Bayelsa Receives Torch of Unity, Deputy Governor Urges Ogun to Be Gracious Host Ahead of National Sports Festival
The Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, has called on the Ogun State Government to ensure it plays the role of a...
Winifred Peter Vows To Unleash ‘Naija Fire’ On Opponents At MMA Africa Championship
Nigeria's sole representative at the forthcoming Mixed Martial Arts Africa (MMAA) Championship in Luanda, Angola, Winifred Peter has vowed to unleash 'fire' on her...
Victor Osimhen Targets ‘5th Star,’ Plus Domestic Double With Galatasaray
Galatasaray of Turkey striker, Victor James Osimhen has promised to give his very best in ensuring that his Istanbul-based side win the league and...
Flying Eagles’ Captain Daniel Bameyi Gives Solid Pledge: We’ll Come Out With All We Have Against Kenya
Nigeria's youth national team, Flying Eagles' captain, Daniel Kolocho Bameyi has assured their fans that he and his colleagues will come out with all...
Super Eagles Don’t Need Osimhen For Unity Cup Matches – Henry Isaac
Galatasaray of Turkey striker, Victor James Osimhen should not be included in the Super Eagles' squad for the upcoming four-nation invitational competition in London,...
Super Eagles May Host Rwanda In Abuja, As NSC Chairman Shehu Dikko Reveals Renovation Plans
The Super Eagles' next match in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers may take place at Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja, if an...
Oshoala Advises Nigeria’s Administrators: You’ll Get More Money If You Market Super Falcons Better
Bay FC of America attacker, Asisat Lamina Oshoala has waded into the issue of wage disparity between Nigeria's male and female players, with a...
The Meteoric Growth of Taekwondo in Nigeria: Unlocking a New Era of Excellence
Under the visionary leadership of National Sports Commission (NSC) Chairman Mallam Shehu Dikko and Director General Hon. Bukola Olopade, Nigeria is witnessing a renaissance...
2187 Athletes From 136 Secondary Schools Set For MTN CHAMPS Grand Final In Uyo
The stage is set for an enthralling rivalry as the MTN CHAMPS Uyo Grand Final takes place from May 6 to 9 at the...
Kenyan Stars Fall As PANASA President Adegbesan Snatches Nairobi National Scrabble Championship
A shocking outcome unfolded over the weekend as Nigeria's Adekoyejo Adegbesan stunned bookmakers to win the 2025 Nairobi National Scrabble Championship held at the...
Suliat Abideen Shines as Fomget GSK Clinch Turkish Women’s Super Lig Title
Nigeria’s Suliat Abideen was instrumental in Fomget GSK’s 4-2 victory over Galatasaray on the final matchday of the 2024/25 Turkish Women’s Super Lig, played...
Gateway Games: Hon. Isiaka Boosts Ogun State Scrabble Team, Promises More Support During Unscheduled Visit
Ogun State Scrabble preparation for the 22nd National Sports Festival received a moral boost over the weekend as Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development...
Obaje Reveals Motivation Behind Victory: “Winning With Rangers Was My Top Priority”
Godwin Obaje, the in-form striker of Rangers International, has opened up about the drive behind his team’s gritty 1-0 triumph over Plateau United in...
Victor Osimhen Pens Emotional Message After Breaking Personal Goal Record: “This Record Isn’t for the Noise”
Nigerian star Victor Osimhen continues to redefine excellence on the pitch—this time with a historic brace that shattered his personal best for goals in...
Daga Makes His Mark: Teenage Midfielder Boosts Molde to Victory in Norway
Nigerian teenage sensation Daniel Daga made another compelling statement in his European football journey as he delivered a composed and impactful performance for Molde...
New Industry Report Reveals $80 Billion Investment Opportunity in African Football Development
World Football Summit, the premier global event for the football industry, today released a comprehensive report on the state and future of African football,...
Adama Shines As Nigeria Clinches 3 Golds, 1 Bronze At Africa Junior Swimming Championships
The Nigeria Junior Swim Team wrapped up their campaign at the 16th Africa Junior Swimming Championships in Egypt on a remarkable note, securing three...
Greenbacks’ Michael Okiki Speaks on Loss to LA Knights: “We Came Fighting to the End”
Following the Greenbacks’ 36–19 loss to the unbeaten LA Knights at Gameday 7 of the Showtime Flag Football League season, team player Michael Okiki...
