NPFL Matchday 33: Rangers, Rivers Stumble as Kun Khalifat Upset Nasarawa With Remo Stars...
Matchday 33 of the Nigeria Premier Football League delivered dramatic twists at both ends of the table, with title contenders dropping points while crucial...
Israel Adesanya Under Pressure To Retire From UFC Fights
Nigerian-born Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) former two-time middleweight title holder, Israel Adesanya is under pressure to retire from the sport, following his fourth straight...
Rugby Federation’s Media Contact Provides Details Of Forthcoming Coaching/Medical Course
Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF) media contact, Tolu Oguntimehin has provided details of the forthcoming coaching course and medical seminar scheduled to take place...
Elizabeth Oshoba Shows Class KO Arnell to Extend Perfect Record in UK
Nigerian boxing sensation Elizabeth Oshoba delivered a commanding performance on Sunday night, stopping Britain’s Chelsey Arnell via third-round technical knockout to maintain her unbeaten...
Tochi Chukwuani Outshines Emmanuel Fernandez In Glasgow Rangers’ Victory
Glasgow Rangers of Scotland’s new Super Eagles’ sensation, Emmanuel Fernandez gave up the spotlight on Saturday to his club’s Nigerian-born midfield enforcer, Tochi Phil...
Adamu, Izamoje Popoola, Awogu Thump Up Sportsville Award!
It was encomiums upon encomiums on Friday night at the 6th Sportsville Award took centre stage in Lagos.
Dignitaries who were on ground to witness...
Usor Inspires LASK to Emphatic Win Over Austria Wien
Moses Usor delivered a standout all-round performance, scoring once and providing an assist to power LASK to a commanding 4–1 home victory over Austria...
Chiamaka Nnadozie Stars as Brighton Dump Arsenal Out of FA Cup to Compound Gunners’...
Chiamaka Nnadozie delivered a commanding performance as Brighton & Hove Albion Women stunned Arsenal Women 2-0 in the Women’s FA Cup quarter-finals, sealing a...
NPFL Matchday 33: Shooting Stars vs Remo Stars Derby Headlines Fixtures as Enyimba Escape,...
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) served up another compelling chapter on Matchday 33, where fierce rivalries, late drama, and high-stakes battles at both...
‘Let’s Do It’ Deotay Wilder Defeat Chisora, Calls Out Anthony Joshua
Heavyweight boxing star Deontay Wilder reignited his long-standing rivalry with Anthony Joshua following a hard-fought victory over Derek Chisora on April 4, 2026.
The bout,...
Nathaniel Idowu -Ajegunle U14 Boys League: Ajegunle United Extend Unbeaten Run, Climb to 4th...
Ajegunle United Sporting Club continued their impressive surge in the Nathaniel Idowu-Ajegunle Under-14 Football League.
The team secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Strong Dove...
NFRA Sets Up Fact-Finding Committee to End Absence of Nigerian Referees at AFCON and...
The Nigeria Football Referees' Association (NFRA) has inaugurated a special fact-finding committee to investigate the prolonged absence of Nigerian referees in top-tier international football...
Lukas Nmecha Acknowledges: It Would Be Amazing Playing At Wembley Stadium
Leeds United of England attacker, Lukas Okechukwu Nmecha is thinking big ahead of his team’s English FA Cup quarter-finals clash with West Ham United,...
Easter Symbolises Victory Over Adversity – Hon. Victor Ochei
The president of Nigeria Tennis Federation (NTF), Honourable Victor Ochei has described Easter as a period of the year that symbolizes the victory every...
Moonluck Football Academy Top Shot Relishes Participation At 2026 IberCup Tournament In Portugal
A co-owner of Moonluck Football Academy of Lagos, Datti Umar Yusuf is relishing the team’s outing at the 2026 IberCup U-16 Elite Youth International...
NBA Star Giannis Antetokounmpo Insists He’s Fit To Play, Milwaukee Bucks Say ‘No!’
Milwaukee Bucks of USA star, Giannis Antetokounmpo (Adetokunbo) is in conflict with the National Basketball Association (NBA) outfit regarding his fitness level and physical...
