AFN Distances Self From Imaobong Nse Uko’s Doping Ban, Reiterates Commitment to Clean Sport
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has issued an official statement distancing itself from the recent two-year suspension handed to Nigerian sprinter Imaobong Nse...
Abdul Basit Clinches Nigeria Top 16 Invitational Title, Extends Impressive 2025 Run
Abdul Basit continues to cement his status as one of Nigeria’s most consistent table tennis stars in 2025, securing the Nigeria Top 16 Invitational...
Alozie Sets Her Eyes on Glory as WAFCON Kicks Off with Morocco Held to Opening Draw
Nigerian international and Houston Dash standout Michelle Alozie is set to take center stage today as the Super Falcons begin their 2025 Women’s Africa...
Real Madrid, PSG, Leicester City Spotlight on Rising Nigerian Star Tolu Oladunjoye
Tolu Oladunjoye, a promising Nigerian youth footballer, has joined Luton Town Academy in England after graduating from IMI Football Academy in Lagos, where he...
Gladiator Okeke E. Kelvin Promoted to FC Hradec Králové B-Team After Leading U19 Side to League Title
Former Collins Edwin Sports Club player and standout Nigerian talent, Okeke E. Kelvin, has been promoted to the B-Team of Czech side FC Hradec...
Imaobong Uko Accuses AFN of Neglect Amid Two-Year Drug Ban by AIU
Nigerian sprinter Imaobong Uko has broken her silence over her recent two-year suspension by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU), claiming she was failed by...
WAFCON 2024: ‘ Woman of the Match’ Banda Wins Heart on Debut as Morocco Snatch Late Draw Against Zambia
Zambia’s captain Barbra Banda delivered a stellar performance on her Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) debut, scoring and assisting in a thrilling 2-2...
Esther Kolawole Clinches Gold at Spanish Wrestling Grand Prix After Dominant Win Over American Haylie Jaffe
Nigerian wrestling star Esther Kolawole continued her impressive international rise with a gold medal performance at the 2024 Spanish Wrestling Grand Prix, defeating American...
Adesanya Reveals Hollywood Future, How He Turned Down ‘Black Panther’ and ‘Creed’ Roles for a Crushing Defeat to Pereira
Former UFC Middleweight Champion Israel Adesanya has hinted on a future in Hollywood after his MMA career The Nigerian revealed he turned down four major...
Chukwuma Signals Rising Form with Impressive Fourth-Place Finish at Prefontaine Classic
Nigerian sprint sensation Rosemary Chukwuma sent a strong message to her rivals with a solid performance in the women’s 100m invitational at the prestigious...
Historic Moment for Africa as Nigeria’s Enekwechi Breaks Shot Put Barrier with 22.10m Throw
Chukwuebuka Enekwechi etched his name into the history books on Saturday night at the Prefontaine Classic in Eugene, Oregon, becoming the first African man...
Amusan Sends Strong Warning Ahead of World Championships with Blistering Run at Prefontaine Classic
Nigeria’s sprint queen and world record holder in the women’s 100m hurdles, Tobi Amusan, served a timely reminder of her elite status with a...
Ezekiel Nathaniel Shines on Global Stage with Podium Finish in Star-Studded 400m Hurdles
In a race stacked with some of the finest hurdlers in the world, Nigeria’s Ezekiel Nathaniel proved he belongs among the elite, clinching a...
Amaju Pinnick Returns to CAF as Special Adviser to President Motsepe
Former President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Melvin Pinnick, has made a return to continental football administration following his appointment as Special...
Rinsola Babajide Describes Her Inclusion In Falcons’ WAFCON Squad As ‘Honour And Privilege’
Tenerife of Spain female team attacker, Rinsola Babajide has described her inclusion in Nigeria's squad for this year's Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON...
NNL Super 8: Osun United Beat Warri Wolves, Take Vital Step Closer to NPFL Promotion
Osun United took a significant step toward promotion to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) after edging Warri Wolves 1-0 in a hard-fought encounter...
2024 WAFCON: Head-to-Head, Time, and How to Watch Super Falcons’ Opener vs Tunisia
Nigeria’s Super Falcons will begin their quest for a record-extending 10th title at the 2024 TotalEnergies Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) with a...
