Friday Ekpo Urges Super Eagles to “Focus on Performance, Not Referees” Ahead of Playoff Clash
Former Super Eagles midfielder Friday Ekpo has downplayed concerns surrounding the appointment of a South African referee and a Beninois match assessor for Nigeria’s...
Nwabali Says Super Eagles Head to AFCON With Confidence, Determination and ‘Unfinished Business’
Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali says Nigeria will approach the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco with belief, hunger and a clear mission:...
CAF President Motsepe Says Morocco 2025 AFCON Will Showcase Africa’s Best in Global Spectacle
CAF President Patrice Motsepe has declared that the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco will deliver a tournament that matches the highest standards...
Simba Striker Jonathan Sowah Takes Tanzanian Premier League Top Scorer Lead With Early Brace
Dar es Salaam – Ghanaian international Jonathan Sowah has quickly made his mark in the Tanzanian Premier League, emerging as the season’s early top...
Yanga SC Appoint Angolan Fernando Pereira As New Goalkeeper Coach Ahead Of KMC Clash
Dar es Salaam – Tanzanian giants Young Africans (Yanga SC) have appointed Angolan Fernando Pereira as their new goalkeeper coach, joining forces with head...
Boyeli’s Double Fires Yanga To League Summit In Dominant 4–1 Win Over KMC
Dar es Salaam – Congolese striker Andy Boyeli scored twice as defending champions Young Africans (Yanga SC) secured a commanding 4–1 victory against KMC,...
Calvin Bassey Puts Fulham’s Loss Behind, Turns Focus On Super Eagles’ Duty
Fulham of England defender, Calvin Bassey says he has put behind him the agony of Saturday's loss to Everton in the English Premier League,...
Ikorodu City’s 2-0 Win Away To Warri Wolves Excites Coach Bright Ozebagbe
The head coach at Ikorodu City FC of Lagos, Bright Ozebagbe has revealed how excited he was after his side got a mouth-watering 2-0...
Victor Boniface Admits Worrying Moments In Werder Bremen’s 2-1 Win Over Wolfsburg
Werder Bremen of Germany striker, Victor Boniface has admitted that he was personally worrried at point in his team's match with VfL Wolfsburg last...
World Cup 2026 Playoffs: Super Eagles Camp Bubbles With 10 Early Birds
The Super Eagles’ camp is bubbling with excitement as 10 players have already arrived ahead of Nigeria’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff preparations...
Super Eagles’ Camp Opens At ‘Manageable’ 4-star Hotel In Busy Area Of Rabat
Players and officials of the Super Eagles started arriving late Sunday at the four-star Rive Hotel in Rabat, Morocco, where they will be camped...
Yakubu Aiyegbeni Reflects on 2010 World Cup Miss: “You Cannot Let Failure Define You”
Former Super Eagles striker Yakubu Aiyegbeni has opened up on one of the most unforgettable moments of his career — the missed goal against...
Taiwo Awoniyi Gets Sweet Words From His Coach After Aiding Win Over Leeds United
Nottingham Forest of England striker, Taiwo Awoniyi got sweet words from his coach at the English Premier League club, following his battling performance against...
Falcons’ Star Gift Monday Remembers Her Late Father After Scoring In USA’s NWSL
Super Falcons’ attacker, Gift Monday took some time out to talk about her late father, after scoring for Washington Spirit of USA in the...
Arokodare’s New Coach Emerges At Wolverhampton Wanderers
Wolverhampton Wanderers of England striker, Tolu Arokodare will return to his English Premier League club to find a new coach waiting for him after...
Emmanuel Emegha Scores Twice For Strasbourg Against Lille In French Ligue 1
Strasbourg of France had their Nigerian-born attacker, Emmanuel Emegha to thank for a wonderful evening in the French Ligue 1, as the Dutch international...
Aghama Efe Impresses in Late Cameo for Cádiz Despite Goalless Draw
Former Bendel Insurance winger, Aghama Efe, continues to make his presence felt in Spain as he delivered a lively performance during Cádiz’s goalless draw...
