“Lessons Learned, Eyes on Chile” – Flying Eagles Captain Bameyi Reflects on AFCON Journey, Looks Ahead
Flying Eagles captain Daniel Bameyi has described Nigeria’s campaign at the just-concluded U-20 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt as a vital learning curve...
D’Tigress In Homecoming Abuja Tournament with Togo,others
The Nigerian national women’s team, D’Tigress, and the Nigeria Basketball Federation are gearing up for what will be one of the best basketball events...
Fourth edition of Rising Stars Basketball Championship gets July date
The fourth edition of the Rising Stars Basketball Championship is set for July 2025. Organised by the Olumide Oyedeji Youth Foundation, the championship will...
“I’m Going to Improve on the Bronze I Won Last Time” — Emediong Samuel Joe Shines as Team Akwa Ibom Boxers Dominate at National Sports Festival
Team Akwa Ibom enjoyed a strong start in the boxing event at the 22nd National Sports Festival in Ogun State, with all four of...
2025 ITTF World Championship: Galant Aruna Bows Out to Calderon
Quadri Aruna may have concluded his campaign at the 2025 ITTF World Championships in Doha, Qatar, after a tough fourth-round defeat. The proud Nigerian succumbed...
OGUN 2025: Lucky Orobasa Wins Kano’s First Gold as Weightlifting Event Concludes
Abeokuta, Ogun State – Team Kano celebrated a historic moment at the ongoing 2025 National Sports Festival in Ogun State as weightlifter Lucky Orobasa...
OGUN 2025: Initiator of Niger Delta Sports Festival, Ikpokpo, Urges Athletes, Officials to Embrace Fairness and Sportsmanship
The initiator of the Niger Delta Sports Festival and Chairman of Dumanis Icon, Sir Itiako Malik Ikpokpo, has lauded the ongoing 22nd National Sports...
Adewale Fawe Charts Olympic Course as Surfing Rises in Nigeria
The President of the Nigeria Surfing Federation (NSF), Prince Adewale Fawe, has set an ambitious course for the sport’s future in Nigeria, declaring that...
OGUN 2025: US-Based Christopher Bolus Raves With Excitement Representing Ogun State in Tennis, Eyes Gold Amidst Tough Competition
US-based tennis player Christopher Bolus is brimming with excitement as he represents Ogun State at the 2025 National Sports Festival, expressing pride in donning...
“We’re Bringing the Gold Medal to Ogun State” – Team Captain Bukky Oluwatosin Declares After Dominant Win Over Kaduna
Ogun State’s female volleyball team showcased sheer dominance as they cruised past Kaduna with a convincing 3-0 victory at the ongoing National Sports Festival. The...
“It Was a Hard-Fought Victory, I Commend the Boys for Their Fighting Spirit” – Coach Segun Adelani
"It Was a Hard-Fought Victory, I Commend the Boys for Their Fighting Spirit" – Coach Segun Adelani. Ogun State's male volleyball team delivered another...
OGUN2025: Flag Football Set to Electrify National Sports Festival in Abeokuta: Showtime x NAFA Prepare to Showcase the Future
In what promises to be a defining moment for one of Nigeria’s fastest-growing sports, Flag Football is set to take the spotlight as a...
Quadri Aruna Pleads For More Support, After Historic Win At ITTF World Championship
Nigeria's top table tennis player, Aruna Quadri, has sent out a passionate and emotional plea for more support from his fans in order to...
Edo Queens’ Coach Moses Aduku Turns Attention On Federation Cup Semi-final
Edo Queens of Benin City's coach, Moses Aduku has taken his mind away from the disappointing run his team had in the recent Nigerian...
Super Falcons’ Coach Justin Madugu Reveals Benefits Of Friendlies Versus Cameroon
Nigeria's women's national team, Super Falcons' coach, Justin Madugu is basking in sheer delight over the upcoming chance of lining his side out for...
Ogun2025: Plateau Crumble Under Pressure as Handball Action Heats Up at Gateway Games
Plateau State suffered a 35–25 defeat in the women’s handball event at the Gateway Games 2024, falling to a well-organized home side who secured...
OGUN2025: “I Fought for Lagos, and I Won” – Shuqura Abdulsalam Delivers Team Lagos’ First Taekwondo Gold at National Sports Festival
In a defining moment for Team Lagos at the 22nd National Sports Festival, Shuqura Abdulsalam clinched the state's first gold medal in taekwondo, triumphing...
