Super Eagles B(CHAN Eagles) Overcome Early Wobble to Defeat Ikorodu City FC as CHAN 2024 Bound Team Intensify Preparations
With the final 24-man squad for the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) set to be unveiled in the coming hours, Monday’s performance offered head...
President Bola Tinubu Congratulates Super Falcons, Urges Team To Bring Home 2024 WAFCON Trophy
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Super Falcons of Nigeria following their hard-fought victory over South Africa in the semi-final of the 2024 Women’s...
Maduka Okoye To Miss Six Serie A Matches For Illegal Betting
Super Eagles and Udinese goalkeeper, Maduka Okoye, has been suspended by Italian football authorities and will miss six Serie A matches due to his...
AS Roma Rookie Shukurat Oladipo Relishes WAFCON 2024 Experience With Super Falcons
AS Roma Femenino of Italy's new signing, Shukurat Oladipo, is relishing every single second coming her way in Nigeria's camp at the ongoing Women's...
Rasheedat Ajibade Confesses: We Were Nervous Against South Africa, But Encouraged One Another
Super Falcons' captain, Rasheedat Ajibade, has confessed that Nigeria's players were nervous in their Women's Africa Cup of Nations semi-final clash with South Africa...
WAFCON 2024: Morocco Defeat Ghana in Dramatic Shootout to Setup Final Showdown With Nigeria
Hosts Morocco booked their place in a second successive Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) final after edging Ghana 4-2 on penalties in a...
Ranking Points, Cash Prizes Up for Grabs at WTT Contender Lagos
Beyond the allure of the $100,000 prize pool, players at the 2025 WTT Contender Lagos are also chasing valuable ranking points at Africa’s most...
Adarabioyo Youth Cup Set To Spotlight Emerging Football Talent In Lagos
The Adarabioyo Youth Cup (AYC), a grassroots football initiative aimed at nurturing young talent, is set to kick off on Wednesday, July 23, 2025,...
Meet Michelle Alozie – The Heroine Who Knocked South Africa Out and Booked Nigeria’s Spot in WAFCON Final
In a moment that will be etched into Super Falcons folklore, Houston Dash defender Michelle Alozie the Heroine who struck her first-ever WAFCON goal...
Official: Ebenezer Akinsanmiro Loaned To Pisa From Inter Milan, Becomes Third Nigerian In The History Of Pisa
On 22 July 2025, Inter Milan officially announced that they have extended Ebenezer Akinsanmiro’s contract and arranged a loan move to Pisa for the...
Mission X: Nigeria Reach Women AFCON Final for 10th time, In Search Of 10th title
Nigeria reached the Final of the 13th Women Africa Cup of Nations after a turgid and dramatic semi final in Casablanca that saw Cup-holders...
Oyo State Launches Pacesetter Queens FC To Redefine Women’s Football In Nigeria
In a historic move aimed at revolutionizing women's football in Nigeria, Oyo State officially unveiled Pacesetter Queens FC on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at...
5th Abia Para-Badminton Championship Was An Eye Opener – Francis Orbih
Badminton Federation of Nigeria (BFN) president, Francis Orbih has described the body's recent national competition in Abia State, which was staged for any physically...
British Heavyweight Boxer With Nigerian Mother Daniel Dubois Adopts Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Refrain – I’ll Be Back!
British heavyweight boxer with a mother who has Nigerian descent, Daniel 'Dynamite' Dubois, has adopted a refrain made popular by American actor, Arnold Schwarzengger...
AfroBasket 2025: I’m Really Sad That D’Tigress Have To Suffer Like This – Theresa Mac-Dangosu
As Nigeria's female basketball national team, D'Tigress, head out for this year's continental championship in Cote d'Ivoire, an outspoken former player, Theresa Azibaye Mac-Dangosu...
Technical Adviser Imama Amapakabo Shuns Kano Pillars, Commits To Abia Warriors For 2025/26 NPFL Season
Abia Warriors have scored a major win off the pitch with the official confirmation that Technical Adviser Imama Amapakabo will remain at the helm...
WAFCON 2024: Deborah Abiodun Rejects ‘Yellow Card Mandate’ Ahead Of Semi-final Battle With South Africa
Super Falcons' midfield battler, Deborah Abiodun has rejected a tag of 'Yellow Card Mandate' ascribed to her ahead of Nigeria's semi-final clash with South...