Funsho Ojo Falls Short Against Chelsea, As Tosin Scores In Blues’ 7-0 Win
Port Vale of England’s Nigerian-born midfielder, Funso-King Ayorinde Ojo was on top of his game on Saturday, but his efforts fell short of gaining...
Samuel Edozie Helps Southampton Send Arsenal Packing From English FA Cup
Nigerian-born youngster, Samuel Ikechukwu Edozie played an impact role for Southampton against more-fancied Arsenal in the English FA Cup on Saturday evening, and helped...
‘Huge Success, Real Talent on Display’ — NFAF Technical Director Bodunrin Sasore Hails Strong...
The Nigeria Federation of American Football (NFAF) national tryouts got off to a promising start at the Elegbata Sports Complex, Lagos, with over 60...
NWFL Matchday 13: Hannah Ibrahim, Okocha Among Top Performers
Matchday 13 of the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) delivered high drama, late winners, and emphatic victories across the country.
Several players produced standout performances...
Ethiopian Habtamu Birhane Wins Maiden Edition of Yenagoa City International 10KM Race
Ethiopian runner Habtamu Birhane has made history by winning the inaugural Yenagoa City International 10KM Race in Bayelsa State, Nigeria. He crossed the finish...
Davis Cup Star Adeleye Wins MVP Award in Ivory Coast
Daniel Adeleye has reinforced his status as Nigeria’s top-ranked tennis player after securing victory at an international tournament organized by the Ivorian Tennis Federation.
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Olayinka Olajide Sets African Lead with Personal Best at Texas Relays
Olayinka Olajide produced a headline performance at the Texas Relays, clocking a new personal best of 11.13 seconds (+1.9 m/s) in the women’s 100m...
Onuachu and Nwaiwu Fire Trabzonspor to Crucial Derby Win Over Galatasaray
Paul Onuachu and Chibuike Godfrey Nwaiwu were on target as Trabzonspor secured a hard-fought 2–1 victory over Galatasaray in a high-stakes Matchday 28 derby...
“Fight for Asiwaju 2027” Debuts with Impact, Driving Youth Empowerment Through Boxing
The city of Orile-Agege came alive with energy as the maiden edition of the “Fight for Asiwaju 2027 Boxing Championship” delivered a powerful blend...
Tella Shines As Leverkusen Stage Stunning Six-Goal Comeback
Nathan Tella delivered an industrious performance as Bayer Leverkusen produced a remarkable comeback to defeat VfL Wolfsburg 6–3 in a dramatic Matchday 28 clash...
Samuel Kalu Fires Brace as Botev Plovdiv Cruise to Dominant Victory
Samuel Kalu delivered a standout performance in the Bulgarian top flight, scoring twice to inspire Botev Plovdiv to a commanding 5–0 victory over Spartak...
Charles Godfred Delivers Under Pressure with 7.92m Leap
Charles Godfred produced a clutch performance at the Battle on the Bayou, rising to the occasion with a massive 7.92m jump (+0.0) in the...
Adaobi Tabugbo Edges Closer to Sub-13 Mark with Miramar Performance
Adaobi Tabugbo continued her impressive upward trajectory in the 2026 outdoor season, delivering another strong performance at the Miramar Invitational in the United States.
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Abubakar’s 10-Goal Masterclass Earns NPFL Trial Opportunity
A sensational performance at the grassroots level has thrust Omotayo Ali Abubakar into the spotlight, with the GAITER FC forward earning a trial opportunity...
3rd Adeseko Benson Cup Final Takes Place On Easter Monday
This year's Easter Monday promises to be loaded with a touch of festivities and the best of community football action, as it will witness...
Henry Nwosu Requiem Football Match Holds This Sunday In Naze Community
The serene community of Naze in Owerri North Local Government of Imo State is already agog in honour of late ex-international, Henry Nwosu, as...
Noah Atubolu Gives Thanks To God, After Setting Record Of Five Saved Penalties
SC Freiburg of Germany goalkeeper, Noah Atubolu has attributed his recent record of stopping penalty kicks in five straight matches to the grace of...
