Ogunbote Explains Secret Behind Plateau United’s Unbeaten Streak
Plateau United head coach Gbenga Ogunbote has shed light on the blend of mental strength and tactical discipline driving his team’s recent surge in...
Winter Games 2026: Nigeria’s Only Athlete Ikpefan Fails to Progress, Finishes 65th in Men’s Sprint Classical Qualification
Nigeria’s lone athlete at the Milano–Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, Samuel Ikpefan, finished 65th in the Men’s Sprint Classical qualification on Tuesday, February 10. READ ALSO:...
NFF Shifts Extraordinary General Assembly
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced a new date for its forthcoming Extraordinary General Assembly (EGA). READ ALSO: NBA Announces Rosters for NBA All-Star...
NBA Announces Rosters for NBA All-Star Saturday Action
The NBA announced the rosters for NBA All-Star Saturday action. The 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend tips off in Los Angeles, California, on Friday, Feb.13,...
Which Nigerian Players Were on the Move in the January Transfer Window?
Nigerian football has been on somewhat of a decline in recent times, at least on the international stage. The Super Eagles were stunned in...
Immanuel Feyi-Waboso In Doubt For England’s Rugby Six-Nations Fixtures
Nigerian-born England rugby national team wing, Immanuel Feyi-Waboso has been cast in doubt for any further appearance in the Six Nations outing by Steve...
Assar Clinches Seventh ITTF Africa Cup Title, Goda Extends Unbeaten Run
Egypt’s Omar Assar reaffirmed his dominance in African table tennis by clinching his seventh ITTF Africa Cup crown, while teenage sensation Hana Goda extended...
NSC Confirms Disbursement of 200 Million Naira in Training Grants to 26 Athletes Ahead of 2026 Commonwealth Games
Twenty-six (26) Nigerian athletes have received a major morale boost ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, as the National Sports Commission (NSC),...
4 Days to Go: Access Bank Lagos City Marathon Expo Kicks Off
With four days to go until the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, excitement shifts to the official marathon Expo, which began on Monday, February...
Nnadozie Seeks Redemption With Brighton Versus Arsenal Ladies This Sunday
Brighton & Hove Albion Ladies’ goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie will be all out to redeem herself this weekend in England’s Women’s Super League, when her...
Eniola Aluko Slams Ian Wright For Blocking Female Football Analysts
Nigerian-born former female football star, Eniola Aluko has slammed Arsenal of England icon, Ian Wright and other male analysts for allegedly blocking opportunities for...
Former Eaglets’ Battler King Osanga Dazzles With Akwanga All Stars
Nigeria 2009 FIFA U17 World Cup silver medalist, King Osanga tolled back the hands of time, as he dusted his boots to play in...
Dele Alli Allegedly Loses £25,000-per-night In Late Night Gambling Spree
Former Tottenham Hotspur of England dazzler, Bamidele ‘Dele’ Alli has been cited in a controversial gambling spree that costs him at least £25,000-per-night, even...
Uchenna Nwosu Excels In Seattle Seahawks’ NFL Super Bowl Success
Nigerian-born linebacker, Anon Uchenna Nwosu Jnr was at the centre of the heroics on Sunday in the United States of America, as Seattle Seahawks...
Josh Abe Stuck In Stern Battle Between Liverpool, Chelsea
A stern battle of ownership has erupted between English Premier League giants, Liverpool and Chelsea over the ownership of Nigerian-born youngster, Josh Abe, Sports247...
Weightlifting President Ibrahim Abdul Reveals Progressive Strides Towards Commonwealth Games
Nigeria Weightlifting Federation (NWF) president, Dr. Ibrahim Aladi Abdul has disclosed a number of progressive strides that have been achieved by the body ahead...
Four Nigerians Make History as Seattle Seahawks Clinch 2026 Super Bowl Glory
Four Nigerians etched their names into history as part of the Seattle Seahawks squad that captured the 2026 Super Bowl, delivering a dominant 29–13...
