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Galatasaray of Turkey striker, Victor Osimhen has become the most likely replacement for Robert Lewandowski at FC Barcelona of Spain and the Nigerian star...
Archery Federation President Showers Encomiums On Nigerian Armed Forces
The president of Nigeria Archery Federation, Alhaji Mohammed Baba Abdullahi has showered encomiums on leaders of the country’s armed forces for giving total support...
Igali Excited, As Beach Wrestling Makes Debut At Gov Douye Diri Championship in Yenagoa
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Wheelchair Basketball Coach Taye Sofolahan Commends Nigeria’s Players’ Performances In Angola
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Nathaniel Idowu-Ajegunle U14 Showdown: Young Stars Set for Week 9 Thriller
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Exclusive:’We Are Proud of Our Performance’ Says Wheelchair Federation President Seyi Johnson as Nigeria...
Nigeria’s women’s wheelchair basketball team delivered a historic performance to book their place at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, defeating South Africa 8–3 in the...
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Southwest Derby Headlines NWFL Matchday 12 Finale in Lagos
The final fixture of Matchday 12 in the NWFL Premiership takes centre stage in Lagos, as Dannaz Ladies face off against Sunshine Queens at...
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Matchday 12 of the 2025/26 NWFL Premiership delivered action-packed encounters across the country, with dramatic finishes, dominant displays, and crucial points shaping the league...
Ikorodu City, 36 Lion, Klassisc, Broad City win in Jagaban Cup day 1
The 5th edition of the Jagaban Cup kicked off with immense excitement at the Legacy Pitch, National Stadium, Surulere on Thursday morning.
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Nigeria vs Iran: Preview, How to Watch, Time, Team News and Expectations
Match Details
Fixture: Nigeria national football team vs Iran national football team
Date: Friday, March 27, 2026
Kick-off Time: 2 pm Nigerian Time
Venue: Antalya Stadium, Turkey
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Eagles’ New Training Kit Hit With More Flak, As Taiwo Oloyede Faults Choice Of...
More critical comments are trailing the newly unveiled training kit of Nigeria's men's senior national team, Super Eagles, as ex-international midfielder, Taiwo Oloyede slammed...
Experienced Athlete Patience Okon Exudes Confidence In Qualification Chances Of Nigeria’s Relay Teams
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Flag Football Will Make Stronger Impact With Government Attention – Amida Azeez
The president of Showtime Flag Football, Amida Azeez is of a firm belief that the sport will make a stronger impact in Nigeria with...
Grassroots Kids Jamaal Adeniji, Sulaiman Mustapha Rain Prayers On Chase Gadgets, For Giving Them...
Two grassroots football kids in Ikotun, Lagos, Jamaal Adeniji and Sulaiman Mustapha have rained prayers on a business venture in the area, Chase Gadgets,...
Samuel Chukwueze Set For €24m Full Transfer From AC Milan To Fulham This Summer
Fulham of England winger, Samuel Chukwueze could be with the team for much longer, and on a full contract ahead of next season, as...
Handball Federation Vice-president Declares: We Are Committed To Fairness, Integrity
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11 Days to Go! Project Coordinator Fashola Yussuff Leads Charge as Presidency Intensifies ‘Walk...
With just 11 days to go to the 2026 International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, preparations have entered a crucial phase as...
Knights Hit 54 Without Reply as Showtime Flag Football Explodes Into Life — Rebels...
The opening week of Showtime Bowl Series XIV delivered chaos, dominance, and statement performances as teams announced their intentions in emphatic fashion—none louder than...
‘I Can’t Be A Coach’ Oshoala Reveals Shock Post-Retirement Plan — Super Falcons Star...
Nigerian football icon Asisat Oshoala has opened up about her future after retirement, and in a surprising revelation, the Super Falcons star has ruled...
End Of An Era! Salah Announces Liverpool Exit — ‘This Club Is A Spirit...
Football fans around the world have been left stunned after Egyptian superstar Mohamed Salah confirmed that his time with Liverpool is coming to an...
He’s Still A Champion!’ Usyk Backs Joshua’s Comeback — Tips British Star For Stunning...
Unified heavyweight boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk has thrown his full support behind long-time rival Anthony Joshua, insisting the former world champion still has what...
Fresh Hope For Nigerian Football ‘Time To Get Involved’ — Iloenyosi Backs Nff Reforms...
There may finally be light at the end of the tunnel for Nigerian football as former international and Anambra FA Chairman Chikelue Iloenyosi has...
World Cup Heartbreak Will Hit Harder ‘We Should Be There’ — Sodje Laments Nigeria’s...
As the countdown to the next FIFA World Cup continues, former Super Eagles defender Efetobore Sodje has admitted that Nigeria’s absence from the global...
Pressure Is On! ‘Prove You Belong’ — Garba Lawal Challenges New Super Eagles Stars...
Former Super Eagles star Garba Lawal has sent a strong message to the latest crop of invited players to the national team, urging them...
