‘He Always Knew His Path’ Rohr Reveals Olise Snub — Says Star Chose Europe Over Nigeria Early
Former Super Eagles head coach Gernot Rohr has revealed why Michael Olise turned down the chance to represent Nigeria, despite early efforts to secure...
₦25M BOOST FOR GRASSROOTS FOOTBALL! Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin Funds 60+ Kano Clubs
Nigeria’s Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin, has made a major intervention in grassroots football by paying the registration fees of over 60 Nationwide League...
Nasarawa Amazons, Abia Angels Secure Super Six Spots as NWFL Race Reaches Climax
The race for the Super Six in the NWFL Premiership has officially been decided, with Nasarawa Amazons and Abia Angels sealing qualification in dramatic...
NWFL Matchday 17: Big Wins, Derby Upsets Shake Up Super Six Race
Matchday 17 of the NWFL Premiership delivered decisive results across centres, with crucial victories, derby drama, and significant implications in the race for Super...
Balmoral Promotions: Elvis Ahorgah To Fight In Lagos This Friday Against ‘Forgetful Opponent’ From England
Ghanaian middleweight boxer, Elvis Ahorgah (The Soldier) is set to enter the ring this weekend in Lagos against an opponent who forgot his gloves...
Eric Chelle Confirms Home-based Players For Unity Cup 2026 Next Month In London
Super Eagles’ coach, Eric Sekou Chelle has confirmed that he will include a number of home-based players in his squad to this year’s Unity...
Nigeria’s Mixed 4x100m Team Named Among Title Favourites At World Relays In Botswana
Nigeria’s mixed 4x100m quartet has been named among the title favoruites in their category at this weekend’s World Relays Championship in Gaborone, Botswana, but...
NWF Boss Adewale Adeniyi Tasks Nigeria’s Wrestlers To Imbibe Effort, Energy, Discipline, Commitment In Egypt
The president of Nigeria Wrestling Federation (NWF) and Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi has tasked the country’s wrestlers to imbibe the values of effort,...
ARMWRESTLING CHARGE IN ACCRA: President Samuel Jackson Leads Nigeria’s 25-Man Squad into Egypt 2027 Qualification Race
Nigeria’s campaign at the African Armwrestling Championship 2026 is officially underway, with a 25-member delegation arriving in Accra, Ghana, for the crucial qualifier ahead...
Shola Ameobi Downplays Effects Of Alexander Isak’s Departure From Newcastle United
Former Super Eagles’ striker, Shola Ameobi has downplayed the effects that might have occurred at his boyhood club, Newcastle United of England, following the...
NSC DG Bukola Olopade Lands in Gaborone to Boost Team Morale Ahead of 2026 World Athletics Relays
Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade has arrived in Gaborone, Botswana, to serve as a major morale boost for...
‘We’re Bringing VAR To Everyone’ Gusau Unveils Plan — NFF To Deploy Mobile Technology Across West Africa
President of the Nigeria Football Federation and WAFU Zone B leader Ibrahim Musa Gusau has announced plans to introduce a mobile Video Assistant Referee...
They Pushed Us Hard’ Reeve Praises D’Tigress — Lynx Coach Admits Nigeria Tested Her Team
Head coach of the Minnesota Lynx, Cheryl Reeve, has praised Nigeria’s D’Tigress following their competitive clash during the team’s USA preparation tour. Despite securing an...
Maktown Flyers Show Progress Despite 89–80 Defeat to Al Ahly in BAL Clash
Head coach AbdulRahman Mohammed has expressed optimism about his team’s development despite Maktown Flyers falling 89–80 to Al Ahly in their latest outing at...
Zero Tolerance’ FIFA Introduces Tough New Rules — Infantino Backs Red Cards For Protests At World Cup
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has confirmed the introduction of strict new disciplinary measures aimed at protecting the integrity and respect of the game ahead...
‘Start The Rebuild Now’ Omoruyi Urges Overhaul — Says Super Eagles Must Phase Out Aging Stars
Former Nigeria international Loveday Omoruyi has called for an immediate rebuilding process within the Super Eagles, insisting that several players in the current squad...
