Nigeria National League Bans Mbum Ferdinand Over Inciteful Comments
The Nigeria National League (NNL) has handed a one home match ban to Mbum Ferdinand, the General Manager of Mighty Jets FC, following comments...
Nigeria Women Football League Premiership Matchday 11: Title Race, Survival Fight Heat Up
The Nigeria Women Football League Premiership returns with Matchday 11 action, as clubs across both groups gear up for decisive encounters in the race...
Leave Turkey for Bigger Leagues’ – Leboeuf Urges Osimhen to Make Premier League or...
Former France World Cup winner Frank Leboeuf has advised Victor Osimhen to consider leaving Galatasaray for a move to one of Europe’s top leagues.
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‘It’s Time to Move On!’ Shorunmu Urges Nigeria to Stop Waiting on FIFA Verdict
Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Ike Shorunmu has urged Nigeria to stop waiting on a verdict from FIFA regarding the country’s petition and instead focus...
‘Secure Your Earnings!’ Ekpo Warns Players Over Unpaid Bonuses and Welfare Issues
Former Nigeria international Friday Ekpo has advised current players to be vigilant about their financial entitlements, stressing that representing the country should not come...
‘We’re Truly Grateful!’ Okonkwo Hails Tinubu as D’Tigress Receive Long-Awaited Rewards
D’Tigress forward Amy Okonkwo has expressed heartfelt appreciation to the Nigerian government after the fulfillment of promises made to the team following their triumph...
‘We Appreciate It, But We Keep Going!’ Wakama Thanks Government After D’Tigress Rewards
Head coach of D'Tigress, Rena Wakama, has expressed appreciation to the Nigerian government after the team received the rewards promised to them for winning...
‘Keep Him in the Squad!’ Etafia Backs Nwabali Despite Club Uncertainty
Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Greg Etafia has urged the national team handlers to continue inviting Stanley Nwabali to the squad despite his current status...
‘What Went Wrong?’ Akwuegbu Demands Deep Reflection After Nigeria Miss World Cup Again
Former Nigeria international Benedict Akwuegbu has called for serious reflection following the Super Eagles’ failure to qualify for the FIFA World Cup for the...
Super striker Ayomide Wahab resumes training after minor injury in Turkey
Ibadan-born striker Ayomide Wahab on Monday evening, March 16, resumed training in Turkey as he recovers from injury he sustained against Erzurumspor FK last...
Gambian Star Ola Buwaro Extends Contract with FC Lokomotiv Moscow Women
Gambian international Ola Buwaro has officially signed a contract extension with FC Lokomotiv Moscow Women, committing her future to the Russian club as she...
Ogun Women Run: Organisers Unveil Sponsors, Partners Ahead of Fourth Edition
Ahead of the fourth edition of the women-focused race, Ogun Women Run, organisers have unveiled a strong list of sponsors and partners set to...
NSC salutes Former D’Tigress Captain Sarah Ogoke as she retires from the National...
The National Sports Commission, NSC, have congratulated former D'Tigress Captain Sarah Ogoke, OON, after she officially announced her retirement from the National team at...
Championing Sporting Excellence: President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Vision Powered by Shehu Dikko and Bukola...
The administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu has continued to emphasize excellence, performance, and strategic reforms across critical sectors, with sports emerging as a vital...
$11,500 Prize Purse Set for Elite Athletes at Yenagoa City International 10KM Race
Nilayo Sports Management Ltd., organizers of the Yenagoa City International 10KM Race have unveiled an mouthwatering $11,500 prize purse for elite athletes set to...
Remo Stars Coach Usman Abdallah Admits Relegation Pressure After Hard-Fought Win Over Nasarawa United
Remo Stars head coach Usman Abdallah has admitted pressure as the team continue to navigate the relegation water despite securing a crucial 2–1 victory...
Victor Osimhen: “Galatasaray Move Was From the Heart, Not the Head”
Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has opened up on his decision to join Galatasaray SK, revealing he ignored widespread advice against the move and instead...
