Umejiego Mmesoma Set for Top-Flight Move as Nigerian Forward Nears KF Teuta Switch
Young Nigerian attacker Umejiego Mmesoma is on the verge of a major step forward in his career, with plans in place for him to...
Agwuncha Francis Emerging as One of Nigeria’s Promising Young Full-Backs at EK FC
Young Nigerian prospect Agwuncha Chiemerie Francis is steadily gaining attention with his consistent and impressive performances for EK FC (Ogun State), establishing himself as...
Jerry Moses Hits Back-to-Back Goals as Nigerian Prospect Impresses in Czech League
Former Nigeria U15 international Jerry Moses is enjoying a bright start to life in Europe, continuing his fine form with SK Artis Brno Líšeň-Žabovřesky...
Adebote Emerges ACAN President, Calls for Unity Among Coaches
Coach Olalekan Adebote has been elected President of the Athletics Coaches Association of Nigeria (ACAN) following a keenly contested virtual election.
Adebote, popularly known as...
Rafiu Durosinmi Hit with Two-Match Ban After Red Card Incident
Rafiu Durosinmi has been handed a two-match suspension following his red card for violent conduct during Pisa SC’s Serie A fixture against Cagliari Calcio.
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“He Changed the Game” – Rob Edwards Praises Arokodare’s Super Sub Role
Manager Rob Edwards has praised Nigerian forward Tolu Arokodare for his decisive impact after coming off the bench to rescue a point for Wolverhampton...
No Confusion in Nigerian Boxing – NBBofC Reasserts Authority Over Professional Boxing
The Nigerian Boxing Board of Control (NBBofC) has firmly stated that there is no confusion regarding the governance of professional boxing in Nigeria, reaffirming...
Olisa Ndah Yet to Debut for Stellenbosch FC Amid Work Permit Delay
Head coach Gavin Hunt has expressed frustration over the delay preventing Nigerian defender Olisa Ndah from making his debut for Stellenbosch FC, revealing that...
‘It’s Pure Politics!’ Gara-Gombe Tells NFF to Drop FIFA Appeal Plans
Former Gombe State Football Association chairman Shuaibu Gara Gombe has urged the Nigeria Football Federation to abandon its plans to appeal FIFA’s decision rejecting...
‘We Wanted to Win It for Her!’ Wakama Reacts as D’Tigress Fall to Germany...
Head coach of D'Tigress, Rena Wakama, has expressed disappointment after Nigeria’s 73–81 loss to the Germany women's national basketball team at the FIBA Women's...
‘We Must Improve!’ Balogun Reacts After Germany Defeat as D’Tigress Use Qualifiers as World...
D’Tigress guard Elizabeth Balogun has stressed the need for improvement following Nigeria’s defeat to Germany women's national basketball team, noting that the team is...
‘Growth Over Time!’ Kanyinsola Ajayi Matches African Record With Blazing 6.45s Run
Nigerian sprinter Kanyinsola Ajayi has revealed that his focus was never on chasing times but on personal growth, after equalling the African and NCAA...
Appeal Is a Waste of Time!’ Elumelu Urges NFF to Move On From FIFA...
Former member of the technical committee of the Nigeria Football Federation, Austel Elumelu, has advised the federation to abandon any plans to appeal FIFA’s...
‘It Was Always a Waste!’ Ejiofor Blasts NFF Over DR Congo Petition
Former Super Eagles defender Eric Ejiofor has criticised the Nigeria Football Federation over its petition against the DR Congo national team, describing the entire...
‘Chasing Shadows!’ Legal Expert Slams NFF’s DR Congo Case
Sports law expert Pius Ndubuokwu has heavily criticised the Nigeria Football Federation over its petition against the DR Congo national team, describing the case...
‘Rewards Will Inspire Them!’ Adeyi Backs D’Tigress to Shine at World Cup
Team Manager of Nigeria’s junior basketball national teams, Ameh Adeyi, has expressed confidence that the recent rewards and incentives given to D'Tigress will serve...