Ogun2025:Blood, Sweat & Strength – Ronke and Florence Olarinoye Share Bond That Lifts Lagos
At the 22nd National Sports Festival in Abeokuta, there were champions—but none quite like the mother and daughter duo who turned heads and lifted...
Ogun2025: Kayode Balogun Confident as Team Secures Quarterfinal Spot
Team Ogun's male basketball squad cruised into the quarterfinals of the Gateway Games 2024 with an impressive 62-45 win over Adamawa at the Alake...
President Federation Cup: Kwara United Knock Out Rangers, Set Up Historic Final Against Abakaliki FC
Kwara United have booked their place in the final of the President Federation Cup after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Rangers International, thanks to...
Ogun2025: BREAKING! Kolade Otunla Clinches 100m Men Backstroke Gold for Ogun, Breaks Festival Record
Kolade Otunla delivered a stellar performance to win gold in the men's 100 metres backstroke, setting a new festival record for Ogun State at...
President Federation Cup: Abakaliki FC Edge Ikorodu City on Penalties to Book Grand Finale Spot
Abakaliki FC have secured their place in the grand finale of the 2025 President Federation Cup after a dramatic 4-3 penalty shootout victory over...
Ogun2025: Coach Fubara Onyanabo Criticizes Rivers’ Performance Despite Win Over Bauchi
Rivers State basketball head coach, Fubara Humphrey Onyanabo, voiced his frustration following his team’s 69-56 win over Bauchi at the ongoing National Sports Festival....
Bayelsa Stays On Top, Delta Surges as Medal Rush Heats Up – Gateway Games Day 4 Sparks Fierce Rivalry
The 22nd National Sports Festival, dubbed the Gateway Games, has reached a thrilling point as states battle for supremacy in a historic display of...
Ogun2025: Dorcas Adesokan Leads Team Ogun to Badminton Final at National Sports Festival
Dorcas Adesokan, Nigeria’s top-ranked female badminton player, played a vital role in leading Team Ogun to the final of the women’s team badminton event...
Ogun2025: Coach Adamu Ibrahim Reflects on Rivers’ Five-Set Loss to Ogun
Team Rivers head coach Adamu Ibrahim has shared his thoughts following his team’s narrow 3-2 defeat to hosts Ogun State in a thrilling volleyball...
Ogun2025: Olusegun Abidina Hails Ogun’s Comeback Win Over Rivers at Gateway Games
Coach Olusegun Abidina has praised the determination and resilience of his Ogun State female volleyball team after they staged a dramatic comeback to beat...
Edo Sports Chairman Enabulele Confident in Team’s Medal Hopes at National Sports Festival
The Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Hon. Amadin Desmond Enabulele, has expressed strong confidence in the ability of Team Edo to...
My Mission in WAFU – Gusau
Newly-installed President of the West African Football Union (WAFU) Zone B, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau (MON), has outlined his vision and mission for the...
2025 ITTF World Championships: Aruna Hook In-form Calderano As Fourth Round Renew Old Rivalry
The long-standing rivalry between two continental giants—Africa’s Quadri Aruna and South America’s Hugo Calderano—will be reignited at the 2025 ITTF World Championships in Doha. The...
NAWF President Samuel Jackson Dreams Big Ahead Of 2025 African Armwrestling Championship, “Africa Today, the World Tomorrow”
With Nigeria gearing up to host the rest of the continent in July for the 14th African Armwrestling Championship in Abuja, the President of...
“It Will Take a Miracle”: Samson Siasia Casts Doubt on Super Eagles’ World Cup Hopes
Former Super Eagles coach Samson Siasia has expressed deep concern over Nigeria’s chances of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, stating that it...
Love, Triumph & Greek Gold: Bruno Onyemaechi Fairytale Finish with Olympiacos
In a season that felt straight out of a movie, Nigerian defender Bruno Onyemaechi has risen to become a champion in Greece—and he didn’t...
Benjamin Fredrick Named Brentford U21 Player of the Season
Nigerian defender Benjamin Fredrick has been crowned Brentford’s U21 Player of the Season — a milestone moment for the 18-year-old rising star. Fredrick’s football journey...