Sarah Ogoke Announces Retirement from International Basketball
Captain of Nigeria women's national basketball team, Dr. Sarah Ogoke, has officially announced her retirement from international basketball, bringing an end to a distinguished...
David Okereke Scores Consolation as US Cremonese Fall Heavily to ACF Fiorentina
Nigerian forward David Okereke came off the bench to get on the scoresheet, but it proved to be only a consolation as US Cremonese...
“No Be Cho Cho Cho!” – NSC DG Olopade Hails Tinubu as D’Tigress Receive...
The Director General of the National Sports Commission, Bukola Olopade, has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for fulfilling promises made to Nigeria’s women’s basketball...
“Promotion Should Be Earned on Merit” – Agbagu Victor Damilola Applauds Super 4 Move
Coach Agbagu Victor Damilola, the 2nd Vice Chairman of the Nigeria Football Coaches Association (Ogun State chapter), has expressed his support for the newly...
Tunde Adeshina Backs Super 4 Format for Nigeria National League Play-Offs
Manager Tunde Adeshina, Chairman of the Ikeja Football Coaches Council, has expressed his support for the newly proposed Super 4 play-off format in the...
DR Congo’s Coach Plans To Use Lessons From Super Eagles’ Clash To Floor Jamaica,...
The coach of DR Congo’s national team, Sebastien Desabre has disclosed that he will use lessons he learnt from his side’s hectic victory over...
Dikko Promises D’Tigress: ‘Money Rewards Will Soon Drop In Your Bank Accounts’
Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Mallam Shehu Dikko says cash rewards promised players, coaches and officials of the women’s basketball team, D’Tigress,...
Athletics Guru Akin Afolarin Expresses Gratitude For March 28th Award Nomination
Lagos-based renowned athletics referee and announcer, Samuel Akinyemi Afolarin has stated appreciation over his nomination for a special plaque of merit at this year's...
Philip Shaibu Receives Confirmation For Pro-Wrestling Award On May 3rd in Lagos
The director-general of National Institute for Sports (NIS), Honourable Philip Shaibu has been confirmed as recipient of a prestigious special recognition award from Pro-Wrestling...
Nigerian Coach Comes Under Fire From New Arsenal Sensation Max Dowman’s Father
England-based Nigerian coach, Temisan Williams has come under fire from the father of Arsenal’s latest teen sensation, Max Dowman, who last weekend became the...
Super Sub Arokodare Rescue a Point as Wolves Hold Brentford
Nigerian striker Tolu Arokodare produced a late impact off the bench to help Wolverhampton Wanderers fight back from two goals down and earn a...
Apochi Set to Face Undefeated Duquesne for NABF Cruiserweight Title in Texas
Nigerian cruiserweight boxer Efetobor Apochi will take on unbeaten Cuban fighter Dariel Duquesne for the vacant North American Boxing Federation Cruiserweight Championship on March...
NPFL: Ikorodu City Edge Rivers United in Lagos as Matchday 30
Nigeria Premier Football League side Ikorodu City FC secured a hard-fought 1–0 victory over league leaders Rivers United FC in their Matchday 30 clash...
NPFL: Obaje, Collins Lead Goal Scorers’ Race After Matchday 30
The race for the Golden Boot in the Nigeria Premier Football League is beginning to intensify as the 2025/2026 season progresses, with Godwin Obaje...
Explainer: Unraveling the Ambiguity Around Highly Rated Goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo’s Super Eagles Eligibility
Uncertainty continues to surround the international eligibility of Arthur Okonkwo for the Nigeria national football team, with administrative processes still ongoing despite the goalkeeper’s...
‘Mr President Has Given Our Athletes Renewed Hope’ — SSA Adeboye Hails Tinubu as...
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, Hon. Adeyinka Anthony Adeboye, has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for fulfilling the...
Nigeria Invitational WT20i Takes New Legacy, Renamed Patricia Kambarami Cup
The Nigeria Cricket Federation has announced that the fifth edition of the Nigeria Invitational Women’s T20 International (WT20i) tournament will now be known as...
