Nigeria Hosts Continental Judges’ Course As Abuja Pushes to Become Africa’s Gymnastics Nerve-Centre
Nigeria’s drive to transform itself into a global sports hub gathered fresh momentum this week as the National Sports Commission (NSC) welcomed officials from...
Just-In: Nigerian Para-Cyclists Make Golden Statement In Cairo With Four Medals
Nigeria’s para-cycling team delivered a commanding performance at the ongoing African Para-Cycling Track Championships in Cairo, Egypt, securing four gold medals in a historic...
Taiwo Awoniyi Makes 83rd Minute Entry For Nottingham Forest, Denies Desperation For Regular Action
Nottingham Forest of England striker, Taiwo Awoniyi was back in action as an 83rd minute substitute on Sunday, but fervently denied widespread reports that...
Remo Stars Crowned NPFL Champions as Governor Abiodun Presents Trophy in Ikenne
Remo Stars Football Club were officially crowned champions of the 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) on Sunday, following a commanding 4-1 victory over...
NWFL Super-6: Remo Stars Ladies’ Coach Wemimo Matthew Targets Victory Over Naija Ratels, Seeks Historic ‘League Double’
Remo Stars Ladies of Ikenne coach, Wemimo Matthew has set her sight on getting victory over Naija Ratels of FCT in their next match...
Kalada Kienka, Effiong Ejehi Shine at NNPC/SNEPCo Tennis Tourney
The annual NNPC/SNEPCo sponsored Tennis Tournament ended at the Ikoyi Club 1938 with interesting results to cap up the 10-day long competition. At the Centre...
Edo Sports Commission Rallies Edo Queens for NWFL Super Six Glory
Executive board members of the Edo State Sports Commission, led by Chairman Hon. Desmond Amadin Enabulele, have urged Edo Queens Football Club of Benin...
Governor Dapo Abiodun Assures Smooth Transport, Security for Gateway Games 2025
To ensure a hitch-free experience at the 22nd National Sports Festival (NSF), Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has pledged seamless transportation for all contingents...
Unicorn FC Product, Yusuf Taiye, Shines Bright as Olympiacos Win Greece U19 League
Promising Nigerian talent, Yusuf Taiye, has etched his name in the history books after helping Olympiacos FC clinch the Greece U19 League title. The gifted...
Badejo Emmanuel Clocks Another Sub-47s to Win 400m at NSIC Outdoor Championships
Nigerian quarter-miler Badejo Emmanuel is making waves yet again on the U.S. collegiate circuit, delivering another stellar performance in the men’s 400m at the...
Wasiu Falolu Stars as Crown FC Triumphs Over Igbajo United to Strengthen NNL Play-off Chances
Crown FC of Ogbomoso on Saturday clinched a crucial 1-0 win over Igbajo United FC in a tense South-West derby at the Soun Stadium,...
Oyo State Gears Up for Gateway 2025 with 421-Member Contingent and Enhanced Athlete Welfare
Oyo State is set to make a strong impact at the 22nd National Sports Festival, tagged “Gateway 2025,” scheduled to take place from May...
Wikki Tourists’ Coach Abdu Maikaba Prays For Flying Eagles To Defeat Senegal On Monday
Abdu Maikaba, a former assistant coach in Nigeria's youth national team, has sent out a passionate prayer for the Flying Eagles to defeat Senegal...
Rugby Federation President Ademola Are: We Can Invite Players Born Overseas To Represent Nigeria
The emergence of Nigerian-born star, Maro Itoje as England's new rugby captain has put the spotlight on his ancestral nation, leaving room open for...
Final Four Faceoff: Showtime Playoffs Ignite As Knights, Warriors, Ikan & Raptors Chase Glory!
The stage is set. The spotlight is on. After seven weeks of fierce competition, stunning touchdowns, and unforgettable moments, the Showtime Flag Football Summer...
Nigeria vs Senegal: NFF Scribe, Mohammed Sanusi Visits Flying Eagles Camp, Charges Players to Go for World Cup Ticket
As anticipation builds for the Flying Eagles’ crucial quarter-final clash against the Teranga Cubs of Senegal, the General Secretary of the Nigeria Football Federation...
