Nigeria Plans To Stage First Ever Football Competition At Commonwealth Games In 2030
Nigeria is bound to set an all-time record as the first country ever to stage a football event in the history of the Commonwealth...
Flying Eagles’ Captain Daniel Bameyi Admits: It’s Great Privilege To Represent Nigeria
Nigeria's youth national team, Flying Eagles' captain, Daniel Bameyi has set high targets for the squad ahead of the impending FIFA U20 World Cup...
Golden Eaglets Will Improve With Each Game – Manu Garba
Nigeria's cadet national team, Golden Eaglets' coach, Manu Garba is taking stock of his side's stunning victory in their first game at the ongoing...
Nigeria-Eligible Wonderkid Rio Ngumoha Emerges As Liverpool’s Next Rising Star
When Rio Ngumoha swapped Chelsea blue for Liverpool red in September 2024, few could have predicted how quickly the teenage forward would rise through...
Coach Aliyu Zubair: Flying Eagles Ready To Face The World
Head Coach of Nigeria’s U-20 men’s national team, the Flying Eagles, Aliyu Zubair, has expressed confidence in his team’s readiness for the FIFA U-20...
CAF Champions League: Remo Stars To Seal 2nd Round Progress Against Zilimadjou
Remo Stars will be looking to complete their job in style when they face Zilimadjou of Comoros today in the second leg of the...
NPFL Bayelsa United Tackle Insurance In Benin, Seek To End Losing Streak
Bayelsa United will travel to the ancient city of Benin this weekend in Matchday six of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) as they...
Super Eagles to Face Colombia In High-Profile Friendly At Citi Field
Nigeria’s Super Eagles will take on Colombia in an international friendly on Tuesday, November 18, at Citi Field, Queens, New York, as part of...
Showtime Bowl Series XIII: Defending Champions Warriors Clash With Lekki Braves As Panthers Aim To Protect Top Spot In Fiery Week Two Showdown
The stage is set for Week Two of Showtime Bowl Series XIII, and if last weekend’s surprises were any indication, the drama is only...
30 Days to Go: Okocha, Kanu, Adebayor Lead Star-Studded African Legends Squad for Champions Cup Clash Against Barça Legends in Abuja
Ex Super Eagles Captain, Jay-Jay Okocha, two-time African footballer of the year, Nwankwo Kanu, 2008 African player of the year, Emmanuel Adebayor, and Arsenal...
FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup Qualifier: Oyo Throws Gate Open As Falconets Attack Rwanda on Saturday
Football fans in Ibadan will enjoy free access to watch Nigeria’s Falconets when they face Rwanda’s U20 women’s team in the decisive second leg...
Kanu Heart Foundation to Hold World Heart Day Health Walk in Owerri
On September 29th, 2025, Owerri, the capital of Imo State in Nigeria, will witness a remarkable event - the Kanu Heart Foundation (KHF) World...
Postecoglou: Nottingham Forest Pay the Price for Ola Aina Injury on International Duty
Nottingham Forest began their long-awaited return to European football on Wednesday night without Ola Aina, who has been removed from the club’s Europa League...
Squash Federation Top Shot Wilson Egberipou Stresses Accountability, Effective Use Of Funds
A board member of Nigeria Squash Federation (NSF), Wilson Egberipou has stressed the need for effective use of funds and accountability by officials as...
Flying Eagles’ Coach Aliyu Zubairu Stays Cautious, Despite 3-1 Win Over Australia
Wednesday's 3-1 spanking of Australia by the Flying Eagles in their last build-up match ahead of this year's FIFA U20 World Cup is not...
Ikpeba Surveys Nigeria’s Poor Results, Declares: Talent’s Not Enough For Winning Games In Africa
Former Super Eagles' striker, Victor Nosa Ikpeba has taken another look at the Nigerian national team's ongoing struggles in the 2026 FIFA World Cup...
President Tinubu Receives Accolades From Tobi Amusan For Rewarding Nigeria’s Sports Achievers
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has received a huge splash of accolades from women's world 100m hurdles record holder, Tobi Amusan for recent rewards the...
