NFF Bows to Pressure, Assures Super Falcons of International Friendly in February Window
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has confirmed that the Super Falcons will feature in at least one international friendly match during the February 2026...
WBLA: First Bank Finish 10th After Falling to F.A.P Women in Classification Game
First Bank Basketball Club concluded their 2025 FIBA Women’s Basketball League Africa (WBLA) campaign in 10th place after a 48–42 defeat to F.A.P Women...
Rafiu Durosimi Helps Viktoria Plzen Claim Point In Greece
The Nigerian forward, Rafiu Adekunle Durosimi helped Viktoria Plzen secured a valuable point on the road as they held Panathinakos to a goalless draw...
UEL: FC Porto 2-1 Malmö FF – Samu Aghehowa Shines With a Brace
FC Porto secured a narrow but crucial 2-1 victory over Malmö FF in their latest UEFA Europa League clash. READ ALSO: Christantus Uche Score And...
Christantus Uche Score And Assists As Crystal Palace Sweep Shelbourne Aside in Commanding 3–0 Conference League Victory
The Nigerian striker, Christantus Uche scores and assists as Crystal Palace delivered a dominant performance at Tallaght Stadium, easing to a 3–0 win over...
Francis Uzoho Stars as Cypriots Claim Crucial Conference League Victory
Omonia FC earned a hard-fought and impressive UEFA Europa Conference League win on Thursday night, edging Rapid Wien 1–0 thanks to a composed first-half...
Nigeria’s Idongesit Brothers Set for Global Test at FIE Junior Epee World Cup in Tashkent
Nigeria’s rising fencing prospects, Mahadi and Mahathir Idongesit, are set to showcase their talents on the global stage as they join 60 competitors at...
NPFL: Rivers United Record Another Away Win, Move Joint-Top on the Log
Rivers United continued their remarkable charge in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) on Thursday, securing another vital away victory to move joint-top of...
Two Former Right 2 Win FC Talents Making Waves in Europe With Slavia Praha Youth Team
Former Right 2 Win FC of Abia State products, Mubarak Suleiman and Chinedu Isaiah, are rapidly rising through the ranks at Slavia Praha, positioning...
Morocco 2025: Chelle picks Nwabali, Osimhen, Ndidi, 25 Others for 35th AFCON
Head Coach Eric Sékou Chelle has opted for goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, defenders Calvin Bassey, Semi Ajayi and Zaidu Sanusi, midfielders Wilfred Ndidi and Frank...
Why Is One Man Daring the National Sports Commission? Nigerians Shocked, As NAFA President Defies Government Warning, Moves To ‘Unify’ Stakeholders Without Mandate
Nigeria’s sporting community has been thrown into confusion and outrage, following a shocking development in the nation’s flag football ecosystem, thereby raising a disturbing...
NFF Frowns at Declining Referee Standards Across Nigerian Leagues
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has expressed serious concern over what it describes as a worrying decline in officiating standards across the country’s domestic...
AFCON 2025: Comoros Unveil Final 26-Man Squad for Morocco Tournament
Comoros have released their final 26-man squad for the 2025 TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations, with head coach Stefano Cusin maintaining the core...
AFCON 2025: Coach Regragui Defends Injured Hakimi’s Inclusion as Morocco Unveil Final 28-Man Squad
Morocco head coach Walid Regragui has announced a strong 28-man squad for the 2025 TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations, which included injured Hakimi...
AFCON 2025: Tunisia, Another Super Eagles Opponent, Unveil Final 28-Man Squad
Tunisia have officially released their final 28-man squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, becoming the second Group C opponent—after Tanzania—to announce their...
Coach Expose What New Signee, Super Falcons’ Chioma Okafor, Brings to North Carolina Courage
North Carolina Courage head coach Ceri Bowley has detailed the qualities that make newly signed Super Falcons forward Chioma Okafor an exciting addition to...
Nigeria’s Youth Charge Intensifies in Luanda as NSC DG Olopade Rallies Team with Renewed Hope Message
Nigeria opened its campaign at the 4th Africa Youth Games in Luanda, Angola, with strong early performances across multiple events — and the momentum...