Alhassan Yusuf Gets Appreciation From Coach, After Winning First MLS Game
New England Revolution FC of USA midfielder, Alhassan Yusuf is still getting words of appreciation from his coach, Marko Mitrović, as the Nigerian battler...
Sadiq Umar’s Endorsement Boosts NNL’s Super 4 Format
Sadiq Umar, co-owner of Ranchers Bees FC, has heaped praise on the Nigeria National League (NNL) for its innovative Super 4 format, describing it...
Onuachu’s 21 Goals Cited As Trabzonspor’s Biggest Asset For UEFA Champions League Ticket
Trabzonspor of Turkey striker, Paul Ebere Onuachu's current haul of 21 goals has been cited as the biggest asset charging the modest squad towards...
National Para-Games Is Celebration Of Inclusion With Sporting Excellence – Kola Daniel
The forthcoming 3rd National Para Games in Abuja has been described as another avenue through which Nigeria provides 'a celebration of inclusion loaded with...
Wrestling Coach Purity Akuh Hails Nigeria’s Four Gold Medalists In USA’s Collegiate Championship
The coach of Nigeria’s women’s wrestling team, Purity Akuh has hailed the recent emergence of four of the country’s female grapplers as winners in...
Akor Adams To Lead Super Eagles’ Attack Versus Iran, Jordan; As Osimhen Opts Out
Sevilla of Spain's in-form striker, Akor Adams is bound to lead the Super Eagles' attack in their upcoming international friendlies against Iran and Jordan,...
Moses Itauma’s Next Opponent Raises Concern About Possibility Of Facing Biased Judges
Nigerian-born British boxing prodigy, Mosses Itauma’s next opponent, Jermaine Franklin has expressed concern over the possibility of the judges being biased against him, due...
Dayo Israel Applauds President Tinubu’s Commitment to Sports Development, Commends NSC Leadership
Dr. Dayo Israel, the APC National Youth Leader, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for his swift and strategic response to sports development...
Carragher Reacts as AFCON Final Decision Sparks Global Outrage
Former Liverpool defender and pundit Jamie Carragher has delivered a scathing reaction following the controversial ruling that stripped the Senegal national football team of...
NFF Scribe Admits: ‘We Receivied FIFA’s Response But We’re Not Satisfied With It’
Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) secretary-general, Dr Mohammed Sanusi has admitted that global body, FIFA, responded to the country’s petition against DR Congo, but added...
England-based Nigerian Coach Temisan Williams Apologises, Promises To Stop Talking About Max Dowman
A Nigerian football coach based in England, Temisan Williams has promised to stop talking about Arsenal’s latest teen sensation, Max Dowman, after the lad’s...
Aliyu Ibrahim Returns To Houston Dynamo From Columbus Crew In $750,000 Deal
Former Oasis FC of Lagos attacker, Aliyu Ibrahim is back in Houston Dynamo FC of USA, after accepting a transfer deal worth $750,00 from...
Philip Shaibu Makes Fresh Call For Private Sector Initiatives In Development Of Nigerian Sports
Director-general of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), Honourable Philip Shaibu has stressed the need for private sector initiatives and involvement of corporate bodies...
Sarah Ogoke Mirrors What Nigerian Sports Should Look Like – Olopade
National Sports Commission (NSC) director-general, Honourable Bukola Olopade has added his voice in celebrating the retirement of female basketball icon, Sarah Ogoke, who he...
Stanley Nwabali Unfazed by Free Agent Status Amid Transfer Links
Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has played down concerns over his current clubless situation, insisting he remains calm and open to opportunities following his...
Eberechi Eze Reacts to Stunning Goal, Sets Sights on Silverware
Eberechi Eze has reflected on his sensational strike, admitting even he could hardly have imagined scoring such a goal, while reaffirming his ambition to...
Gabriel Osho Sent Off as Cardiff City FC Fall to Wycombe Wanderers FC
Cardiff City FC suffered a damaging 2–0 away defeat to Wycombe Wanderers FC, with Nigerian defender Gabriel Osho enduring a difficult evening after being...
