Katsina United Sign Sierra Leone Goalkeeper Francis Koroma Ahead of 2026/27 NPFL Season
Katsina United have bolstered their squad ahead of the 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season with the signing of Sierra Leone international goalkeeper...
Kelechi Iheanacho Considers New Offer From Celtic Ahead Of Forthcoming Season In Scotland
Former Manchester City, Leicester City and Middlesbrough of England attacker, Kelechi Iheanacho (Seniorman) is currently considering a new offer extended to him by Celtic...
“Respect and Humility Took Me to the Top” — Mouritala Ogunbiyi Reflects on Enyimba...
Former Benin Republic international Mouritala Ogunbiyi has attributed Enyimba's historic success in the early 2000s to unity, discipline, and strong leadership, while urging young...
Bukola Olopade Issues Stark NPFL Warning: ‘League Will Start Even If Only Five Clubs...
Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, has declared that the 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season will commence...
‘Super Falcons Have Everything To Defend Their Crown’ — Ex-Coach Rolandson Odey Backs Nigeria...
Former Super Falcons coach Rolandson Odey has expressed strong confidence that Nigeria possesses everything required to successfully defend its Women's Africa Cup of Nations...
Greg Etafia Backs Stanley Nwabali’s Chippa United Return: ‘The Most Important Thing Is Playing...
Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Greg Etafia has welcomed Stanley Nwabali's decision to return to Chippa United, insisting regular first-team football is exactly what the...
‘I’m Finally Back!’ — Michelle Alozie Delivers Injury Update Ahead Of WAFCON Title Defence
Super Falcons defender Michelle Alozie has expressed her delight after returning to the Nigerian national team following her recovery from a hamstring injury, declaring...
‘We’re Ready To Win It Again’ — Uchenna Kanu Sends Bold WAFCON Title Warning
Super Falcons forward Uchenna Kanu has expressed unwavering confidence that Nigeria can successfully defend its Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title, insisting the...
Favour Ofili Breaks Silence On Turkey Switch Rejection: ‘I’m At Peace With Everything’
Nigerian sprint sensation Favour Ofili has spoken publicly for the first time since World Athletics rejected her application to switch sporting allegiance from Nigeria...
‘There Are No Easy Games Anymore’ — Edema Fuludu Warns Super Eagles Against Complacency
Former Nigeria international Edema Fuludu has warned the Super Eagles against underestimating any opponent in future international competitions, insisting that modern football no longer...
Alloy Agu Urges NFF To Schedule More Friendlies As Super Eagles Build Towards 2030...
Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Alloy Agu has urged the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to maximise every FIFA international window by arranging high-quality friendly matches...
It’s Always An Honour’ — Team Nigeria Captain Folashade Oluwafemiayo Eyes Another Commonwealth Games...
Team Nigeria captain and para-powerlifting world record holder Folashade Oluwafemiayo has described her selection for the 2026 Commonwealth Games as a privilege, saying every...
“Benin Appreciated My Talent When Nigeria Didn’t” — Ex-Benin International Mouritala Ogunbiyi Reflects on...
Former Benin Republic international Mouritala Ogunbiyi has revealed why he chose to represent the Cheetahs over his country of birth, Nigeria, saying the decision...
Para-badminton Athletes Have Once Again Shown That Nigeria Can Depend On Them – Francis...
Badminton Federation of Nigeria (BFN) president, Francis Orbih has showered encomiums on the country's physically challenged contingent, after the team returned home with 14...
NBBF Will Continue To Lubricate Fan Belts Of Talent Production In Nigeria – Musa...
The president of Nigerian Basketball Federation (NBBF), Engineer Ahmad Kusa Kida has come out with a bold pledge that the governing body for the...
Day 2: Team Nigeria Eyes Another Victory Against Namibia in Billie Jean King Cup...
Fresh from an impressive opening-day victory over Burundi, Team Nigeria returns to action today with one objective—another win that will move the team closer...
Super Falcons Cannot Afford To Stumble At Any Point During WAFCON 2026 – Nnadozie
Brighton & Hove Albion Ladies of England goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie has raised the ante ahead of her outing with Nigeria's female national team at...
