Troost-Ekong Foundation’s “Play For Purpose” Charity Match Attracts Dignitaries, SSA Adeboye Commends Grassroots Impact
The Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Onikan came alive over the weekend as the Troost-Ekong Foundation hosted its high-profile “Play for Purpose” charity football match,...
Emoefeme Odudu Named Top Scorer as Liverpool U11s Win Portugal UnderCup MONAÇÃO
Liverpool U11 attacker Emoefeme Odudu, of Nigerian descent, emerged as the top goal scorer at the just-concluded Portugal UnderCup MONAÇÃO, helping his team secure...
Felix Danebo Signs with Clube Atlético de Macedo de Cavaleiros in Portugal
Nigerian forward Felix Danebo has officially joined Clube Atlético de Macedo de Cavaleiros, competing in Portugal’s Segunda Divisão Série Norte, the third tier of...
Osayi Kingdom Shines on League Debut, Keeps Fifth Consecutive Clean Sheet for Assyriska Södertälje
Nigerian goalkeeper Osayi Kingdom continued his impressive start to life in Sweden, recording a fifth consecutive clean sheet as Assyriska Södertälje held Sollentuna FK...
Siasia vs Mikel Rio 2016 Chartered Flight Saga: Former Sports Minister Dalung Clears the Air
Former Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Solomon Dalung, has addressed the long-standing controversy surrounding the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, specifically the alleged chartered...
“Unless They Kill God”: Daniel Daga Reacts After Scoring First League Goal for Molde
Nigerian midfielder Daniel Daga has opened his goal account in the Norwegian Eliteserien, scoring his first league goal for Molde FK in their dramatic...
AFN Reacts to Favour Ofili’s Alleged Nationality Switch, Expresses Regret and Disappointment
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has expressed shock and deep disappointment over reports that top Nigerian sprinter, Favour Ofili, is seeking to switch...
African Gaming Startups Attracting Tech Capital
Gaming startups across Africa are growing fast. These companies mix local culture, mobile tools, and scalable software to reach wide audiences. The shift from...
Team Nigeria Unveils Squad For 23rd African Fencing Championships
The Nigeria Fencing Federation has announced a 12-member squad for the 23rd African Fencing Championships, scheduled to take place at Charterhouse Lagos from June...
Queen of the Continent: Anuoluwapo Bello Leads Nigeria To Historic Flag Football Glory In Africa’s First Continental Championship
From winning the Showtime Bowl trophy with the Warriors to now leading Team Nigeria to continental victory, Anuoluwapo Bello has emerged as the defining...
“NSC Has Done It for Nigeria” – DG Olopade’s Call For NAFA-Showtime Synergy Sparks New Era In Flag Football After Double Continental Victory
Following Nigeria’s stunning double victory at the 2025 IFAF Africa Flag Football Championship, national excitement has reached fever pitch—with fans and stakeholders across the...
Enugu State Must Organise Much Better Sports Festival Than Gateway Games 2025 – Akin Afolarin
Renowned athletics competitions' official, Akin Afolarin has thrown a charge at the government of Enugu State to ensure they organise a better edition of...
Odafe Oweh Hosts American Football Camp in Lagos, Inspires Over 100 Kids to Dream Big
The Elegbata Sports Complex on Lagos Island came alive on Saturday as the second edition of the Odafe Oweh Football Camp kicked off, drawing...
Jay Jay Okocha Weighs In On Osimhen, Boniface’s Next Career Moves
Nigerian football legend, Austin “Jay Jay” Okocha, has shared his thoughts on the future of Super Eagles forwards Victor Boniface and Victor Osimhen, offering...
Bayern Munich Youth Cup: Organisers Unveil Nigeria’s Squad for 2025 Tournament in Germany
Following two days of intense football action at the NITEL Ground in Lagos, organisers of the FC Bayern Youth Cup Nigeria have officially announced...
2025 FC Bayern Youth Cup Nigeria: Behold the Final Standings as Ablaze FA Emerge as Champions
Ablaze Football Academy has emerged champions of the 7th edition of the FC Bayern Youth Cup Nigeria after a dramatic finale against Inspire Sports...
Favour Ofili Reportedly Switches Allegiance from Nigeria to Turkey Amid Federation Fallout
Favour Ofili, one of Nigeria’s brightest athletics prospects, has reportedly switched international allegiance to Turkey, following months of discontent with the Athletics Federation of...
