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...
Gaa Akanbi FC Wins 2026 AMAPRO Football Champions After Dramatic Shootout
Gaa Akanbi FC have been crowned champions of the 2026 Amapro Football Championship after defeating Dickalo FA 4-3 on penalties following a thrilling 2-2...
The Impact of Sport on Nigeria’s Society and Economy
In Nigeria, sports have a significant impact on daily life. It sparks enthusiasm. It brings people together. It gives young people something positive to...
NWFL Championship: Promotion Race Intensifies as Matchday Two Takes Centre Stage in Calabar
The battle for promotion to the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership resumes on Monday as teams return to action for a decisive Matchday...
Encouraging Sports Participation Among Young Girls for Future Maternal Health By Dr Ugwueke
In today’s world, sports are no longer viewed merely as recreational activities or competitions for trophies. As a medical practitioner, I have seen firsthand...
Swedish Giants AIK Snap Up Another Nigerian Wonderkid As Inspire FA Star Begins European...
Another exciting Nigerian football talent has taken a major step towards the professional game after Shedrack Chiwunba Eboh departed Lagos for Sweden to begin...
Portuguese Giants Sporting Braga Sign Rising Nigerian Defender From Inter Lagos
Nigerian defender Adebisi Olamikun has taken a significant step in his career after completing a transfer from Inter Lagos FC to Portuguese top-flight club...
Daniel Daga Returns! Nigerian Midfielder Back In Molde Squad After Winning Appeal In High-Profile...
Nigerian midfielder Daniel Daga has taken a major step in reviving his career after returning to Molde FK's matchday squad for the first time...
Nigerian-Eligible Star Justin Adozi Runs Riot With Five Goals And Five Assists In Borussia...
Nigerian-eligible striker Justin Adozi produced one of the standout individual performances of the pre-season after inspiring Borussia Mönchengladbach U23 to a staggering 13-0 victory...
Stanley Nwabali Completes Surprise Chippa United Return Five Months After Exit
Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has completed a surprise return to South African Premier Division side Chippa United, just five months after leaving the...
‘Our Target Is the NPFL Title’ – Aweroro Sets Ambitious Goal for Shooting Stars...
Shooting Stars Sports Club Technical Adviser, Nurudeen Aweroro, has declared that the Oluyole Warriors will be aiming for the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL)...
“It’s a Dream Start” – Azeez Mustapha Celebrates Historic Ghetto Tigers Victory, Targets More...
Ghetto Tigers Ladies manager Azeez Mustapha has described his team's 1-0 victory over Kwara Ladies as a historic moment, after the Lagos-based side began...
“I Impressed at Manchester United But Never Played” — Taiwo Olajide Reveals the Painful...
Former Remo Stars defensive midfielder and vice-captain, Taiwo Olajide, has revealed why his dream of playing for English giants Manchester United never came to...
NSE Highlights Purpose of National Engineering Games as 2026 Edition Begins in Abuja
The 2026 National Engineering Games officially commenced in Abuja on Saturday, with the President of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Engr. Ali Alimasuya...
‘We Changed From 4-3-3′ – Coach Akeem Busari Explains Tactical Switch Behind Flamingos’ Morocco...
Nigeria's Flamingos head coach, Akeem Busari, has revealed that a crucial tactical switch inspired his team's thrilling victory over Benin Republic and secured qualification...
President Federation Cup-Winning Coach Kabiru Dogo Confirms El-Kanemi Exit, Backs Warriors for CAF Confederation...
President Federation Cup-winning coach Kabiru Dogo has officially confirmed his departure from El-Kanemi Warriors, expressing confidence that the Maiduguri club can make a strong...
Akor Adams To Revive Nigerian Tradition At Venezia Of Italy, Folowing Transfer Agreement With...
Sevilla of Spain striker, Akor Jerome Adams is set to revive the Nigerian gtradition at Venezia FC of Italy, following a confirmed €16m summer...
Rio Chima Ngumoah Tipped To Take Over Mohamed Salah’s Spot At Liverpool Ahead Of...
Liverpool's Nigerian-born youngster, Rio Chima Ngumoha has received a huge tip to fill the spot vacated by Egyptian ace, Mohamed Salah at the Merseyside-based...
Terem Moffi Knows He Won’t Be Able To Play For Nice Anymore – Roger...
OGC Nice of France striker, Teremas (Terem) Igobor Moffi could be on his way out of the French Ligue 1 club in the coming...
Falcons, Falconets, Flamingos Receive Trophy Winning Charges From NFF’s Executive Committee
All three levels of Nigeria's women's national teams - senior, youth and cadet categories - the Super Falcons, Flaconets and Flaamingos have all received...
Team Nigeria Set for 2026 World Fencing Championships in Hong Kong
Nigeria’s fencing hopefuls are preparing to step onto one of the sport’s grandest stages as they head to Hong Kong for the 2026 World...
Immanuel Feyi-Waboso Hits Target, As England’s Rugby Team Shake Off Recent Setbacks In Victory...
Nigerian-born rugby star, Immanuel Feyi-Waboso was among the scorers for England's national team and his efforts helped the embatttled squad return to winning ways...
Serengeti Boys Shine Where Golden Eaglets Fail to Fly: Nigeria’s U-17 Revival Still a...
There was a time when the Golden Eaglets were the pride of world football.
No nation has conquered the FIFA U-17 World Cup more than...
