Lagos DG Reaffirms Commitment To Athletes Ahead Of Gateway Games
The Director General of the Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC), Lekan Fatodu, has reiterated the unwavering support of the state government as Team Lagos...
Abia Steps Onto The Global Stage: Para Badminton Championship To Make History In Nigeria
In a groundbreaking moment for Nigerian sports, Abia State has officially launched preparations to host two major international para badminton events—the 1st Abia Para...
Kenya Sweeps Inaugural Enugu City International Marathon As Koros Ken Claims Victory
Kenyan athlete Koros Ken has emerged victorious in the first-ever Enugu City International Marathon, taking home a grand prize of $15,000. It was a...
Rasheedat Ajibade Wants Better Facilities At Super Falcons’ Camps
Atletico Feminino of Spain attacker, Rasheedat Ajibade has inferred that one of the reasons why the Nigerian women's national team, Super Falcons, have failed...
“Bakole Will Be Punished” – Ajagba Boasts Ahead of Tonight All African Heavyweight Showdown in Riyadh
Tensions flared at the final press conference ahead of tonight’s heavyweight clash as Nigeria’s Efe Ajagba and the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Martin Bakole...
Radio Presenter Apologizes Over Match-Fixing Allegations Against Shooting Stars
Radio presenter Shola Ayegbajeje has issued a public apology following controversial comments made during a recent broadcast, in which he made unsubstantiated claims regarding...
FIFA Relegates Kenyan Club Over Match-Fixing Allegations
FIFA has relegated Kenyan football club Muhoroni Youth from the second-tier National Super League after finding the team guilty of match-fixing, Sports247 reports. Read Also:...
Nigeria’s Rising Star Itodo Mandela Brace Powers FC Dinamo Tirana to Albanian Cup Glory
In a season marked by grit, goals, and glory, Nigerian forward Itodo Mandela has carved his name into the annals of Albanian football history. The...
Flying Eagles’ Captain Daniel Bameyi Targets Victory Over Morocco On Sunday
Nigeria's youth national team, Flying Eagles' captain, Daniel Bameyi says he and his colleagues have ended their celebration of Thursday's 1-0 victory over Tunisia...
Chelsea Can Compete For English Premier League Title Next Season – Mikel Obi
Former Chelsea of England ace midfielder, John Mikel Obi is tipping the London-based club to stage a bold challenge for next season's top spot...
National Junior Championship: Ikoyi Club Stages Reception For Victorious Swimming Team
The management of the Ikoyi Club 1938 has staged a reception for the junior swimming of the club after a recent success in the...
Gladiators Roar Again: Osun United Sink Godswill Akpabio FC To Reignite Promotion Hopes
Osun United returned to winning ways in emphatic style, dispatching Godswill Akpabio FC 2-0 in a matchday-16 Nigeria National League clash at the Lanreleke...
Former UFC Champion Israel Adesanya Explains Why He Wants Rematch With Sean Strickland
Former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya has explained why he is eager to have a rematch with Sean Strickland, the first...
Match Fixing Is Eating Deeply Into Nigeria’s Football System – Chukwujekwu
In the midst of allegations match fixing raised by a sportscaster in Ibadan about some teams colluding to arrange results of games in the...
Ayomide Cole, Another Player Whose Blistering Form Continues to Power Ikorodu City’s NPFL Surge
Ikorodu City winger Ayomide Cole is turning heads in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) with a scintillating run of form that has seen...
Enugu Set to Make History with Inaugural City International Marathon
The stage is now fully set for the highly anticipated World Athletics-certified Enugu City International Marathon, scheduled for Saturday, May 3rd, 2025, in the...
CAF Hails Remo Stars’ Historic NPFL Triumph: A New Star Rises In Nigerian Football
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has joined in celebrating Remo Stars' remarkable achievement after the club secured their first-ever Nigeria Premier Football League...
Flying Eagles’ Coach Aliyu Zubairu Appeals For Prayers Ahead Of AFCON U20 Clash With Morocco
Nigeria's youth national team, Flying Eagles' coach, Aliyu Zubairu has sent out a passionate appeal for prayers from all Nigerians ahead of his side's...
