Owolabi: World Cup Qualifiers Offer D’Tigress Chance to Experiment
Head coach of the MFM Women’s Basketball team Ochuko Owolabi believes the upcoming FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup Qualifiers will serve primarily as a...
Ogunade: NBBF Awaits FIBA Clarification on Board Tenure Dispute
Vice President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation, Babatunde Ogunade, has acknowledged that differing interpretations within the federation’s board have led to uncertainty regarding the...
Barbra Banda Confident Copper Queens Can Challenge Super Falcons at WAFCON
Zambian forward Barbra Banda has expressed strong belief that the Copper Queens have the ability to challenge and even defeat Nigeria’s Super Falcons at...
Etta Egbe Urges NFF, Chelle to Reach Compromise for Super Eagles Stability
Former Green Eagles goalkeeper Etta Egbe has called on the Nigeria Football Federation and Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle to find common ground...
Nimrod Optimistic as Nigeria Volleyball Targets Strong 2026 Campaign
President of the Nigeria Volleyball Federation, Musa Nimrod, has expressed strong optimism about Nigeria’s volleyball prospects in 2026, revealing that the federation has lined...
Aiyenugba Urges Nigeria to Accept FIFA Verdict on DR Congo Petition
Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Dele Aiyenugba has urged Nigerians to accept whatever decision emerges from FIFA regarding the petition filed by the Nigeria Football...
Madugu Ready for Pressure as Super Falcons Begin WAFCON Preparations
Super Falcons head coach Justin Madugu has acknowledged that the pressure to defend Nigeria’s continental title is inevitable, but insists he is fully prepared...
Mikel Obi Calls for Tougher Sanctions to Eliminate Racism in Football
Former Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel has called for stronger and more decisive measures to eradicate racism from football, insisting that symbolic gestures...
Carragher Hails Alex Iwobi as a ‘Manager’s Dream’
Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has described Nigerian midfielder Alex Iwobi as a “manager’s dream,” praising the Fulham star for his versatility and consistency.
Carragher...
Elizabeth Oshoba Fired Up for Arnell Clash on Dubois–Harper Undercard
Nigerian boxer Elizabeth Oshoba has expressed excitement ahead of her upcoming fight against Chelsey Arnell, scheduled to take place on April 5 in the...
Samuel Ikpefan Calls for Greater Support to Grow Winter Sports in Africa
Two-time Olympian Samuel Ikpefan has called for stronger institutional and financial backing to unlock Africa’s untapped potential in winter sports.
Ikpefan made the appeal after...
Edema Fuludu Questions High Salary Demands for Super Eagles Coach
Former Nigeria international Edema Fuludu has questioned the rationale behind offering Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle a highly improved contract, arguing that the...
Mutiu Adepoju Backs Chelle to Continue Super Eagles Project
Former Nigeria international Mutiu Adepoju has joined the growing list of voices calling on the Nigeria Football Federation to retain Super Eagles head coach...
Garba Lawal: If Chelle and NFF Can’t Agree, They Should Part Ways
Former Super Eagles star Garba Lawal has advised that the Nigeria Football Federation and national team head coach Eric Chelle should consider going their...
Destiny Ese Claims Bronze at Atlantic 10 Indoor Championships
Nigeria’s Destiny Ese produced an impressive performance in the men’s long jump final at the Atlantic 10 Indoor Championships, soaring to a mark of...
Tolu Arokodare Makes Impact Off the Bench as Wolverhampton Wanderers FC Edge Liverpool FC...
Tolu Arokodare delivered a decisive contribution off the bench as Wolverhampton Wanderers secured a dramatic home league victory over Liverpool in a pulsating encounter.
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Desire Akaolisa Strikes Gold with Massive PB at Atlantic 10 Indoor Championships
Nigeria’s Desire Akaolisa rose to the occasion at the Atlantic 10 Indoor Championships, delivering a standout performance in the women’s shot put final with...
