Nigeria Reclaims Men’s Team Title At ITTF Africa West Regional Championships
Nigeria’s men’s table tennis team reclaimed their dominance in West Africa with an emphatic 3-0 victory over Côte d’Ivoire in the final of the...
Otubanjo Breaks Pyunik Record With Brace As Armenian Side Advance In UEFA Conference League
Yusuf Otubanjo etched his name into Pyunik FC’s history books on Wednesday night, becoming the club’s all-time leading scorer in European competitions after netting...
Chioma Cynthia Nweke Leads Nigerian 1-2 Finish to Clinch U20 Women’s 100m Gold in Abeokuta
Nigeria’s sprint dominance was once again on display at the African U18 & U20 Athletics Championships in Abeokuta, as Chioma Cynthia Nweke stormed to...
Ogun Becomes Sports Investment Magnet — NSC DG Hails Governor Dapo Abiodun’s Vision
The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, has praised Governor Dapo Abiodun for turning Ogun State into a beacon...
Emmanuel Blessing Sets Abeokuta Alight With Decathlon 100m Personal Best
Team Nigeria’s Emmanuel Blessing delivered a statement performance on Day 2 of the African U18 & U20 Athletics Championships, setting the tone with a...
Bayelsa Queens Name 25-Player Provisional Squad for WAFU Zone B Title Chase
Former champions Bayelsa Queens FC have fired the first shot ahead of the 5th West Africa Football Union (WAFU Zone B) Championship, releasing a...
Ibom Angels’ Goalkeeper Echefu Jecinta Shines in Birthday Shoot, Hopes for Super Falcons Victory Over Zambia as Perfect Gift
Rising teenage football star, Echefu Jecinta Chinelo, marked her 15th birthday in style on Friday, July 18, 2025, with a stunning photo shoot and...
“My Greatest Regret as a Footballer” – 1993 U-17 World Cup Winner Festus Odini Opens Up
Former Golden Eaglets forward Festus Odini, a member of Nigeria’s victorious squad at the 1993 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Japan, has reflected on...
Tikolo: Tough ICC Tourney Will Strengthen Yellow Greens Ahead of ILT20
Nigeria’s Yellow Greens U‑19 cricket team, under head coach Steve Tikolo, have set up a fixture list featuring Uganda, Kenya, Namibia, and the UAE,...
Chelle’s B‑Team Ready: Kabiru Mohammed Targets CHAN Glory
As the Super Eagles B gear up for the 8th African Nations Championship (CHAN) in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda (Aug 2–30), Kwara United defender Kabiru...
Resilience in Recovery: Babangida Reflects On Netherlands Rehab
Former Super Eagles winger Tijani Babangida has publicly shared his and his wife’s arduous journey to recovery following a May 2024 accident that resulted...
Last Shot’: Ola Aina Declares 2026 World Cup His Final Chance
Super Eagles defender Ola Aina has admitted that the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico represents his last realistic...
Former Super Eagles Coach and Ex-International Monday Sinclair Passes Away
The Nigerian football community is mourning the loss of former Super Eagles coach and ex-international, Monday Sinclair, whose death was confirmed on Wednesday. The announcement...
Nigerian Author Andrew Iredia Esangbedo Unveils New Book, “First Time FIFA World Cup Episodes”
Nigerian author and football enthusiast Andrew Iredia Esangbedo has officially released his latest work, First Time FIFA World Cup Episodes — a sweeping chronicle...
Kano Pillars FC Signs N100 Million, Partnership Deal With Rfi
The four times Nigerian Premier League Champion, Kano Pillars FC better known as (Sai Masu Gida) has signed a new partnership with Radio French...
WAFU B U20 Boys Cup: Flying Eagles Top Group A as Ghana’s Black Satellites Edge Benin to Reach Semis
The Flying Eagles of Nigeria have emerged as Group A winners at the 2025 WAFU Zone B U20 Boys Cup after Ghana’s Black Satellites...
Athletes Rise at Abia National Para-Badminton Championship as Grand Finale Beckons
Excitement is building at the International Conference Centre, Umuahia, as the Abia National Para-Badminton Championship reaches its climax today, Thursday, July 17. Athletes and fans...