Onyedika Injured In Chaotic 10-Goal Thriller As Club Brugge Draw With Westerlo
Club Brugge and Westerlo produced one of the most chaotic matches in recent Belgian Pro League history on Thursday night, playing out an astonishing...
Massive Leap For Amusan, Ezekiel, Ajayi In Post-World Athletics Championships Rankings
Nigerian athletes Tobiloba Amusan, Ezekiel Nathaniel, and Kanyinsola Ajayi have recorded remarkable jumps in the latest World Athletics rankings following their outstanding performances at...
Iheanacho, Moffi On Target Europa League Phase Begins
Kelechi Iheanacho and Terem Moffi were both on target as Celtic and OGC Nice kicked off their UEFA Europa League group stage campaigns on...
Chile 2025: Haruna Aliyu Replaces Injured Marvelous Freedom As Flying Eagles Leave Santiago Training Camp For Talca
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles have suffered a setback ahead of the FIFA U20 World Cup in Chile, with defender Marvelous Freedom ruled out of the...
UEL: Noah Atubolu Saves Earn SC Freiburg Europa League Slim Victory Over FC Basel
Julian Schuster’s SC Freiburg start their European adventure at home to Swiss champions Basel. Freiburg won back-to-back games in the Bundesliga following two defeats at...
Iheanacho Scores On Celtic Debut As Rodgers’ Men Hold Red Star In Europa League Opener
Kelechi Iheanacho made an instant impact on his Celtic debut, coming off the bench to score as the Scottish champions battled to a 1-1...
EFL Cup: Tottenham Ease Past Doncaster Rovers 3-0 as Ajayi and Olusanya Struggle
Tottenham Hotspur began life under new boss Thomas Frank in the domestic cup with a comfortable 3-0 victory over Doncaster Rovers. Spurs were not at...
Paul Omamomo Ojo: A Voice of Gratitude and Service — SSA Thanks Governor Oborevwori, Assures Deltans of Deserved Service
In the landscape of Delta State politics and public service, one name has begun to resonate with both humility and determination — Paul Omamomo...
Wilfred Ndidi Returned To Action For Besiktas In Away League Victory Over Kayserispor
The Nigerian midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi had been sidelined after picking up a knock during international duty, when he was substituted in the 70th minute...
“We Remain Focused, the Ultimate is World Cup Qualification” — Hat-trick Hero George Agha After MVP Performance
George Agha struck a memorable hat-trick and claimed the MVP award on Wednesday as Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets cruised past Benin Republic’s Baby Cheetahs 4–1...
Lekki Scrabble Classics Pivotal For World Championship
The 2025 edition of the Lekki Scrabble Classics is set to play a pivotal role for players aiming to make a huge mark at...
2025 WAFU B U-17 Boys: Agah Hits First-Half Treble as Golden Eaglets Wallop Benin Republic, Book Semi Final Ticket
Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets produced a dazzling first-half display to overpower Benin Republic 4-1 on Wednesday, booking their place in the quarterfinals of the 2025...
Chiamaka Nnadozie, 4th In Ballon d’Or Ranking, Hails Super Falcons’ Legendary Goalkeeper
Brighton Ladies of England goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie is still relishing her fourth place finish in the first ever Ballon d'Or global ranking for the...
Rivers Angels Coach Tosan Blankson Comments On Justin Madugu Contract Uncertainty, Backs Continuity
Rivers Angels head coach Tosan Blankson has addressed concerns surrounding the contract status of Super Falcons boss Justin Madugu, noting that despite the absence...
“Nigeria Deserves More from Swimming”: Divine Wisdom’s Rise Highlights a Neglected Sport
Nigeria’s swimming community is witnessing a rare spark of brilliance in 20-year-old Divine Wisdom, a young athlete whose determination and discipline are fast turning...
Bayelsa Queens Coach Ogbonda Whyte Reflects On Champions League Qualifying Exit, Cites Licensing Absence
Bayelsa Queens head coach Ogbonda Whyte has reflected on his team’s elimination from the CAF Women’s Champions League qualifiers and admitted that his absence...