“His Legacy Stands Tall-” CAF President Patrice Motsepe Pays Tribute to Peter Rufai
The President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Dr. Patrice Motsepe, has led tributes pouring in for the late Nigerian football icon, Peter...
Edo Government Endorses E-Sports Growth, Pledges Support for Youth-Driven Digital Innovation
In a move that signals a progressive shift in the Edo State sports landscape, the Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Hon....
“I’m Proud to Wear the Green and White” — Ebenezer Harcourt Embraces Super Eagles Call-Up for CHAN 2025
Sporting Lagos and Nigeria U20 goalkeeper Ebenezer Harcourt has proudly embraced his call-up to the Super Eagles Team B squad for the upcoming African...
Peter Chucks Eyes the Top as He Draws Inspiration From Cristiano Ronaldo
Young left-back Peter Chucks, currently developing his game at Okaka Football Academy in Lagos, has revealed that his ultimate dream is to play at...
“It’s a Dream Season” — Ayodele Ezekiel Reflects on Breakthrough Year With Abia Warriors and Super Eagles Call-Up
Ayodele Ezekiel, the electric right winger for Abia Warriors FC, has described the 2024/2025 NPFL campaign as a “dream season,” following his key role...
Former 36 Lions Star Samuel Isife Scores for Dukla Praha in 4‑2 Friendly Win over Mladá Boleslav
Samuel Isife, the former 36 Lions of Lagos State defender, made a dream start for Czech side Dukla Praha as he featured in the starting lineup and...
Atalanta Sign 17-Year-Old Nigerian Descent Defender Honest Ahanor from Genoa in €20M Deal
Atalanta have officially completed the signing of 17-year-old Nigerian descent defender Honest Ovonramwen Ahanor from Genoa in a deal worth €15 million plus €5...
Nigerian Teen Kobaro Akaunu Signs Two-Year Scholarship Deal with AFC Bournemouth
16-year-old Nigerian prospect Oghene-Kobaro Akaunu has signed a two-year scholarship deal with Premier League club AFC Bournemouth ahead of the 2025/2026 season. READ ALSO: Bamofin...
Bamofin Ladipo Johnson Launches N1.7M U-16 Football Tourney to Empower Lagos Youths
A new chapter in grassroots sports development opened in Lagos as 32 youth teams gear up to battle for a total prize of ₦1.7...
Coach Adeyemi Extends Grassroots Support to Iconic Badagry All Stars Football Club
Switzerland-based Nigerian coach, Adeyemi Adedeji Anthony, has continued his unwavering support for grassroots football development by donating jerseys, boots, bibs, and training equipment to...
Who Speaks For Africa? NFL and IFAF Under Scrutiny Over Representation Crisis In Nigerian Flag Football
As the dust settles on Nigeria’s historic double victory at the IFAF African Flag Football Championships in Cairo, a pressing question now echoes across...
Super Falcons Will Use Step-by-step Approach At WAFCON 2025 – Christy Ucheibe
Benfica Feminino of Portugal midfielder, Christy Ucheibe has declared that she and her colleagues in the Nigerian female national team, Super Falcons will use...
Coach Jamiu Issa Returns to SGFC Athletics as Head Coach After Technical Advance Course
SGFC Athletics have officially confirmed the return of Coach Jamiu Issa as Head Coach ahead of the 2025/2026 season Fondly known as “The Future One”,...
“He Defended Our Dreams” NPFL Strategic Partners Mourn Rufai
Strategic partners to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), GTI Group, join the entire football world in mourning the devastating loss of Nigerian football...
WAFCON 2024: Super Falcons Announce Squad Numbers
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have officially unveiled their squad numbers ahead of the 2024 CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) set to kick off...
Katsina United Set to Resume Training July 7, Retains 23 Players for 2025/2026 NPFL Season
Katsina United Football Club has officially announced July 6, 2025, as the resumption date for players ahead of preparations for the 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier...
Governor Yusuf Appoints Ahmed Musa General Manager of Kano Pillars FC
In a decisive move aimed at repositioning Kano Pillars FC as a dominant force in Nigerian football, Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has...
