Meet 16-Year-Old Tahlia Ayandare, the Teen Bringing Hope to Grassroots Tennis Players Through a Pair of Shoes at a Time
When 16-year-old Tahlia Moyore Ayandare stepped onto the clay courts of the ITF Junior Circuit in Kenya last July, she didn’t expect her tennis...
Tennis Instructor Coach Kenny Adebowale Highlights Why Nigeria is Not Producing World Class players, Calls For Revival of Nigeria’s Talent Pipelin
Coach Kenny Adebowale, head coach of Allegrious Mountain Tennis Club, has expressed deep concern over the dwindling number of grassroots tennis tournaments in Nigeria,...
Lagos State Strikes Historic Grassroots Football Deal With UK’s Abbey Rangers To Revolutionise Youth Development
Lagos has made history — the Lagos State Sports Commission has officially unveiled a groundbreaking partnership between the Lagos State Government and UK-based Abbey...
Nigerian Striker Peter Onyekachi Celebrates Heartwarming Child Dedication In Israel
Nigerian forward Peter Onyekachi, who plies his trade with Israeli outfit Hapoel Nof HaGalil, has marked a major milestone off the pitch after celebrating...
Comfort Erhabor Waits In The wings As Portsmouth Edge Palace In Women’s Championship thriller
Former Nigeria U17 goalkeeper invitee Comfort Erhabor was among the substitutes at the weekend as Portsmouth Women battled to a hard-earned 2–1 victory over...
Rising Star Molomo Zach: The Nigerian-American Defender Making Waves In U.S. football
Young Nigerian heritage defender Molomo Zach is emerging as one of the brightest prospects in American football. Currently plying his trade with North Texas,...
Nigerian Teenager Mubarak Suileman Scores First UEFA Youth League Goal As Slavia Praha U19 thrash Arsenal 5-1
Former Right 2 Win Academy of Abia State midfielder Mubarak Suileman delivered a standout performance as Slavia Praha U19 stunned Arsenal U19 with a...
Ibom BSC’s Okon Targets Super Sand Eagles Call-Up As NBSL Super Finals Kick Off in Abuja
With the 2025 Nigeria Beach Soccer League (NBSL) Super Finals set to light up Abuja from November 6 to 9, Ibom Beach Soccer Club...
Gamondi Takes Charge Of Tanzania — Argentine Coach Returns To Familiar Ground Ahead Of AFCON 2025
Dar es Salaam - Miguel Gamondi has been appointed as the new head coach of the Tanzania national team, marking a return to familiar...
Tottenham’s Destiny Udogie Threatened With Gun In Public By Angry Players’ Agent
Tottenham Hotspur of England defender, Destiny Udogie has been cited at the centre of a gun threat in public by an agent who felt...
Flamingos’ Coach Bankole Olowookere Relishes Discovery Of Northern Female Players
Nigeria's cadet female national team, Flamingos' coach, Bankole Olowookere is relishing his ability to include some players from Northern Nigeria in his squad to...
Iwobi Acknowledges Tough Task Ahead, Says Super Eagles Must Work Hard To Get World Cup Ticket
Fulham of England midfielder, Alex Iwobi has acknowledged that a daunting task awaits him and other players in Nigeria's national team and admitted that...
Ramon Azeez’s Brother Hunts For Talented Boys, Girls At Igando, Abaranje
Although former Super Eagles' midfielder, Ramon Azeez is no longer in the spotlight, one of his brothers is keeping the family's football connections alive...
Wonderlight Football Academy’s Enterprising Defender Loves Trent Alexander’s Style
An enterprising right-full-back at Wonderlight Football Academy of Igando, Henry Marvellous has disclosed that he loves the style of England international defender, Trent Alexander-Arnold,...
British Council Youth Development Product Jamiu Isah Targets Golden Eaglets’ Coach’s Job
A product of the once formidable and highly acclaimed youth football development initiatives of The British Council in Lagos, Jamiu Mohammed Isah has set...
Grassrunners FC Extends European Talent Pipeline As Rasaq Labode Lands Hannover 96 Trial
Grassrunners FC’s fast-growing reputation as one of Nigeria’s most efficient talent factories has gained fresh momentum, as midfield sensation Rasaq Labode has secured a...
NNL: Amuneke Reaffirms Commitment to Restoring Heartland FC’s NPFL’s Status
Former Super Eagles winger and ex-Golden Eaglets coach, Emmanuel Amuneke, has reaffirmed his commitment to returning Heartland FC to the Nigeria Premier Football League...
