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...
Galatasaray Explains Osimhen’s Absence From Turkish Cup Squad, Cites Recovery Plan
Turkish giants Galatasaray S.K. have clarified why Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen was omitted from the squad that faced Alanyaspor in the Turkish Cup on...
All Roads Lead to Lagos for National U-17 Championship as Zonal Eliminations Conclude
All is now set for the national finals of the 7th National Under-17 Cricket Championship as zonal eliminations organised by the Nigeria Cricket Federation...
NRFF Board Member Wuraola Hussain Hails Coaches’ Efforts In Grooming Female Rugby Players
A board member of Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF), Wuraola Hussain has hailed all coaches who continue playing key roles in developing female players...
Shehu Dikko Commends Nigeria’s Presence In International Badminton Bodies
National Sports Commission (NSC) chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko has commended the president of Badminton Federation of Nigeria (BFN), Barrister Francis Orbih for holding pivotal...
Badminton Federation President Francis Orbih Admits: ‘Expectations Are Much Higher This Time’
The newly re-elected president of Badminton Federation of Nigeria (BFN), Barrister Francis Orbih said he is happy that he won the election on Monday,...
Thick Clouds Over Nigeria’s Participation as FIFA Fails to Rule on DR Congo Players’...
With exactly 100 days to kick-off, anticipation is building for the historic 2026 FIFA World Cup, to be jointly hosted by the United States,...
NOC President Habu Gumel Charges BFN’s New Board: ‘Move Badminton To Greater Height’
The president of Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), Engineer Habu Ahmed Gumel has charged the newly elected board of the country's badminton federation to move...
Anthony Samuel Blast NFF Over Eric Sekhou Chelle Salary Talks
Anthony Sunday Samuel, CEO of Parrot Sports, has shared his perspective on the ongoing discussions between the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and Super Eagles...
Veteran Journalist Chris Okechukwu Questions Chelle’s Reported Salary Demands
Veteran Nigerian journalist Chris Okechukwu has weighed in on the ongoing debate surrounding the reported contractual terms and salary demands of Super Eagles head...
NPFL: Bayelsa United Team Manager Reacts After Crucial Win Over Rivers United
Team Manager Tarila Okorowanta has expressed immense satisfaction following Bayelsa United FC’s hard-fought 1–0 victory over Rivers United FC in the Nigeria Professional Football...
NPFL: Warri Wolves Goalkeeper Trainer Abayomi Hails Tactical Discipline After Away Draw
Goalkeeper trainer Abayomi Olorunda has praised Warri Wolves FC for their resilience and tactical execution following a hard-earned 0–0 draw away to Niger Tornadoes...
FIFA Marks 100-Day Countdown to 2026 World Cup Amid Rising Middle East Tensions
World football’s governing body, FIFA, on Tuesday officially marked 100 days to the kickoff of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as anticipation for the...
Tough Home Start for Enyimba New Coach Deutsch as He Blasts Kun Khalifat Goalie...
Enyimba Football Club head coach Emmanuel Deutsch endured a frustrating first home outing as the Aba giants were held to a 1–1 draw by...
NPFL: Azeez Audu Laments Second-Half Lapse in Defeat to Remo Stars
Head coach Azeez Audu has admitted his side lost focus in the second half following Katsina United FC’s defeat to Remo Stars FC in...
Nigeria Set to Host South Africa, Ghana, Sierra Leone in T20I Four-Nation Tourney
Nigeria will take centre stage in women’s cricket later this month as it hosts South Africa, Ghana and Sierra Leone in a four-nation Women’s...
NWFL Premiership Matchday 9: Five Stars Battle for Top Performer Crown
Matchday 9 of the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership delivered derby drama, statement victories, and standout individual brilliance as the first round of...
Rangers Neutralised Our Plans – Nasarawa United Coach Mangut Mbwas
Nasarawa United head coach, Mangut Mbwas, admitted his side’s game plan was effectively shut down after a 2–0 defeat to Rangers International FC in...
Chido Obi Suffers Serious Head Injury After Only 10 Seconds Of Action
Manchester United of England youngster, Chidozie-Obi Martin (aka Chido Obi) needed emergency medical attention on Monday night, as he suffered a serious head injury...
Nwaneri Gains Sympathetic Verdict From Olympique Marseille Teammate
Olympique Marseille of France winger, Ethan Nwaneri has gained a sympathetic verdict from one of his teammates, who admitted that the Nigerian-born youngster is...
AFN GOLDEN LEAGUE: Chidera Ezeakor Excels In Men’s 100m, Chinoso Odika Wins Women’s Race
Two fast-rising sprinters, Chidera Ezeakor for the men and Chinoso Courage Odika in the female cadre, set tongues wagging early on the first day...
Badminton Federation President Francis Orbih Pledges: We Are Going To Raise Our Bar
The newly re-elected president of Badminton Federation of Nigeria (BFN), Barrister Francis Orbih has promised that he and his board members will raise the...
NBF Vice-president Omonlei Imadu Speaks Gleefully About ‘New Era In Nigerian Boxing’
The vice-president of Nigeria Boxing Federation (NBF), Omonlei Imadu has spoken gleefully about what he referred to as the beginning of ‘a new era’...
Trabzonspor Confirm Thigh Injury Blow for Nigeria’s Nwaiwu
Turkish top-flight side Trabzonspor have confirmed that Nigerian forward Chibuike Nwaiwu sustained a muscle injury during their league clash against Fatih Karagümrük.
