Fizdale Puts Purpose Before Pay as Nigeria’s D’Tigers Project Enters a New Era
Nigeria’s D’Tigers head coach David Fizdale has revealed that he and his coaching staff are working with the national team on a pro bono...
Ekpo: Let Nigerian Football Rise Again, Give Fans a Reason to Return
Former Super Eagles midfielder Friday Ekpo has expressed hope that Nigeria’s football can regain its former glory once the ongoing reform process is successfully...
Erhabor’s Palace Move Raises the Stakes: Super Falcons Goalkeeper Sets Sights on WSL Breakthrough
Super Falcons goalkeeper Comfort Erhabor is ready for a fresh challenge in England after completing a two-year move to Crystal Palace Women, a transfer...
Aluko Sets Netball on a New Course as Nigeria Builds for a Stronger Future
President of the Nigeria Netball Federation, Dr. Oluwatoyin Aluko, has identified capacity building as a critical pillar in the federation’s long-term plan to reposition...
Wakama: D’Tigress Must Rebuild After World Cup Collapse — “We Can’t Live on Paris...
Nigeria’s D’Tigress coach Rena Wakama has admitted that the team fell well short of the standards it established at the Paris 2024 Olympics, insisting...
Kaita Demands Super Eagles Response: “Turn World Cup Pain Into AFCON Glory”
Former Super Eagles midfielder Sani Kaita has challenged Nigeria’s senior national team to use the disappointment of missing the 2026 FIFA World Cup as...
Nigeria’s Ultimate Test: Amusan, Ajayi Lead Nine-Member Charge for Inaugural World Athletics Showdown
Nigeria is set for another major athletics assignment as nine athletes prepare to represent the country at the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship, scheduled...
Odede’s Belgian Leap: Nigerian Forward Begins Fresh European Chapter at Lommel
Nigerian forward Elijah Odede has completed a move to Belgian side SK Lommel, leaving French club ESTAC Troyes as he takes another significant step...
“I’m Ready for the Challenge” — Nigeria U17 Talent Abdulwaris Yunus Joins FK Teplice...
Abuja-based Derby Football Academy youngster Abdulwaris Yunus has officially completed his move to Czech club FK Teplice, marking another important step in his football...
Raliat Abdulsalam: The Woman Building New Pathways for Girls in Nigerian Football
At a time when Nigerian football continues to search for stronger grassroots structures and sustainable pathways for young talents, Chief Mrs. Raliat Anako Abdulsalam...
EuroMatch NPFL: Muhammed Rabiu Zulkifilu Fires First Hat-Trick of 2026/27 Season in Ranchers Bees...
Muhammed Rabiu Zulkifilu announced himself in emphatic fashion as the first hat-trick scorer of the 2026/27 EuroMatch NPFL season, inspiring newly promoted Ranchers Bees...
Monday Austine Crowned Best Goalkeeper of Seamoriow U15 Tournament
Monday Austine of Seamoriow FA U15 has been named the Best Goalkeeper of the Tournament following an outstanding campaign that played a key role...
Shooting Stars Return to Ibadan, Begin Night Training Ahead of CS Sfaxien Clash
Shooting Stars have returned to Ibadan and immediately resumed preparations under the lights as the Oluyole Warriors intensify their build-up for the crucial second...
Olajide Omotayo, Aruna Quadri and Mehdi Bouloussa Begin New European Club Chapters
Nigerian table tennis stars Olajide Omotayo and Aruna Quadri, alongside Algeria’s Mehdi Bouloussa, are set for fresh challenges in Europe after securing new club...
FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup: Falconets Fall to Spain as Marisa, Cerrato Send Nigeria...
Nigeria’s Falconets have suffered a 2–0 defeat to Spain in their opening Group F encounter at the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in...
Nigeria Wrestling: Oklahoma Camp Ends as Purity Targets World Championship Medal Breakthrough in Astana
Nigeria’s preparations for the World Wrestling Championship in Astana, Kazakhstan, have entered a crucial phase following the conclusion of the Nigeria Wrestling Federation’s (NWF)...