First Bank FC Goalkeeper Coach, Micheal Soniregun Urges NFF to Build Continuity for Future Purposes
First Bank FC goalkeeper coach, Micheal Soniregun has called on the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to encourage greater collaboration between the youth and the...
NPFL: Katsina United Earn Half a Million Naira Bonus for Securing Valuable Point in Ibadan
Katsina United players and officials have received a total cash reward of ₦520,000 following their impressive away performance against Shooting Stars in Ibadan during...
Former Remo Stars Goalie Bankole Kayode Gears Up for Mamelodi Sundowns Clash, Shares TS Galaxy’s Ambitious Goals
Nigerian goalkeeper Kayode Bankole says he is fully prepared and motivated as TS Galaxy set their sights on a crucial South African Premier Division...
Queens Cup: Dannaz Ladies, Remo Stars Ladies Maintain Perfect Record on Day Two
The Queens Cup Southwest Preseason Tourney Match Day Two witnessed thrilling where 15 goals were scored with dramatic wins as the competition draws towards...
‘We’ve Lost Our Spark!’ – Swiss-Based Nigerian Coach Slams NFF Over Golden Eaglets’ Qatar 2025 Absence, Calls for Total Overhaul
Nigeria swiss based coach Adeyemi has called for a total overhaul of Nigeria’s youth football system, as a panacea to reviving the old glory...
Cameroon, Egypt In as CAF Confirms 16 Finalists for Expanded 2026 WAFCON
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has expanded the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) from 12 to 16 teams, starting in 2026. CAF announced...
‘Ijaball’ Mastermind Daniel Ogunmodede Joins CAF B Licence Coaching Course in Abuja — Eyes Bigger Heights For Nigerian Football
Remo Stars head coach Daniel Ogunmodede, fondly known as Ijaball, has expressed his excitement after joining the final phase of the CAF B License...
Nigeria Rugby League Chief Abiodun Olawale-Cole Proud Despite World Cup Exit, Eyes Bright Future for the Green Hawks
Nigeria’s hopes of qualifying for the 2026 International Rugby League World Cup came to an end after a tough 62–4 defeat to Fiji in...
Heartwarming Scene At Galatasaray’s Training Ground As Victor Osimhen Meets Young Fans In Turkey
It was a day to remember at the Kemerburgaz Metin Oktay Facilities, the main training base of Galatasaray in Eyüpsultan, Istanbul, as a group...
Arsenal Youngster Daniel Oyetunde Leaves Emirates On Loan To St Albans; As Nwaneri, Saka Get Better Pay
A fast-rising Nigerian-born attacker at Arsenal of England, Daniel Oyetunde has left The Gunners for a loan deal at Saint Albans, but he will...
AFCON 2013 Sensation Sunday Mba Warns Super Eagles About Gabon’s Surprise Package
Nigeria's hero in winning the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations in South Africa, Sunday Mba has warned the Super Eagles to beware of a...
Battle of Words Begins: Team Nigeria Fire Up in Lagos Camp Ahead of World Scrabble Championship in Ghana
Team Nigeria have officially entered battle mode as preparations for the 2025 World English Scrabble Players Association Championship (WESPAC) get underway in Lagos —...
Nigerian Sensation Edna Imade Stuns Spain As She Wins Liga F Player of the Month After Ending Barcelona’s Unbeaten Run
Nigerian-born forward Edna Imade has been crowned Liga F Player of the Month for October after a blistering spell that saw her fire Real...
‘Football Is a Global Currency!’ — Lagos Sports DG Lekan Fatodu Backs Afinni Unity Cup As Catalyst For Youth Empowerment
The Director General of the Lagos State Sports Commission, Mr. Lekan Fatodu, has hailed football as one of the most powerful tools for youth...
From Local Pitches To Big Dreams: Young Nigerian Starlet Dubem Kennedy Eyes Future With Super Eagles
In the bustling heart of Nigeria, where football dreams are born on dusty pitches, a rising talent named Dubem Kennedy is beginning to make...
Lagos Athletic Knights Seize Top Spot As Panthers Fall In Stunning Showtime Bowl Shake-Up!
Week 7 of the Showtime Bowl Series XIII delivered one of the most dramatic twists of the season, as the Lagos Athletic Knights stormed...
