Fakorede Blazes 6.74s to Open Indoor Season in Style
Nigerian sprinter Adekalu Nicholas Fakorede has sent an early warning to the rest of the collegiate sprinting world after a sensational season-opening performance at...
AFCON 2025: Super Eagles Deserve Commendation, Not Criticism – Oscar Emmanuel
The secretary-general of Nigerian Grassroots Football Federation (NGFF), Pastor Oscar Ezinwa Emmanuel has opined that the Super Eagles deserve commendation for their efforts during...
AFCON 2025: Chelle Vows Not Leave Morocco Empty Handed, Eyes Bronze Finish Against Egypt
Super Eagles head coach, Éric Chelle, has declared that Nigeria will give everything to secure third place at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations,...
Momoh Muntari Seals First Pro Deal with NK Istra 1961, Sets Sights on Croatian Top Flight Debut
Nigerian teenage talent Momoh Muntari has taken a major step in his football journey after officially signing his first professional contract with Croatian top-flight...
AFCON 2025: Super Eagles Go For Record Extending 9th Bronze Medal At Nations Cup
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will this Saturday in Casablanca, Morocco aim to win a record extending ninth bronze medal at the Africa Cup...
Anthony Joshua Returns to Gym For ‘Mental Strength Therapy ‘, 18 Days After Fatal Crash in Nigeria
Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has returned to the gym eighteen days after a devastating car crash in Nigeria that claimed the lives...
Nigeria Embraces the Future of Athletics with Roster Athletics Partnership
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has taken a giant leap forward by partnering with Roster Athletics, the world-class cloud-based competition management platform trusted...
NSF Hails NSC as Scrabble Blueprint Targets Bigger Growth, Global Dominance
The Nigeria Scrabble Federation (NSF) has praised the National Sports Commission (NSC) for its leadership and sustained support, describing it as a major catalyst...
Finidi George: NPFL Players Naturally Defend More on Away Grounds
Rivers United head coach, Finidi George, has explained why Nigerian players often adopt a cautious, defensive approach when playing away from home in the...
GFA President Backs Black Queens Ahead of 2026 WAFCON
Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku has expressed unshakable confidence in the Black Queens following the draw for the 2026 Women’s Africa...
Toni Payne Shines as Everton Cruise Past West Brom in FA Cup Fourth Round
Nigeria international Toni Payne delivered an outstanding all-round performance as Everton recorded an emphatic FA Cup fourth-round victory over West Brom at the Alexander...
Ikorodu City FC Adds SGFC Athletics Midfield Maestro Abayomi Ayodeji as NPFL Title Charge Continues
Ikorodu City FC have strengthened their squad as their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) title push gathers momentum, completing the signing of creative midfielder...
Sadiq Umar Scores on Return as Valencia Reach Copa del Rey Quarter-Finals
Nigeria international Sadiq Umar marked his return to Valencia in fine fashion, finding the net in their 2–0 victory over Burgos in the Copa...
Coach Eugene Agagbe Reflects on Barau FC’s 2–1 Win Over Niger Tornadoes
Barau FC head coach, Eugene Agagbe, has expressed gratitude and optimism following his team’s 2–1 victory over Niger Tornadoes in their Nigeria Professional Football...
NPFL: Barau FC Claim First Win of 2026 with Gritty Victory Over Niger Tornadoes
Barau FC recorded a memorable 2–1 victory over Niger Tornadoes on Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) Matchday 20, securing their first win of 2026...
Gyan Hails Osimhen, Urges European Giants to Act as Man United Linked
Former Ghana international and African football icon Asamoah Gyan has showered glowing praise on Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen, expressing surprise that Europe’s biggest...
Luke Chukwu Signs First Professional Deal with Norwich City
Young Nigerian-heritage footballer Luke Chukwu has taken a major step in his career after officially signing his first professional contract with English Championship side...
Adam Mukhtar Crowned Young Player of the Season at Odds Ballklubb
Kano State–born midfielder Adam Mukhtar has been rewarded for an impressive breakthrough campaign in Norway after being officially named Young Player of the Season...
Asagidigbi Makes History with Manta FC Move
Nigerian forward Asagidigbi Feyisetian has etched his name into the history books after completing a move to Ecuadorian top-flight side Manta Fútbol Club, becoming...
Nigeria Sprint Star Blessing Ogundiran Shatters School Records With New Personal Best to Begin 2026 Season in Style
Nigerian sprint star Blessing Ogundiran made a sensational debut for Warner University, storming to a new personal best and school record to win the...
Nigeria’s Free Goal Scoring Prodigy Victor Samuel Elem Gets Three-Year Contract Extension at FK Pardubice
Nigerian teenage forward Victor Samuel Elem has been rewarded for his impressive goal-scoring form with a new three-year contract extension at Czech club FK...
NPFL Invites Remo Stars, Ikorodu City to Abuja Over Disturbing Violence Videos
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has summoned Remo Stars and Ikorodu City FC to Abuja following disturbing reports and video evidence of violence...
AFCON 2025: Uganda, Morocco Matches Cast Doubt On Osimhen’s Role As Super Eagles’ Captain
Nigerian football fans and analysts are beginning to ask questions of doubt over the possibility of Victor Osimhen succeeding as the Super Eagles' next...
Otega Oweh Hits 21 Points To Help Kentucky University Win 75-74 In Collegiate Basketball
Kentucky University star, Otega Oweh was in top form for his side once again and hit home 21 points to help them steal a...
EAGLE EYE: Consolation Time: As Super Eagles Go For ‘Birthright Bronze’
Once again, our darling national team, Super Eagles, are at the stage where they have to chase a consolation bronze medal at the Africa...