WAFCON 2024: Jennifer Echegini’s Verdict For Super Falcons – Beating South Africa Depends On Our Mentality
Paris Saint-Germaine of France female team midfielder, Jennifer Echegini has issued a stern verdict about Nigeria's semi-final clash with South Africa at the Women's...
D’Tigress’ Coach Rena Wakama Reveals Zeal For Fifth AfroBasket Title
Nigeria's female basketball national team, D'Tigress' coach, Rena Wakama has disclosed that a high level of zeal and hunger for glory is spreading among...
Aliyu Zubairu, Gbenga Ogunbote to Lead One-Day Coaching Clinic for Grassroots Football Coaches in Kwara
Plans have been finalized for a one-day football coaching seminar in Ilorin, the capital of Kwara State, aimed at equipping grassroots football coaches with...
Abolore Adegbola Akande (9ice) Calls for Greater Investment in Sports Infrastructure Following U-18/U-20 Athletics Championships Success in Abeokuta
Popular Nigerian music icon, Abolore Adegbola Akande, widely known as 9ice, has called on the Federal Government and private stakeholders to invest more in...
Ex‑D’Tigress Star Dangosu Slams Administration Over Preparation Woes
Ex‑D’Tigress standout Theresa Dangosu has sharply criticized the handling of Nigeria’s preparations for the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket, set to begin on July 25 in...
Francis Orbih Hails Para‑Badminton Upsets As Major Breakthrough
President of the Badminton Federation of Nigeria, Francis Orbih, has praised the recent 5th Abia National Open Para‑Badminton Championship in Umuahia, describing it as...
D’Tigress Coach Rena Wakama Eyes Historic Fifth Straight AfroBasket Crown
Head coach Rena Wakama has made it clear that Nigeria’s D’Tigress are focused on defending their FIBA Women’s AfroBasket title and securing a record-breaking...
Super Falcons’ 5‑0 Over Triumph Zambia Sends Clear Message Ahead of South Africa Semifinal
Former Super Falcons captain Desire Oparanozie acknowledged on X that Nigeria’s emphatic 5‑0 victory over Zambia in the quarter-finals was “still the same opinion...
Life After Football and Other Sports: How Nigerian Athletes Can Defeat the Harsh Reality After Retirement
While the cheers of the crowd and flashes of cameras often define the lives of Nigerian athletes during their prime, the silence after retirement...
Against All Odds: The Inspiring Journey Of Ihitegbulem Chinonso Wisdom
At just 18, Ihitegbulem Chinonso Wisdom has lived a story few would believe—a pathway filled with heartache, perseverance, and the quiet hope of triumph. A...
“Play Like It’s Your Time”: David Bright Departs For Denmark To Represent Gaiters FA At Dana Cup
Nigerian defensive midfielder David Bright has officially departed for Denmark to participate in the prestigious Dana Cup, representing Gaiters Football Academy of Ogun State. This...
Nigeria Makes History As First African Nation To Sweep Women’s Sprint At African Junior Championships
In a groundbreaking display of sprint dominance, Team Nigeria etched their name in the history books as the first country to achieve a clean...
Ese Brume Shows Positive Progress With 6.53m Leap At Last Chance Qualifier
Nigerian long jump queen, Ese Brume, continued her build-up to the World Athletics Championships with a solid outing at the Last Chance Qualifier, where...
Gothia Cup 2025: Sporting Lagos Duo Impress As Nigeria Secures Historic Triple Victory
Two youth players from Sporting Lagos, Farooq Alimi and Sheriff Olarewaju, delivered standout performances at the 2025 Gothia Cup in Sweden, contributing to a...
Akinremi Samod Joins ND Beltinci FC, Eyes Promotion to Slovenian Topflight
Nigerian midfielder Akinremi Samod has completed a move to Slovenian second division outfit, ND Beltinci FC, as the club looks to bolster its squad...
WAFCON 2024 Nigeria vs South Africa Game Card:: Time, Venue, Broadcast, Head-to-Head, and What to Expect as Super Falcons takes on Bayana Bayana
Game Card: Fixture: Super Falcons (Nigeria) vs Banyana Banyana (South Africa) Date: Tuesday, July 22, 2025 Kickoff: 5:00 PM (Nigerian Time) Venue: Prince Larbi - Zaouli Stadium Casablanca...