‘One Run, A Thousand Opportunities!’ — Lagos Sports Boss Hails 10th Women Run As a Triumph Of Strength and Empowerment
Lagos State Sports Commission Director General Lekan Fatodu has applauded the organisers of the 10th Lagos Women Run, praising their consistency and describing the...
Rivers United Captain Nyima Nwagua: “We’re Not Afraid of Anyone — Group of Death or Not, We’re Ready”
Rivers United captain Nyima Nwagua has declared that the Nigerian side will not be intimidated by their CAF Champions League “Group of Death,” insisting...
Kebbi FA Chief Hits Back At Critics Over FIFA Goal Project ‘Scandal’, Insists Facility Is Complete And In Full Use
Chairman of the Kebbi State Football Association, Abubakar Ladan, has dismissed reports alleging mismanagement and poor execution of the FIFA Goal Project in Birnin...
Nwakali Faces Uncertain Future After Barnsley Axing
Nigeria international and former Arsenal midfielder Kelechi Nwakali faces an uncertain future at Barnsley FC after being dropped from the club’s first-team setup. Head coach...
Esther Okoronkwo Vows ‘Nigeria Will Defend Our Crown’ As She Celebrates CAF Women’s Player Of The Year Nomination
Super Falcons forward Esther Okoronkwo has expressed her joy after being nominated for the CAF Women’s Player of the Year award, while confidently declaring...
Ilaji Football Group Launches With Bold Cross-Continental Vision to Redefine African–European Football Pathways
The Ilaji Football Group officially launched on November 3, 2025, unveiling a pioneering football model built to connect Africa and Europe through a unified...
Godwin Okpara Urges Victor Boniface To ‘Self-Reflect’ After Werder Bremen Boss Questions His Consistency
Former Super Eagles defender Godwin Okpara has advised Victor Boniface to conduct a “personal evaluation” of his recent performances following remarks made by Werder...
CAF Champions League Winner Ozurumba Chibuzor Confident Rivers United Can Navigate ‘Group of Death’ Alive
Former CAF Champions League winner Ozurumba Chibuzor has expressed strong confidence that Rivers United possess the quality and mentality to progress from what has...
Christopher Katongo Backs Power Dynamos To Shine In Tough CAF Champions League Group Featuring Rivers United
Zambian football legend and 2012 AFCON winner Christopher Katongo has tipped Power Dynamos to make a strong impression in the CAF Champions League group...
Rivers Hoopers boss Ogoh Odaudu Hails Final Four qualification, Targets League Title Repeat
Rivers Hoopers head coach Ogoh Odaudu has expressed satisfaction after guiding his team to the Final Four of the Nigerian Basketball Premier League playoffs,...
Christian Obodo Calls For Unity, Discipline As Super Eagles Gear Up For World Cup Playoffs
Former Super Eagles midfielder Christian Obodo has urged Nigeria’s senior men’s national team to maintain unity, discipline, and collective focus as they prepare for...
Bassey Akpan Urges Super Eagles Coaches To Stay Vigilant Ahead Of Crucial World Cup Playoffs
Former Nigerian goalkeeper Bassey Akpan has called on the Super Eagles’ coaching crew to be thorough and objective in their assessment of goalkeepers ahead...
Chris Green Rallies Nigerian Clubs For Continental Push As Rivers United Draw “Group Of Champions” In CAF CL
Rivers State Commissioner for Sports and former NFF Technical Committee Chairman, Barrister Chris Green, has issued a bold rallying cry for Nigerian football, insisting...
Squash Federation’s New President Wilson Egberipou Promises To Reach ‘Unimaginable Places’
Newly elected president of Nigeria Squash Federation (NSF), Wilson Egberipou has promised to run a system that will stand the test of time and...
Former Heartland Coach Chijioke Osuagwu Urges NFF To Appoint Grassroots Football Scouts
A former head coach at Heartland of Owerri and Abia Warriors of Umuahia, Chijioke Gabriel Osuagwu has sent a clarion call to egg heads...
Amayo Sparks Rivers Hoopers Revival as Champions Close Final Eight on a High, Set Sights on Back-to-Back NPBL Titles
Reigning champions Rivers Hoopers capped off their 2025 Nigeria Premier Basketball League (NPBL) Final Eight campaign with a statement win on Monday, defeating Kwara...
Ranchers Bees Signal Ambition with Appointment of Patrick Bassey as Head Coach, Eye NPFL Return
Ranchers Bees FC have laid down a clear marker of intent ahead of the 2025/2026 Nigeria National League (NNL) season with the unveiling of...