Nigerian-American Forward Onyeaka Gamero Joins Bay FC After Barcelona B Stint
Bay FC has officially added forward Onyeaka Paloma Gamero to their roster, signing her through 2028 after a two-year spell with FC Barcelona Femení...
Rising Nigerian Defender Josiah Okanu Eager For New Opportunity After Rivers United Exit
Promising young centre-back Josiah Okanu, scouted by Rivers United head coach Finidi George from Emre Jackson FC of Port Harcourt, has been released to...
Nigerian Goalkeeper Mathew Yakubu Signs with MFK Dukla Banská Bystrica in Slovakia
Nigerian goalkeeper Mathew Yakubu has officially joined MFK Dukla Banská Bystrica, signing on after productive spells with ŠKF Sereď, MFK Stará Ľubovňa, and OFK Baník...
Nigerian Forward Chidera Samuel Pens Four-Year Deal With Hammarby Talang FF In Sweden
Nigerian striker Chidera Samuel has officially signed a four‑year contract with Hammarby Talang FF, the feeder club to Hammarby IF in Stockholm. The talented...
Nigerian‑Norwegian Winger Nosa Petter Dahl Joins Rapid Vienna From KV Mechelen
Rapid Vienna have officially confirmed the signing of attacking winger Nosa Petter Dahl, who joins from Belgian side KV Mechelen, completing the move in...
14-Year-Old Nigerian Talent Chibuike Joseph Obi Impresses at Gothia Cup for AFRO ASIA Singapore
In one of the standout youth football stories of the week, 14-year-old Nigerian-Thai forward Chibuike Joseph Obi made waves at the ongoing Gothia Cup...
WAFCON 2024: Where Nigeria’s Top Scorer Chinwendu Ihezuo Stands as Golden Boot Race Heats Up
Ihezuo keeps the hope of securing the shoe by coming from the bench to score two goals, the leading Nigerian goal scorer in the...
Nigeria Defeats Benin to Clinch Women’s Title at 2025 ITTF Africa West Regional, Qualifies for Africa Championships
Nigeria’s women’s table tennis team, led by Ajoke Ojomo, stormed to a commanding 3-0 win over the Benin Republic to secure the women's team...
FIBA U19 Women’s World Cup: Hungary Eliminates D’Tigress, Nigeria to Play 9–16 Classification Games
Nigeria’s Junior D’Tigress have crashed out of the title race at the ongoing FIBA U19 Women’s Basketball World Cup following a 77-51 defeat to...
African U18/U20 Championships: Ikweki Wins Nigeria’s First Medal in High Jump
Nigeria’s campaign at the 2024 Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) U18/U20 Championships got off to a promising start on Tuesday, as Praise Ikweki delivered...
Ideye Casts Strong Doubt Over Super Eagles’ World Cup Qualification
Former Super Eagles' striker, Aide Brown Ideye has cast a strong cloud of doubt over the Nigerian team's chances of qualifying for next year's...
Nigerian Basketball Federation’s Marketing Buff Ogu Edezue Urges Corporate Bodies, Fans To Rally Round D’Tigress
Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) head of marketing, Ugo Edezue has sent out a clarion call to corporate bodies and fans of the sport to...
Nigeria Has Very Good Team For African U18/U20 Athletics Championship In Abeokuta – Gabriel Okon
The technical director of Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Gabriel Okon has assured that the country has a very good team that can make...
WAFCON 2024: Oparanozie Admits Worries Over Zambia’s ‘High Scoring’ Form Against Super Falcons
Nigerian female ex-international striker, Desire Oparanozie has admitted that she has some worries over the Super Falcons' chances against 'high scoring' Zambia in the...
WAFCON 2024: Halimatu Ayinde Reveals Super Falcons’ Gameplan Ahead Of Q/F Clash With Zambia
FC Rosengard of Sweden battling midfielder, Halimatu Ayinde has revealed part of the tactics that Nigeria's female national team, Super Falcons, will employ in...
WAFCON 2024: Zambia’s Israel-based Attacker, Nachula Recalls Victory Over Super Falcons In 2022
Hapoel Katamon Jerusalem of Israel attacker, Rachael Nachula has recalled her she and her colleagues in Zambia's female national team defeated Nigeria's Super Falcons...
Nigeria Vs Zambia: “We Sharpened Our Finishing—Now We Don’t Give Anything Away” – Kundananji
Team captain Rachel Kundananji struck a determined tone, committing Zambia to a no-nonsense knockout campaign. After their group-stage campaign, which included topping the section and...
