2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Troost-Ekong Infers – ‘It’s Not Over Until It’s Over’
Super Eagles' captain, William Troost-Ekong is staying upbeat about the Nigerian team's chances of qualifying for next year's World Cup, as he says the...
3SC Keepers’ Trainer, Kola Ige Stands With his Assistant, Calls for Proper Investigation
The Head Coach, Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan, Keepers' trainer, Kola Ige has empathized with his Assistant Coach, John Dosu over the...
Eight Secondary Schools Slug It Out In Oba Elegushi U15 Football Tournament
The maiden edition of Oba Saheed Ademola Elegushi, Kusenla1 of Ikate Kingdom U15 Secondary Schools football tournament kicks off Thursday, March 27, 2025, in...
CP Olufemi Abaniwonda Peace and Unity Cup: “Match Officials Should Be Professionals Without Sentiment” – Comrade Ovakporunye.
As the inaugural CP Olufemi Abaniwonda Peace and Unity Cup prepares to kick off on Saturday, March 29th, at the Ughelli Open Soccer Field,...
Egypt Poised to Host U-20 AFCON After Cote d’Ivoire Withdrawal
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has offered Egypt the opportunity to host the U-20 Africa Cup of Nations after Cote d’Ivoire withdrew due...
WCQ 2026: Nigeria’s Pillar of Sports, Ejidike, Laments Super Eagles’ Loss of Vital Points Against Zimbabwe, Cites Loss of Concentration
Nigeria’s Pillar of Sports, Chief Donatus Agu-Ejidike has expressed disappointment over the Super Eagles’ loss of concentration at a crucial moment in the FIFA...
NWFL: Ajakaye, Mariam Make History with Hat-tricks as Robo Queens Thrash Benue Queens in Lagos
Ajakaye Opeyemi scored the first hat-trick of her NWFL Premiership career as Robo Queens dismantled Benue Queens 8-1 in Lagos. The Nigeria Women Football League...
2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers:Group-by-Group Breakdown After Matchday 6
Matchday 6 of the FIFA World Cup African qualifiers delivered pivotal results across the continent, with Algeria, Ghana, Morocco and Egypt consolidating their leads,...
NPFL, NFF PSAC Keep Mum as Abia Warriors Fail to Settle Players’ Indebtedness, 10 Months After Arbitration Ruling
Despite an arbitration ruling in favor of three players against Abia Warriors FC, the club has failed to fully settle their indebtedness after ten...
HFN President Ocheho Hails Successful Completion of IHF License C Coaching Course in Abuja
The President of the Handball Federation of Nigeria (HFN), Mr. Samuel Ocheho, has expressed great satisfaction with the successful completion of the International Handball...
Aruna, Assar Among Top Seeds at WTT Star Contender Chennai
Africa’s top table tennis players, Quadri Aruna from Nigeria and Omar Assar from Egypt have been listed among the top seeds for the 2025...
Tongits on GameZone: Mastering the Art of Skill and Chance
In the vibrant world of card games, few hold the cultural significance and widespread appeal of Tongits, a beloved pastime that has captured the...
2025 Jagaban Cup: 36 Lions, SGFC Set Up an Exciting Grand Finale
36 Lion FC and SGFC Athletics have advanced to the Jagaban Cup final following their matches on Wednesday at the Legacy Pitch in Surulere. This...
Daniel Igali Applauds Defence Chief, Strengthens Wrestling Ties With Iran at CISM Training Programme
President of the Nigeria Wrestling Federation (NWF), Honourable Daniel Igali, has commended the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, for hosting the International...
Jay Jay Okocha Defends Super Eagles Coach, Urges Players to Step Up
Former Super Eagles captain, Austin "Jay Jay" Okocha, has called for calm among Nigerian football supporters, insisting that the national team’s struggles are not...
Niger Delta Sports Festival Assembles Elite Coaches and Scouts to Uncover Future Stars
In a bid to identify and nurture the next generation of sporting talents from the Niger Delta region, the organizers of the Niger Delta...
World Athletics Confirms Format for Mixed 4x100m Relay, Recognizes 300m Hurdles as Official Event
World Athletics has announced the official format for the newly introduced Mixed 4x100m Relay, confirming that teams will run in the order woman-woman-man-man when...