Romanian Club President Explains Signing of Super Eagles Defender Kenneth Omeruo
CFR Cluj has officially signed Nigerian international Kenneth Omeruo, with club president Cristi Balaj revealing the rationale behind bringing in the 31-year-old centre-back as...
Favour Ashe Clocks Season’s Best in Competitive 100m Final at International Meet in Germany
Nigeria’s sprint sensation Favour Ashe continued his upward trajectory in the 2024 athletics season, delivering another impressive performance at the International Meeting Anhalt in...
Hajji Gafar Liameed, Gbenga Elegbeleye, ACG HK Ejibunu, Dr. Chioma Amajoh, Pst. Dr. Victoria Ben Shimfe, Others Inducted Into National Development Hall of Fame
Chairman of the Lagos State Football Association, Hajji Gafar Liameed, alongside Hon. Gbenga Elegbeleye, ACG HK Ejibunu, Dr. Chioma Amajoh (Mama Malaria), Pst. Dr....
FIFA Club World Cup: Ahmed Musa Calls for Urgent Overhaul of NPFL
Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa, has called for a comprehensive overhaul of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), stressing the urgent need for reforms...
Fearless Stallions Charge Into Quarter-Finals, Set for Showdown with Kenya’s Shujaa
Nigeria’s senior men’s rugby team, the Stallions, have secured a place in the quarter-finals of the ongoing Africa Men’s Sevens Rugby Nations Cup, currently...
NNL Super 8 Heads to Asaba as Governor Oborevwori Backs Tournament Hosting
The Nigeria National League (NNL) has officially announced Asaba, the Delta State capital, as the host city for the 2025 NNL Super 8, set...
President Federation Cup Final: Kwara United Holds First Training in Lagos, Set to “Fire on All Cylinders” — Alalade Declares
Kwara United forward, Wasiu Alalade, has declared the team's readiness and determination ahead of their much-anticipated clash against Abakaliki FC in the final of...
BREAKING: Nigeria Completes Historic Double! Men’s Team Edges Egypt 13–12 To Win IFAF Africa Flag Football Championship
History was made in Cairo as Nigeria’s men’s flag football team defeated hosts Egypt 13–12 in a thrilling final to become the 2025 IFAF...
Crowned In Cairo: Nigeria Defeats Morocco To Win 2025 IFAF Africa Flag Women’s Championship — Showtime’s Legacy Shines On The Continental Stage
History was made this weekend as Nigeria’s women’s flag football team claimed the 2025 IFAF Africa Flag Women’s Championship, defeating Morocco in a thrilling...
Renowned Australian Weightlifting Coach, Maged Salama Arrives Abuja for NWF Athletes, Coaches Training
A Renowned Australian Weightlifting Coach Maged Salama, has arrived Abuja, Nigeria's Capital for the seven-day Nigeria Weightlifting Federation (NWF) Coaching/Training Programme. Coach Salama arrived Abuja...
Adisa Defeats Kovrigin via Majority Decision to Advance in WBC Grand Prix
Nigerian featherweight boxer, Yusuf Adeniji Adisa, continued his unbeaten run with a hard-fought majority decision victory over Kazakhstan’s Alexandr Kovrigin in the second phase...
Favour Ashe Blazes to Season’s Best at International Meeting Anhalt
Nigerian sprint sensation Favour Ashe continued his resurgence on the European circuit with a commanding performance at the International Meeting Anhalt in Dessau, Germany,...
“Ondo’s Sprint Sensation: Omobobola Ojuotimi Captures Hearts After BESS South West Heroics”
At just 11 years old, Omobobola Ojuotimi is fast becoming a household name in grassroots athletics, following a sensational outing at the just-concluded BESS...
WAFU-B U20 Boys” Cup Draw: Nigeria Lands in Group A Alongside Ghana and Benin Republic
The draw of the WAFU-B U20 Boys' Cup has been officially concluded, setting the stage for an intense regional showdown among West Africa’s rising...
Nigeria Ends 6th African Military Boxing Championship With Six Medals
Team Nigeria concluded its campaign at the 6th African Military Boxing Championship in Rabat, Morocco, on Friday with a total of six medals—two silver...