ITTF Africa Cup: Big Upset in Benghazi! Bouloussa Topples Aruna to Reach Maiden Continental Final
Medhi Bouloussa delivered one of the biggest shocks of the 2026 ITTF-Africa Cup in Benghazi, Libya, after knocking out four-time champion Quadri Aruna of...
Ajegunle Tennis Prospect Sulaiman Samad Names Daniel Adeleye as Role Model
Young Nigerian tennis prospect Sulaiman Samad, fondly nicknamed “Ajegunle” by his peers, has identified national player Daniel Adeleye as his biggest inspiration as he...
CNS Spikers Eye African Club Championship After Super Cup Triumph in Abuja
After a thrilling weekend of volleyball action in the nation’s capital, CNS Spikers Volleyball Club clinched the Men’s title at the 2025 Nigeria Volleyball...
Adeleye Credits Preparation, Self-Belief for Nigeria’s Davis Cup Victory Over Uzbekistan
Nigeria’s top-ranked tennis player Daniel Adeleye has attributed the country’s Davis Cup victory over Uzbekistan to careful preparation and strong self-belief, insisting he never...
Umar Sadiq Welcomes Lookman to La Liga, Says World Will Know Him at Atlético Madrid
Valencia and Nigeria forward Umar Sadiq has congratulated compatriot Ademola Lookman after his big-money move to Atlético Madrid from Atalanta BC, saying the Nigerian...
Edwards Praises Arokodare’s Effort Despite Wolves’ 3-1 Loss to Chelsea
Wolverhampton Wanderers head coach Rob Edwards has commended Super Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare for his performance in Wolves’ 3-1 Premier League defeat to Chelsea...
Oshaniwa Sympathises With Bassey, Urges Fulham Defender to Stay Strong
Former Nigeria international Juwon Oshaniwa has expressed sympathy for Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey following his difficult situation at Fulham since returning from the...
Iwobi: Super Eagles Still Hoping for World Cup Place as AFCON–World Cup Debate Continues
Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has admitted that Nigeria are still waiting and hoping for a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, describing...
AFFAN, NAWIS Gets Representation on New Board of Nigeria Federation of American Football
As Nigeria’s sports ecosystem prepares for the historic inauguration of the newly constituted Board of the Nigeria Federation of American Football (NFAF), two of...
AFCON Hero Lookman Can Reach AFOTY Podium After Atletico Move — Coach Arole
Head of Sports at Crescent University, Abeokuta, Coach Abimbola Ademola, popularly known as Arole, has described Ademola Lookman’s surprise transfer from Atalanta to Atlético...
Five Elite Weightlifters Get Training Grants as NWF Applauds President Tinubu, NSC
The Nigeria Weightlifting Federation (NWF) has applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, and the leadership of the National Sports Commission (NSC) following the approval...
168 Young Footballers Compete as Eight Earn LALIGA Camp Tickets at Next Gen Drafts Lagos
No fewer than 168 promising young footballers, aged between 13 and 15, participated in the second phase of the Next Gen Drafts held at...
Davis Cup: Players Justify Our Investment in World-Class Facilities — Lagos Lawn Tennis Club 1895 President Adeyinka Adewusi
President of the Lagos Lawn Tennis Club 1895 (LLTC 1895) Dr. Adeyinka Adewusi, has expressed immense satisfaction after the club successfully hosted the Davis...
Erman Toroğlu Compares Onuachu and Osimhen as Nigeria’s Striking Debate Heats Up
Veteran Turkish football commentator Erman Toroğlu has offered a detailed assessment of Nigeria’s two in-form strikers, Paul Onuachu and Victor Osimhen, weighing their contrasting...
NTF Technical Committee Chairman Victor Hemba Reveals Winning Formula as Nigeria Overcome Uzbekistan, Outlines Future Development Plans
The Chairman of the Technical Committee of the Nigeria Tennis Federation (NTF), Victor Hemba, has revealed the strategy that powered Team Nigeria to a...
“We Will Build on This” — NTF President Talks Next Level After Nigeria’s Davis Cup World Group II Qualification
President of the Nigeria Tennis Federation (NTF), Victor Ochei, has expressed pride and optimism after Nigeria secured promotion to the Davis Cup World Group...