Intermediate Games Technical Committee Rolls Out Strategies For Verification Of Athletes’ Authentic Ages
The joint technical committee of the forthcoming 1st National Intermediate Games has rolled out an elaborate line of strategies that would help officials verify...
FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup: D’Tigress Crushed 111–56 by France as Nigeria’s Campaign Ends...
Nigeria’s D’Tigress have suffered a heavy 111–56 defeat to France in their final Group B game of the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup,...
Chido Obi Receives Pledge Of Support From Willem II FC’s Technical Director Freek Hearkens
Summer signing at Willem II FC of the Netherlands, Chidozie Obi-Martin has received a strong vote of confidence and pledge of support to help...
Nigerian-born Utility Player Patrick Dorgu Gains Opportunity For Regular Games At Manchester United
Nigerian-born utility player Patrick Chinazaekpere Dorgu has received a lifeline of sorts and an opportunity for regular games at Manchester United of England, as...
Nigeria’s Flamingos Get Prominent Mention Ahead of FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup
While all eyes are for now on the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup in Poland, which began this past Saturday and the Falconets face...
The World’s First National Prep Team: Nigeria’s A5 U19 Program Set to Make History...
In a landmark development that redefines the intersection of sport, national policy, and international opportunity, the Adrenale 5 (A5) U19 Nigerian National Prep Basketball...
“The Award Is a Major Boost” — Eguakun Eyes Bigger Challenges After Nigeria’s World...
Nigeria’s Junior Female YellowGreens star Omosigho Eguakun has described her recognition as the best batter of the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup Africa...
Igbobi College Principal Calls for Stronger School Sports Facilities, Alumni Support To Develop Grassroots...
The Principal of Igbobi College Lagos, Venerable Joseph Oyewale Adediji, has called for stronger collaboration between government, school owners and alumni to revive extracurricular...
ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup: Chukwuonye Hails Belief, Adaptability as Nigeria Secure Historic...
Nigeria’s Junior Female YellowGreens captain Christabel Chukwuonye has credited adaptability, responsibility and belief for the team’s outstanding campaign that culminated in qualification for the...
‘This Is Not a Big Result, We Could Have Lost’ — SOBEMAP Coach Tinkéu...
SOBEMAP FC head coach Narcisse Tinkeu has refused to get carried away by his side’s draw against Rangers International, insisting that the result was...
Emmanuel King Urges El-Kanemi Warriors to Finish the Job After 3-0 CAF Confederation Cup...
El-Kanemi Warriors head coach Emmanuel King has urged his players to remain focused and complete the job in the second leg after their impressive...
‘We Won’t Play the Same Way in Tunisia’ — Salisu Yusuf Backs Shooting Stars...
Shooting Stars head coach Salisu Yusuf has expressed confidence that his side can complete the job in Tunisia after securing a narrow 1-0 victory...
Olopade Declares: National Intermediate Games Will Provide Platform For Proper Progression Of Athletes
The director-general of Nigeria's National Sports Commission (NSC), Honourable Bukola Olopade, has declared that the upcoming multiple-events competition for intermediate talents will provide a...
Eko 2026 Joint Technical Committee Rolls Of Regulations For Athletics, Weightlifting, Taekwondo Events
The joint technical committee for the 1st National Intermediate Games has rolled out several rules to guide competitors in some athletics events as well...
“Our Starts Haven’t Been Great” — Wakama Blames Slow Beginnings as D’Tigress Crash Out...
D’Tigress head coach Rena Wakama has attributed Nigeria’s early exit from the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup to slow starts in their first...
CAF Champions League: Sobemap Coach Tinkeu Refuses to Celebrate Rangers Draw, Warns Tie Is...
Head coach of Benin champions SOBEMAP FC, Dr Narcisse Tinkeu, has played down the significance of his side’s 1–1 draw against Nigeria’s Enugu Rangers...
CAF Champions League: Finidi George Confident Rivers United Will Finish Job Against San Pedro
Rivers United technical adviser Finidi George has expressed confidence that his side can complete the job against FC San Pedro and advance to the...
“I Did Not Want It Then, I Do Not Want It Now” — Emeruwa...