Unity Cup Tourney & Russia Friendly: Chelle Picks Simon, Musa, Nwabali, Ndidi, 21 Others For Unity Cup Tourney In London
Head Coach Eric Chelle has selected rave-of-the-moment in France, Moses Simon, goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, midfielder Wilfred Ndidi and forward Ahmed Musa among a total...
Ogun State CrKehinde Osikoya, Reaffirms Commitment to Grassroots Development and Facility Upgrade
The First Vice Chairman of the Ogun State Cricket Association, Mr. Kehinde Osikoya, has reiterated his unwavering commitment to the continued growth and development...
OGUN2025: 2.5 Million Naira in the Bag as Omolola Tobiloba Basks in Euphoria of Winning First Gold Medal for Ogun State in Swimming
Omolola Tobiloba Akinsanmi etched her name into the history books on the opening day of the swimming events at the National Sports Festival, winning...
OGUN2025: Omolola Tobiloba Clinches First Swimming Gold, Shares Her Story Of Triumph
Omolola Tobiloba Akinsanmi made history at the 2024 Gateway Games as she became the first athlete to win a gold medal in the swimming...
OGUN2025: Jumia Adebayo Relishes Scoring Historic Goal For Invited Junior Athletes
Fast-rising female dazzler, Jumia Adebayo, is still relishing her historic feat in scoring the first ever goal by any player of Invited Junior Athletes...
Ogun2025: Islamiyat Yusuf Lifts Osun to Gold: “I Came with One Mind—To Make a Difference”
Osun State struck gold at the 22nd National Sports Festival in Abeokuta, thanks to the outstanding performance of weightlifter Islamiyat Yusuf, who claimed the...
Remo Stars’ Olamide Bolaji Earns Super Falcons Call-Up – Club, Teammates Celebrate Historic Moment
It’s celebration galore in Ikenne as Remo Stars Ladies’ striker, Olamide Bolaji, receives her first-ever call-up to the Super Falcons of Nigeria ahead of...
Galatasaray Mega Move: Turkish Lawyer Offers €2.5M to Keep Osimhen at the Club
Galatasaray's passionate quest to secure the permanent transfer of Nigerian superstar Victor Osimhen has taken a dramatic turn, as prominent Turkish lawyer and businessman...
Kparobo Arierhi Eyes U-20 World Cup Glory, Vows Harder Work and Discipline After AFCON Bronze
Flying Eagles forward Kparobo Arierhi has expressed optimism and renewed determination following Nigeria’s bronze-medal finish at the 2025 CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations...
Exclusive: Echeta Takes NFF PSAC, Rivers United to CAS Over Reversed Ruling
In a dramatic escalation of a long-running contractual dispute, former Rivers United FC player Deputy Echeta has filed a case with the Court of...
NSC DG Warns: “No More Fake Medals Tables!” – Embrace Innovation, Follow Official Updates
In a strong call for accuracy and accountability, Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, has cautioned journalists and state...
Nottingham Forest’s Coach Nuno Espirito Reveals: We Miss Taiwo Awoniyi’s Energy
The coach of Nottingham Forest of England, Nino Espirito Santo has revealed that the squad is missing the energy that Nigerian striker, Taiwo Awoniyi,...
Ogun2025: Mother And Daughter Duo, Ronke, Florence Olarinoye, Lead Lagos Weightlifting Medal Charge At National Sports Festival
Lagos State’s weightlifting team was powered by a remarkable mother and daughter combination at the 22nd National Sports Festival in Abeokuta. Ronke and Florence Olarinoye...
Ogun State Sets Cricket Milestone With Nigeria’s First Dual-Pitch Facility At National Sports Festival
In a historic stride for Nigerian cricket, Ogun State has unveiled the country’s first dual-pitch cricket facility at the MKO Abiola Sports Complex in...
Legendary Goalkeeper Idah Peterside Inspires Rivers Whales Teqball Team Ahead of National Sports Festival
Former Super Eagles goalkeeper and respected sports personality, Bishop Idah Peterside, paid a motivational visit to the Rivers Whales Teqball team on Tuesday, May...
Ogun2025: Panic As Gas Explosion Sparks Fire At National Sports Festival Venue In Ogun
A fire outbreak following a gas explosion on Tuesday sparked panic and near pandemonium at the Alake Sports Complex in Ijeja, one of the...
