Rita Ferdinand Wins Gold As Nigeria Triumphs At World Para Powerlifting Championships In Egypt
Nigeria’s dominance in para powerlifting continues to shine on the global stage as Rita Ferdinand delivered a stunning performance to claim gold in the...
Showtime Bowl Series XIII Week 4: Players Fire Up The League As Flag Football Fever Takes Over Lagos
Excitement is building once again as the Showtime Bowl Series XIII returns this weekend for Week 4, with the atmosphere at Showtime Arena, Lekki...
Chief Dr. Ike Okorafor Sets The Tone As Island All Stars League Kicks Off October 18
The Director of Sports, Chief Dr. Ike Okorafor, has set an inspiring tone ahead of the Island All Stars League, which officially kicks off...
Finidi George Speaks, As Rivers United Turn Focus On Their CAF Champions League Match In Mozambique
Rivers United of Port Harcourt coach, Finidi George is thinking big ahead of his team's clash with Black Bulls FC of Mozambique in the...
NSC Commends Team Nigeria’s Medal-Winning Start at World Para Powerlifting Championships
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has commended Team Nigeria’s impressive start at the 11th World Para Powerlifting Championships in Cairo, Egypt, after Esther Nworgu...
Registrar Ngilangwa Closes Sports Medicine Course, Urges Nationwide Expansion
Dar es Salaam – The Registrar of Sports Associations and Clubs in Tanzania, Mr. Abel Ngilangwa, has officially closed a five-day sports medicine specialist...
Simba SC Coach Pantev Focused on Team Development Despite Friendly Win
Dar es Salaam – Simba Sports Club head coach, Dimitar Pantev, has downplayed the significance of his team’s 2–1 victory over Sudanese side Al...
Celebration In Lagos! SSA Adeyinka Adeboye Joins Governor Sanwo-Olu To Honour Team Lagos’ National Youth Games Champions
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, Hon. Adeyinka Adeboye, has commended Team Lagos for their historic performance at the...
Bringing The Trophy Home” — Olomu FC ‘s Coach Anisere Idowu Declares Ahead of Marlians Cup 2025
As the countdown to Ibro-Peckham Football Competition popularly known as Marlians Cup 2025 begins, the first and largest grassroots football competition in IFO local...
Six Kaduna Stars Jet Off To Egypt for Football Trials After Impressing Scouts At Local Program
It’s a proud moment for Kaduna State football as six talented young players from Basic Soccer Football Academy have officially departed for Egypt, where...
“A Proud Father Moment” – 17-Year-Old Chizzy Ezenwata Shines For England U18 As Dad Watches On At St. George’s Park
It was a special day for 17-year-old Chizzy Ezenwata, as the Chelsea U18 striker enjoyed a proud moment in front of his father at...
Meet Elochukwu Toney – Ebonyi’s Electrifying Left Winger Lighting Up NOK FC
From the heart of Ebonyi State comes one of the region’s most exciting young football talents — Elochukwu Toney, a dynamic left winger currently...
Governor Sanwo-Olu Rewards Team Lagos for Historic Triumph at 2025 National Youth Games
The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has rewarded the victorious Team Lagos contingent for their outstanding performance at the 2025 National Youth Games...
2025/2026 League Opener: NNL Team Inspects McCarthy Stadium, Gives Benue State Two Weeks For Facility Upgrade
Ahead of the November, 8 kick off date of the 2025/2026 Nigeria National League ( NNL ) season, the inspection team of the league...
Barau FC Arrive Jos Ahead of Maychday-8 Encounter Against Plateau United
Barau FC has arrived in Jos ahead of the NPFL Matchday 8 encounter against Plateau United as the club’s delegation, including officials, coaches, and...
Future Pro League International Kicks Off Four-Day Scouting Exercise in Abuja
The Future Pro League International (FPLI) has commenced its highly anticipated four-day screening and scouting exercise in Abuja, aimed at identifying and nurturing emerging...