Arokodare Receives Transfer Lifeline From Fiorentina Of Italy, Following His Lost Opportunity At Wolves
Nigerian striker, Tolu Arokodare has received a heartwarming summer transfer lifeline from Fiorentina of Italy, following his lost opportunities at Wolverhampton Wanderers of England,...
Bobby’s Football Academy Prove Their Mettle During Friendly Match At Mayflower School In Ikenne
It was excitement galore at the start of this week, as Bobby's Football Academy of Ikenne turned out the best of their young talents...
Diaspora Commission Chairman Tunde Adelakun Confeses: It Hurts Seeing Athletes Of Nigerian Origin Playing...
The chairman of Nigeria Diaspora Talents Development Committee (NDTDC), Dr Tunde Adelakun has confessed that he always feels hurt seeing sports talents whose parents...
Nigeria Opens Billie Jean King Cup Campaign with Hard-Fought Victory Over Burundi
Team Nigeria made a winning start to its 2026 Billie Jean King Cup Africa Group III Qualifier campaign after defeating Burundi 2-1 in an...
Nigeria Clinch Nine Gold, Five Silver at 2026 Uganda Para Badminton International Championship
Nigeria's Para Badminton team produced a dominant display at the 2026 Uganda Para Badminton International Championship, finishing with an impressive haul of 14 medals...
NTTF Camping Exercise Helped Our Players Get Used To New Techniques In Table Tennis...
The head coach of Nigeria's national junior table tennis team, Dotun Omoniyi has disclosed that a recent camping exercise for some players at Babcock...
Michael Olise Gets Offer Of Improved €14m Annual Salary From Bayern Munich To Ward...
Bayern Munich of Germany have offered their Nigerian-born French international, Michael Olise an improved annual salary worth €14m in order to ward off interest...
NPFL: Newly Appointed Ogunmodede Promises to Repay Kano Pillars’ Love
Newly appointed Kano Pillars head coach Daniel Ogunmodede has pledged to reward the confidence shown in him by the club and its supporters following...
Zuby Ejiofor Gains Superlatives, Following Remarkable Start To Life With Atlanta Hawks In NBA...
Newly drafted Nigerian-born youngster at Atlanta Hawks, Zuby Ejiofor has gained massive superlatives from experts of the giants' game, following his form in the...
Karim Adeyemi Edges Closer To Deal With Barcelona, As Borussia Dortmund Confirm Transfer Talks
Borussia Dortmund's Nigerian-born midfielder, Karim Adeyemi appears to be edging closer to a summer transfer deal with FC Barcelona of Spain, as officials at...
WAFCON 2026: Nnadozie Says Expanded Tournament Will Make Competition Tougher
Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie believes the expansion of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) to 16 teams will raise the level...
NWFL Championship: ‘One More Push, Let’s Play the Final Group Game Like a Final’...
Ghetto Tigers FC captain Ruth Origbo has praised her teammates for their resilience, discipline, and unity after the Lagos-based side recorded a second consecutive...
WAFCON 2026: Ajibade, Oshoala Lead Early Arrivals as Super Falcons Open Training Camp in...
Nigeria's preparations for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) officially got underway on Sunday as the Super Falcons opened their training camp...
NWFL Championship: ‘Our Players Want It More’ – Ghetto Tigers Manager Azeez Mustapha Eyes...
Ghetto Tigers FC Manager Azeez Mustapha has credited his players' hunger, determination, and collective spirit for the club's flawless start to the 2026 Nigeria...
Olopade Breaks Silence On Chelle’s Super Eagles Contract Delay
National Sports Commission (NSC) Director-General Bukola Olopade has dismissed growing speculation surrounding the future of Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle.
Olopade insisted that the...
Victor Oladipo Seeks Astonishing Return To Relevance In NBA By Staging Pro-Exhibition Games On...
Nigerian-born slam-dunk veteran, Kehinde Babatunde Victor Oladipo is making an ambitious return to relevance in USA's National Basketball Association (NBA) by organising a series...
