Africa Basketball Mourns as Former FIBA Africa COO Yira Yacouba Dies
The African basketball community has been thrown into mourning following the death of former FIBA Africa Chief Operating Officer, Yira Yacouba. His death was announced by the President of FIBA Africa Zone 3, Retired Sam Ahmedu, who confirmed that Yacouba died on Sunday afternoon at a clinic where he had been admitted a day earlier. Read Also: ‘I Believe in This...
‘I Believe in This Team!’ SSA Adeboye Backs D’Tigress After Brave Fight Against France in Lyon
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, Hon. Adeyinka Anthony Adeboye, has hailed the fighting spirit of Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, following their spirited 93-86 loss to host nation France at the FIBA Women’s World Cup Qualifying Tournament in Lyon. Adeboye watched the match live from the stands alongside the Chairman of the National...
Echem, Okpe Win MVP Awards as NCF Celebrates Future Cricket Stars at U-17 Championship in Abuja
The Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) has celebrated the emergence of young cricket talents following the conclusion of the seventh edition of the NCF/PwC National Under-17 Cricket Championship in Abuja. The championship, held from March 10 to March 15, 2026, at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, brought together teams from Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones and showcased some of the country’s most...
South-East Wins Boys’, Girls’ Titles as National U-17 Cricket Championship Ends in Abuja
The South-East region emerged champions in both the boys’ and girls’ categories at the seventh edition of the National Under-17 Cricket Championship held at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja. The week-long tournament, organised by the Nigeria Cricket Federation, brought together young cricketers from Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones and showcased some of the country’s most promising talents. Read Also: Lagos...
Lagos Set for a Women’s Tennis Festival as 2026 Amazons Tournament Draws Over 120 Players in Record Time
Lagos is preparing for a major celebration of women’s tennis as more than 120 players gear up for the 2026 Amazons Tennis Tournament, a competition that continues to grow in profile and significance within Nigeria’s recreational tennis scene. Scheduled for March 28, 2026, at the iconic Lagos Lawn Tennis Club, the second edition of the tournament is already generating strong...
Victor Adeoye joins Ukrainian PL side Kudrivka FC from Kwara Utd
Days after leaving Kwara United, defensive midfielder, Victor Adeoye, has completed a 1-year transfer move to Ukrainian club Kudrivka FC. Victor's move to Ukraine comes few days after suffering a disappointment at Turkish second division club Bucaspor who failed to sign him after sustaining a knock while training with them. Read Also: Shola Adelani Scores First European Goal as Nigerian Forward...
David Ugochukwu Turns Heads at Viareggio Cup as Nigerian Midfielder Leads FC One Touch into Knockout Stage
Young Nigerian midfielder David Ugochukwu is continuing to build his reputation on the international stage with a series of impressive performances for FC One Touch at the Viareggio Cup in Italy. The talented midfielder, who captained Nigeria’s U17 team at the WAFU B U-17 Championship in Côte d’Ivoire last year, has been one of the standout figures for the Bauchi...
Isaac Afolabi Stars as Nigerian Defender Helps KF Laçi Strengthen Promotion Push in Albania
Nigerian defender Isaac Afolabi delivered another assured performance for KF Laçi as the Albanian side secured a hard-fought 1–0 away victory over Korabi Peshkopi in the Kategoria e Parë, the second tier of football in Albania. Deployed at left-back, Afolabi played a key role in a disciplined and effective display, contributing strongly at both ends of the pitch. Read Also: Umar...
Umar Abubakar Makes Late Appearance in Famalicão Win as Nigerian Forward Keeps Pushing for Bigger Role
Former Footwork FC Abuja prospect Umar Abubakar continued his steady progress in Portugal after making a late appearance for F.C. Famalicão in their hard-fought 2–1 away victory over Vitória de Guimarães in the Primeira Liga. The Nigerian forward was introduced in the 90th minute, picking up valuable minutes as Famalicão saw out an important result on the road. While his...
Promise Meliga Strikes Twice Late On Debut as Nigerian Forward Fires Kristiansund BK to Dramatic Win
Former Beyond Limits player Promise Meliga announced himself in stunning fashion as the Nigerian forward inspired Kristiansund BK to a dramatic 3–2 victory over SK Brann on Matchday 1 of the Norwegian Eliteserien at the Nordmøre Stadion. In what turned out to be a dream introduction, Meliga came off the bench in the 71st minute, replacing fellow Nigerian Isah Mustapha,...