Super Falcons’ Esther Okoronkwo Opens Up On Relentless Pursuit Of Her Football Dreams
When Esther Okoronkwo was just five years old, she wasn’t dreaming of World Cups or championship medals. Instead, she was simply trying to keep...
Friday Ekpo Urges Blend Of Home-Based And Foreign-Based Players To Widen Super Eagles Pool
Former Super Eagles international Friday Ekpo has urged national team handlers to broaden the player pool by mixing home-based talents with foreign-based professionals, arguing...
Tolu Arokodare Delighted After Scoring Debut Goal For Wolves In Carabao Cup
Wolves striker Tolu Arokodare has expressed joy and gratitude after scoring his debut goal for the club in a 2-0 Carabao Cup victory over...
Alex Iwobi Eyes Shola Ameobi’s Nigerian Premier League Appearances Record
Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi has revealed his aspiration to match and then surpass former Newcastle striker Shola Ameobi’s record for most Premier League appearances...
NSC’s Shehu Dikko Outlines Long-Term Hosting Plan: 2027 Chance, 2030 And 2031 Targets
Mallam Shehu Dikko, speaking on behalf of the National Sports Commission (NSC), has outlined a long-term vision to use sports as a foundation for...
Chippa United Coach Explains Stanley Nwabali’s Absence Against Polokwane
Chippa United coach Luc Eymael has shed light on why Nigeria’s number one goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, was missing from the club’s matchday squad during...
Nigeria Squash Official Wilson Egberipou Appeals For Funding Ahead Of Zonal Elections
Board member of the Nigeria Squash Federation, Wilson Egberipou, has appealed for increased support and funding for the sport as the federation prepares for...
FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025™: Aliyu Zubairu Insists Flying Eagles Will Respect Every Opponent, Target Group Progression
Coach Aliyu Zubairu of Nigeria’s Flying Eagles has vowed not to underrate any of their opponents as the team finalises preparations for the FIFA...
Victor Ikpeba Questions Super Eagles Mentality As World Cup Hopes Hang In Balance
Former Nigeria international Victor Ikpeba has raised questions about the mentality of some Super Eagles players, suggesting that a gap exists between club form...
Chris Green Warns NFF: Wake Up To Africa’s Football Politics Or Risk Losing Influence
Former chairman of the Technical Committee of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), Barrister Chris Green, has urged Nigeria’s football authorities to become more actively...
Tobi Amusan Welcomes Recognition, Pledges To Work Harder For Nigeria
Nigeria’s sprint star Tobi Amusan has welcomed recent recognition and rewards extended to athletes by the federal government and other stakeholders, and pledged to...
Peter Nieketen Urges Flying Eagles Players To Shoulder Responsibility At World Cup
Former Junior International Peter Nieketen has challenged Nigeria’s Flying Eagles to take personal responsibility for results at the upcoming FIFA U-20 World Cup, insisting...
CAF Awards 2025: Moh Salah, Achraf Hakimi And Guirassy Likely To Favour with Ballon d’Or Rankings Despite Osihmen Efforts in Turkey.
Nigerians can't easily forget the historic moment of the Africa Football player of the year, Ademola Lookman with Europa League final hat-trick against Bayer...
Confirmed Debut: Dutch-Born Nigerian Endurance Alade Steps Up for Vitesse U-21, Eyes Super Eagles Call-Up
Dutch-born Nigerian defender Endurance Alade has reportedly made his long-awaited debut for Vitesse U-21 following a successful trial with the club, signalling a major...
NNL Receives 500m Naira One-Year Sponsorship Boost
The Nigeria National League (NNL) has received a major boost after sealing a one-year sponsorship deal worth over ₦500 million with Africa’s leading sports...
Lagos Charts Bold New Course In Sports — with Reform, Grassroots Renewal, and Athlete Empowerment at the Core
The Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC) has laid out an ambitious, long-term blueprint to recast the state as Africa’s premier centre for sporting excellence. Revealed...
Iron Wall in Turkestan: Nigerian Shot-Stopper Cynthia Akwasi Makes It Five Straight Clean Sheets for Tomiris-Turan
Cynthia Akwasi — the Nigerian goalkeeper who has been turning heads since her move to Kazakhstan — produced another immaculate display this morning as...
