Sunday Ojeka Shines with Hat-Trick as Leal SC Triumphs Over BE Arena FA in DSL Season Opener

Leal SC's center forward, Sunday Ojeka, made a statement in the opening game of the 2025 Dynasty Scouting League (DSL) Season 1, scoring a stunning hat trick to lead his team to a 4-1 victory over BE Arena FA. The highly anticipated Week 1 clash took place on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at the Otunba Dipo Dina International Stadium in...

Flamingos Secure 3-1 Victory Over South Africa, Edge Closer to U17 Women’s World Cup Qualification

Nigeria’s U17 women’s team, the Flamingos, took a significant step toward the final round of qualification for the 2024 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup by defeating South Africa’s Bantwana 3-1 in Pretoria on Saturday. At the Lucas ‘Masterpieces’ Moripe Stadium, last year’s FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup standout, Shakirat Moshood, opened the scoring in the 20th minute with a clinical...

Umar Sadiq’s Goal Earns Valencia Victory Over Real Valladolid

Valencia secured a hard-fought victory over Real Valladolid, thanks to a decisive goal from Nigerian forward Umar Sadiq. The match, played at the Mestalla Stadium, saw Valencia edge past their opponents with a narrow 1-0 win. Sadiq, who has been in fine form recently, delivered the match-winning moment in the second half. Latching onto a well-placed through ball, he calmly...

Rivers United Close Gap on Leaders Remo Stars as Ikorodu City Climbs to Third

Rivers United edged closer to league leaders Remo Stars with a narrow 1-0 victory over Niger Tornadoes on Saturday. Samson Obi netted the decisive goal for the hosts in the 81st minute. Meanwhile, Remo Stars suffered a setback in their title chase, falling 2-1 to Bendel Insurance at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City. Meyinwa Oritseweyinmi starred for the...

Charles Godfred Shines with 7.93m Long Jump Win At Arizona Spring Break Fiesta

Minnesota’s Charles Godfred made a statement in his outdoor season debut, soaring to an impressive 7.93m (+1.2) to claim victory in the men’s long jump at the Arizona Spring Break Fiesta. Godfred, who has been a standout performer indoors, wasted no time in translating his form to the outdoor circuit. His winning leap not only secured the top spot on...

Coach Nurudeen Aweroro Leads Ikorodu City FC to Impressive NPFL Run With 43 Points

Ikorodu City FC’s head coach, Nurudeen Aweroro, has made a significant impact since taking charge of the club, accumulating an impressive 43 points in the 2024/25 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season. His tally places him among the top-performing managers in the league, with only Daniel Ogunmodede (54 points) of Remo Stars and Finidi George (46 points) of Enyimba...

Nigeria’s Ikenna Alozie Earns Spot in Nike Hoop Summit World Team After MVP Performance at BWB Global Camp

Rising Nigerian basketball star Ikenna Alozie has been selected for the prestigious Nike Hoop Summit World Team following his standout performance at the Basketball Without Borders (BWB) Global Camp, where he was named Most Valuable Player (MVP). Alozie, a highly regarded prospect, caught the attention of scouts and coaches at the BWB Global Camp with his elite skill set, versatility,...

Rising Royal Int’l FA Kicks Off DSL Season 1 with Convincing Win Over Immaculate FC

Rising Royal International Football Academy kicked off their Dynasty Scouting League (DSL) Season 1 campaign with a dominant victory over Immaculate FC on Day 2 of the competition. Goals from Mumeen Balogun (Peter Crouch), Bello Mohammed, and Peter Ojetola secured a comfortable win for Rising Royal Int’l FA, who were in control throughout the match. READ ALSO: NWFL Champions Women’s Empowerment...

NWFL Champions Women’s Empowerment In Football On International Women’s Day

This International Women’s Day, the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) proudly reaffirms its commitment to advancing women in sports and beyond, embracing the theme ‘Accelerate Action.’ Football is more than just a game—it is a powerful platform for breaking barriers, creating opportunities, and inspiring future generations. The NWFL is dedicated to driving real change, advocating for equal opportunities, and ensuring...

LOC Chairman Adeboye Anthony Adeyinka Celebrates Nigerian Women in Armwrestling, Assures Presidential Recognition On International Women’s Day

As the Nigeria Armwrestling Open Championship Oluyole 2025 continues at Adamasinba Stadium, Ibadan, the Chairman of the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) for the 14th African Armwrestling Championship Abuja 2025, Adeboye Anthony Adeyinka, has taken time to celebrate International Women’s Day by honoring the incredible contributions of Nigerian female armwrestlers to the sport. Adeboye Anthony Adeyinka praised the outstanding performance of...