Thursdaline Peter Hails 2025 U-17 LFLP Taekwondo Championship as Benchmark for Grassroots Sports
The 2025 U-17 Lycee Français Louis Pasteur (LFLP) National Taekwondo Championship has been hailed as a new benchmark for grassroots sports development in Nigeria,...
City FC Abuja President Rallies Team After Crucial Victory, Urges Focus Ahead of NLO Playoff Showdown
City FC Abuja president, Mr. Chidi Okonkwo, has urged his team to maintain their focus and momentum following a commanding 2-0 win over Camp...
Nigeria Gears Up for CAA U20/U18 Championships with 90-Athlete Camp in Abeokuta
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has intensified its preparations for the upcoming Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) U20/U18 Championships by inviting 90 of...
Rinsola Babajide Ecstatic Over First Super Falcons Call-Up for WAFCON 2024
Rinsola Babajide has expressed her elation after receiving a maiden call-up to represent Nigeria at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), marking...
Tobi Amusan Sends Strong Warning with Season-Best 12.24s at Paris Diamond League
Nigeria’s sprint hurdles queen Tobi Amusan has served a powerful reminder of her world-class pedigree, clocking a stunning 12.24 seconds in the women’s 100m...
Yola Laid Foundation for Competitive Kano Pillars – Kano Pillars Eulogies Late Abba Yola’s Virtues
Kano Pillars Football Club is mourning the passing of its former Chairman, Alhaji Abba Abdullahi Yola, who died on Friday, June 20, 2025, after...
From Bold Vision To Continental Glory: How Showtime’s Pro League Dream Helped Power Team Nigeria’s Flag Football Rise
A year and a half ago, it was just an idea—maybe even a gamble. But today, it’s a triumph of vision, courage, and strategy....
Ikeja Football Coaches Council Mourns the Passing of Veteran Grassroots Coach Dayo Ogunnaike
The Ikeja Football Coaches Council has announced the passing of one of its founding members and revered grassroots football icon, Elder (Coach) Dayo Ogunnaike. In...
Kenneth Omeruo Joins CFR Cluj in Bid to Revive Club Career
Nigeria’s AFCON-winning defender Kenneth Omeruo is poised for a fresh chapter as he seals a move to Romanian giants CFR Cluj on a free...
Cross River FA Indicts Cynosure FC Chairman in NLO Match Manipulation Scam
The Chairman of Cynosure FC of Abakaliki, Prince Chidiebere Nweze, has been indicted in a match manipulation scam related to the Nationwide League One...
Former NFF Top Shot Seyi Akinwunmi Faults Lack Of ‘Verve’ In Super Falcons’ WAFCON 2025 Build-up
A former first vice-president of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Barrister Seyi Akinwunmi has faulted what he called 'lack of verve' in the ongoing countdown...
Super Falcons Can Give Us What We Want At WAFCON 2025 – Bala Nikyu
As reactions continue trailing the official release of Nigeria's squad list of 24 players for this year's Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco,...
Build-Up to Nigeria’s Oldest Trophy Final: Kwara United Arrive Early in Lagos Ahead of Historic President Federation Cup Clash
Kwara United Football Club has arrived in Lagos as preparations intensify for the 2025 President Federation Cup final, where they will face Abakaliki FC...
Rangers U16 Anyalechi Samson Captivates with Vision, Flair, and Football IQ in Lagos
Under the scorching Lagos sun and the gaze of scouts and football enthusiasts, Anyalechi Samson stood out at the 2025 Bayern Munich Youth Cup...
Former Gateway United goalkeeper emerges as Crown’s talisman ahead of crucial NNL Super 8 campaign
As Crown FC gear up for the high-stakes #NNL25 Super 8 Playoffs, much of the spotlight has fallen on one of their most consistent...
Grassroots Meets Stardom – Chukwueze’s Surprise Visit Ignites Dreams at Junior Adamu Scouting Tournament
In a moment that lit up the faces of aspiring young footballers, Super Eagles and AC Milan winger Samuel Chukwueze made an unannounced appearance...
AFN’s New Board Must Focus On Grassrots Programmes, Hunt For Talents – Akin Afolarin
Lagos-based track and field guru, Akin Afolarin has sent out a strong charge to the new executive committee of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria...
Super Falcons Will Play As One Family At WAFCON 2025, Christy Ucheibe Promises
As reactions continue trailing the official release of a 24-player squad that will represent Nigeria at this year's Women Africa Cup of Nations in...