Nasarawa Amazons Receive ₦85 Million and Brand-New Bus from Governor Sule
The Nasarawa Amazons Football Club has received a generous reward from the Executive Governor of Nasarawa State, Engr. Abdullahi A. Sule, in recognition of...
Champions Abraysports FC Hunt for Historic Third Title as AMAPRO 2025 Kicks Off In Ilorin
The 10th edition of the prestigious AMAPRO Football Championship is set to kick off on Monday, July 7, 2025, in Ilorin, with defending champions...
“They Have Real Hunger” — Coach Ogbonda Excited as Bayelsa Queens Announce Five New Signings
Bayelsa Queens have strengthened their squad with the signing of five new players — three attackers, one midfielder, and one defender — ahead of...
Paul Onuachu Seals Permanent Move To Trabzonspor In €5.6m Deal
Nigerian international Paul Onuachu has completed a permanent switch to Turkish Super Lig side Trabzonspor, ending a brief and underwhelming stint with English club...
Barau FC, Yobe Desert Stars Set To Open NNL Super 8 As Promotion Race Heats Up In Asaba
All eyes will be on the Stephen Keshi International Stadium this Saturday morning as Barau FC and Yobe Desert Stars lock horns in the...
8th African Nations Championship: Chelle names Nduka, Daniel, Yusuf, 32 others in provisional list
Head Coach Eric Chelle has named 35 players, among them captain Junior Harrison Nduka, Papa Mustapha Daniel and forward Anas Yusuf in the provisional...
‘I Can’t Stop Crying’: Nigerian 10-Year-Old Boy Devastated By Death Of Liverpool Star Diogo Jota
A 10-year-old boy, Obanijesu, from Lagos, has been left heartbroken following the tragic death of his football hero, Diogo Jota, the Portuguese forward for...
Safety Babes, Tojemarine Set To Defend Titles As Ardova Handball Premier League 2025 Kicks Off In Benin
The stage is set for another exciting season of elite handball in Nigeria as the first phase of the Ardova Handball Premier League 2025...
Chief Ibilola Solaja Sponsors Women’s Top Prize In 2025 Isonyin Marathon to Empower Female Athlete
As momentum builds for the 2025 edition of the MASA Isonyin Marathon, a new wave of inspiration has swept through Ogun State’s sporting community,...
Flying Eagles’ Coach Aliyu Zubairu Hints At ‘Experimental Squad’ For WAFU-B Competition
Nigeria's youth national team, Flying Eagles' coach, Aliyu Zubairu has hinted that he might take a largely 'experimental squad' to the upcoming West African...
Pastor Victor Macdonald Mourns Diogo Jota, Says It’s Wake Up Call About Social Responsibility
Eswatini-based Nigerian pastor and football promoter, Victor Ukozor Macdonald has joined the world in mourning Liverpool FC of England striker, Diogo Jota, who died...
Super Falcons Must Meet All Expectations Of Their Fans – Justin Madugu
As action begins this weekend at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, Nigeria's female national team, Super Falcons' coach, Justin Madugu has...
Wisdom Sule Joins NK Aluminij on Long-Term Loan from FK Koper
Nigerian forward Wisdom Sule has joined Slovenian side NK Aluminij Kidričevo on a long-term loan deal from FK Koper. The move is aimed at giving...
Crown FC Hit the Ground Running in Asaba Ahead of NNL Super 8 Playoffs
Crown FC have commenced preparations in earnest for the much-anticipated Nigeria National League (NNL) Super 8 promotion play-offs, holding at the Stephen Keshi Stadium,...
Governor Sule Rewards Nasarawa Athletes With ₦75 Million For Outstanding Sporting Season
In a grand gesture of appreciation and encouragement, the Nasarawa State Government has announced a total cash reward of ₦75 million for athletes, coaches,...
Peter Rufai: Family Issues Official Statement on Legendary Goalkeeper’s Passing
The family of the late Nigerian football legend, Prince Peter “Dodo Mayana” Rufai, has released an official statement confirming his passing and expressing their...