Chibuike Nwaiwu Makes History: Nigerian Midfielder Lifts Austrian Cup with Wolfsberger AC
Chibuike Nwaiwu, former Enyimba FC standout, has taken a monumental step in his European football journey by winning the Austrian Cup with Wolfsberger AC—his...
2025 U-17 LFLP Taekwondo Championship Welcomes Two New Partners
The organisers of the highly anticipated 2025 U-17 Lycée Français Louis Pasteur (LFLP) Taekwondo Championship have announced the addition of two new corporate partners,...
Inflammatory Prostatitis In Nigerian Athletes: What Every Sportsman Should Know
Inflammatory prostatitis—particularly chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CPPS)—is a lesser-known yet impactful condition affecting male athletes. For Nigerian sportsmen, understanding and addressing this issue is...
Auwal Ibrahim Named Man of the Match – “One Step at a Time” Focus for Flying Eagles
Auwal Ibrahim, who was named Man of the Match after his brilliant performance in Nigeria's opening game of the 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of...
Nigeria’s Abduljabal Shatters African Record in 50m Freestyle as Team Extends Medal Haul in Cairo
On the third day of the 16th Africa Junior Swimming Championship in Cairo, 17-year-old Adama Abduljabal stormed to victory in the men’s 50m freestyle,...
3SC Threatens Legal Action Against Radio Presenter Over Bribery Allegations, Demands Proof
The management of Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) has issued a stern warning to a radio presenter over what it described as “baseless and...
Ekiti United Roar Back to Form with Dominant 2-0 Victory Over Olukismet FC
Ekiti United FC reignited their winning spark with a commanding 2-0 win over Olukismet FC, following a goalless draw in their previous outing. The team...
Auwal Ibrahim Named Man of the Match – “One Step at a Time” Focus for Flying Eagles
Auwal Ibrahim, who was named Man of the Match after his brilliant performance in Nigeria's opening game of the 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of...
Edo Queens Set Sights on Federation Cup Glory, Super Six Triumph After NWFL Regular Season Heroics
Having wrapped up the 2024/25 Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) regular season in dominant style, defending champions Edo Queens FC of Benin are now...
Chido Obi-Martin Named Denmark’s Årets Komet Player of the Year
In a spectacular recognition of his meteoric rise in football, Chido Obi-Martin has been named Denmark’s Årets Komet (Comet of the Year) Player of...
We Took the First Step Right – Coach Zubairu Reacts as Flying Eagles Edge Tunisia
Following Nigeria’s 1-0 win over Tunisia in their opening match of the 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations, Flying Eagles head coach Aliyu Zubairu...
John Idahor Lights Up Kosovo: 13 Goals and 9 Assists in Breakout Season for Tefik Çanga
In a debut campaign that’s turning heads across Kosovo, Nigerian forward John Idahor has become the heartbeat of KF Tefik Çanga’s attack. With 13 goals...
From Lagos to Finnish Limelight: James Samuel’s Goalkeeping Magic Rocks Ykkönen Fans
In a story that feels scripted straight from a Nollywood-meets-Hollywood crossover, 18-year-old James Samuel Friday has gone from the bustling streets of Lagos to...
Flag Football Makes National Sports Festival Debut – Lagos Governor’s Aide Applauds Milestone
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s Senior Special Assistant on Sports, Honourable Damilare Orimoloye, has praised the approval of flag football as a demonstration sport...
1win Welcomes Canelo Álvarez As Brand Ambassador Amid His Pursuit to Reclaim Super Middleweight Supremacy
1win proudly announces its new global partnership with boxing superstar Canelo Álvarez. The news comes as Álvarez gets ready to face undefeated contender William...
New Winners to Emerge at 2025 National Table Tennis Championships as Defending Champions Crash Out — Grand Finale Holds Today
The stage is set for the emergence of new champions at the 5th Michael and Felicia Alabi Memorial National Table Tennis Championships as defending...
