Showtime Bowl Series Week 3: Panthers Defend The Throne, Warriors Hunt, And Rebels Eye Giant Stride In Lagos Showdown
The Showtime Bowl Series XIII is back this Sunday for Week 3 action, and the stakes have never been higher. With two explosive weeks already...
2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifying Match: FIFA picks Allaou for Lesotho, Nigeria clash
World football-governing body, FIFA, has selected Chadian official Alhadi Allaou Mahamat as the referee for next week’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match between...
Nigeria’s Orji Nelson Returns from Injury with Strong Cameo for Muangthong United
Muangthong, Thailand – Nigerian defender Orji Nelson marked his return from injury with a solid performance for Muangthong United in their 2-2 Thai League...
NUGA Games Returns to Calabar After 35 Years as UNICAL Secures 2026 Hosting Rights
The ancient city of Calabar will once again take center stage in Nigerian university sports as the Nigerian University Games Association (NUGA) announced the...
Lobi Stars, Akwa United, Heartland, Sunshine Stars, Gombe United in Race to Clear Debts as NNL Bars New Player Registration
Lobi Stars, Akwa United, Heartland FC, Sunshine Stars and Gombe United are racing against time to settle outstanding debts to players ahead of the...
Seven Career Defining Milestones of Super Falcons Star, Ifeoma Onumonu, Who Bids Farewell to Football
Nigeria’s Super Falcons forward, Ifeoma Onumonu, has officially announced her retirement from professional football, drawing the curtain on a 22-year career that embodied elegance,...
Stiff Conveyor Belts, Garba’s Misadventure And The Amazing Amazons
Last week, I wrote on the ‘conveyor belts’ in the coun try’s football system and the inability of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF to...
Just-In: Babajide Scores On Serie A Debut As AS Roma Beat Parma
Nigerian forward Rinsola Babajide marked her Serie A debut in style on Saturday, scoring in the 28th minute to hand AS Roma their second...
England Legend Gary Lineker Issues Public Apology to Victor Osimhen After Liverpool Masterclass
Former England striker and football pundit Gary Lineker has publicly apologised to Victor Osimhen after the Nigerian forward’s outstanding performance in Galatasaray’s victory over...
Okonkwo Brothers Light Up English Football as Brian Joins West Brom
The Okonkwo name is fast becoming a staple in English football, as young Nigerian goalkeeper Brian Okonkwo has penned a deal with West Bromwich...
At 31, Super Falcons Star -Ifeoma Onumonu Announces Retirement From From Football
Nigeria Super Falcons forward, Ifeoma Onumonu, has announced her retirement from football, bringing the curtain down on a remarkable 22-year journey that spanned the...
All Stars Association Hails ODSFA Boss Ogbonnaya for Driving Football Reforms, Club Success
The Ondo State chapter of the All Stars Association of Nigeria has applauded the Chairman of the Ondo State Football Agency (ODSFA), Divine Ogbonnaya,...
Africa: TotalEnergies, Chevron Push for Faster Permits, Better Seismic Data in Africa
Africa’s oil and gas sector could be on the brink of a new exploration renaissance, driven by advances in seismic imaging, frontier data sets...
Joy Omewa’s Red-Hot Form Rekindles Super Falcons Selection Debate
Nigerian striker Joy Omewa is making waves in Denmark after netting a sensational brace for Fortuna Hjørring in their emphatic 6-1 victory over Kolding...
Nigeria’s Juniors Sparkle with Double Gold in Evening Session at Africa Zone 2 Swimming Championship
Nigeria’s junior swimmers lit up the evening session of the Africa Zone 2 Swimming Championship in Ghana, capturing two gold, one silver, and two...
Nigeria Volleyball Federation President Musa Nimrod Charts Vibrant Course For Involvement Of Sponsors
The president of Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF), Engineer Musa Nimrod has disclosed that a new and vibrant drive will be embarked upon to ensure...
