Morale Boost for Adamu Mukhtar as Fellow Nigerian Star Visits Injured Midfielder in Norway
Nigerian midfielder Adamu Mukhtar has received a timely morale boost during his recovery period after being visited in Norway by fellow Nigerian footballer Onyekachi.
The...
Future Blue! Nigerian-Heritage Wonderkid Oba Olawale Signs for Chelsea Academy
Young Nigerian-heritage talent Oba Olawale has officially signed for the Chelsea F.C. academy at U9 level, taking a major step forward in his football...
Future Hornet! Nigerian-Heritage Talent Omiko Ukachukwu Signs for Watford Academy
Young Nigerian-heritage prospect Omiko Ukachukwu has officially signed for the Watford F.C. academy at U9 level, marking a major milestone in his early football...
Philip Shaibu Hails Nigeria’s CAF Hosting Victory as Eguavoen Visits NIS
Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), Philip Shaibu, has applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the leadership...
Showtime Greenbacks Star Braden Cline Sends Warning To Rivals After Ruthless 40-0 Demolition Job
Braden Cline stood in the middle of Showtime Arena with the confidence of a player who knows the Lagos Greenbacks are finally becoming the...
Family First! Super Eagles Star Francis Uzoho Celebrates Cyprus Title Triumph with Loved Ones
Super Eagles goalkeeper Francis Uzoho celebrated a special moment with his family after helping Omonia Nicosia secure the Cypriot league title.
The Nigerian shot-stopper was...
‘Ajayi Gave Us Balance’ Jakirovic Explains Tactical Switch — Hull Boss Praises Nigerian Defender...
Hull City head coach Sergej Jakirović has credited the inclusion of Nigerian defender Semi Ajayi as a key factor behind the club’s qualification for...
‘She’ll Be Out For Six Weeks’ Milanovic Confirms Blow — Okoronkwo Suffers Hamstring And...
AFC Toronto head coach Marko Milanovic has confirmed that Nigerian forward Esther Okoronkwo is facing a spell on the sidelines after suffering a hamstring...
‘Africa Must Host More Big Events’ Sebastian Coe Praises Continent — World Athletics Chief...
President of World Athletics, Sebastian Coe, has expressed his excitement at being part of the African Athletics Championships in Accra while encouraging African nations...
‘We Still Have Work To Do’ Aduku Refuses To Relax — Falconets Coach Targets...
Falconets head coach Moses Aduku has insisted that Nigeria’s qualification for the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup is only the beginning, warning that the...
‘Development Must Come First’ Soetan Questions Priorities — AFN Official Wants Greater Focus On...
National athletics coach and board member of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria, Olalekan Soetan, has questioned some of the priorities within Nigeria’s sports administration,...
Bassey Is One Of The Best’ Osimhen Names Toughest Defenders — Super Eagles Star...
Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has named fellow Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey and Argentine international Cristian Romero among the toughest defenders he has faced...
‘Future Captain!’: Manchester City Join Global Celebration as Nigerian Wonderkid Raheem Moyinoluwa Salaudeen Turns...
Nigerian teenage sensation Raheem Moyinoluwa Salaudeen celebrated his 16th birthday on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, with tributes pouring in from football lovers across the...
‘Pick Only The Best Players’ Nieketen Warns Maikaba — Ex-Flying Eagles Star Rejects Sentiment...
Former Flying Eagles player Peter Nieketen has congratulated newly appointed Flying Eagles coach Abdu Maikaba while urging him to focus strictly on quality and...
‘It’s Always An Honour’ Amusan Delighted After Dominant Run — Nigerian Star Targets Another...
Nigerian sprint hurdler Tobi Amusan has expressed gratitude for another opportunity to represent the country after storming into the final of the women’s 100m...
‘His Development Is Our Priority’ Wrestling Federation Backs Harrison Vo — Bashir Promises Full...
President of the Nigeria Wrestling Federation, Bashir Adeniyi Adewale, has pledged full support for African wrestling champion Harrison Onovwiomogbohwo, popularly known as Harrison Vo.
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‘I’m Ready To Serve The South East’ Iloenyosi Confirms NFF Ambition — Ex-Eagles Star...