Nigeria Amputee Football President Paul Maduakor Hailed After Funding, Kitting Teams For Historic West Africa Para Games Debut
In a defining moment that reinforces Nigeria’s growing leadership in para sports, President of the Nigeria Amputee Football Federation (NAFF), Chief Paul Maduakor, has...
Oboabona Warns Eagles: ‘Ignore the NFF Drama — You Play for Nigeria, Not the Politics’
Former Super Eagles defender Godfrey Oboabona has urged the national team to block out the ongoing administrative distractions surrounding the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF)...
Nigeria Cricket Captain Admits Collapse: ‘Our Batting Fell Apart — But We’ll Hit Back Against Rwanda’
Captain of Nigeria’s men’s cricket team, the Yellow Greens, Suleiman Runsewe, has delivered a blunt assessment of his side’s performance following their 24-run defeat...
Ndikubwimana Leads Rwanda Past Nigeria: ‘We Executed Perfectly — And My Best Is Still Coming’
Rwanda’s cricket star Didier Ndikubwimana has praised his team’s execution and fighting spirit after delivering a match-winning performance in their 24-run victory over Nigeria...
SSA to the President on Grassroots Sports Development Advances Strategic Partnership With CREACC NG To Integrate Environmental Sustainability Into Grassroots Sports
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, Hon. Adeyinka Adeboye, on Tuesday hosted the leadership of the Centre for Renewable...
Troost-Ekong Backs Eagles: ‘Our AFCON Experience Will Guide Us — I’ll Be in Morocco to Support the Boys’
Former Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong says the team’s collective experience from past editions of the Africa Cup of Nations will play a crucial...
UEFA Champions League : Ucheibe Scores Own Goal as Barcelona Outclass Benfica
Super Falcons midfielder Christy Ucheibe endured a testing outing on Wednesday night as Benfica Women were defeated 3–1 by powerhouse Barcelona Femení in their...
From South Africa Etafia Delivers Boost on Nwabali: ‘He’s Back on the Grass — Nigeria’s No.1 Could Be Ready for AFCON’
Former Super Eagles and Moroka Swallows goalkeeper Greg Etafia has delivered a major update on the fitness of Nigeria’s first-choice goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, offering...
Pastor Agu Calls for Prayers: ‘Nwabali Still Has a Chance — Nigeria Must Stand With Him Before AFCON’
Former Super Eagles goalkeeper trainer Alloy Agu has urged Nigerians to keep national team first-choice goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali in their prayers as he races...
NWFL Slams Ekiti Queens With ₦2.5m Fine, Three-Game Home Ban After Assault on Match Officials
The Nigeria Women’s Football League (NWFL) has imposed sanctions on Ekiti Queens following the assault on match officials during their Wednesday’s home match against...
Rugby School 7s Tournament: Cowrie RFC, AJ Sharks Clinch Inaugural Ronald Chagoury Cup
Cowrie RFC Men's 7s team and AJ Sharks Women's 7s team emerged champions at the maiden Ronald Chagoury Rugby School 7s Tournament held in...
WBLA: First Bank BC Falls to Classification Games, Set to Battle FAP for 9th Place Today
First Bank Basketball Club of Nigeria failed to reach the quarter-finals of the ongoing Women’s Basketball League Africa (WBLA) in Cairo and will now...
Uganda Arrive First for AFCON: Team Chief Says ‘We’re Here Early to Shock Africa — The Mindset Has Changed’
The Uganda Cranes have become the first nation to arrive in Morocco ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, signaling their intention to...
Amedu Admits Basketball Failure: ‘We Let Nigeria Down — No More Abridged Leagues, The System Must Be Fixed’
President of FIBA Africa Zone 3 and board member of the Nigeria Basketball Federation, Colonel Sam Amedu, has delivered a brutally honest assessment of...
Omamomo Unveils Bold Coaching Revolution: Sponsors 25 Delta Coaches For Advanced Psychology, Science Certification
Delta State’s sports ecosystem is set for a major leap forward as the Senior Special Assistant on Sports to the Governor, Paul Ojo Omamomo,...