Ogun State Set to Deliver “Best of the Best” National Sports Festival – Commissioner Isiaka
As the countdown to the 22nd National Sports Festival continues, Ogun State’s Sports Commissioner, Hon. Wasiu Isiaka, has confidently declared that the forthcoming event...
BREAKING: Nigeria Flag Football Federation Gets Green Light To Demonstrate At National Sports Festival “Gateway Games Ogun 2024”
In a landmark achievement for the sport, the Nigeria Flag Football Federation (NFFF) has received official approval from the National Sports Commission to demonstrate...
Africa Is Gripping The Future: AFA President, Charles Asibey Hails Nigeria’s Armwrestling Inclusion At Gateway Games
President of the Armwrestling Federation of Africa (AFA), Mr. Charles Asibey, has commended Nigeria’s approval of arm wrestling as a demonstration sport at the...
Nigerian Sprinters Shine at Corky/Crofoot Shootout in Texas
It was a thrilling day for Nigerian athletics at the Corky/Crofoot Shootout in Texas, as several female sprinters delivered impressive performances in the women’s...
Temitope Adeshina Extends Undefeated Streak with Dominant Win at Corky/Crofoot Shootout
Nigeria’s rising high jump sensation, Temitope Adeshina, continued her stellar form in the 2025 season with another commanding performance at the prestigious Corky/Crofoot Shootout...
Breaking News: Nigeria Armwrestling Federation Approved To Showcase At National Sports Festival
In a historic breakthrough for one of Nigeria’s fastest-growing sports, the Nigeria Armwrestling Federation (NAWF) has received official approval from the National Sports Commission...
Basketball Africa League (BAL) Debutant Kriol Star Defeats Home Team ASC Ville de Dakar in Overtime, Petro Beats Monastir
Patrick McGlynn (29 points) and Ivan Almeida (22 points and nine rebounds) combined for 51 points and BAL debutant (BAL.NBA.com) Kriol Star (Cape Verde)...
Ogunmodede Speaks To Mighty George: Reveals How Remo Stars Battled Psychological Hurdles To Win First NPFL Title
Remo Stars of Ikenne coach, Daniel Ogunmodede has disclosed how his team was able to overcome deep-rooted emotional, psychological and social hurdles en route...
Remo Stars Captain Nduka Junior Inspired by Osimhen’s Post-League Title Call
Remo Stars captain Nduka Junior has described the team’s interaction with Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen after their league triumph as a career-defining moment....
CAVB Set to Launch African Beach Volleyball Championship in 2026
The President of the Confederation of African Volleyball (CAVB) Beach Volleyball Commission, Engineer Musa Nimrod, has confirmed that plans are well underway for the...
FULL-TIME: Flying Eagles Edge Tunisia 1-0 to Begin U-20 AFCON Campaign on a High
The Flying Eagles of Nigeria got off to a perfect start in their 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a narrow 1-0...
Maduka Okoye Names Dybala as Toughest Opponent in Serie A
Nigerian international and Serie A shot-stopper Maduka Okoye has revealed that Argentine forward Paulo Dybala is the toughest attacker he has faced in the...
Abbey George Supports Merit-Based Inclusion of Home-Based Players in Super Eagles
Former Super Eagles defender Abbey George has lent his support to the inclusion of home-based players in the national team ahead of the upcoming...
Aduku Credits Team Unity, Philosophy for Edo Queens’ Strong Season
Edo Queens head coach Moses Aduku has attributed the team’s consistent performance this season to a well-established football philosophy and strong team unity. Despite...
Remo Stars Ready to Showcase Growth in CAF Campaign – Godwin Okpara
Former Nigerian international Godwin Okpara has expressed confidence in Remo Stars’ readiness to compete on the continental stage, saying the club has matured and...
Alloy Agu Adds His Voice To ‘No Contract Issue’ Affecting Nigeria’s National Team Coaches
Former Super Eagles' first choice goalkeeper and ex-trainer, Alloy Agu has added his voice to the trending debate over lack of contracts affecting Nigerian...
