Desire Oparanozie Declares: President Tinubu’s Reward For Super Falcons Is Not Too Much
Former Super Falcons striker, Desire Oparanozie has taken a swipe at people who are criticising Predident Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the rewards he doled...
AFROBASKET 2025: Elizabeth Balogun Explains Slow Start By D’Tigress In S/F Victory Over Senegal
A key player in the history-chasing Nigerian women's basketball team, D'Tigress, Elizabeth Balogun, has explained why the squad had a slow start in Saturday...
Shooting Stars’ New Coach Nurudeen Aweroro Promises Hard Work, Real Business, No Regrets
The new head coach at Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan, Nurudeen Aweroro, has officially taken charge of the Oluyole Warriors, with a...
Former Falcons’ Assistant Coach Mansur Abdullahi Wants Law Compelling Corporate Bodies To Reward Sports Champions
A former assistant coach in the Super Falcons' technical crew, Mansur Abdullahi, has come out with a terse declaration that the Senate and House...
NFF Appoints Hajji Gafar Liameed As South-West Coordinator For 2025 U19 NPFL Youth Championship
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), through the board of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), has appointed the Chairman of the Lagos State Football...
“The Nigerian Spirit Lives in D’Tigress!” — SSA Adeboye Applauds Heroic Comeback, Hails Team’s Historic AfroBasket Final Berth
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, Hon. Adeyinka Adeboye (popularly known as Zulu Authority), has joined millions of Nigerians...
FIBA Women’s AfroBasket 2025 Semi-Finals: Nigeria Defeats Senegal 75–68 to Reach Final
Nigeria’s women’s basketball team advanced to the final of the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket after a hard-fought 75–68 victory over Senegal in the semi-finals...
Breaking: Nigeria’s D’Tigress Rally Past Senegal 75–68 To Reach AfroBasket Final
Nigeria’s D’Tigress have advanced to the final of the 2025 FIBA Africa Women’s Championship after a dramatic 75–68 comeback victory over Senegal in the...
WAFCON 2024 FALL-OUT: Rasheedat Ajibade Declares – ‘We Want To Keep Inspiring Young Athletes’
Super Falcons' captain, Rasheedat Ajibade has reiterated that winning the recent Women's Africa Cup of Nations will help the new continental champions in the...
WAFCON 2024 FALL-OUT: We Can’t Question CAF For Not Listing Ashleigh Plumptre In All Stars Team – Rolandson Odeh
A former assistant coach in the Super Falcons, Rolandson Odeh has faulted complaints by Nigerians over the absence of the female national team's vastly...
NFF President Ibrahim Gusau Hints At Bigger Rewards If Falcons Shine At Women’s World Cup
The president of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau has served a strong hint that players of the Super Falcons will receive...
WAFCON 2024 FALL-OUT: President Tinubu’s Gesture Will Inspire Other Players To Do Better – Stella Mbachu
Former Super Falcons' attacker, Stella Mbachu has joined a cross-section of Nigerians in showering accolades on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the hefty rewards...
WAFCON 2024 FALL-OUT: Justin Madugu Reflects On ‘Collective Strategy’ That Gave Falcons Trophy
As reactions continue flowing after the Super Falcons' conquest of this year's Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, coach of the side, Justin...
Troost-Ekong Confesses: I Want To Win AFCON, Play At 2026 World Cup
Al-Kholood of Saudi Arabia defender, William Troost-Ekong will approach the last quarter of this year with two targets on his mind - help Nigeria...
WAFCON 2024 FALL-OUT: There’s Nothing Special About My Goal Against Morocco – Jennifer Echegini
Paris Saint-Germain Feminine of France midfielder, Jennifer Echegini has downplayed all hupla about her match winning goal against Morocco in the Women's Africa Cup...
CHAN 2024: Chelle Charges Home-based Eagles To Play Like Warriors, Lions – Sola Adelani
Ikorodu City FC of Lagos midfielder, Sola Adelani has revealed that the basic strategy he and other players in the home-based national team have...
Amazing Falcons Deserve Their Flowers In A Non-existing Reward Scheme
The need for a sports policy has been a big issue in the sector over the years till date. All over the world, all...