Davis Cup: Emmanuel Michael Hails Teamwork, Fans Support as Nigeria Defeats Uzbekistan to Qualify for World Group II
Nigeria’s tennis star, Emmanuel Michael, has expressed delight after pairing with Cannice Abua to secure a crucial doubles victory in Nigeria’s Davis Cup tie...
Former Super Falcons Captain Onome Ebi Opens Up on Being Single at 43
Former Super Falcons captain, Onome Ebi, has revealed that she is not in a rush to marry, explaining that she has yet to meet...
CNS Spikers and Nigeria Customs Claim 2025 Super Cup Titles
Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) Spikers and Nigeria Customs Service emerged as champions in the men’s and women’s categories, of volleyball respectively, at the...
SSA Adeyinka Adeboye Hails Davis Cup Promotion as Proof Nigeria’s Grassroots Sports Revival Is Delivering Results
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, Hon. Adeyinka Anthony Adeboye, has congratulated the Nigerian tennis team and the entire...
Iloenyosi Sets Bold Agenda as ANSFA Congress Applauds Return of Anambra Football League After 30 Years
The Chairman of the Anambra State Football Association (ANSFA), Chikelue Iloenyosi, has reaffirmed his commitment to repositioning football in Anambra State, declaring that the...
5 Days to Go: Lagos Braces for High-Stakes Marathon Showdown
With five days left to the February 14 showdown, the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon is already crackling with intrigue, expectation and quiet tension. READ...
Akwa United Faces Sanctions Threat as Player Petitions NFF Over Failure to Honor Payment Obligations
Akwa United FC have been reported to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Players’ Status/Arbitration Committee (PSAC) over alleged persistent failure to honour a binding...
Asaba Gears Up to Host 2026 Biennial Police Games
The Delta State capital, Asaba, is set to host thousands of police officers from across Nigeria as preparations intensify for the 2026 Biennial Police...
NOGIG 2026 Opens in Abuja as Oil, Gas Leaders Push Wellness, Unity
The 20th edition of the Nigerian Oil & Gas Industry Games (NOGIG) officially kicked off on Sunday at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja,...
Adegoke Enoch Opens Indoor Season with Solid 6.71s
Tokyo 2020 Olympic finalist Adegoke Enoch made a confident start to his 2026 indoor campaign, clocking 6.71 seconds in the heats of the men’s...
CAFCL: ‘It’s Difficult’ — Finidi Explains Rivers United’s Heavy Defeat to Pyramids in Uyo
Rivers United head coach, Finidi George, has admitted his side were outclassed in the second half of their CAF Champions League Matchday Five encounter,...
NPFL: Ikorodu City FC Mount Table Top as Matchday 25 Delivers Drama, Controversy
Ikorodu City FC are the new leaders of the Nigeria Premier Football League after a gripping Matchday 25 that delivered statement wins, missed opportunities,...
NPFL: Collins Uche Hat-Trick Overshadowed by Crowd Violence in Bauchi Six-Goal Thriller
Collins Uche delivered a sensational individual performance in Bauchi, firing a clinical hat-trick for Katsina United, but the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday...
ITTF Africa Cup 2026: Aruna Outclasses Badr to Reach Last Four, Clinches Macao Berth
Quadri Aruna reaffirmed his dominance on the African table tennis scene with a polished display that earned him a place in the men’s singles...
Rayan Oyebade Thanks West Ham’s Coaches For Approving His New Contract
West Ham United of England defender, Rayan Oyebade has sent words of gratitude out to his coaches at the London-based English Premier League club...
Dorgu Will Come Back Stronger – Carrick
Manchester United of England winger, Patrick Dorgu will bounce back stronger from the injury that has kept him out of action for two weeks,...
Aghehowa Faces Summer Transfer Dilemma Over Chelsea, Tottenham, Newcastle
FC Porto of Portugal striker, Samuel Aghehowa is set to face a serious dilemma of choice in his transfer options this summer, as three...