UNIJOS Awarded Walkover Win as FUL Fails to Show for NUGA Women’s Football Opener
The University of Jos (UNIJOS) female football team began their 2025 Nigerian University Games (NUGA) campaign on a winning note — but without kicking...
National Grassroots Dream Team Former Defender Warns Young Players Against Drugs
A former defender in the junior squad of the once vibrant but now defunct National Grassroots Dream Team, Suara Damilare Adegoke has sent out...
UNIJOS Overcomes Odds with Five-Man Squad to Crush BSU 81–51 in NUGA Opener
The University of Jos (UNIJOS) male basketball team produced a remarkable display of grit and unity to defeat Benue State University (BSU) 81–51 in...
‘Coach Santos’ Reveals Secrets Of His Team’s Shock Victory In 2nd Lann Hydra U13 Cup Final
A popular youth football coach and mentor in Ikotun area of Lagos, Taiwo Abiodun Kudus (aka Santos) has revealed some key secrets behind his...
Anambra BSC C Crown 2025 Nigeria Beach Soccer League Champions
Anambra Beach Soccer Warriors are the new king of beach soccer in Nigeria, following a nail-biting penalty shootout defeat of Cup holders Kebbi Fishers...
Islamic Solidarity Games: Nigeria’s Adeshina Zainab Motunrayo Zooms Into Women Boxing Final
Nigeria’s rising boxing sensation, Adeshina Zainab Motunrayo, has booked her place in the Women’s 51kg final at the ongoing Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh,...
RHINSE Strategy Powers Team Nigeria’s Exceptional Medal Surge At Islamic Solidarity Games
Team Nigeria’s impressive performances at the 6th Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh have further validated the effectiveness of the National Sports Commission’s RHINSE strategic...
Olopade Hails Nigerian Breakthrough As Odebode, Isah Secure Powerful Continental Paralympic Positions
The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, has applauded the remarkable international strides achieved by Nigerian sports administrators following...
Taiwo Awoniyi Helps Nottingham Forest To Secure A Win Against Leeds
The Nigerian International Taiwo Awoniyi helped Nottingham Forest turn around a one-goal deficit to claim three important Premier League points against Leeds United at...
Odebode Vows To Deepen Para Sports Development As Nigeria Secures Powerful Seats On Africa Paralympic Committee
Nigeria celebrated another landmark achievement in continental para sports governance as two of its representatives secured strategic leadership positions on the Board of the...
NPFL Matchday 12: Ikorodu City Stun Warri Wolves as Abia Derby Ends in Stalemate
Ikorodu City continued their impressive start to life in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) with a commanding 2–0 victory over Warri Wolves on...
From Schoolyard Struggles In Ikeja To Showtime Arena Lights: Taiwo Oluwalanu Shares Vision, How Mum Fuel His Dreams
Under the glare of the floodlights at Showtime Arena in Lekki, teenage quarterback Taiwo Oluwalanu stood tall, eyes sharp, heart steady, jersey soaked with...
Lawal Storms Riyadh To Claim Triple Gold As Nigeria’s Weightlifting Queen Dominates Islamic Solidarity Games
Team Nigeria’s Rafiatu Lawal delivered a masterclass in power, precision and elite execution as she clinched three gold medals in the women’s 58kg category...
Olopade Named Among Africa’s 50 Most Influential Women In Sports As Nilayo’s Global Rise Accelerates
Nilayo Sports Management Company Limited has added yet another milestone to its growing global reputation as its Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Yetunde...
Yetunde Olopade Hails ‘Super-Partnership’ As Abuja City International Half Marathon Makes World Athletics History
The Managing Director of Nilayo Sports Management Limited (NSML), Yetunde Olopade, has declared the upcoming PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon “a landmark...
Raptors Roar Into Playoffs! Lagos Raptors Seal Crucial 26–14 Win Over Ikan Sports To Lock Down Postseason Spot At Electric Showtime Arena
The Lagos Raptors have officially arrived — and they did it with style, swagger, and a statement victory that shook the walls of Showtime...
Austin Jay-Jay Okocha: Why I Trust Super Eagles to Beat Gabon, Qualify For 2026 FIFA World Cup
Former Super Eagles captain and Nigerian football legend, Austin “Jay-Jay” Okocha, has expressed unwavering belief in Nigeria’s ability to qualify for the 2026 FIFA...