Oseiwe Salami Crowned 400m Hurdles Champion at AFN Golden League in Benin
Oseiwe Salami delivered a commanding performance to emerge as the men’s 400m hurdles champion at the AFN Golden League in Benin, thrilling the home...
Wisdom Musa Great Storms to 110m Hurdles Victory at AFN Golden League
Wisdom Musa Great made an emphatic start to his 110m hurdles campaign, storming to victory at the AFN Golden League in Benin with an...
NPFL: Rivers United Thrash Katsina United, Overtake Rangers at the Top
Rivers United surged to the summit of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) table after a commanding 3–0 victory, against El Kanemi Warriors in...
Wolves Coach Rob Edwards Explains Arokodare’s Sub Timing, Impact in Liverpool Victory
Wolverhampton Wanderers head coach Rob Edwards has praised Nigerian striker Tolu Arokodare for his decisive impact off the bench in Wolves’ hard-fought Premier League...
Badminton Federation Plans New Strategy Towards Acquisition Of More International Laurels
Badminton Federation of Nigeria (BFN) will soon set in motion a new strategy and method of approach that will see the country garner more...
UK-trained Lawyer Damilola Ogunbote Relishes Working With Female Students During Football Project In Lagos
A United Kingdom-trained lawyer, Damilola Ogunbote is still relishing the satisfaction she got from relating with a lot of female students during a recent...
National Boxing Week: Nigerian Boxing Prospects Thrill Olopade as NSC Lauds NBF
The Director-General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Bukola Olopade, has commended the board of the Nigeria Boxing Federation (NBF) for what he described...
National Boxing Trials: Bout Day One Produces 25 Action Packed Contests in Lagos
The National Boxing Trials got off to a thrilling start on Bout Day One as boxers from across Nigeria traded punches and tactics in...
10th Stephen Keshi Anniversary Memorial Lecture to Hold in Lagos
The Stephen Keshi Football and Vocational Training Center (SKFVTC) has announced that the 10th Stephen Keshi Anniversary Memorial Lecture will take place on June...
African Games Returns to Cairo After 37 Years
The African Games will return to Cairo in 2027, marking a major homecoming for the continental multi-sport event after a 37-year absence.
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NLO Plans Digital Seminar to Modernise Operations Across Nigeria’s Grassroots Football Structure
The Nationwide League One (NLO) has announced plans to host a digital seminar as part of its ongoing drive to modernise administrative operations across...
Ademola Lookman Rattled By Smashed Window Of Atletico Madrid’s Bus
Atletico Madrid of Spain winger, Ademola Lookman appeared to have been rattled by a smashed window of his club’s bus minutes before they entered...
Karim Adeyemi Delays Signing New Deal At Borussia Dorrtmund
Borussia Dortmund of Germany’s Nigerian-born dazzler, Karim Adeyemi is reportedly delaying his signing of a new deal at the German Bundesliga club because he...
Rugby Rising Initiative Raised Acceptance Among Parents, Schools, Communities – Tolu Oguntimehin
The media coordinator of Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF), Tolu Oguntimehin has revealed that more awareness for the sport was created among parents, schools...
Daniel Victor Eyes ‘Football Money’ To Suppprt His Mother With Family Matters
A former student of Ikotun Comprehensive College, Daniel Victor has declared that he wants to become a football star and earn enough money to...
AFN Golden League: NSF Champions Ezeakor, Odinaka Sweep 100m, 200m Titles
Reigning National Sports Festival men’s 100m champion Chidera Ezeakor and rising sprint star Chinonso Odinaka dominated the track on Tuesday, completing a clean sweep...
Abuja 2027 Will Showcase Nigeria’s Strength in Youth Sports — Gbadebo Oyebola
Gbadebo Oyebola, Chief of Staff to the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, has described his appointment into the Local...
SSA Adeyinka Adeboye Joins Faithful in Ogoja to Honour Late Rev. Fr. Victor Achima...
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, Hon. Anthony Adeyinka Adeboye, on Tuesday joined family members, Catholic faithful, and dignitaries...