Former D’Tigress Star Theresa Dangosu Rates Nora Ezike As ‘Huge Benefit For Nigeria’
Former senior women's national basketball team star, Theresa Azibaye Mac-Dangosu has singled out junior rookie, Nora Ezike as 'a huge benefit' for the future...
Zenith Bank Women Basketball League: Defending champion, MFM Maintain Title Chase
Defending champion of the Zenith Bank Women Basketball League, MFM Women Basketball League, continued their chase for third consecutive title win after thrashing First...
Scott Nnaji hails talents In Zenith Bank Women’s Basketball League
Former D’Tigers head coach, Scott Nnaji, has praised Zenith Bank Plc for its ongoing sponsorship of the Women’s Premier Basketball League, in collaboration with...
Ahead of 2025 World Athletics Championships: “Our Focus is on Picking Relay Tickets” – AFN President Tonobok Okowa
President of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Tonobok Okowa, has reaffirmed the federation’s primary focus on securing relay spots for Team Nigeria ahead...
Kickboxing Federation President Mykel Eneduwa Reveals Efforts Towards Promoting Moral Values In Nigeria
The President of Kickboxing Federation of Nigeria (KBFN), Mykel Eneduwa has revealed how he and members of the governing body have stepped up their...
Denmark’s Table Tennis Ace Anders Lind Relishes Memories Of WTT Contender, Hails Lagos Fans
Denmark's top table tennis player, Anderson Lind is still relishing memories of the experience he had during the recent WTT Contender in Lagos, where...
African School Games: More Medals Roll in Taekwondo, Shot Put for Team Nigeria as Athletics Enters Day 2
Team Nigeria continued its impressive outing at the ongoing African School Games in Algeria, bagging additional medals in taekwondo and athletics as the competition...
Nigerian Forward Muhamed Tijani Joins Sigma Olomouc on One-Year Deal
Muhamed Tijani, a skilled Nigerian forward, has signed a one-year loan agreement with Sigma Olomouc from Slavia Prague. Muhamed Tijani spent the previous season on...
Lagos FA Hails Robo Queens, Celebrates Oshoala, Ajibade, Ijamilusi, Shukurat on WAFCON Triumph
The Lagos State Football Association (Lagos FA), under the leadership of Chairman Hajji Gafar Olawale Liameed, has expressed immense joy over the Super Falcons’...
AFN Advocates Increased Government Funding, Sponsorship as Solution to Athlete Allegiance Switch
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has called for increased government funding and corporate sponsorship as a necessary step to curb the growing trend...
CHAN 2024: Tanzania vs Burkina Faso: Hosts Kick Off CHAN 2024 Against Fearless Stallions
The 2024 TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) PAMOJA kicks off on Saturday, 2 August with an electrifying Group B opener between hosts Tanzania and...
“I Worked Hard to Stand Out Even in Relegation” — Achi Nnaemeka Augustine Reflects On Stellar NPFL Season
Achi Nnaemeka Augustine, a dynamic central midfielder formerly with Sunshine Stars of Akure, has opened up about his impressive individual performance during the 2024/2025...
Nigerian U20 Duo Benjamin, Chukwu Feature In Hoffenheim 3–0 Friendly Win Over Werder Bremen
Nigerian U20 players Benjamin Precious and Emmanuel Chukwu made second-half appearances for TSG Hoffenheim in their 3–0 victory over Werder Bremen during a preseason...
“I’m Ready to Make My Mark” — Chukwuebuka Orakwe Sets Sights on European Stage
Chukwuebuka Orakwe, the energetic defensive midfielder for IBB Football FC in Nkpor, Anambra State, has shared his ambitions as he continues to impress fans...
Three Nigerian Kids Make Waves At Manchester United U7 As “Oket Bros” Fly the Flag Proudly
Goshen Emeke, Al Ameen Adegoke, and Elijah—popularly known as the “Oket Bros”—are proudly representing Nigeria at the Manchester United U7 academy, blending passion, talent,...
Bayelsa Queens Midfielder Rose Ekong Seals Move To Egyptian Side Arab Contractors
Nigeria international and former Bayelsa Queens star Rose Ekong has completed a transfer to Egyptian Women’s League club Arab Contractors, following a standout season...
“I’m Ready to Prove Myself Abroad” — Sunshine FC’s Omeh Collins Eyes Breakthrough In Asia
Omeh Collins, an emerging attacking midfielder from Sunshine FC of Nsukka, says he is ready to take the next big step in his career...