SWAN Solicits NAN’s Support For 60th Anniversary Programmes
The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has sought the support and partnership of the Chief Executive Officer and Board of the News Agency...
Mixed Opening Day Results for Nigeria Hockey Teams at 2025 Africa Hockey Championships
Nigeria’s hockey teams experienced contrasting fortunes on the opening day of the 2025 Africa Hockey Cup of Nations in Ismailia, Egypt. The men’s team began...
SWAN Strengthens Media Ties With Blueprint Ahead Of Diamond Jubilee Celebration
The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has called for the partnership and support of Blueprint Newspapers Limited towards the successful hosting of activities...
EFCC Deputy Zonal Director Praises SWAN Security Cup for Fostering Anti-Corruption Synergy
The Deputy Zonal Director of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Eden Akpa Uchen has described the ongoing SWAN Security Cup as...
Former FIFA Referee Anietie Ferdinand Udoh Appointed Acting General Manager of Dakkada International FC
Dakkada International FC of Uyo has appointed Anietie Ferdinand Udoh, a former international football referee, as the club’s Acting General Manager ahead of the...
SWAN Rallies Support For Castmog Ladies Historic NWFL Outing
The Ogun State Chapter of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has called on Egba sons and daughters, philanthropists, football lovers and concerned stakeholders...
National Sports Commission Backs Lagos Liga, Pledges Full Support for Grassroots Football Innovation
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has pledged full institutional support for Lagos Liga, an innovative private football league redefining grassroots and community football development...
FIFA 2026 World Cup: Aside Ademola Lookman, Two Key Benin Stars Ruled Out of Crucial Nigeria–Benin Qualifier
Ademola Lookman ams two key players of Benin Republic will miss the must win encounter between Nigeria and Benin Republic in the 2026 FIFA...
GCIOBA ’86 class intensifies plans to stage Table Tennis Classics
The 1986/92 set of the Government College Ibadan has intensified plans for the closed table tennis championship tagged ‘‘Battle of the Century.’’ The table tennis...
FIFA 2026 World Cup: Coach Hugo Broos Counts on Nigeria for World Cup Ticket After South Africa’s Costly Draw Against Zimbabwe
In a dramatic turn of events, South Africa coach Hugo Broos is banking on Super Eagles to beat Benin Republic on Tuesday in order...
Ikeja High School Old Students’ Association (IHSOSA) Class of ’85 celebrates 40th anniversary
The Ikeja High School Old Students’ Association (IHSOSA) Class of 1985 has commenced activities marking its 40th anniversary with a three-day celebration that began...
FIFA 2026 World Cup Qualifier: Super Eagles Coach Eric Chelle Speaks on Pressure Ahead of Benin Republic Decider
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has admitted that his team has been under immense pressure to secure qualification for the 2026 FIFA World...
FIFA 2026 World Cup: Tosin Aiyegun — The Lagos Boy Who is Sending Benin Republic to America
On a cool Friday night in Kigali, Tosin Aiyegun a Lagos-born forward became the heartbeat of an entire nation. Tosin Aiyegun, the boy who shappen...
FIFA 2026 Qualifiers: Akor Adams Makes History, Nwabali Errors, Observations as Super Eagles Keep Qualification Hopes Alive
Nigeria’s Super Eagles edged Lesotho 2–1 at the Peter Mokaba Stadium, with Akor Adams and Stanley Nwabali at the center of post-match discussions following...
New Zealand Beat Nigeria in Casablanca Friendly Ahead of FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup
Nigeria’s U17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, suffered their first defeat in 11 matches after losing 4–3 to New Zealand in a thrilling international...
Mikel Obi Reacts to Nigeria’s Victory Over Lesotho, Urges Super Eagles to Maintain Quality Performance
Former Super Eagles captain John Mikel Obi has praised Nigeria’s performance in their 2-1 victory over Lesotho in Polokwane on Friday but urged the...
2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Nigeria Edge Lesotho 2-1 As Qualification Race Goes Down To The Wire
The race to next year’s FIFA World Cup finals in North America will go right down to the wire after Nigeria defeated Lesotho 2-1...