Confederation of African Football (CAF) Head of Safety and Security, Dr Christian Emeruwa, has categorically dismissed reports linking him with the vacant position of...
Falconets Ready for World Cup Test as Aduku Demands Cup-Final Mentality Against Spain
Nigeria’s Falconets will begin their 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup campaign against defending champions Spain on Monday, with Head Coach Moses Aduku calling...
Netball Development: Aluko Says Coaching, Officiating Programme Key to Nigeria’s Five-Year Growth Plan
President of the Nigeria Netball Federation, Oluwatoyin Aluko, has described the recently concluded five-day coaching and umpiring capacity-building programme as a major component of...
FIFA Backs Nigeria’s Football Reform, Urges Due Process as Dikko Begins Stakeholder Consultations
Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Mallam Shehu Dikko, said FIFA has endorsed Nigeria’s proposed football administration reform and accepted the resignation of the...
EuroMatch NPFL: “Ahmed Musa Is Really Motivating Us” — Fabian Nworie Reveals Pillars’ Inspiration
Kano Pillars defender Fabian Nworie has revealed how the influence of Super Eagles legend Ahmed Musa is helping to inspire the team as they...
Nigerian Players Scorecard: Chukwueze Assists, Osimhen, Onuachu Scores And Injured Across Europe
Nigerian footballers continued to make their mark across Europe over the weekend, with goals, assists and impressive individual performances headlining another busy round of...
Seun Ogunsakin Makes Grand Slam History with First Main Draw Victory at US Open
Nigeria’s rising junior tennis star Seun Ogunsakin has secured his first-ever main draw victory at a Grand Slam event after producing a stunning comeback...
TENNIS: Miracle Yakubu Rises Highest in Lagos to Claim Adewale Isa Foundation U-12 Title
Abuja-based youngster Miracle Yakubu has emerged champion of the Boys U-12 category at the ongoing Adewale Isa Foundation National Junior Tennis Championship at the...
Lagos State Football Coaches Chairman David Dosu Picks Acquisition Of Office Complex As His...
The new chairman of Lagos State Football Coaches Association (LSFCA), David Dosu has declared that the priority for him during his first tenure to...
Victor Ikpeba Begs Igando-Ikotun LCDA Chairman To Upgrade Access Road Leading To Islamic Football...
Former Super Eagles' striker, Victor Nosa Ikpeba has sent out a special plea to the chairman of Igando-Ikotun Local Council Development Area, Senior Comrade...
Samuel Achibong Emulates Kylian Mbape By Scoring Hat Trick In Major Cup Final, One...
A youngster from Akwa Ibom State, Samuel Achibong on Sunday emulated the feat of France star, Kylian Mbappe and England's Geoff Hurst by netting...
Edo Queens’ Women’s Champions League Qualification Excites NFF’s Acting Scribe Emmanuel Ikpeme
The acting general-secretary of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Dr Emmanuel Ikpeme has revealed how excited he was seeing Edo Queens of Benin City pull...
Ikpeme States Belief In 3SC, Seeks Prayers For Rangers; As Divergent Fortune Faces Nigerian...
Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan and Rangers International of Enugu have received divergent verdicts heading into the second legs of their preliminary...
Falconets’ Coach Moses Aduku Adopts ‘Cup Final Approach’ Against Spain For His Team’s First...
Nigeria's female youth national team, Falconets' coach, Moses Aduku has disclosed that he and his players will give 'a cup final approach' to their...
Clinton Jephta Wins First European Trophy as Inter Turku Lift Suomen Cup
Nigerian international Clinton Jephta has celebrated a major milestone in his career after winning his first-ever trophy in European football with Finnish side FC...
“We Are Preparing Talents for the Future” — Oladipupo Reveals Vision Behind Invincible Cup
Local Organising Secretary of the Invincible Cup 2026, Christopher Oladipupo, has described the tournament as an important platform for discovering and supporting young football...
Santos SA Crowned Invincible Cup 2026 Champions After Penalty Shootout Victory
Santos Sports Academy have been crowned champions of the Invincible Cup 2026 after defeating Winning Star 4-2 on penalties following a goalless draw in...