NTTF President Adesoji Tayo Affirms: ‘Regular Camps Will Strengthen Nigeria’s Future In Table Tennis’
The president of Nigeria Table Tennis Federation (NTTF), Adesoji Tayo has assured that the nation's emerging players will get regular camping schedules in order...
Philip Shaibu Charges Home-based Players To ‘Wake Up’ For Regular Super Eagles’ Invitations
The director-general of National Institute for Sports (NIS), Comrade Philip Shaibu has charged home-based players to 'wake up' in order to get invitations tor...
Fencing Federation President Adeyinka Samuel Showers Accolades On Nigeria’s Array Of Young Fencers
The president of Nigeria Fencing Federation, Adeyinka Samuel has showered accolades on the country's array of junior fencers, as he believves they are taking...
Bam Adebayo Comes Under Attack From NBA Analysts, Stakeholders After Hitting Former Miiami Heat...
Nigerian-born US national basketball team star, Bam Adebayo has come under verbal attack from many stakeholders of the game and a cross-section of analysts,...
‘Promotion Is The Mission’ — New Crown FC Technical Director Fatai Akande Breaks Silence...
Newly appointed Crown FC Technical Director Fatai Akande has pledged to restore the Ogbomoso-based club to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), declaring that...
Jessica Oji Sends Strong Commonwealth Games Message After Hailing Team Nigeria’s World-Class Camp
Nigeria's national shot-put record holder Jessica Oji has praised Team Nigeria's final training camp ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, describing it as one...
‘Character Won Us The Tie’ — Akeem Busari Hails Flamingos After Booking World Cup...
Flamingos head coach Akeem Busari has praised the resilience, discipline and fighting spirit of his players after Nigeria sealed qualification for the 2027 FIFA...
Stanley Nwabali Made The Right Choice Returning To Chippa United, Says Dele Aiyenugba
Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Dele Aiyenugba has backed Stanley Nwabali's decision to return to Chippa United, describing the move as the best possible step...
‘Eric Chelle Can Win Nigeria The World Cup’ — Segun Odegbami Makes Stunning Super...
Nigerian football icon Segun Odegbami has backed Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle to restore the country's footballing glory, boldly predicting that the Franco-Malian...
‘We’re Not Taking Anyone Lightly’ — Christy Ucheibe Reveals Super Falcons’ WAFCON Mission
Super Falcons midfielder Christy Ucheibe has declared that Nigeria's sole objective at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) is to successfully defend...
NFF President Ibrahim Gusau Calls For Unity As League Reform Plans Gather Momentum
President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, has called on football stakeholders across the country to unite behind the National...
Bukola Olopade Draws The Line: ‘Clubs That Can’t Meet New Standards Should Step Aside’
Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, has issued a strong warning to stakeholders resisting the planned overhaul of Nigeria's...
Shehu Dikko Unveils Bold Plan To Transform NPFL Into Multi-Billion Naira Sports Economy
Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Mallam Shehu Dikko, has reaffirmed the Federal Government's commitment to overhauling Nigeria's domestic football structure, insisting comprehensive...
Eric Chelle’s Dual Role Is the Right Decision for Nigerian Football – Aweroro
Shooting Stars Sports Club Technical Adviser, Nurudeen Aweroro, has thrown his weight behind the Nigeria Football Federation's decision to hand Super Eagles head coach...
Prosperity Okonkwo Wins Third Title of 2026 as Aurum Tennis Academy Continues Remarkable Rise
Nigerian junior tennis sensation Prosperity Ikenna Okonkwo has continued his outstanding form on the international circuit, claiming his third singles title of 2026 after...
‘Joining Shooting Stars Was a Big Step in My Career’ – Aweroro Reflects on...
Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) Technical Adviser, Nurudeen Aweroro, has described his move from Ikorodu City to the Oluyole Warriors as a major milestone...
Amputee Football Provides Productive Alternative To Street Begging For Physically Challenged People – Nnanna...
A key player in Nigeria’s amputee football national team, Special Eagles, Nnanna Nwakpa has revealed that the sport provides a very effective and productive...