Arthur Okonkwo Stops Daryl Dike’s Shot, Beaten By Josh Maja’s Penalty
It was a hectic battle among three players of Nigerian origin, as Arthur Okonkwo again twinkled in goal for Wrexham in their English Championship...
Okpekpe Road Race 2026 Will Rewrite History, Says Zack Amodu
Director of organization for the forthcoming Okpekpe Road Race in Edo State, Zack Amodu has predicted that another chapter in history will be written...
Frank Onyeka Receives Commendation From Lampard After Scoring In English Championship
Super Eagles’ midfielder, Frank Onyeka has received warm words of commendation from his coach at Coventry City of England, Frank Lampard, following his first...
Nigeria’s Wrestlers Turn Attention Towards African Championship In Egypt
In the wake of the highly successful and revealing 4th Governor Douye Diri National Wrestling Classics in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, Nigeria’s officials and coaches...
Dosunmu Falls Short With Minnesota Timberwolves Against Detroit Pistons In NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves of USA’s Nigerian-born star, Ayo Dosunmu put up a gritty fight against Detroit Pistons in the National Basketball Association (NBA), but his...
Shehu Dikko Talks About Upscaling Sports Infrastructure With Proper Maintenance
National Sports Commission (NSC) chairman, Malam Shehu Dikko has reiterated that the current administration in Nigeria is committed to the task of upscaling infrastructure...
Senator Oluremi Tinubu Affirms: This Government Is Committed To Sports
Nigeria’s president, Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s wife, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has affirmed that her husband's administration is committed to developing sports as much as it...
‘One Miss Still Haunts Me’: Yakubu Opens Up On 2010 Pain — Says Fans...
Former Super Eagles striker Yakubu Aiyegbeni has revealed that he still receives criticism for his infamous miss at the 2010 FIFA World Cup, 16...
‘Don’t Judge Only The Eagles’: Popo Defends NFF — Says Bigger Problems Go Beyond...
Former Nigeria international Austin Popo has urged stakeholders to take a broader view when assessing the performance of the Nigeria Football Federation, warning that...
Big Tests Ahead: ‘This Is What We Need’ — Abiodun Hails Portugal And Poland...
Former Nigeria international Obafemi Abiodun has welcomed the Super Eagles’ confirmed friendly matches against Portugal and Poland, describing them as exactly the kind of...
‘It’s Already Decided’: Oguns Dismisses NFF Elections — Predicts Gusau Will Retain Power Amid...
Former Nigeria international Segun Oguns has cast serious doubt over the credibility of the upcoming Nigeria Football Federation elective congress, describing the process as...
‘We Will Deliver Credible Elections’: Burkaa Gives Assurance — NFF Electoral Boss Promises Fair...
Chairman of the Nigeria Football Federation Electoral Committee Mathew Burkaa has assured stakeholders that the upcoming NFF elective congress will be conducted in a...
‘Give Him Time’: Bazuaye Backs Chelle — Warns Against Rushing Eagles Rebuild Or Sacking...
Former Nigeria international Baldwin Bazuaye has urged the leadership of the Nigeria Football Federation to show patience with Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle,...
Transfer Race Heats Up: ‘Top Clubs Want Him’ — Etafia Reveals Chiefs, Pirates And...
Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Greg Etafia has revealed that several top African clubs are lining up moves for Stanley Nwabali, as the race to...
NLO Charges Clubs on Stadium Readiness Ahead of 2026 Division One 2026 Season Kick-Off...
The Nationwide League One (NLO) has issued a directive to participating clubs, emphasizing strict compliance with venue readiness requirements ahead of the 2026 Division...
Why Eniola Bolaji’s Gold Medal Excluded from Kwara Tally at Abuja 2026 Para Games
Nigeria’s top para-badminton star, Eniola Bolaji, saw her gold medal performance at the National Para Games Abuja 2026 ruled ineligible for official scoring, despite...
Abayomi Ayodeji: Ikorodu City FC’s Rising Star Turning Raw Talent Into Match-Winning Impact
Under the bright lights and growing buzz surrounding Ikorodu City FC, a new star is steadily converting promise into performance, one decisive action at...