Confederation of African Football AFCON 2025 Decision Sparks Legal Debate Over Match Finality
The recent decision by the Confederation of African Football to overturn the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 final and award a 3–0 victory to...
Germany Condemn D’Tigress to Another Defeat, End FIBA Women’s World Cup Qualifying Tournament Campaign
Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, ended their campaign at the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup Qualifying Tournament with an 81–73 defeat to Germany...
Ogun 2027: Olopade Aligns with Tinubu’s Youth Inclusion Agenda, Declares Support for Senator YAYI
As Nigeria gears towards the general elections in 2027, the Director-General of the National Sports Commission, Bukola Olopade has charged the teeming population of...
11 Days to Go: Sneak Peak into 17 Para Athletics Events Lined Up for...
With just 11 days to the start of the 3rd National Para Games Abuja 2026, excitement is building as Para Athletics takes center stage...
Nigeria Unveils Squad for 5th Nigeria Women’s Invitational WT20i in Lagos
The Nigeria Cricket Federation has unveiled the national team squad for the 5th Nigeria Women’s Invitational WT20i Tournament, with the Female Yellow Greens set...
‘He Was Loved by All’ Fuludu Pays Emotional Tribute to Late Henry Nwosu
Former Nigeria international Edema Fuludu has joined others in paying tribute to late football icon Henry Nwosu, describing him as a player widely loved...
Basketball Africa League Names Puma as League’s Official Outfitter Ahead of 2026 Season
LAGOS, NIGERIA, March 17, 2026 – The Basketball Africa League (BAL) and PUMA, one of the world’s leading sports brands, today announced a multiyear collaboration...
Nigeria Invitational WT20i : Rwanda vs Ghana to Open Tournament as Nigeria Begins vs...
The 5th edition of the Nigeria Invitational WT20i will begin with Rwanda national cricket team taking on Ghana national cricket team in the opening...
Mali Join Nigeria, Beat Belgium to Secure Spot at 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup
Mali have officially qualified for the 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup, joining fellow African representatives Nigeria for the global showpiece set to take...
After Dowman Heroics: 18-Year-Old Ife Ibrahim Trains With Arsenal First Team
Arsenal F.C. manager Mikel Arteta has handed Nigerian-descent midfielder Ifeoluwa David Ibrahim the opportunity to train with the club’s first team ahead of their...
Nze Jumbo: Footballers Are Well Compensated, They Have No Business Complaining After Retirement
Otunba Bestman Nze Jumbo, popularly known as Beatman Nze Jumbo, has said that professional footballers are rewarded during their playing careers to take care...
D’Tigress’ Coach Rena Wakama Declares: We Will Continue To Grow Towards Our Ultimate Target
Nigeria’s female basketball national team, D’Tigress’ coach, Rena Wakama has downplayed Sunday’s loss to France, as she described it as a learning point and...
NCAA’s High Jump Winner Temitope Adeshina Receives Round Of Applause From Texas Tech Coach
Nigeria’s latest female high jump sensation, Temitope Adeshina has received a verbal round of applause from her coach at Texas Technical University of USA,...
Bayelsa State’s Karina Opuene Steps Higher In Tennis Circuit With Exploits At Niger Delta...
Echoes of excitement are still rolling vibrantly about the exploits of fast-rising tennis prodigy, Karina Opuene, who twinkled in the colours of Bayelsa State...
Anthony Joshua Signs Agreement To Fight Tyson Fury, Set For Ring Return In June
Nigerian-born former world heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Olaseni Oluwafemi Joshua has reportedly signed a contract that will see him fight fellow-British pugilist, Tyson Fury...
Ngumoha Ranks Fifth Among English Premier League’s Current Most Promising Whiz-kids
Liverpool of England’s Nigerian-born youngster, Rio Chima Ngumoha has been rated as the fifth most promising teenage player of the current season in the...
Henry Nwosu Was the Lionel Messi of His Era – Nze Jumbo Recalls Encounters...
Otunba Bestman Blessing Nze Jumbo, President of Team Nigeria for Change and publisher of Eko Mi Eko E Newspaper, has paid glowing tribute to...