WAFCON 2024: Super Falcons Ready to End South Africa’s Seven-Year Unbeaten Streak
Super Falcons head coach Justin Madugu has declared that his side is ready to end South Africa’s seven-year unbeaten run in regulation time at...
Madugu Parries Criticism Of Falcons’ Poor Team Work, Stays Focused On Winning WAFCON 2024
Nigeria's female national team, Super Falcons' coach, Justin Madugu, has brushed aside critical comments that continue trailing his squad's performances at the ongoing Women's...
WAFCON 2024: Super Falcons’ Captain Rasheedat Ajibade Declares – We’re Setting Standards For Those Coming Behind Us
Nigeria's female national team, Super Falcons' captain, Rasheedat Ajibade has declared that the zeal of each player in the squad at the ongoing Women's...
WTT Contender Lagos Serves Off with Qualifying Round
The wait is over—WTT Contender Lagos 2025 is officially underway, with the qualifying rounds kicking off on Tuesday, July 22, at the Molade Okoya-Thomas...
Remo Stars President Kunle Soname Gifts GAC SUV To Olamilekan Adebayo, 2024/2025 Player of the Season
Remo Stars Football Club President, Kunle Soname, has gifted a brand-new GAC SUV to midfielder Olamilekan Adebayo after he was named the club’s Player...
“This Is Just the Beginning” — John Eric Speaks as He Becomes First Top Notch Academy Graduate to Move to Europe
In a landmark moment for grassroots football development in Nigeria, Top Notch Goalkeepers Academy has announced the international departure of its standout shot-stopper, John...
CAF General Secretary Mosengo-Omba Gives TotalEnergies CHAN 2024 Preparations Thumbs Up During Kenya Visit On Monday
The Confédération Africaine de Football (“CAF”) General Secretary Véron Mosengo-Omba has given preparations for the TotalEnergies African Nations Championship Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda (“CHAN”)...
Countdown To Glory: Global Stars Arrive In Abuja As Nigeria Welcomes World Referee For 2025 Armwrestling Championship
With just 2 days to go, the momentum is unstoppable. Nigeria is officially in championship mode as the nation prepares to host the 14th...
Hon. Kunle Soname Rewards Remo Stars’ Historic Season with Over ₦40M and a Brand-New Car
In a glittering night of celebration at the Remo Stars Championship Gala, club president Hon. Kunle Soname made headline-worthy gestures by showering the team...
Didier Drogba Storms Istanbul For Victor Osimhen’s Official Unveiling At Galatasaray
Chelsea of England legend, Didier Drogba is set to join a large array of celebrities and personalities who are expected to witness the official...
Mission X: Super Falcons confident Banyana Banyana will crash in Casablanca
Nigeria’s Mission X juggernaut rumbles inexorably to the finish line, as the Super Falcons say they are determined to abort the title-retaining dreams of...
Pre-Season: Ikorodu City Fc lift Eko International Cup trophy
Ikorodu City fc, a Nigeria Professional Football League outfit, on Sunday emerged champions of the Eko International cup pre-season football tournament after recording a...
Young Midfielder Binyàmeen Shu’ayb Eyes European Move, Backs Talent with Faith
Rising Nigerian midfielder Binyàmeen Shu’ayb has declared his ambition to play professional football in Europe, crediting self-belief and faith in God as the driving...
14‑Year‑Old Nigerian‑Thai Winger Chibuike Joseph Obi Ignites Hjørring As Dana Cup 2025 Begins
Chibuike Joseph Obi, a 14‑year‑old winger of Nigerian birth and Thai heritage, is set to take center stage today as the Dana Cup 2025...
From Almost Dropped to Triple Gold: Anita Itohan Enaruna’s Redemption Story at the African U18 & U20 Championships
Anita Itohan Enaruna arrived in Abeokuta with doubts surrounding her place in the team — but left as one of Nigeria’s brightest stars of...
16-Year-Old Rio Ngumoha Scores for Liverpool First Team in Friendly Against Stoke City
Liverpool teenager Rio Ngumoha Adigun featured in the club’s first-team lineup during a behind-closed-doors friendly match against Stoke City on Monday in Hong Kong,...
“I’m Ready to Better My Best” – Ebenezar Harcourt Speaks After Heroics in WAFU U20 Semi-Final
Nigeria U20 goalkeeper Ebenezar Harcourt says he is determined to keep improving after helping Nigeria reach the WAFU B U20 Championship final with a...