“Bring It On” – Jimmie Akinsola Declares as LA Knights Charge Into Next Stage Unbeaten
LA Knights star Jimmie Akinsola has issued a confident challenge to future opponents after the team completed an unbeaten run in the league, finishing...
Sky Limit FC Expelled from 2025 NLO Season Following Assault on Match Officials
The Nationwide League One (NLO) Secretariat has taken decisive action against Sky Limit FC of Kano, expelling the club from the ongoing 2025 league...
“Mr. President Is Proud” — Sports Commission DG Hails Nigerian Wrestlers’ 10-Gold Heroics in Morocco via X
The Director General of the National Sports Commission, Hon. Bukola Olopade, has publicly praised Team Nigeria’s wrestlers following their historic performance at the 2025...
Basketball Africa League and City of Dakar Unveil Renovated Basketball Court in Yoff, Senegal
BAL and Speak Up Africa Hold Basketball Clinic and Malaria Prevention Workshop for 50 Boys and Girls at Newly-Refurbished Court; New Court Supports NBA...
Hannah Reuben Reflects On African Championship Gold: “I Fought for Every Nigerian Girl Watching”
As the mats were rolled away and the curtains fell on the 2025 African Senior Wrestling Championships in Casablanca, Morocco, one of Nigeria’s standout...
Coach Sanni Urges Kwara United to Stay Focused Ahead of Crucial NPFL Clash Against Enyimba
Kwara United Head Coach, Tunde Sanni, has called on his players to maintain full concentration and determination as they gear up for their midweek...
Remembering Rashidi Yekini: The Gangling Hero Who Fired Nigeria to Her First World Cup
It was 1993. The stakes were sky-high. Nigeria was on the brink of making history — just one step away from qualifying for the...
US Monastir, Petro de Luanda and Kriol Star Advance to the 2025 Basketball Africa League (BAL) Playoffs in South Africa
Anderson Correia got 16 points and five rebounds, Ivan Almeida added 14 points, 13 rebounds and eight assists and Basketball Africa League (BAL) debutant...
Final Whistle, Playoff Fever: Showtime Flag Football Enters the Big Stage After Seven Weeks of Thrills!
After seven electric weeks of fast-paced action, dramatic finishes, and jaw-dropping plays, the Flag Football Showtime Summer Series—sanctioned by the Nigeria Flag Football Federation—has...
Azeez Amida Shares Vision as Flag Football Gets Spotlight to Debut at National Sports Festival
President of the Nigerian Flag Football Federation, Azeez Amida, has expressed excitement over the inclusion of flag football as a demonstration sport at the...
Nigeria’s David Ekpenyong Rises to No. 1 in NAIA Tennis Rankings
David Ekpenyong, the dynamic Nigerian tennis star affectionately known as Mr. Lanky, has made history by clinching the No. 1 spot in the NAIA...
Eric Chelle Needs Free Hand To Deliver World Cup Ticket For Nigeria – Sani Toro
A former secretary-general of the then Nigeria Football Association (NFA), Alhaji Sani Toro has called for an end to pressure being mounted on Super...
Cyriel Dessers Recalls Pain Of Europa League Exit, Cherishes Memories Of Glasgow Rangers’ Gallant Efforts
Glasgow Rangers of Scotland's in-form striker, Cyriel Kolawole Dessers put aside the disappointment of Sunday's 1-1 home draw with The Gers' citymates and eternal...
Efe Ajagba Disagrees With Judges’ Draw Verdict, Insists: I Won This Fight!
Nigeria's most promising professional boxer of the current generation, Efe Ajagba has disagreed with the panel of judges who declared his heavyweight showdown with...
Flying Eagles Will Get World Cup Ticket, Our Qualification Is Sure – Benjamin Precious
An attacker in Nigeria's youth national team at the ongoing Africa U20 Cup of Nations in Egypt, Benjamin Precious has declared that the Flying...
Emeka Egbuka Reveals Exciting Reactions, After Draft By Tampa Bay Buccaneers In USA’s NFL
Tampa Bay Bucaneers' new draft in USA's National Football League (NFL), Emeka Egbuka has reeled out a chain of exciting reactions that followed the...