Nigeria Vs Zambia: “We’re In Control, But Rest Is Crucial—Final Is The Aim” – Hauptle
On the Zambian side, head coach Nora Hauptle exuded calm and composure as her team gears up for the quarter-final encounter with Nigeria. After topping...
Ifeoma Onumonu: “We Learned From Last WAFCON—This Time We’ll Progress”
Forward Ifeoma Onumonu expressed sober optimism ahead of the quarter-final showdown with Zambia, believing that lessons from past failures have transformed this iteration of...
Demehin: “Nigeria Still Team To Beat—Zambia Conceding, But We’re Clean”
On the heels of Nigeria’s goalless campaign in the group stage, centre-back Tosin Demehin reaffirmed the Falcons’ self-belief heading into the quarter-finals. “We finished the...
Oluehi: “No Room For Complacency—Best Of Falcons Now On Display”
Veteran goalkeeper Tochukwu Oluehi sounded a determined note after Nigeria’s flawless group-stage run. She emphasized that while the performance was solid, the knockout rounds...
Toheebat Jimoh Shines In 400m Debut Season, Storms Into Final With Personal Best At African U18/U20 Championships
In a remarkable display of raw talent and rapid development, Nigeria’s Toheebat Jimoh blazed to a Personal Best (PB) of 53.77s to win her...
Dominant Display: Chigozie Nwankwo Leads Nigeria To Clean Sweep In U18 Girls 100m Heats
Team Nigeria’s sprint dominance was on full display at the African U18/U20 Athletics Championships in Abeokuta, as Chigozie Rosemary Nwankwo blazed to victory in...
Nwankwo Shines Bright At African U18/U20 Championships With Stunning 100m PB
Rising sprint sensation Lucy Nwankwo delivered one of the standout performances on Day 1 of the African U18/U20 Athletics Championships in Abeokuta, storming to...
Nigeria Sets Sights On More Medals As Ajabawa Princess, Ayuba Orihachi Enter U20 Women’s High Jump Final In Abeokuta
Team Nigeria’s hopes of adding to their medal tally at the ongoing CAA African U18 & U20 Athletics Championships have received a major boost...
Fireworks As 2025 ITTF Africa West Regional Championships Begins In Lagos
The 2025 ITTF Africa West Regional Championships have been nothing short of electrifying, with thrilling displays of skill and sportsmanship lighting up the Molade...
Pisa Eye Nigerian Sensation Akinsanmiro In Bid To Bolster Midfield For Serie A Return
Newly promoted Serie A side Pisa are preparing a bold move for Inter Milan’s rising Nigerian star, Ebenezer Akinsanmiro, following his impressive loan spell...
Rangers Snap Up Teenage Sensation Eni Egon Daniel In Strategic Move Ahead Of New Season
Eight-time Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) champions, Rangers International FC, have sent a strong message to rivals with the signing of highly-rated teenage winger,...
Olamide Lawal Welcome Athletes To Africa U-18/U-20 Championship Praises Governor Abiodun Commitment
As the Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) U-18/U-20 Championships officially get underway in Ogun State, the Special Assistant to the Governor on Youth Development,...
Nigerian Trio Impress In UEFA Champions League Qualifiers Despite Mixed Results
Three Nigerian footballers made key appearances in the first qualifying round of the 2025–26 UEFA Champions League, putting in commendable performances for their respective...
Edna Imade Makes History With Bayern Move — First Nigerian Descent Woman To Join FC Bayern München
Edna Imade, a forward of Edo State descent, has signed a long-term contract with German Frauen-Bundesliga champions FC Bayern München, becoming the first woman...
Saviour Isaac Seals Move To Al Ittihad Alexandria — Nigeria’s Midfield Dynamo Heads To Egypt!
Nigerian midfielder Saviour Isaac has signed with Egyptian Premier League side Al Ittihad Alexandria SC, completing a transfer from Nigeria Premier Football League giants...
CAA U18/U20 Championships Day 1: Burkina Faso, Kenya, South Africa Lead as Nigeria Opens Medal Account
The opening day of the 2025 Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) U18/U20 Championships in Abeokuta delivered an exciting start as Burkina Faso, Kenya, South...