Lesotho Has Become Latest Threat Against Super Eagles’ World Cup Aspiration – Friday Ekpo
Ex-international midfielder, Friday Ekpo has raised alarm over the new threat that Lesotho will pose against Nigeria's aspiration for a ticket to next year's...
Ruben Amorim Wants To Be Sacked At Manchester United – Mikel Obi
Former Super Eagles' captain, John Mikel Obi has come out with a startling declaration that Portuguese tactician, Ruben Amorim is waiting to be sacked...
Ex-international Keeper Alloy Agu Gives Super Eagles Hope For World Cup Ticket, Says ‘It’s Not Over Until It’s Over’
Former Super Eagles' goalkeeper, Alloy Agu has given the Nigerian team a glimmer of hope to pick a ticket for next year's FIFA World...
Former Super Eagles’ Defender Abiodun Obafemi Opines: Our Players See Themselves As ‘Big Boys’
Former Super Eagles' defender, Abiodun Obafemi has opined that the biggest reason why Nigeria has struggled to book a ticket to the 2026 FIFA...
Paul Onuachu Scores And Assists In Trabzonspor Huge Win Against Kayserispor
The Nigeria Super Eagles forward, Paul Onuachu scored and assisted a goal in a 4-0 home victory for Trabzonspor over Kayserispor in the Turkish...
Tanzania Tennis Association (TTA) Launches Junior Program to Nurture Future Stars
Dar es Salaam – The Tanzania Tennis Association (TTA), through its Junior Tennis Initiative (JTI) program under the World Tennis Association, today conducted a...
Golden Eaglets Beat Burkina Faso to Claim Bronze at WAFU-B U17 Cup
Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets wrapped up their 2025 WAFU-B U17 Cup campaign on a high note after defeating Burkina Faso 2-0 in the third-place playoff,...
Ijamido Queens, Wazbak Int’l Set for Blockbuster WAFA League Super 8 Final
The 2025 Women’s Amateur Football Association (WAFA) League Super 8 will climax on Saturday with a mouthwatering final between Ijamido Queens and Wazbak International...
Nigerian Prospect Obi Anthony Making Strides at Granada CF Cantera
Obi Anthony, a rising Nigerian talent, is turning heads in Spain with his performances for the Granada CF Cantera youth setup. A product of Ojinmah...
Arsenal Sign Nigerian-Irish Teen Star Victor Ozhianvuna from Shamrock Rovers
Arsenal have completed the signing of highly-rated 16-year-old midfielder Victor Ozhianvuna from Irish club Shamrock Rovers. The youngster, who holds dual Nigerian and Irish nationality,...
Bamidele Yusuf Makes Impactful Europa League Debut for Ferencváros
Nigerian winger Bamidele Yusuf marked his UEFA Europa League debut in impressive fashion as Ferencváros secured a hard-fought 1-0 away victory over Belgian side...
Young Africans Defender Ibrahim Bacca Handed Three-Match Ban
Dar es Salaam – Young Africans central defender Ibrahim Bacca has been handed a three-match suspension in the NBC Premier League following an incident...
NOC Mourns Passing of Nigeria Tennis Federation President Ifedayo Akindoju
The President of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), Engr. Habu Ahmed Gumel, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Engr. Ifedayo Akindoju, the...
Okon Hails Progress in Women’s League But Warns Sponsorship Is Key to Growth
Former Super Falcons coach Edwin Okon has praised the progress being made in the Nigerian Women’s Football League but insists that sustainable growth will...
Mbachu Says Super Falcons Have Regained Fear Factor After WAFCON Triumph
Former Super Falcons winger Stella Mbachu believes Nigeria’s record-extending 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title has restored the team’s fear factor on...
Ekpo Urges Super Eagles to Capitalize on South Africa’s Slip in World Cup Race
Former Super Eagles midfielder Friday Ekpo has called on Nigeria to take full advantage of FIFA’s points deduction from South Africa, which has reopened...
Oyedeji Praises Dolphins Women as Focus Shifts to Continental Stage
President of Dolphins Women Basketball Team, Olumide Oyedeji, has expressed pride in his players after they emerged champions of the Nigeria Women’s Basketball League...