Veteran Journalist Maxwell Kumoye Appreciates Expressions Of Sympathy Over His Wife’s Death
Veteran sports journalist and online content provider, Maxwell Kolawole Kumoye has sent a message of appreciation to all well-wishers who expressed sympathy with him...
Reece James Of Chelsea Is My Role Model – Favour Philip
A football player and student at Ogun State University of Technology, Favour Onyinye Philip has disclosed that his role model in the round leather...
NOC President Habu Gumel Throws More Light On Upcoming Gender Governance Course
The president of Nigerian Olympic Committee (NOC), Engineer Habu Gumel has thrown more light on the upcoming advanced gender-inclusive governance course to be hosted...
Wheelchair Basketball President Oluwaseyi Johnson Expresses Confidence Ahead Of Commonwealth Games Qualifiers
The president of Nigeria Wheelchair Basketball Federation, Oluwaseyi Johnson has expressed confidence that the country’s male and female teams will perform well at the...
Paul Onuachu Scores for Eighth Straight Game as Trabzonspor Beat İstanbul Başakşehir 4–2
Paul Onuachu continued his remarkable scoring streak, finding the net for the eighth consecutive match as Trabzonspor secured a 4–2 away victory over İstanbul...
Nigeria Customs, Vipers Shine at 2026 CAVB Zone 3 Championship in Ghana
Nigeria’s representatives have made a commanding start at the 2026 CAVB Zone 3 Volleyball Club Championship in Ghana, with the Nigeria Customs Service Volleyball...
Super Falcons Rally to Defeat Cameroon in Commanding Comeback
The Nigeria women's national football team delivered a spirited comeback performance to defeat Cameroon women's national football team 3–1 in an entertaining encounter marked...
Boots for Grassroots Project Names Kanu Nwankwo Ambassador, Unveils Celebrity 5-A-Side Series
Boots for Grassroots Project (BFG) Africa has named Nigerian football legend Kanu Nwankwo as its ambassador and unveiled the Celebrity 5-A-Side Series, a sport-driven...
Nigeria’s Sodiq “Golden Boy” Oyakojo to Face Joe Miller for Vacant Commonwealth International Title
Nigeria’s highly rated boxer Sodiq Oyakojo, popularly known as “Golden Boy”, is set for a major international test as he takes on Britain’s Joe...
Portugal-based Youngster Isa Riliwan Ayodele Reveals: I’m Growing Up Fast At Esmoriz
Sporting Clube Esmoriz of Portugal youngster, Isa Rilwan Ayodele has revealed how he is settling down fast at the regional league club less than...
Ebenezer Akinsanmiro to Read Official Athlete Oath at Viareggio Cup Opening Ceremony
Nigerian midfielder Ebenezer Akinsanmiro has been selected to read the official athlete’s oath at the opening ceremony of the 76th Viareggio Cup, one of...
Archery Federation of Nigeria Sets the Ball Rolling for 2026 National Championship.
The Nigeria Archery Federation (NAFED) has officially flagged off its 2026 sporting calendar with the announcement of the National Archery Open Championship scheduled to...
PWA and AIWF Celebrate Emmanuel Ndo’s Birthday, Hail Contributions to African Wrestling
The global wrestling community, led by Pro Wrestling Africa and Allied Independent Wrestling Federations, has celebrated the birthday of wrestling administrator and sports leader...
CAF Cancels Interclubs Quarter-Finals Course Over Visa and Travel Hurdles
The Confederation of African Football(CAF) has called off its Interclubs Quarter-Finals Preparation Course, originally scheduled to hold in Cairo from March 4–8, 2026.
In a...
Arthur Okonkwo Keeps 10th Clean Sheet as Wrexham Edges Charlton in Championship Thriller
Nigerian goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo delivered another commanding display as Wrexham A.F.C. secured a narrow 1–0 away victory over Charlton Athletic F.C. in the English...