‘We Want Another World Cup’ Jibril Sets Target — Handball Chief Eyes Historic Return For Nigeria
President of the Handball Federation of Nigeria, Saidu Jibril, has declared that Nigeria is aiming to secure a second appearance at the IHF World...
Terfa Anastasia: The Rising Star Solidifying Delta Queens’ Defense
Since her transfer from Adamawa Queens FC, Terfa Anastasia, affectionately known as Anas, has quickly established herself as a standout right-back for Delta Queens...
World Relays: Ashe Rejoins Team Nigeria Camp in Gaborone, Targets Strong Showing
Nigerian sprint star Favour Ashe has linked up with his teammates in Gaborone as preparations intensify for the 2026 World Relays in Botswana. READ ALSO:...
Team Nigeria Intensifies Preparations in Gaborone Ahead of World Relays
Nigeria’s athletics team has stepped up final preparations in Gaborone, Botswana, ahead of the highly anticipated World Athletics Relays 2026, scheduled to take place...
NBBF President Musa Kida Urges Nigerians To Rally Behind D’Tigress, Wakama Says ‘Future Is Bright’
The president of Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), Engineer Ahmad Musa Kida has called on sports lovers all across the country and in diaspora to...
‘We’re Ready For The Fight’ Lookman Fired Up — Atletico Star Braced For Tough Arsenal Clash
Nigeria and Atletico Madrid forward Ademola Lookman has admitted that his side faces a difficult challenge against Arsenal, but insists the team is fully...
‘These Games Are Exciting’ Elonu Backs D’Tigress Friendlies — Says High-Level Tests Will Shape Team
Former D’Tigress star Adaora Elonu has praised the Nigerian women’s national team for engaging in high-profile international friendlies, describing the matches as crucial for...
‘500 Youth, One Pitch, One Future!’ — SSA Adeboye Ignites Lagos with Massive Football Engagement at National Stadium
LAGOS — Thursday, April 30, 2026 — The Legacy Pitch, National Stadium, Lagos, came alive with energy and purpose as the Senior Special Assistant...
‘He Must Be Involved’ Mikel Backs Terry — Urges Chelsea To Bring Club Legend Into Coaching Setup
Former Chelsea midfielder John Mikel Obi has called on the club to include former captain John Terry in its coaching setup, insisting the defender’s...
BAL’s Sahara Conference – Club Africain 79, JCA Kings 74
Tunisia’s Club Africain secured a hard‑fought 79–74 victory over JCA Kings of Côte d’Ivoire on Tuesday night at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex...
Jagaban Cup, Supremacy Cup, TCC Graduates Touch Down for Trials at Slavia Prague, Slovan Liberec
Lagos youth football continues to supply talent to Europe, as four exceptional players arrived in the Czech Republic on Wednesday, April 29, to commence...
AFN’s Former Tech Buff Omatseye Nesiama Reveals, ‘We Run High Level Competitions With Unqualified Officials’
A former technical director of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Omatseye Nesiama has fingered the presence of unqualified officials in charge of high-level...
Steve Olarinoye Says Weightlifting Transfer Guidelines Committee Creates Clear, Fair, Enforceable Rules
Chairman of Nigeria Weightlifting Federation (NWF) committee for guidelines on the transfer of athletes, Dr Steve Olarinoye has explained that the major objective of...
Eberechi Eze Deserved Penalty During Arsenal’s 1-1 Draw Away To Atlético Madrid, Analysts Insist
A duo of football analysts insists that Arsenal of England’s Nigerian-born dazzler, Eberechi Eze was denied a clear penalty call during Wednesday night’s UEFA...
Doma United Ready To Pull Off Outstanding Performance At NNL Super-4 In Ikenne
The management of Doma United of Gombe has come out with a daring declaration that the team is ready to pull off an outstanding...
Zimbabwe’s Coach Cherishes ‘Opportunity To Showcase Strength’ Against Super Eagles On May 26th
The interim national team coach of Zimbabwe, Kaitano Tembo is cherishing the opportunity of lining his players out against the Super Eagles as ‘an...