Federal Government Fulfills Promises as D’Tigress Receives Documents of Houses and National Honours
African Champions D'Tigress are in a more joyous mood in Lyon, venue of the FIBA Women's World cup Qualifying Tournament, as they received the...
Bam Adebayo Settles For 21 Points In NBA Victory, As Miami Heats Market His...
Miami Heats of USA centre, Bam Adebayo settled for only 21 points in his next game after netting a historic 83 last week, which...
Olopade Gives Plaudits To D’Tigress, Despite 93-86 Slump Against France
Nigeria’s National Sports Commission (NSC) director-general, Honourable Bukola Olopade has rained plaudits on the country’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress for their gallant outing at...
Ex-international Faith Abudu Takes Weightlifting To Her Private School In Benin City
A former international weightlifter and erstwhile secretary-general of Nigeria’s governing federation for the sport, Faith Abudu has taken the discipline of strength and physical...
Leadership Coach Mfoniso Udoh Tells Youngsters: You Need Other People to Help You Achieve...
A Lagos-based female football coach and leadership trainer, Mfoniso Udoh has advised young players to find a mentor, because they need other people to...
Emmanuel Ayaosi Stars with Goal and Assist as Nigerian Prospect Shines for MFK Karviná
Young Nigerian forward Emmanuel Ayaosi delivered a standout performance for MFK Karviná in their entertaining 2–2 away draw against SK Sigma Olomouc in the...
Former Ikorodu City Captain Waliu Ojetoye Begins Czech Adventure with FC Sellier & Bellot...
Former Ikorodu City captain Waliu Ojetoye has taken the next major step in his career after officially completing a move to FC Sellier &...
2026 Viareggio Cup: Mavlon, One Touch Through to Quarter-Finals as Ojodu, Magic Stars Fall...
Nigerian youth teams recorded mixed fortunes at the 76th edition of the prestigious Viareggio Cup, with Mavlon FC and One Touch Football Academy advancing...
‘We Can Win Six Golds!’ Nigeria Boxing VP Talks Up Commonwealth Games Medal Hopes
Vice President of the Nigeria Boxing Federation, Omonlei Yakubu Imadu, has expressed strong optimism about the country’s chances at the upcoming Commonwealth Games, insisting...
‘A Genius With the Ball!’ Enebeli Pays Heartfelt Tribute to Late Henry Nwosu
Former Nigeria international Mathias Enebeli has joined the growing list of football figures mourning the passing of former teammate Henry Nwosu, describing the late...
‘Nigeria Has Lost Great Men!’ Fanny Amun Pays Tribute to Onigbinde and Henry Nwosu
Former Super Eagles assistant coach Fanny Amun has paid tribute to late football figures Chief Adegboye Onigbinde and Henry Nwosu, describing their deaths as...
‘Football Is a Business!’ Iwobi Opens Up on Arsenal Exit and Everton Move
Nigerian midfielder Alex Iwobi has described his move from Arsenal to Everton as a major eye-opener, saying it helped him understand the realities of...
Abeokuta to Host Battle of Young Minds as Ogun Unveils Maiden U-25 Rapid Chess...
A new chapter in youth chess development is set to begin in Ogun State as the Ogun State Chess Association, in partnership with Cyntoco...
‘I Knew I Was the Best!’ Ogazi Delighted After Title Win and Nigerian Record
Nigerian quarter-miler Samuel Ogazi has expressed his delight after claiming the NCAA 400m indoor title, a victory that also saw him set a Nigerian...
‘Finish Strong!’ Mac-Dangosu Charges D’Tigress to End Qualifiers on a High Against Germany
Former Nigerian international Theresa Mac-Dangosu has urged D’Tigress to stay focused and finish strongly in their final game against Germany, despite already securing qualification...
‘It Was Unfortunate!’ Onyeka Laments Coventry Defeat After Winning Run Ends
Nigerian midfielder Frank Onyeka has described Coventry City’s 2-1 defeat to Southampton as unfortunate, after the result brought an end to the club’s impressive...
