’s semi-final loss to South Africa but insists the team is determined to bounce back...
Bayelsa Commissioner Sends Off Contingent with High Hopes for Sports Festival Glory
Yenagoa, Nigeria – The Commissioner for Sports Development in Bayelsa State, Honourable Daniel Igali, has charged Team Bayelsa to uphold the state's rising profile...
NWFL SUPER-6: Nawarawa Amazons’ Coach Christopher Danjuma Declares – We’re Ready To Shout Halleluyah
Nasarawa Amazons of Lafia coach, Christopher Danjuma says he and his players are just one match away from shouting 'Halleluyah,' as he believes they...
NWFL SUPER-6: Edo Queens’ Coach Moses Aduku Targets League Trophy On Saturday
Edo Queens of Benin City coach, Moses Aduku is boasting ahead of his side's last match at this year's Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL)...
Taiwo Awoniyi’s Injury Was Caused By Delayed Offside Call – McCoist
Scottish former star, Ally McCoist has blamed the stomach injury suffered by Nottingham Forest striker, Taiwo Awoniyi, on a late offside call by the...
NWFAwards: End of Season Awards Ceremony Holds Today in Ikenne
The sixth edition of the Nigeria Women Football Awards (NWFAwards) End of Season ceremony will be held today, Friday, May 16, 2025, at the...
NWFL Premiership Super Six Final Matches Kick Off Simultaneously in Historic Title Race in...
The 2025 Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership Super Six is set for a dramatic and historic finale as all three decisive Matchday 5...
Presidential Spokesman, Sunday Dare To Grace Opening Ceremony Of National Sports Festival In Ogun...
Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communications and former Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, will attend the opening...
Segun Gbayi: From Champion Judoka To Judo’s Guiding Light In Nigeria
In the storied world of Nigerian judo, few names command the respect and admiration that Segun Gbayi does. Once a formidable force on the...
NWFL Raises the Game: ₦24.5M Prize Pool Powers 2025 Premiership Super 6 Finale
The Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) has unveiled a significantly enhanced prize package of ₦24.5 million for the ongoing 2025 NWFL Premiership Super 6,...
NPFL: Champions Remo Stars Set for Champions Parade Across Remoland
The spirit of victory will come alive across Remoland on Friday as the 2025 Nigeria Premier Football League Champions, Remo Stars Football Club celebrate,...
From Last to Lost: 22nd National Sports Festival Coaches Now Face Homelessness After Feeding...
What began as a grievance over meal-time humiliation has now escalated into a full-blown crisis for coaches preparing for the 22nd National Sports Festival.
Following...
Chinese Embassy Moves To Compensate Nigeria, Following Controversial Rejection Of AFN’s Visa Application
The Chinese Embassy has begun subtle moves to compensate Nigeria for the huge loss suffered by a refusal of visa applications that botched an...
Francis and Fidelia Ibhawoh Foundation Set to Revive Netball in Esanland
57 years after their mother was in charge of the netball team of RMC School Uhiele (Ekpoma), the trustees of Francis and Fidelia Ibhawoh...
Adeyinka Adewole Calls for Expanded International Exposure to Elevate National Team
Vice President of the Nigeria Chess Federation, Adeyinka Adewole, has urged greater support for Nigerian chess talent through expanded international competition and sponsorship. Speaking...
McCoist Calls for Offside Rule Change After Awoniyi Injury, Wishes Striker a Swift Recovery
Former Rangers striker and Sky Sports pundit Ally McCoist has expressed heartfelt support for Nottingham Forest forward Taiwo Awoniyi following the Nigerian international’s serious...
Ogun Receives Torch Of Unity As Gateway Games 2024 Kicks Off, Governor Abiodun Rallies...
In a vibrant ceremony heralding the beginning of the 22nd National Sports Festival — Gateway Games 2024 — Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun,...
9-Year Old Okolo Dunamis Aims to Surpass Own 2024 Feat at 2025 LFLP Teakwando...
Okolo Dunamis, a remarkable 9-year-old taekwondo up and coming athlete from Femfield Schools, has been making waves in the martial arts world.
She was discovered...
CAA Inspection Team Arrives as Abeokuta Prepares to Host Africa U-18 and U-20 Athletics...
A four-member inspection team from the Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) has arrived in Nigeria to assess facilities ahead of the upcoming Africa U-18...
Smith’s Header Fires South Africa Past Nigeria Into U-20 AFCON Final
South Africa edged Nigeria 1-0 in a tense semi-final clash at the Suez Canal Stadium on Thursday to book a place in the final...
LOC Chairman Adeboye Adeyinka Secures Naval Backing Ahead Of 2025 Africa Armwrestling Championship
In a bold step toward delivering one of the most organized sporting events on the continent, the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) of the 14th...
Visa Denial Can’t Ground Eniola Bolaji: Nigerian Para-Badminton Star Eyes British & Irish International...
Nigerian para-badminton sensation, Eniola Bolaji, faced an unexpected hurdle recently when she was denied a visa to participate in the Dubai Para Badminton International....
“No Time to Waste” – Ola Aina Vows To Win Something Big For Nigeria...
Super Eagles defender Ola Aina has voiced his deep desire to win the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with Nigeria before the end of...
