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...
AfroBasket 2025: D’Tigress Must Wake Up To Overcome Senegal On Saturday – Ezinne Kalu
China-based female basketball star, Ezinne Kalu, a veteran player in Nigeria's current women's national team, D'Tigress, has admitted that she and her colleagues must...
AfroBasket 2025 Semi-Final Preview: Time and Where to Watch as Nigeria’s D’Tigress Set for High-Stakes Clash Against Senegal
Defending champions Nigeria will face fierce rivals Senegal in a highly anticipated semi-final clash at the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket Championship on Saturday, August...
“Bring On Senegal”: Ezinne, Musa Ready for Semifinal Clash as D’Tigress Moves Closer to Record Fifth Consecutive AfroBasket Title
Nigeria’s D’Tigress cruised past Cameroon 83-47 to reach the 2025 AfroBasket semifinals, securing a 2026 World Cup qualifier spot. Ezinne Kalu and Murjanatu Musa...
D’Tigress, Three Other African Teams Secure Spots for 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Qualifiers
Nigeria’s D’Tigress, alongside Mali, Senegal, and South Sudan, have booked their places in the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Qualifying Tournaments after reaching...
CHAN 2025: Remo Stars’ Attacker Olamilekan Adedayo Says Home-based Eagles Want Gold Medal
Remo Stars FC of Ikenne midfielder, Olamilekan Muhammed Adedayo has declared that he and his colleagues in Nigeria's home-based national team are fully focused...
Revival In Ibadan? Super Eagles Goalkeeper Ojo Olorunleke Set For Shooting Stars Switch
After months in the wilderness, Super Eagles goalkeeper Ojo Olorunleke is set to revive his career with a sensational return to the Nigeria Premier...
D’Tigress’ Coach Reveals Secrets Of 83-47 Victory Over Cameroon, Prepares For S/F Versus Senegal
Nigeria's female basketball senior national team, D'Tigress' coach, Rena Wakama has revealed the tactical approach she applied towards achieving a huge 83-47 win over...
Osimhen Turns Focus On Achieving Objectives Of Galatasaray’s Owners
Galatasaray of Turkey new signing, Victor Osimhen has disclosed that he wants to quickly put behind him massive celebrations that followed his formal unveiling...
Nigeria Wins First Athletics Medal At African School Games, Thanks To Ukandu Judith’s Bronze In Shot Put
Team Nigeria has recorded its first medal in athletics at the ongoing 2025 African School Games, courtesy of a strong performance from Ukandu Judith...
Anambra To Host Rescheduled Second Round Of 2025 Nigeria Beach Soccer League During Yam Festival
In a significant shift aimed at reviving the energy of last season’s fan-favorite stop, the Nigeria Beach Soccer League (NBSL) has confirmed Anambra State...
FIBA Women’s AfroBasket 2025: How Nigeria’s D’Tigress Destroyed Cameroon 83–47 To Secure Semi-Final Spot
Nigeria’s D’Tigress continued their quest for a record fifth consecutive Women’s AfroBasket title with a commanding 83–47 victory over Cameroon in the quarter-finals on...
Rafiu Durosinmi Threatens Osimhen’s Throne—Will Dethrone Nigerian King This Season?
Rising Nigerian striker Rafiu Durosinmi, just 22, is turning heads in Europe with electrifying performances for Viktoria Plzeň, prompting pundits to suggest he could...
Alhassan Ibrahim Dominates Midfield As Shkëndija Dispatch FCSB, Clinches UCL Second Round Spot
Kano-born midfielder Alhassan Ibrahim delivered a commanding performance at the heart of FK Shkëndija’s midfield as they eliminated Romanian giants FCSB in the UEFA...
“I’m Back Where I Belong” —How Victor Osimhen Completes Record €75M Return To Galatasaray
Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has officially signed a permanent deal with Turkish giants Galatasaray in a record-breaking €75 million transfer from Napoli. The deal, which...
Get To Know Amy Okonkwo — The Nigerian Powerhouse Who Lifted D’Tigress Past Cameroon
When Nigeria routed Cameroon 83–47 to advance into the Women’s AfroBasket semi-finals, one standout star made all the difference: forward Amy Okonkwo. Despite the lopsided...
Tijani Joins Sigma Olomouc On Loan from Slavia Prague, Eyes European Adventure
Former Nigeria U20 striker Muhamed Tijani has officially completed a loan move from Czech giants Slavia Prague to Sigma Olomouc for the 2025/2026 season...
Victor Osimhen Exemplifies Resilience and Riches: Lessons Chiderah Umeh Embraces
Promising full-back Chiderah Umeh of IBB Star FC has congratulated Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen on his recent achievements and used the opportunity to...
Porto Stands Firm: Rejects Real Oviedo Loan Of Zaidu Sanusi Over Zero Fee
FC Porto have rejected a loan offer from Spanish club Real Oviedo for Super Eagles defender Zaidu Sanusi, citing the absence of a loan...