NSC Chairman Shehu Dikko Keeps Faith in Super Eagles’ World Cup Hopes
Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Mallam Shehu Dikko, has insisted that he has not given up on Nigeria’s chances of qualifying for the...
Ikpeba Blames Managerial Instability for Super Eagles’ World Cup Struggles
Former Super Eagles forward Victor Ikpeba has pointed to the constant changes of coaches as a major reason for Nigeria’s faltering FIFA World Cup...
Golden Eaglets Coach Manu Garba Confident Ahead of Burkina Faso Clash
Golden Eaglets head coach Manu Garba has assured fans that his team is ready to move past the disappointment of missing the final of...
Bafana Coach Hugo Broos Calls for Unity Amid World Cup Qualifier Setback
Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has called for unity within South African football as the national team prepares for the final round of...
Flying Eagles Midfielder Daniel Daga Delighted With First World Cup Win
Flying Eagles midfielder Daniel Daga has expressed his delight after Nigeria’s 3–2 victory over Saudi Arabia at the ongoing FIFA U-20 World Cup in...
Flying Eagles Coach Zubairu Urges Focus Ahead of Colombia Clash
Flying Eagles coach Aliyu Zubairu has called on his players to remain focused as they prepare for their crucial final group match against Colombia...
Dimitar Pantev Appointed Simba SC Head Coach on Two-Year Deal
Bulgarian tactician Dimitar Nikolaev Pantev has officially agreed to become the new head coach of Tanzanian giants Simba SC, signing a two-year contract that...
Gaborone United Confirm Dimitar Pantev’s Exit Amid Simba Links
Gaborone United has officially announced the departure of head coach Dimitar Pantev, who is strongly tipped to take over at Tanzania’s Simba SC. In a...
Obasogie Hails National Team Call-Up as Boost for Singida Black Stars
Singida Black Stars goalkeeper Amas Obasogie has described his recent call-up to the Nigerian national team as a great honour, not only for himself...
Yanga Striker Andy Boyeli Vows to Bounce Back After Slow Start
Young Africans SC striker Andy Boyeli has admitted that adapting to the Tanzania NBC Premier League has been challenging but believes the experience is...
WBO Strips Hassan Mwakinyo of Title After Nine Months of Inactivity
Tanzanian boxer Hassan Mwakinyo has been stripped of his WBO championship title after failing to step into the ring for nine months, the Professional...
Akwa United Chairman, Supporters Club Renew Bond Ahead of Promotion Push
Chairman of Akwa United Football Club, Mr. Joseph Eno, has reaffirmed his commitment to guiding the club back to the Nigeria Premier Football League...
Police Machines Draw The defenders At The 2025 Ogun SWAN Security Cup
The stage is set for another thrilling edition of the Ogun SWAN Security Cup, as the group stage draws took centre stage on Friday. Security...
Yeyeluwa of Edeland Backs 2025 Osun Military Paramilitary Games, Pledges Support for Sports Development
The Yeyeluwa of Edeland, Mrs. Modupeola Adeleke-Sanni, has reaffirmed her commitment to sports and community development by declaring her full support for the 2025...
2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Chelle Selects Ekong, Iwobi, Osimhen, 20 Other Players For Crocodiles, Cheetahs Battles
Super Eagles’ Head Coach Eric Chelle has drafted team captain William Ekong, goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, defenders Bright Osayi-Samuel and Calvin Bassey, midfielders Alex Iwobi...
Asisat Oshoala’s Late Goal Earn Al-Hilal Victory Over Al-Ittihad
The Nigeria Super Falcons Star and African Player of the Year Asisat Oshoala scored a late winner to hand Al Hilal a thrilling 3–2...
WAFA Super 8 Semi-Finals Set to Ignite Ijebu-Ode
The 2025 WAFA League Super 8 has lived up to its billing as a showcase of women’s football, and now the spotlight shifts to...