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Preliminary bouts of the National Boxing Open Trials for the Commonwealth Games will commence on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, following a full schedule of...
Ebuehi Impresses as Empoli Share Spoils with Cesena
Nigerian defender Tyronne Ebuehi delivered a composed and influential performance as Empoli FC played out a hard-fought draw against Cesena FC at the Stadio...
Late Strike Condemns Pisa to Defeat as Durosinmi Endures Frustrating Night
It was a difficult evening for Rafiu Durosinmi as Pisa SC suffered another setback in the Serie A, falling to a 1–0 defeat against...
‘We Want More Points at the Business End’ – Meremu Okara Renew Push After...
Bayelsa United head coach Meremu Okara has admitted relief after his side ground out a hard-fought 1–0 victory over fierce rivals Rivers United, insisting...
We Remain Focused on Winning the League — Rivers United Coach
Head coach Finidi George has reiterated Rivers United’s determination to push on for the league title despite Sunday’s narrow 1–0 defeat to Bayelsa United...
Barau FC Stage Comeback Victory Over Plateau United to Secure Ninth Win of Historic...
Barau FC continued their impressive debut campaign in the Nigeria Premier Football League with a hard-fought 2–1 comeback victory over Plateau United on Matchday...
Golden League Lights Up Benin as Personal Bests Rain on Opening Day
Benin City came alive with thrilling track and field action on Sunday as the opening day of the AFN Golden League Series produced a...
Nigeria’s First National Boxing Week Offers Side Attractions Outside Roped Square – NBF
Top officials and technical heads of amateur pugilism in Nigeria have provided a strong confirmation that the first ever National Boxing Week in the...
Nnadozie, Ajibade Receive Stern Instructions For Super Falcons’ Second Friendly Versus Cameroon
Super Falcons’ goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie and the team’s captain, Rasheedat Ajibade have both received stern instructions to ensure they lead a revival for Nigeria...
Troost-Ekong Among Athletes Stranded as Qatar Halts Sports Amid Middle East Military Tensions
Former Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong is among a number of top-flight athletes currently unable to leave Qatar following sweeping security measures triggered by...
Barau FC Makes Peace, Appoints Assaulted Journalist as Coach’s Aide
Barau FC has appointed Freedom Radio journalist, Aminu Halilu Tudun Wada, as Special Assistant on Media to the club’s head coach, in a move...
Francis Orbih Re-Elected President Badminton Federation of Nigeria for aThird Term
Francis Orbih has been re-elected as President of the Badminton Federation of Nigeria for a third consecutive term.
Orbih emerged unopposed, securing all 13 votes...
World Rugby Applauds Nigeria’s Growing Global Impact in T1 Rugby
World Rugby has praised Nigeria for its increasing global influence in the development and adoption of T1 Rugby, identifying the country as one of...
Akor Adams Boosts Sevilla’s Revival, Denied Chance Of Last Minute Winner
Sevilla of Spain striker, Akor Adams provided a sparkling performance that helped his side storm from two-goals down to force a draw with Real...
AFN Golden League Begins as 412 Athletes Storm Benin City for Season Opener
The build-up to a demanding athletics season for Team Nigeria shifts into high gear on Monday as the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) launches...
NPFL: Finidi George Frustrated After Narrow Home Defeat to Bayelsa United
Technical Manager Finidi George cut a disappointed figure following his side’s 1–0 away defeat to Bayelsa United FC, admitting that while the performance was...
UNICAL Political Science Graduate David Akagha Opts For Career In Football Coaching
A graduate of Political Science from the University of Calabar (UNICAL), David Akagha has opted to push his graduate certificate aside and pursue a...
Latifat Musa Picks Croatia’s Luka Modric As Her Biggest Inspiration
A female student in junior secondary class three (JS3) at Iponri Estate High School, Surulere, Lagos, Latifat Musa has surprisingly picked Croatia icon Luka...
Sadiq Umar Wins Crucial Penalty as Valencia Edge Osasuna at Mestalla
Sadiq Umar delivered a strong all-round performance to help Valencia CF secure a narrow but vital 1–0 home victory over CA Osasuna in a...
Moses Simon Stars as Paris FC Secure Gritty Home Win Over Nice
Moses Simon delivered a tireless and influential performance as Paris FC claimed a vital 1–0 victory over OGC Nice in their French Ligue 1...
Divine Chess Academy Proprietor Oluwatobi Bamidele Rates 2026 Championship Best Of All
The proprietor of Divine Chess Academy (DCA), Oluwatobi Bamidele has rated the group’s fourth championship best of all, as it drew an unprecedented haul...
NPFL: Abd’Allah Urges Calm After First Win With Sky Blue Stars
Head coach Usman Abd’Allah has played down excitement following his first victory in charge of Sky Blue Stars, insisting that the team must remain...
Iwobi Credits ‘Strong Groin’ For His Wonder Goal Against Tottenham
Fulham of England star, Alex Iwobi has given credit to what he believes was his ‘strong groin’ that made it possible for him to...
NPFL: Adelowo Reflects on 3SC’s Narrow Victory Over Kano Pillars
Defender Gbolagade Adelowo has shared his thoughts following Shooting Stars SC’s hard-fough 2–1 home win against Kano Pillars FC.
Speaking to 3SCfanTV in a post-match...