World Cup Play-offs: I’m Not Happy Super Eagles Couldn’t Qualify Earlier – Dr Odunuga
As the Super Eagles' camp opens this Monday in Rabat, Morocco ahead of their clash with Gabon on Thursday in the 2026 FIFA World...
Greenbacks Smash Long Horns 45–6 In Battle of the Winless — Showtime Arena Erupts As Drought Finally Ends!
If the first game of the day delivered drama, the second gave fans a full-blown spectacle. In a clash between two desperate, winless teams,...
Showtime Series XIII: ‘Victory Over Mainland Longhorns Didn’t Come Easy,’ Green Backs’ Divine Chidera Admits
Green Backs wide receiver Divine Chidera says their hard-fought 45–6 victory over Mainland Longhorns in Showtime Series XIII wasn’t easy. The Green Backs finally got...
GCIOBA 86/92 Closed Table Tennis Championship: Otubobola Emerges As Champions, Principal, Others Hail Sponsors
It was praised galore for the 1986/1992 set of the Government College Old Boys Association, the sponsors of the just concluded Closed Table Tennis...
Showtime SXIII: Our Experience Won It for Us, Says Johannes As Lekki Braves Edge Lagos Alphas
Lekki Braves head coach Johannes has credited his team’s experience and mental strength for their narrow 22–19 victory over the Lagos Alphas on Matchday...
Historic Breakthrough: Nigeria’s Alade Ajibade Becomes Africa’s First Blind SAMBO Medallist As Nigeria Secures Full FIAS Membership
Nigeria has recorded a landmark moment on the global sporting stage after Alade Ajibade made history at the 2025 World SAMBO Championships in Bishkek,...
NIGERIA PLAYERS ABROAD: Iwobi, Bassey, Tolu Arokodare Suffered Defeat On The Road As Akor Adam, Sanusi Earn Valuable Points
Nigeria takes on Gabon in Rabat on Thursday. A victory will progress the Super Eagles to African playoff final against either Cameroon or the...
NPFL Slams Katsina United With ₦9m Fine, Orders Home Games Behind Closed Doors After Matchday 12 Disorder
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has issued a heavy sanction on Katsina United, slapping the club with a ₦9 million fine and enforcing...
Braves Stun Alpha 22–19 in Week 8 Opener — But Playoff Hopes Shattered As Showtime Arena Erupts!
Showtime Arena was buzzing long before kickoff as fans streamed in for the Week 8 opener of the Showtime Bowl Series XIII, and the...
‘We’re Behind You, Governor!’ – Football Chief Hails Soludo’s Landslide Victory As Anambra’s Game-Changer
Anambra’s football boss, Chief Chikelue Iloenyosi, has led a rousing cheer for Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo after his crushing victory in the just-concluded Anambra...
Kaduna Dominates Nigeria Hockey Super League 2025 As Kada Stars, Kada Queens Clinch National Titles
The 2025 Nigeria Hockey Super League came to a thrilling close in Abuja as Kaduna teams Kada Stars and Kada Queens completed a historic...
Semi Ajayi Will Be With Super Eagles In Morocco – Olajire
Hull City of England defender, Semi Ajayi will be with the Super Eagles in Rabat, Morocco during the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification...
NFF Officials Keep Eyes On November 20th Date For Intercontinental Play-offs Draw
Top shots of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) are already keeping their eyes on November 20th, as they look ahead in anticipation of the Super...
Eniola Aluko Admits Relief Over Joey Barton’s Conviction For ‘Cyber Attack’
Nigerian-born former England female international, Eniola Aluko has admitted she felt a sense of justice and relief over the conviction of an ex-player, Joey...
Folarin Balogun Eager To Gain Prominence With USA’s National Team
AS Monaco of France striker, Folarin Balogun has declared that he is determined to gain a prominent place in United States of America’s national...
Nigerian-born NFL Star Rome Odunze Stays Calm After His Dad’s Rant On Social Media
Nigerian-born American Football star, Rome Odunze is staying calm, even after his father took to social media to rain invectives over what he termed...