Who Is Threatening Nigeria’s Youth in the Name of National Representation?
A storm is quietly brewing in Nigeria’s flag football community, and it raises urgent questions: Who is threatening the future of Nigerian youth under...
Mubaraq AbdulHammeed’s Late Winner Lifts Gateway United Over First Bank FC in Thrilling NNL Clash
Mubaraq AbdulHammeed was the match-winner as Gateway United edged First Bank FC 3-2 in a thrilling Nigeria National League (NNL) 2024/2025 Matchday 17 encounter...
Kun Khalifat FC Tighten Grip on NNL Southern Conference B, Eye Super 8 Playoffs Spot
Kun Khalifat FC have emerged as the dominant force in the Nigeria National League (NNL) Southern Conference B, sitting comfortably at the summit with...
Just-In: Remo Stars Ladies Stun Edo Queens Late In Super Six Thriller
In a dramatic conclusion to Saturday’s fixtures at the 2024-25 NWFL Premiership Super Six Playoffs in Ikenne, Remo Stars Ladies pulled off a stunning...
Ogun Leaders Hail Readiness of Renovated MKO Abiola Stadium Ahead of Gateway Games 2024
Top officials in Ogun State conducted a high-level inspection of the newly renovated Moshood Abiola International Stadium in Abeokuta, the flagship venue for the...
Vincent Augustus Impresses in LASK Linz II Victory Over Deutschlandsberger SC
Nigerian midfielder Vincent Augustus is making waves in Austria after another strong showing for LASK Linz II in their 2-0 win over Deutschlandsberger SC...
Chief Alabi Adelanwa Backs Rivers Hoopers to Reach 2025 BAL Finals in Pretoria
Veteran basketball coach and former national team handler, Chief Alabi Adelanwa, has expressed strong belief in Rivers Hoopers' chances of reaching the finals of...
NWFL SUPER-6: Bayelsa Queens Edge Rivers Angels In Fierce Derby As Igali Urges Relentless Drive
Bayelsa Queens kicked off their 2024-25 NWFL Premiership Super Six Playoffs campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over fierce South-South rivals, Rivers Angels, on...
Kicking Cancer Out: NSC Chairman Shehu Dikko Backs World Soccer Legends’ Charity Match
The National Sports Commission (NSC) Chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko, has declared full support for the global campaign against cancer, as he welcomed the Main...
Cyriel Dessers Targets Goal Number 26, As Glasgow Rangers Host Aberdeen On Sunday
Glasgow Rangers of Scotland striker, Cyriel Kolawole Dessers has admitted he will be keen on adding to his personal goals haul in the Scottish...
Ogunmodede Reveals: Home-based Players Will Be Invited To Join Super Eagles For 2025 Unity Cup
An assistant coach in the Super Eagles' technical crew, Daniel Ogunmodede has disclosed that many home-based players will be invited to the Nigerian national...
TotalEnergies CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations Egypt 2025 Quarter-final Lineup Confirmed
The group stage of the TotalEnergies CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations Egypt 2025 concluded on Friday, 09 May with eight teams securing their...
AFN’s Former Technical Director Sunday Adeleye Reveals How Administrative Issues Block Nigeria’s Talents
A former technical director of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Sunday Adeleye has disclosed how administrative issues block the growth of track and...
NNPC/SNEPCo Tennis Tournament Ends Today at Ikoyi Club
The annual NNPC/SNEPCo Tennis Tournament ends on Saturday at the prestigious Ikoyi Club 1938. Final matches are on the cards to be decided as curtain...
Wrestling Coach Akuh Purity Reveals Three Plans To Groom Future Medalists For Nigeria
Renowned wrestling coach, Akuh Purity has revealed that three different plans have already been set in motion to ensure that Nigeria consolidates on gains...
Fatai Amoo Predicts Very Tough Task For Flying Eagles Against Senegal
Ex-international midfielder and former assistant coach in the Super Eagles, Fatai Folorunsho Amoo has predicted that the country's youth national team will face a...
Azeez Amida Leads The Charge For Flag Football Development In Nigeria
Azeez Amida, President of Nigeria Flag Football Federation, has taken a bold step in transforming the landscape of flag football in Nigeria. After successfully building...