NPFL 2025/2026: Shooting Stars Sign Chidiebere Nnachi from Enyimba as Management Restructuring Takes Shape
Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) have completed the signing of 22-year-old winger Chidiebere Nnachi from Enyimba International ahead of the 2025/2026 Nigeria Professional Football...
ITTF Africa Youth Championship: Nigeria’s Abdulbasit, Kuti in Podium Finish Race as Singles, Doubles Duels Heat Up
As the 2025 ITTF Africa Youth Championships approach their final stretch, the competition intensifies with players set to battle for semifinal spots in the...
CHAN 2024: “Why I Pick Nine Remo Stars Players” – Eric Sekou Chelle Defends Selection of Players in Super Eagles B
Super Eagles B head coach, Sekou Eric Chelle, has defended the high number of Remo Stars players included in Nigeria’s squad for the 2024...
Shooting Stars in Talks with Goalkeeper Adewale Adeyinka And Ojo Olorunleke Ahead of NPFL 2025/2026 Season
Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) are on the verge of completing the signing of experienced goalkeeper Adewale Adeyinka from Plateau United, according to multiple...
2025 National Trials: Kanyinsola Ajayi Faces Fierce Challenge to Retain Nigeria’s Fastest Man Crown as Sprinters Set Personal Bests Ahead of 100m Final
Defending champion Kanyinsola Ajayi faces strong competition as Nigerian sprinters set personal bests in the men’s 100m heats at the 2025 National Trials, setting...
CAF Unveil The New Total Energies African Nations Championship (CHAN) Trophy
CAF has unveiled a new trophy and a record $10.4 million prize pool for CHAN 2024, which will be co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and...
I’m Optimistic About the Future of Nigerian Athletics- AFN President Tonobok Okowa
President of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Chief Tonobok Okowa, has expressed strong optimism about the future of Nigerian athletics, as he graced...
Nigeria’s First Athletics Medal at the 2025 African School Games Comes From the ShotPut Cirle
Team Nigeria's 60-member contingent of student-athletes has arrived in Annaba, Algeria, the host city for the inaugural African School Games. The team, comprising talented...
21 Teams Set for 2025 Ogun U-19 Football League As Draw Holds In Abeokuta
The stage is set for the 2025 Ogun State Under-19 Male and Female Football League following the successful conduct of the official draw held...
2025 National Championships: Comfort James Reacts After Defending 800m Title
Comfort James has once again proven her dominance in middle-distance running, clinching victory in the women’s 800m final at the 2025 Nigerian Athletics Championships. She...
WAFCON 2024 FALL-OUT: I Play Better When I’m Around Good Players – Plumptre
Al-Itihad female team of Saudi Arabia left-wing-back, Ashleigh Plumptre has sent out words of appreciation to her colleagues in the Nigerian national team for...
Karate Federation President Silas Agara Targets More Heroics For Nigeria At World Championship
Karate Federation of Nigeria (KFN) president, Silas Agara has predicted a glorious outing for the country's contingent at this year's World Karate Championship in...
Amstel Malta and Goldberg Honour Super Falcons’ WAFCON Triumph In Lagos With a Celebration Fit For Champions
In a celebration fit for champions, Amstel Malta and Goldberg rolled out the drums on Wednesday, 30th of July, 2025, to honour the Super...
2025 National Trials: Chioma Onyekwere-Lyons Targets World Athletics Championships Podium After Third National Victory in Discuss
Chioma Onyekwere-Lyons has successfully defended her national title in the women’s Discus Throw at the 2025 National Athletics Trials, delivering a season-best throw of...
2025 National Trial: Obiageri Amaechi Reflects on Growth and Competition Ahead of World Athletics Championships After Securing Second in Discuss
Obiageri Amaechi has expressed satisfaction with her performance after finishing second in the women’s Discus Throw at the ongoing 2025 World Athletics Championships trials...
Questions Arise As NPFL Fails to Enforce Sanctions On Niger Tornadoes Over Unpaid Wages To Anthony Micheal Six Months After Ruling
Niger Tornadoes have defied an NPFL ruling ordering payment of ₦1.35M in unpaid wages to Anthony Micheal, raising questions about the league’s failure to...