Rising Beyond the Podium: How the ‘38th State’ is Redefining the Future of Nigerian Sports
With just 11 days to go before the much-anticipated 22nd National Sports Festival — the “Gateway Games” — begins in Abeokuta, Ogun State, an...
Flying Eagles Will Give Kenya Lots Of Respect In Our Last Group Match – Zubairu
Nigeria's youth national team, Flying Eagles' coach, Aliyu Zubairu has promised that his players will give Kenya enough respect when both teams lock horns...
Defending Champions Rivers Angels vs Remo Stars Ladies Headline Women’s President Federation Cup Quarterfinals
The stage is set for a thrilling round of quarterfinal clashes in the 2025 Women’s President Federation Cup, with defending champions Rivers Angels poised...
National Table Tennis Championship: Abdulbasit Abdulfatai and Hope Udoaka Crowned New National Champions
Kwara State's Abdulbasit Abdulfatai and Cross River’s Hope Udoaka emerged as the new champions in the men’s and women’s singles events at the fifth...
Harry Kane Wins First Major Trophy as Boniface’s Bayern Leverkusen Hand Over Bundesliga Title to Bayern Munich on Sunday
Bayern Munich have been crowned Bundesliga champions for a record-extending 34th time. It’s a moment to celebrate for Harry Kane who finally secures the first...
Naheem Odugbemi Dedicates Stunning First Goal to Late Father as Osun United Break Winless Streak
Osun United's pacey winger, Naheem Odugbemi, made headlines after scoring a spectacular second-half screamer in their Nigeria National League clash against Godswill Akpabio FC. The...
Rejoice Sule Sets New Personal Best in 200m at Desert Heat Classic
Nigeria's Rejoice Sule delivered an impressive performance at the Desert Heat Classic in Arizona, clocking a new personal best of 23.14 seconds (+1.3 m/s)...
Casablanca Conquered: Nigeria’s Women Dominate with 9 Golds as Izolo Ends Men’s 4-Year Title Drought at African Wrestling Championships
Team Nigeria wrapped up its campaign at the 2025 African Senior Wrestling Championships in Casablanca with a show of strength and historic milestones, finishing...
Bameyi Named Man of the Match – Flying Eagles Captain Says “Qualification Is Our Top Priority”
Flying Eagles captain Daniel Bameyi was named Man of the Match following Nigeria’s 0-0 draw with Morocco in their second Group B game at...
FULL-TIME: Morocco 0-0 Nigeria – Flying Eagles Held in Dull Draw, Qualification Race Goes to Final Day
The Flying Eagles of Nigeria were forced to settle for a goalless draw against Morocco in their second Group B match at the 2025...
Breaking: Stephen Izolo Ends 4-Year Wait for Men’s Gold as Nigerian Women Claim 9 Titles to Retain African Wrestling Crown
History was made in Casablanca on Saturday evening as Stephen Simon Izolo powered his way to Nigeria’s first male gold medal in four years,...
Cyriel Dessers Scores 25th Goal as Celtic Hold Rangers to Draw at Ibrox
Cyriel Dessers notched his 25th goal of the season, but it wasn’t enough to deliver Rangers a third as Celtic left Ibrox unscathed. Read Also:...
Andy Okpe Clinches First League Title with Magusa Türk Gücü in Cyprus
Former Remo Stars talisman, Andy Okpe, has made history by securing his first-ever league title with Magusa Türk Gücü in the 2024/2025 Cyprus First...
Gold Alert: Ebi Biogos Wins Fifth Gold for Nigeria at African Wrestling Championships
Nigeria’s women wrestlers continued their dominant run at the 2025 African Wrestling Championships as Ebi Biogos captured the fifth gold medal of the evening,...
Gold Alert: Ebipatei Moghenbofa Claims Nigeria’s Fourth Gold at African Wrestling Championships
Team Nigeria's remarkable gold medal streak continued this evening in Casablanca as Ebipatei Moghenbofa secured the country’s fourth gold of the night at the...
Madonna Favour Clocks Stunning 10.20s PB to Win 100m at Horned Frog Invitational
Nigerian sprinter Madonna Favour delivered a standout performance at the Horned Frog Invitational in Texas, storming to a new personal best of 10.20 seconds...