1xCup 2025 Finalists Announced!
On October 6, the semifinals determined the pairings for the most essential games of Nigeria's largest amateur football tournament. The teams' desire to win...
Young Benin City Baseball Star Fehintola Esther Determined to Raise Nigeria’s Flag in Global Baseball
At just 20 years old, Fehintola Esther, a promising baseball player from Benin City, is carving out her path in one of Nigeria’s lesser-known...
Passengers Report Turbulent Experience on Aero Flight N2121 — Yet Crew’s Calm Response Leaves No Room for Panic
Passengers aboard Aero Contractors Flight N2121 from Lagos to Abuja on Friday, October 10, 2025, experienced moments of turbulence mid-air, but thanks to the...
Crisis Or Comeback? Samuel Jackson Says Nigerian Spirit Can Still Save Super Eagles
With Nigeria’s World Cup qualification hopes hanging by a thread, President of the Nigeria Armwrestling Federation, Engineer Samuel Jackson, has delivered a stirring message...
NFF Set to Conclude Another Phase of CAF B-License Coaching Course This Weekend
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) will this Saturday conclude the second module of the ongoing CAF B-License Coaching Course, marking another major step in...
Nigeria’s Women’s Rugby Team ‘Battle-Ready’ for World Series in Canada — Coach Shearman
Assistant coach of Nigeria’s women’s rugby league team, Luke Shearman, has expressed confidence in the team’s readiness ahead of their participation in the World...
Greg Etafia Urges Super Eagles to Deliver as He Backs Zimbabwe to Stun South Africa
Former Super Eagles goalkeeper and current coach, Greg Etafia, has urged Nigeria’s national team to focus on securing victory against Lesotho, while expressing belief...
Ikpeba Warns: Missing Another World Cup Would Be a National Disaster
Former Nigeria international and AFCON 1994 winner, Victor Ikpeba, has sounded a passionate warning to the Super Eagles, insisting that failure to qualify for...
Boniface Confident Flamingos Will Shine in Morocco, Eyes Historic U-17 World Cup Run
Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team goalkeeper, Elizabeth Boniface, has expressed optimism about the Flamingos’ chances ahead of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup scheduled...
Odini Slams Flying Eagles’ 4–0 Collapse, Says Poor Selection Cost Nigeria in Chile
Former Nigeria youth international Festus Odini has criticized the Flying Eagles’ humiliating 4–0 defeat to Argentina at the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile,...
NSC Chairman Shehu Dikko Unveils Plan for New Motorsport Arena in Abuja After Jamus Bashar’s East African Triumph
Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Alhaji Shehu Dikko, has announced plans to establish a modern motorsport venue in Abuja, following the recent...
Amrouche Confident as Rwanda Targets Crucial Win Against Benin Republic
Head coach of the Amavubi of Rwanda, Adel Amrouche, has expressed optimism that his side can secure a vital victory when they face Benin...
Amaju Pinnick: “We’ve Had Sleepless Nights Preparing the Super Eagles for Battle”
Former president of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick, has revealed that the National Sports Commission (NSC) has been working tirelessly behind the...
Michael Nees Challenges Warriors: “Play with Pride, Leave with Heads Held High”
Head coach of the Warriors of Zimbabwe, Michael Nees, has called on his players to approach their World Cup qualifier against South Africa with...
Broos Declares Zimbabwe Clash “South Africa’s Most Important Game in Two Decades”
Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has described his team’s upcoming World Cup qualifier against Zimbabwe as their most important fixture in over two...
Nosa Igiebor Urges Super Eagles to Stay Grounded: “Win First, Dream Later”
Former Super Eagles midfielder Nosa Igiebor has called on Nigeria’s senior national team to remain focused on the immediate task ahead — defeating Lesotho...
Troost-Ekong Inspires Team Ahead of Lesotho Clash: “We’ll Fight for Every Point”
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has expressed confidence that Nigeria can reignite their World Cup qualification hopes, insisting that the team is fully focused...