Ogedengbe Says First Bank ‘Came Out Tough’ as Nigeria’s FIBA Africa Campaign Stays Alive After 58–52 Win
First Bank Basketball Club forward Tobiloba Ogedengbe says the team’s grit, unity, and determination were the key ingredients behind their crucial 58–52 victory over...
Osimhen Wins GQ Türkiye Sportsman of the Year Award, Another Feather to a Glittering Career
Super Eagles star Victor Osimhen has added another milestone to his glittering career after being crowned Sportsman of the Year at the 2025 GQ...
Gusau Stands Firm Behind Chelle: ‘He Signed for Two Years — Missing the World Cup Won’t Change Our Support’
President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, has reaffirmed his full support for Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle ahead of...
Dikko Sets AFCON Mandate: ‘Semi-Final Minimum — The Bar Is Higher Now for the Super Eagles’
Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Mallam Shehu Dikko, has delivered a firm and unmistakable message ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations...
NFF Sets Semifinal Target for Super Eagles as Ikpeba Backs “Realistic” AFCON Goal
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) technical committee has set a semifinal target for the Super Eagles ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations...
Tobiloba Oniyide Secures Dream Move to Ohio State, Marks Major Leap in Collegiate Sprinting Career
Nigerian sprinter Tobiloba Oniyide has sealed a monumental step in his athletics journey, completing a transfer to Ohio State University, one of the most...
Abia Intensifies Preparations For 2nd Niger Delta Games With New LIaison Committee
Abia State has strengthened its readiness for the 2nd Niger Delta Games by inaugurating a State Liaison Committee during a key coordination meeting held...
Chioma Okafor Seals NWSL Deal as North Carolina Courage Snatch Rising Super Falcons Star
Chioma Okafor has taken a major leap in her professional career after signing a three-year contract with National Women’s Soccer League side North Carolina...
Doosuur Atume’s Back-to-Back Brilliance Gives Edo Queens Win in Ado-Ekiti
Edo Queens continued their strong start to the NWFL Premiership with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Ekiti Queens at the Oluyemi Kayode Stadium in...
NWFL Premiership: Robo Queens, Rivers Angels Maintain Impressive Form as Goals Flow Across Centres
Matchday 3 of the 2024/25 NWFL Premiership delivered another exciting round of fixtures on Tuesday, with Robo Queens, Rivers Angels, Nasarawa Amazons and Remo...
NWFL Matchday 3: Rivers Angels Edge Pacesetter Queens in Ibadan
It was a spirited evening at the Adamasingba Stadium in Ibadan as Pacesetter Queens marked their first home game of the 2024/25 Nigeria Women...
SSA Adeyinka Adeboye, Kwara United Chairman Kumbi Titiloye Unveil Innovative Football–Agriculture Academy to Transform Youth Development in Nigeria
A groundbreaking grassroots development project is set to redefine the future of youth empowerment in Nigeria, as the Senior Special Assistant to the President...
Lookman To Join Atalanta Teammates In Special Charity Match On Saturday
Atalanta of Italy winger, Ademola Lookman and his teammates will line out for a special charity match this Saturday in the Serie A, as...
Taiwo Awoniyi’s Replacement Enters Nottingham Forest’s Radar?
Nottingham Forest of England may have apparently run out of patience with their injury prone Nigerian striker, Taiwo Awoniyi, as the English Premier League...
Moses Simon Misses Opportunity Of Having N’Golo Kante As New Teammate At Paris FC
Super Eagles winger, Moses Simon has missed the opportunity of having former Chelsea of England battler, N’Golo Kante as his new teammate at Paris...
Anthony Joshua Poised To Spoil Film Maker’s $5m Bet On Victory For Jake Paul
Should Nigerian-born former world heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua win next week Friday's fight with Jake Paul, he will spoil a $5m bet that...
Terem Moffi’s Fellow Victim In Assault By OGC Nice’s Fans Looks For New Club
OGC Nice of France striker, Terem Moffi may start looking for a new side in January, as his teammate, Jeremie Boga, who was attacked...
NFF launches FIFA Talent Development Scheme for Girls
The Nigeria Football Federation officially inaugurated the FIFA Talent Development Scheme (TDS) for Girls in Abuja on Wednesday, 10 December, at the Noble Hall...