Senegal Sack Head Coach Pape Thiaw Following FIFA World Cup 2026 Poor Outing
The Senegal Football Federation (FSF) has announced the dismissal of head coach Pape Thiaw after the Teranga Lions' early exit from the 2026 FIFA...
‘I am Ready for New Challenge’ Former Flying Eagles Coach Aliyu Zubairu Quits Egypt,...
Former Flying Eagles head coach Aliyu Zubairu has ended his stay with Egyptian second-tier side Telecom SC by mutual consent, paving the way for...
Olopade: Only NPFL Clubs That Meet Licensing Standards Will Play in 2026/27 Season
The Director-General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, has reiterated that only clubs that meet the required club licensing standards will...
Football Family Celebrates NFCA Stalwart Chief Olaseinde Bankole (Zico) at Grand Honour Ceremony in...
The football community in Ogun State came together on Saturday to celebrate former Chairman of the Nigeria Football Coaches Association (NFCA), Ogun State Chapter,...
El-Kanemi Warriors Sweep Top Individual Honours After President Federation Cup Triumph
El-Kanemi Warriors' successful 2026 President Federation Cup campaign was further celebrated as two of the club's standout performers, Muktar Ismail and Suleiman Tomitope, received...
Phillip Shaibu Calls for Urgent Grassroots Reforms to Rescue Nigerian Football
Former Edo State Deputy Governor and Director-General of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), Phillip Shaibu, has called for sweeping reforms in Nigerian football,...
Meet Yemisi Eunice Akintoye: The Nigerian Referee Redefining Excellence on Africa’s Biggest Football Stage
Nigerian football continues to produce outstanding talents, and among the country's finest ambassadors is FIFA-listed referee Yemisi Eunice Akintoye, whose remarkable rise has earned...
Lagos Royal Family Gets Very Promising Youth Football Revelation In Oluwatoyin Kosoko
A very promising fresh revelation in youth football has emerged from the royal family of Lagos, as a youngster named Oluwatoyin Kosoko is currently...
Amputee Football Federation’s New President Receives Pack Of Fresh Ideas From National Team Defender...
The new president of Nigeria Amputee Football Federation (NAFF), Prince Opukiri Jones-Ere has received a charge to put a lot of fresh ideas into...
Seun Ogunsakin, Esther Adesina Have Shown What Can Be Achieved Through Unwavering Determination –...
The president of Nigeria Tennis Federation (NTF), Honourable Victor Ochei has hailed the performances of Seun Ogunsakin and Esther Adesina at this year's Wimbledon...
Kanyinsola Ajayi Hopes To Enact Better Finish, Win Gold In This Year’s Commonwealth Gamnes’...
Nigeria's lateest sprints sensation, Kanyinsola Ajayi has set his mind on enacting a stunning finish and win the men's 100m gold medal with his...
Noni Madueke, Eberechi Eze Fall Short, Bukayo Saka Rates High; As England Sink Norway...
Three Nigerian-born players - Noni Madueke, Eberechi Eze and Bukayo Saka - have received varying scorecards for their personal efforts during England's stunning 2-1...
NWFL Championship: DreamStar Ladies, Imo Striker Queens, Wazbak Make Winning Statements on Opening Day
The 2026 Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Championship got off to a thrilling start in Calabar on Saturday, with six teams recording victories as...
CAF Appoints Nigeria’s Yemisi Akintoye as Referee for 2026 WAFCON in Morocco
Nigerian FIFA referee Yemisi Akintoye has been appointed by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as one of the match officials for the 2026...
Nigeria’s Flamingos Defeat Benin in Kegue, Qualify for 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup
Nigeria's U-17 women's national team, the Flamingos, sealed qualification for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup after defeating Benin Republic 5-3 in a...
Nigeria’s Continental Representatives Confirmed for 2026/27 CAF Interclub Competitions
Nigeria's quartet for the 2026/27 CAF interclub competitions has been confirmed following the conclusion of the domestic football season, with Rangers International, Rivers United,...
El-Kanemi Warriors Clinch Fourth President Federation Cup Title with Victory Over Ikorodu City
El-Kanemi Warriors were crowned champions of the 2026 President Federation Cup after edging Ikorodu City FC 1-0 in a hard-fought final, securing their fourth...
‘Determination and Teamwork Won It for Us’ – Wazbak Coach Hails Players After Dramatic...
Wazbak Int'l Sports Academy head coach Adeniyi Wasiu Adekola has praised his players' determination and teamwork after they opened their 2026 Nigeria Women Football...
Nasarawa Amazons Win 2026 President Federation Cup After Dramatic Penalty Shootout Victory Over Heartland...
Nasarawa Amazons emerged champions of the 2026 President Federation Cup after defeating Heartland Queens 6-5 on penalties following a thrilling 1-1 draw in regulation...
Zumunci Football Academy Throws Camp Open For Young Players Based Outside Kaduna
The management of Zumunci Football Academy in Kaduna has thrown its camp open to young players based outside their immediate zone, with a declaration...
James Nnaji Resurfaces In NCAA’s Basketball Eligibility Controversy, Following His Transfer To George Mason...
USA-based Nigerian basketball player, James Ugochukwu Nnaji is back in the news on another copntroversial note, following his transfer to George Mason University, where...
CAVB Zone 3 President Ali Yaro Shifts Attention To Upcoming Continental Competitions In Morocco,...
The president of Confederation of African Volleyball (CAVB) Zone 3, Ali Yaro has called on all country's within the sub-region to quickly turn their...