Nigeria Edge South Africa in Super Over Thriller as Ghana Suffer Another Heavy Defeat...
Hosts Nigeria secured a dramatic revenge victory over South Africa U19 Women, edging a tense Super Over contest, while Ghana endured another heavy defeat...
Super Eagles’ New Lemon Kit With Red Trimmings Draws Critical Reactions
Players of Nigeria’s men’s senior national team, Super Eagles on Wednesday stepped out for the first time in their new kit provided by American...
Nigeria’s Turkey Camp Gets One Player Short, As Calvin Bassey Bows Out With Injury
Nigeria's national team camp in Antalya, Turkey will have a player short for their international friendlies against Iran on Friday and versus Jordan next...
Iran Hope To Learn Tips About Egypt’s Tactics From Friday’s Friendly With Nigeria
Friday's international friendly against the Super Eagles of Nigeria in Atalanya, Turkey is expected to provide tactical tips for Iran on how to floor...
Anthony Joshua Needs More Time To Fully Heal After Fatal Accident – Usyk
Nigerian-born former world heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Olaseni Oluwafemi Joshua has been reminded by his friend and rival, Oleksandr Usyk that he needs more...
Josh Onomah Moves To Georgia In Search Of Opportunities For Career Revival
Nigerian-born former England youth international, Joshua Oghenetega Peter Onomah has dramatically moved to Dinamo Tbilisi of Georgia in search of opportunities that could help...
Nigeria Tennis Live Secondary Schools Championship Receives More Accolades
More accolades are trailing after the maiden Nigeria Tennis Live (NTL) Lagos Secondary Schools Championship, which came to a pulsating end last Saturday at...
Onyeka Okongwu Sets NBA Agog With 600th Assist Of His Career
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Super Eagles Camp Hits 21 in Antalya as Chelle Steps Up Preparations for Iran,...
The Super Eagles’ training camp in Antalya continues to take shape, with the squad now up to 21 players following the arrival of six...
Super Eagles Settle Into ‘Natural Comfort’ At Bellis Deluxe Hotel, Ahead Of Clash With...
The Super Eagles are bound to have one of their most exciting and comfortable experiences ever ahead of their friendly versus Iran on Friday,...
Young Stars FC Clinch N400,000 Winners’ Reward At Igando Ramadan Cup
Young Stars FC went home with a cash reward of N400,000 after emerging winners of the sixteenth edition of Igando Ramadan Cup last Sunday,...
National Para-Games Is For Celebrating Courage, Breaking Barriers – Olopade
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Nigeria’s Athletics Delegation Eyes Four Tickets At Relays Championship In Botswana
Nigeria's arhletics delegation will this weekend run for four tickets to the World Relays Championship when they take to the tracks in Gaborone, Botswana...
Toyin Aluko Affirms: It’s Important For Women To Take Up Advocacy Roles
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12 Days to Go! Presidency Spotlights ‘Walk for Peace’ as Countdown to National Sports...
With 12 days to go to the 2026 International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to...
Thirteen Super Eagles Players Arrive in Antalya Ahead of Iran Friendly
The Nigeria national football team have begun their preparations in earnest for the upcoming international friendlies, with thirteen players already settled in camp in...
Meet Ndifreke Benjamin: The SS1 Prodigy Charting Her Own Path in Nigerian Tennis
On a bright afternoon at the iconic Mainland Tennis Club, a quiet but determined teenager stepped onto the court with the weight of expectation...
Ogunsakin Cruises Into Quarterfinals at J200 Africa U-18 Championships in Egypt
Nigeria’s rising tennis star, Seun Ogunsakin, has continued his impressive run at the ongoing J200 U-18 Africa Regional Tennis Championships in Egypt, booking a...
13 Days to Go! Presidency Ignites Nationwide Countdown to 2026 International Day of Sport...
The countdown has officially begun as the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development intensifies preparations for the...
NFF Finally Bows To Pressure! ‘Time To Fix The System’ — Gusau Admits Statutes...
After years of mounting criticism and growing calls for change, the Nigeria Football Federation has finally taken a decisive step toward reform, with its...
‘I Want To Strike Fear!’ Enagbare Sends Warning After Jets Move — Nigerian-Born Star...
Nigerian-born defensive end Kingsley Enagbare has issued a bold statement of intent following his move to the New York Jets, declaring that he is...
Promotion Push Under Threat! Lampard Sweats Over International Break — ‘We Just Want Them...
Coventry City manager Frank Lampard has admitted to growing concerns over the fitness of his players heading into a crucial stage of the season,...
One Athlete, Big Questions! Nigeria’s Lone Star At World Indoors Sparks Concern — ‘Why...
Nigeria’s participation at the World Indoor Championships in Poland has raised eyebrows after the country was represented by just one athlete — a situation...
Shock Alliance In The Octagon! ‘He’s A Good Dude’ — Adesanya Trains With Former...
In a surprising twist that has caught the attention of fight fans worldwide, Nigerian-born UFC star Israel Adesanya has revealed that former rival Robert...