KIRAA FA Fall 0–2 to 36 Lion FC in Spirited Friendly as Lagos FA...
In a spirited and high-level friendly match held at the iconic Legacy Pitch, National Stadium Surulere, KIRAA Football Academy suffered a 0–2 loss to...
John Fashanu Urges Optimism for Super Eagles’ World Cup Qualification
Former Nigerian international and football pundit John Fashanu has expressed unwavering optimism about the Super Eagles' chances of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World...
“Football Can Be Cruel” – Coach Whyte Ogbonda Reflects on Bayelsa Queens Painful End...
As a coach, there are days you pour your heart into preparation, execute your tactics to near perfection, and still walk away with nothing....
Trasfer Gossip: Mourinho’s Fenerbahçe Eyes €75 Million Swoop for Galatasaray’s Star Striker Victor Osimhen
Fenerbahçe, under the leadership of José Mourinho, is reportedly preparing a significant €75 million bid to acquire Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen from Napoli, aiming...
Mathematical Osigwe’s Solo Strike Lifts Edo Queens Over Bayelsa in Super 6 Thriller
In a tightly contested Super 6 encounter at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne, Ogun State, Edo Queens edged past Bayelsa Queens 1-0, thanks...
NSC Unveils LOC for 2025 African U18/U20 Athletics Championship in Abeokuta
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has officially announced the formation of the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the 3rd edition of the combined African...
Taiwo Awoniyi Wakes from Induced Coma After Emergency Abdominal Surgery
Nigerian international and Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi has regained consciousness after being placed in an induced coma following emergency surgery to repair a...
Cyriel Dessers Singles Out a Teammate For Praise After Hitting 50-Goal Mark for Rangers
Super Eagles and Rangers striker, Cyriel Dessers, has expressed heartfelt gratitude to teammate and captain James Tavernier after reaching a major milestone of 50...
Kano Contingent Set for Gateway Games: Acting Chairman Joins Road Trip to Inspire Athletes
The 22nd edition of the National Sports Festival, tagged "Gateway Games," is set to hold in Abeokuta, Ogun State, from May 16 to 30,...
NLO25: Magic Stars Seal Playoff Spot in Style at Lagos Legacy A Center
Magic Stars FC have emphatically booked their place in the Nationwide League One (NLO) playoff with a dominant 5-0 victory over Smart City Feeders...
Just-In: Nigeria Adds Three More Medals in Omnium at African Track Championships
Nigeria’s cyclists continued their strong showing at the ongoing African Track Championships in Cairo, Egypt, with a stellar performance in the Omnium event—one of...
Emmanuel Moses Shines as Sigma Olomouc Clinch MOL Cup Victory Over Sparta Prague
Former Super Stars Football Academy of Uyo player, Emmanuel Moses, has made headlines after helping his club, Sigma Olomouc, secure a historic 3-1 victory...
Flying Eagles Must Go All Out In Order To Defeat South Africa – Manu...
Nigeria's gold medal-winning coach at the 2013 FIFA U17 World Cup in United Arab Emirates, Manu Garba has joined the large array of soccer...
Samson Siasia Speaks: What Flying Eagles Must Do In Order To Beat South Africa
Silver medal-winning coach of the Flying Eagles at the 2005 FIFA U20 World Cup in Netherlands, Samson Yebowei Siasia has opened up on what...
NWFL SUPER-6: Nasarawa Amazons’ Janet Akekeromowei Targets Goal Number 5 Against Remo Ladies
All eyes will this Thursday be on Nasarawa Amazons of Lafia's new scoring sensation, Janet Akekoromowei, as the lanky lass aims to hit home...
Victor Osimhen Shatters Records as Galatasaray Clinches Turkish Cup Glory
Nigerian sensation Victor Osimhen capped off a phenomenal season in style, scoring twice to lead Galatasaray to a commanding 3-0 victory over Trabzonspor in...
Maryann Ogochukwu Makes History with Brace in Macedonian Women’s Cup Final Victory
Nigerian forward Maryann Ogochukwu Ohadiwe etched her name into the history books on Sunday as she became the first Nigerian female footballer to score...
Gateway Games 2024: Ogun State Ignites a New Era of Sports, Unity, and Economic...
In less than a day, Ogun State will throw open its gates to destiny as the much-anticipated Gateway Games 2024 comes alive—marking the dawn...
From Arm Wrestling Prodigy to Weightlifting Powerhouse: Sarah Ovayioza Matthew Eyes Olympic Gold
With gold medals around her neck and fire in her eyes, Sarah Ovayioza Matthew is proving to be one of Nigeria’s brightest sporting sensations.
A...
“It’s More Than an Award – It’s a Dream’: Tolu Arokodare Reacts After Winning...
Nigerian striker Tolu Arokodare has been crowned the winner of the 2025 Ebony Shoe, awarded annually to the best African or African-descent footballer in...
10 Year Old Gbemisola Leah-Pedro Shines at Ontario Fencing Circuit in Canada
Nigeria’s presence in international fencing continues to grow, as 10-year-old Gbemisola Leah-Pedro made an impressive debut at the Ontario Circuit Fencing competition in Canada.
Competing...