“Grassroots Is Where the Future Begins” – Sir Cornelius Okonkwo, Veteran IBB FC Coach Reflects On Four Decades of Talent Development
Sir Cornelius Okonkwo, head coach of IBB Football FC, has reaffirmed his belief in grassroots football as the foundation of Nigeria’s football future. Speaking...
Comfort Erharbor Set To Star Dor Portsmouth FC In Upcoming WSL2 Season
Portsmouth FC have signed talented Nigerian goalkeeper Comfort Erharbor ahead of the 2025 Women’s Super League 2 season in England. The 19-year-old shot-stopper, a...
African School Games: Team Nigeria Wraps Up Badminton Event with Six Medals, Eyes Athletics Next
Team Nigeria wrapped up its campaign in the badminton event of the inaugural African School Games in Annaba, Algeria, clinching a total of six...
Nigeria Super Falcons Defender Glory Ogbonna has Joined Israeli giants Hapoel Kiryat Gat
Super Falcons of Nigeria defender Glory Ogbonna has joined Israeli giants Hapoel Kiryat Gat after completing her medicals. The club will feature in the 2025/26...
Kun Khalifat FC Announce Mobi Oparaku as Technical Director
In a strategic move to bolster its football infrastructure, Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side, Kun Khalifat FC of Owerri, The Pride of Imo State,...
Super Eagles-B Bottled a 2-Goal First Half Lead in a Friendly With Zanzibar
Super Eagles of Nigeria B-team were forced to a 2-2 draw by Zanzibar's Heroes in their second and final pre-tournament friendly in Zanzibar. Anas Yusuf...
AfroBasket 2025: Nigeria Crushes Cameroon 83-47 to Book Semifinal Spot Against Senegal
Defending champions Nigeria advanced to the semifinals of the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket with a dominant 83–47 win over Cameroon on Thursday in Abidjan. The...
African School Games: Team Nigeria Clinches Double Gold In Badminton Singles
Team Nigeria made history on Wednesday at the inaugural African School Games in Annaba, Algeria, winning double gold medals in the badminton singles event. Precious...
Brown Ideye Tags Super Eagles’ Remaining 2026 World Cup Qualifiers As ‘Do Or Die Matches’
Former Super Eagles' striker, Aide Brown Ideye has issued another warning about Nigeria's chances of qualifying for next year's FIFA World Cup, as the...
CHAN 2024: Ikorodu City’s Harrison Austin Uzondu Eager To Justify ‘Highest Level’ Of His Career
Ikorodu City FC of Lagos utility player, Harrison Austin Uzondo is eagerly awaiting the start of this year's Championship of African Nations (CHAN 2025)...
Troost-Ekong Showers Praises On Victor Osimhen, Mikel Obi
Super Eagles' captain, William Troost-Ekong has showered praises on the duo of Victor Osimhen and John Mikel Obi, who he rated high among players...
NLO Expands Youth League Footprint With Community-Based Match Venues For 2025 Season
As anticipation builds for the 2025 Nationwide League One (NLO) U19 Youth League, the league’s Secretariat has unveiled a bold move to decentralize its...
Nigeria’s Track Titans Converge On Lagos For 2025 Outdoor Championships
The air is thick with anticipation at the Yaba College of Technology as Nigeria’s elite track and field athletes gather for the 2025 Nigerian...
Kparobo Arierhi Shines On First Start For Mjøndalen With Goal-Scoring Display
Nigerian youth international and former Beyond Limits striker, Kparobo Arierhi, marked his full debut for Mjøndalen IF with a standout performance, scoring his first...
Makinde Backs 3SC Restructuring, Pledges Full Support
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has reiterated his unwavering commitment to the transformation of Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC), assuring the club's management of...
Abia to Host Nigeria’s First Stadium City as Governor Otti, NFF President Chart New Path for Sports Growth
In a major stride toward reshaping Nigeria’s sports infrastructure, Governor Alex Otti has unveiled plans for a visionary “Stadium City” project in Umuahia, signaling...
AfroBasket 2025: D’Tigress Set For Quarter-Final Clash Against Cameroon Tonight
Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, will face Cameroon later tonight at 10:00 pm in the quarter-finals of the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket Championship. Cameroon...
Ifeanyi Anaemena Joins Kun Khalifat As Sporting Director Ahead Of The New NPFL Season
Kun Khalifat Football of Owerri, The Pride of Imo State is thrilled to announce a new Sporting Director, a legendary figure in Nigerian and...
SSA Adeboye Hails Morocco’s Monarch at Throne Day Celebration, Calls for Stronger Nigeria-Morocco Ties Through Sports Diplomacy
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, Hon. Adeyinka Adeboye, on Monday joined esteemed dignitaries and foreign diplomats in Abuja...
CHAN 2024: Sikiru Alimi Promises Improved Performances By Home-based Eagles
Remo Stars of Ikenne striker, Sikiru Alimi has promised that he and his colleagues in Nigeria's home-based national team will put up improved performances...
AfroBasket 2025: D’Tigress Star Promise Amukamara Reveals – We’re Already Working Towards Our Next Game
Nigeria's female basketball senior national team, D'Tigress, are already working towards their next game at the ongoing women's continental championship in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire,...