Former Nigeria international Chikelue Iloenyosi has officially confirmed his intention to contest for a position on the board of the Nigeria Football Federation as...
‘It’s Been A Blessing So Far’ Iheanachor Enjoying Steelers Start — Nigerian Draft Pick...
Pittsburgh Steelers draft pick Max Iheanachor has described the early stages of his journey with the franchise as a positive and exciting experience following...
‘Africa Can Compete With The Best’ Motsepe Backs World Cup Teams — CAF President...
President of the Confederation of African Football, Patrice Motsepe, has expressed strong confidence in Africa’s representatives ahead of this summer’s FIFA World Cup, insisting...
‘Nigeria Is Ready To Host Again’ Gusau Reveals Tinubu-CAF Talks — President Approves Major...
President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Ibrahim Musa Gusau, has provided fresh details from the high-level meeting held between Patrice Motsepe and Nigerian President...
‘Local Players Must Not Be Ignored’ Morrison Raises Concern — Ex-D’Tigers Star Wants Balance...
Former D’Tigers player Skambo Morrison has welcomed the appointment of Dave Fizdale as head coach of Nigeria’s men’s national basketball team but warned that...
‘The Unity Cup Is A Fresh Start’ Lawal Praises Chelle — Ex-Eagles Star Excited...
Former Nigeria international Garba Lawal has applauded Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle for embarking on a nationwide scouting tour ahead of the upcoming...
‘Preparations Are Going Well’ Busari Happy With Flamingos Progress — Nigeria Building Strongly For...
Head coach of Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, the Nigeria women's national under-17 football team, Akeem Busari, has expressed satisfaction with the team’s steady...
‘Build Netball From The Grassroots’ Dikko Charges Federation — NSC Chairman Targets Commonwealth Podium
Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Shehu Dikko, has described the newly inaugurated Nigeria Netball Federation board as the most corporately structured sports federation...
‘Injuries Are Mentally Tough’ Iwobi Opens Up — Nigerian Midfielder Awaiting Scan Results
Nigerian midfielder Alex Iwobi has admitted that dealing with injuries can be mentally exhausting as he continues his recovery from a hamstring problem.
The midfielder...
‘The Players Believe In Him’ Aina Praises Pereira — Forest Defender Credits Manager For...
Nigerian defender Ola Aina has praised Vítor Pereira for Nottingham Forest’s impressive recent run of form.
Forest have suffered just one defeat in their last...
‘The Transition Must Start Now’ Duke Udi Warns Eagles — Ex-International Wants Younger Players...
Former Nigeria international Duke Udi has called for a coordinated transition process within the Super Eagles setup, warning that several senior players are gradually...
‘They Must Aim Higher’ Okunwa-Igunbor Praises Falconets — Former Assistant Coach Wants Historic World...
Former Falconets assistant coach Gift Okunwa-Igunbor has praised Nigeria’s U-20 women’s national team and head coach Moses Aduku following their qualification for the FIFA...
Nigerian Fans Celebrate Maktown Flyers’ BAL Debut
As the Basketball Africa League’s (BAL) Sahara Conference tipped off in Rabat, Morocco, basketball fans gathered at Ikeja City Mall in Lagos on Saturday,...
Oluwatobi Falana Reveals ‘Street Encounter’ That Shaped His Table Tennis Career, Built His Heart...
Fast-rising table tennis player, Samuel Oluwatobi Falana has revealed a chance encounter he had with destiny while playing ping-pong on the streets, which shaped...
Nigeria’s No. 1 Female Tennis Player Khadijat Mohammed Joins Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Nigeria’s top-ranked female tennis player, Khadijat Mohammed, has secured a major step in her career after joining Texas A&M University-Kingsville to continue her tennis...
Semi Ajayi To Face Samuel Edozie In Championship Promotion Playoffs Final On May 23rd
Hull City defender, Semi Ajayi is bound to have a tough time on May 23rd when he lines out for The Tigers against Samuel...
Ademola Lookman Nets Penally For Goal Number Eight With Atletico
Atletico Madrid of Spain winger, Ademola Lookman was on top of his game and netted a penalty that earned him his eighth goal in...