AFCON 2025: It’s Not Yet Over, We Have To Win Our Last Match – Chelle
Super Eagles' coach, Eric Sekou Chelle has fired up his players after Wednesday's semi-final loss to hosts Morocco at the 2025 Africa Cup of...
The Most Exciting Sports Events in 2026 That Fans Can Look Forward To
The year 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most exhilarating in recent sports history. With major international tournaments, iconic annual competitions,...
NNL Hit Gateway United With ₦4.3m Fine, Home Ban Over Assault on Match Officials
The Nigeria National League (NNL) has imposed severe sanctions on Gateway United FC following violent conduct against match officials during their Matchday 9 fixture...
BUA Chairman to Honour $500,000 Reward for Super Eagles Despite AFCON Semi-Final Exit
Chairman of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu, has reaffirmed his commitment to reward Nigeria’s Super Eagles with the promised $500,000 bonus despite their painful...
NWFL Premiership Matchday 6: Road Warriors Dominate as Away Sides Make Bold Statements
Matchday 6 of the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership delivered a compelling narrative, with away teams stealing the spotlight across the country. Five...
CAF Snubs Madugu in Women’s Coach of the Year Award
Super Falcons head coach Justin Madugu has missed out on the CAF Women’s Coach of the Year award, despite leading Nigeria to a historic...
Super Falcons Star Esther Okoronkwo Signs New NSL Contract with AFC Toronto
AFC Toronto have secured the future of Super Falcons forward Esther Okoronkwo after announcing a contract extension that will keep the Nigerian international at...
WAFCON 2026: Super Falcons to Begin Title Defence in Tricky Group
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have been handed a challenging Group C draw ahead of the 2026 CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), scheduled to...
“I’m Proud of My Players” – Chelle Reflects on Super Eagles’ AFCON Semi-Final Defeat to Morocco
Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has expressed pride in his squad following Nigeria’s exit from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after a...
ADUSTECH Rewards Athletes After Historic Medal Haul at University Games
Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology, Wudil (ADUSTECH), on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, celebrated a landmark moment in its sporting history by honouring...
Ibadan Set to Host Sun Open Amateur Golf Qualifier for Qatar Championship
Ibadan will take centre stage in Nigerian amateur golf as the city prepares to host the second edition of the Sun Open Amateur Golf...
AFN Cracks Down on Age Cheating, Sanctions 21 Athletes, Coaches, Ogun and Delta States
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has launched its toughest crackdown yet on age falsification, imposing sweeping sanctions on 21 athletes, several coaches, and...
AFCON 2025: SSA Adeyinka Adeboye Backs Super Eagles After Penalty Heartbreak Against Morocco
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, Hon. Adeyinka Adeboye, has urged Nigerians to stand firmly with the Super Eagles...
Rio Ngumoha Faces Time Out At Liverpool, Following Injury In FA Cup
Liverpool of England youngster, Rio Ngumoha faces some time out on the sidelines, following an injury he copped in The Reds’ FA Cup victory...
Gavin Bazunu Happy To Join Stoke City’s Hunt For ‘Something Big’
Republic of Ireland’s Nigerian-born goalkeeper, Gavin Okeroghene Bazunu is excited with his move to Stoke City, as he will now join the club in...
Kelechi Iheanacho Cited Among Injured Players Giving Celtic’s Coach Sleepless Nights
Celtic of Scotland attacker, Kelechi Iheanacho has been cited among a growing list of players whose injuries are giving the club’s returnee coach, Martin...
Brentford’s Michael Kayode Identified As Role Model For Roma’s Latest Whiz-kid
Brentford of England's Nigerian-born right-full-back, Michael Olabode Kayode has been identified as a role model and inspiration for AS Roma of Italy's new signing,...
Shooting Stars Claim Emphatic 3–0 Victory Over Enyimba in Ibadan
Shooting Stars SC produced a dominant display to defeat Enyimba FC 3–0 in their NPFL encounter, delivering a statement win in Ibadan and exacting...
AFCON 2025: Super Eagles Fall Short Again Via Penalties
For the second time in two months (as it had been versus DR Congo in November), the Super Eagles fell short via the lottery...
Kano Pillars Edge Nasarawa United in Lafia to Secure Back-to-Back NPFL Wins
Kano Pillars continued their resurgence in the Nigeria Premier Football League with a hard-fought 1–0 away victory over Nasarawa United in their Matchday 20...
Haruna Hadi Strike Hands Remo Stars Crucial Home Win Over Ikorodu City
Defending champions Remo Stars secured a vital 1–0 victory over Ikorodu City at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne, thanks to a second-half strike...
FC Robo Queens Maintain Perfect Record with Away Win Over Abia Angels
FC Robo Queens continued their flawless start to the 2025/2026 NWFL Premiership season with a composed 2–0 away victory over Abia Angels at the...
Confluence Queens Claim First Win of the Season with Convincing Away Victory in Lagos
Confluence Queens secured their first victory of the 2025/2026 NWFL Premiership season with an emphatic 3–0 away win over Dannaz Ladies in Lagos on...
Coach Jeff Laments Missed Opportunity as Sporting Lagos Settle for Home Draw
Sporting Lagos head coach, Jeff Buter, expressed disappointment after his side was held to a 1–1 draw by Solution FC on Sunday, as the...
Pacesetter Queens’ Winless Run Continues After Home Defeat to Ekiti Queens
Ekiti Queens continued their impressive run in the NWFL Premiership with a 2–0 away victory over Pacesetter Queens in their Matchday 6 encounter played...