NWFL SUPER-6: Edo Queens’ Coach Moses Aduku Targets Back-to-back Conquest Of Nigeria’s Women’s League
Edo Queens of Benin City head coach, Moses Aduku says the biggest target on his mind for now is how his side can emerge...
Olaiya Barakat Ayomide Shines Again as ASA Tel Aviv Secure Dominant Win over Hapoel Tel Aviv
Nigerian forward Olaiya Barakat Ayomide continued her impressive run of form in the Israeli Women’s League, finding the back of the net once again...
Flamingo Midfielder Muinat Rotimi Shares Career Dreams, Determination, and Ambition Ahead of FIFA U17 Women World Cup
Muinat Rotimi, a rising star in Nigeria’s U17 women’s national team, is quickly establishing herself as a dynamic force in midfield. Earlier this month,...
NSF 2024: Governor Dapo Abiodun Vows Support for Ogun Athletes, Pledges to Nurture Future Champions
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to discovering and nurturing exceptional sporting talents in the state as it prepares to...
Ahead of National Sports Festival, Showtime Arena Unveils Smart Broadcast Tech to Showcase Nigeria’s Sporting Future
In a bold step that reflects deep commitment to sports innovation and athlete empowerment, Showtime Arena has announced the full deployment of cutting-edge unmanned...
NFF Issues Fresh Stern Warning to Referees as NWFL Premiership and NPFL Hit Critical Stages
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), through its Refereeing Development Committee, has issued a strong directive to all referees officiating in ongoing national competitions, including...
Athletics Coach Olalekan Soetan Slams AFN For Poor Handling Of China Visa Application
Renowned track and field coach, Olalekan Soetan has slammed the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) over what he described as their poor handling of...
FIFA Approves Expansion of Women’s World Cup to 48 Teams Starting from 2031
In a landmark decision aimed at fostering the growth of women's football globally, FIFA has officially approved the expansion of the Women’s World Cup...
Ogun to Leverage 22nd National Sports Festival as Catalyst for Sports-Driven Economy — Gov. Abiodun
Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has stated that the 22nd National Sports Festival (NSF), scheduled to hold from May 16 to 30, will...
NPFL: Fidelis Ilechukwu Signs Contract Extension with Rangers Until 2026
Rangers International FC have officially announced a contract extension for head coach Fidelis Ilechukwu, keeping him at the helm of the club until the...
Uyo MVPs shine at MTN CHAMPS Grand Final as top Athletes from Benin and Lagos receive Awards
The Top 10 Most Valuable Performers (MVPs) of the MTN CHAMPS Grand Final were revealed on the concluding day of the four-day event held...
2025 World Taekwondo Cadet Championship: Thursdaline Peter Laments Nigeria’s Absence, Says LFLP U17 Championship Will Address Shortcomings
As the 2025 World Taekwondo Cadet Championship kicks off from May 10 to 14 in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, Nigeria will be conspicuously absent...
No Room for Complacency”: Emem Essien Leads Edo Queens with Steely Resolve
As anticipation builds for the 2024/25 Nigeria Women Football League Premiership Super Six Playoffs, Edo Queens FC were fully engaged in a high-intensity training...
Peace Cup Season 5: Lagos Gears Up for Epic Football Showdown as Draw Day Nears
The countdown is on and excitement is in the air as the Peace Cup Football Tournament Season 5 prepares to unveil its official draw...
Maduka Okoye’s German-Based Fans Storm Italy to Cheer Him in Udinese’s Crucial Serie A Victory
In a heartwarming show of loyalty and passion, a group of Maduka Okoye's fans traveled all the way from Germany to Italy to support...
Dominic Shedrack: Mavlon FC’s Rising Star Impresses in Spain, Eyes European Contract
Dominic Shedrack, a promising left-footed center-back from Kogi State, Nigeria, is quickly emerging as a standout talent on the international youth football scene. Currently developing...
Nigerian Defender Abiam Nelson Joins FK Žalgiris In Landmark European
In a major boost for Nigerian football, Abiam Nelson has officially signed with Lithuanian champions FK Žalgiris, marking a significant step in his rapidly...