MakTown Flyers Coach Abdulrahman Mohammed Takes Stock, After Basketball Africa League (BAL) Experience
MakTown Flyers BC's coach, Abdulrahman Mohammed is taking stock of his experience with the Makurdi-based club at this year’s Basketball Africa League (BAL) in...
Gusau Highlights CAF Scribe Samson Adamu’s Role In Reshaping Nigeria’s International Football Image
The President of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau has highlighted what he referred to as 'a very important role' being played...
President Tinubu Promises Renovation Of Lagos National Stadium, As Nigeria Wants To Host Continental...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has given an assurance that Lagos National Stadium in Surulere will soon be renovated and resurrected as part of Nigeria’s...
Favour Ashe Overcomes False Start Drama to Qualify for African Championships 100m Next Round
Nigeria’s sprint sensation, Favour Ashe, experienced a dramatic turn of events in the men’s 100m at the African Championships after initially being disqualified for...
Ezechukwu Carries Relay Momentum Into Individual Sprint Progress At African Championships
Nigeria’s sprint contingent continued to make steady progress at the African Championships as Miracle Eluebube Ezechukwu delivered another assured performance in the women’s 100m...
Ugoh Impresses on Senior Debut as Nigeria’s Sprint Hopes Advance at African Championships
Nigeria’s emerging sprint talent, Praise Tejiri Ugoh, announced herself on the senior continental stage with a composed and promising performance in the women’s 100m...
‘Nobody Can Stop Us Now’: Abia Warriors Star Success Patrick Fires Playoff Warning After...
Abia Warriors wide receiver Success Patrick has sent a chilling warning to the rest of the Showtime Bowl Series XIV after another ruthless display...
NWFL Premiership Golden Boot Race: Atume Doosuur Leads Uwah, Adegbuyi Ahead of Super Six
Atume Doosuur will head into the NWFL Premiership Super Six with the Golden Boot race still firmly in her hands after finishing the regular...
‘We Know We Are Not There Yet’: Ikan Defensive Star Imole Olorun Femi Sends...
Cross River Ikan cornerback Imole Olorun Femi has admitted the team is still learning and growing despite another difficult chapter in their Showtime Bowl...
NSC Targets Lasting Sports Legacy with Inaugural National Intermediate Games in Lagos
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has described the forthcoming National Intermediate Games in Lagos as one of the most important policy reforms in Nigerian...
SSA Adeboye Backs National Intermediate Games as NSC Moves to Revive Grassroots Sports Structure
ABUJA — The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, Hon. Adeyinka Anthony Adeboye, was among top sports administrators and stakeholders...
Chidera Ezeakor Blazes to 10.38s Victory in African Championships Heat
Nigerian sprinter Chidera Ezeakor delivered a commanding performance in the men’s 100m heats at the ongoing African Athletics Championships 2026 in Accra, powering to...
Joy Chima: “Government Support Will Help Us Win More Medals” After Accra Bronze Triumph
Nigeria’s Joy Chima delivered a commendable performance at the 15th African Armwrestling Championship in Accra, winning a bronze medal in the Senior Women’s 65kg...
Oluwatobi Falana Reveals ‘Street Encounter’ That Shaped His Table Tennis Career, Built His Heart...
Fast-rising table tennis player, Samuel Oluwatobi Falana has revealed a chance encounter he had with destiny while playing ping-pong on the streets, which shaped...
Blessing Okpe Shines With Brace in Dnepr Mogilev’s 11-1 Victory
Nigeria international Blessing Okpe delivered a sensational performance for Dnepr Mogilev Women as they cruised to a commanding 11-1 victory over Gomel FC Women...
BCH Crowned Champions as 2026 COLBIOS Dean’s Cup Ends in Dramatic Fashion
The 2026 edition of the COLBIOS Dean’s Cup delivered a thrilling showcase of football, unity, and campus spirit as the Department of Biochemistry (BCH)...
Tinubu Approves Nigeria’s Bid to Host CAF General Assembly and CAF Awards
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially approved Nigeria’s proposed hosting of the 48th CAF Ordinary General Assembly and the prestigious CAF Awards, marking another...