Tennis Federation President Victor Ochei Reveals Plan To Give All Nigerian Players Registration Numbers
The President of Nigeria Tennis Federation (NTF), Victor Ochei has revealed that an elaborate plan has been set in motion whereby every player in...
NBBF President Musa Kida Urges Nigerians To Rally Behind D’Tigress, Wakama Says ‘Future Is Bright’
The President of Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), Engineer Ahmad Musa Kida has called on sports lovers all across the country and in diaspora to...
Nigerian Universities Get May 15th Deadline To Register For 2026 Afro-Varsity 3×3 Basketball Challenge
Nigerian universities have been served a reminder by Federation of African University Sports that they have a deadline of May 15th to register for...
Sukurat Aiyelabegan Represents Nigeria at ITTF World Championships in London
Kwara State table tennis star Sukurat Aiyelabegan is flying the flag for Nigeria at the ongoing ITTF World Table Tennis Championships in London, marking...
Flamingos Step Up Guinea Preparations with Third Test Match in Camp
Nigeria’s U17 women’s team, the Flamingos, will continue their build-up to the upcoming qualifiers with another preparatory fixture, this time against Real Rising Stars...
Nigerian Prospects Uzoigwe, Alade Set for European Trials
Two promising Nigerian youngsters, Uchenna Uzoigwe Heaven and Endurance Alade, are taking significant steps in their development as they prepare for career-defining opportunities in...
Chikelue Iloenyosi Promises Better Representation For South-East As NFF Executive Committee Member
Anambra State Football Association chairman, Chikelue Iloenyosi has promised to provide better representation for the country’s south-east if he is elected from the zone...
NNL Is Doing Very Well, Says Sunday Dare, Ahead Of Super-4 Kick Off On Monday In Ikenne
Former minister of sports, Chief Sunday Dare has heaped praises on the second-tier Nigerian National League (NNL), with a verdict that the officials are...
Nigeria Scrabble Federation Ready For Busy Schedules; As Second Phase Of 2026 Season Begins In May
Officials of Nigeria Scrabble Federation (NSF) are bracing for a very busy spell in the coming month, as the second half of the 2026...
Nigeria Presents 24 Runners In Chase Of Tickets For Beijing 2027 World Athletics Championship
Nigeria is presenting a total of 24 runners this weekend in Botswana’s capital, Gaborone, as the country goes in the hunt of qualification tickets...
Victor Osimhen Receives Unexpected Summer Transfer Interest From Arsenal
Galatasaray of Turkey striker, Victor Osimhen is bound to have another troubling dilemma to contend with, as he has surprisingly come under summer transfer...
Ademola Lookman Cited As ‘Star From London Who Will Dim Arsenal’ In UEFA Champions League Semi Final
Atletico Madrid of Spain winger, Ademola Lookman has been cited as the star who was born in London but will play a key role...
Dominic Solanke Cast In Doubt For England’s World Cup Squad
Tottenham Hotspur’s Nigerian-born striker, Dominic Solanke has been cast in doubt for a place in England’s squad to this year’s FIFA World Cup following...
Falconets Hit Nine Past Lakeside Queens in Ruthless World Cup Warm-Up
Nigeria’s U20 women’s team, the Falconets, delivered a statement performance with a commanding 9-0 victory over Lakeside Queens in a preparatory fixture ahead of...
NFF President Ibrahim Gusau Reveals Strategy For Transporting VAR Equipment Among WAFU-B Countries
The President of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau has revealed a strategy through which Video Assistant Referee (VAR) equipment will be...
Island All Stars Run Riot, Dismantle Lagos All Stars 6-0 in Style
Island All Stars Sports Club delivered a commanding performance to defeat Lagos All Stars 6-0 in a grade-A friendly match played at the Lagos...
Chidi Okezie Hits Personal Best in Pretoria, Follows Up with Strong Podium Finish in Addis Ababa
Nigerian sprinter Chidi Okezie delivered an impressive series of performances on the track, highlighting his steady rise in form this season across two major...
Enekwechi Powers to Shot Put Victory at Simbine Classic
Nigeria’s premier thrower Chukwuebuka Enekwechi delivered another commanding performance to win the men’s shot put event at the Simbine Classic. READ ALSO: 2026 President Federation...