FIFA Confirms Club World Cup Prize Money: Winner to Receive $125 Million
FIFA has officially confirmed the prize money distribution for the upcoming Club World Cup, with the tournament winner set to receive a staggering $125...
All Hope is Not Lost: Analyzing Nigeria’s Chances of Qualifying for 2026 World Cup
Nigeria’s hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup suffered another setback after the Super Eagles played a 1-1 draw against Zimbabwe on...
Chicago Sky Appoints D’Tigress Coach Rena Wakama as Assistant Coach
Chicago Sky has officially named Rena Wakama, the head coach of Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, as an assistant coach under Head Coach Tyler...
Czech Republic’s FC Banik Ostrava – Zeny Strengthens Squad with Nigerian Duo Folorunsho & Okah
FC Banik Ostrava – Zeny, a Czech Republic D2 side, has bolstered its squad with the signing of two promising Nigerian talents, Comfort Folorunsho...
Lesotho FA Challenges Bafana’s Use of Mokoena, Nigeria Also Considering Protest
The Lesotho Football Association (LFA) has officially lodged an inquiry with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and FIFA over the eligibility of South...
SGFC Athletics GM Hails Jagaban Cup As Premier Platform For Grassroots Football Development
The General Manager of SGFC Athletics, Olatoye Olawole, has commended the organizers of the Jagaban Cup for their exceptional organization of the tournament. Speaking after...
2026 World Cup Qualifiers: South Africa Faces Points Deduction Before Hosting Super Eagles In September
A ray of hope has emerged that the Super Eagles could 'gain assistance' from the boardroom of Confederation of African Football (CAF) in their...
Chelle Insists Super Eagles Played Better Than Warriors Of Zimbabwe
Super Eagles' coach, Eric Chelle is staying defiant and optimistic, despite his team's inability to defeat Zimbabwe, as he insists the Nigerian squad was...
Super Eagles Must Not Concentrate On South Africa, Just Keep Winning All Matches – Abiodun Obafemi
Ex-international defender, Abiodun Obafemi has admitted that South Africa pose the latest threat to Nigeria's hope of qualifying for next year's FIFA World Cup,...
Showtime Flag Football League CEO Manal Nassar Promises Lots Of Entertainment To Excite ‘New Converts’
The chief executive officer of Showtime Flag Football League (SFFL), Manal Nassar has promised huge bolts of entertainment to flow in torrents along with...
2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Why Zimbabwe Played With So Much Determination Against Nigeria – Munetsi
Wolverhampton Wanderers of England defensive midfielder, Marshall Munetsi has revealed reasons behind the gritty performance he and his colleagues in Zimbabwe's national team put...
Osimhen’s Heroics Not Enough as Nigeria Stumbles in World Cup Qualifiers
Victor Osimhen’s 40th cap for Nigeria was marked with a goal, but his efforts were not enough to secure a crucial win as the...
President Tinubu Flags Off Torch of Unity for 22nd National Sports Festival, Reaffirms Commitment To Sports Development
President Bola Tinubu officially launched the Torch of Unity Movement for the 22nd National Sports Festival (Gateway Games) on Tuesday in Abuja, emphasizing his...
Elegant Football Academy Appoints Agboola Azeez As New Manager
Elegant Football Academy has confirmed the appointment of Agboola Azeez as their new manager on a two-and-a-half-year deal, with an option for an additional...
Team Osun Dominates National Para-Swimming Championship With Four Gold, One Silver
Team Osun wrapped up an impressive 2025 season with a commanding performance at the National Para Swimming Championship in Lagos, securing four gold medals...
Anambra Beach Soccer Warriors Arrive in Kebbi, Determined to Conquer 2025 Nigeria Beach Soccer League
Anambra Beach Soccer Warriors have touched down in Kebbi State, fully prepared to launch their campaign in the 2025 Nigeria Beach Soccer League. Read Also:...
Rivers United Banking on Samson Obi, Chijioke Mbaoma To Fire Them Past Remo Stars In NPFL Title Race
As the battle for the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) 2024/25 title intensifies, second-placed Rivers United have turned to returning forwards Samson Obi and...
2026 FIFA World Cup: South Africa’s Costly Mistake in Group C That Could Benefit Super Eagles
The sun hung low over Johannesburg as football fans across South Africa buzzed with excitement. Their national team had just battled Lesotho in a...
Ikorodu City FC, 36 Lions, SGFC Athletics Win As 2025 Jagaban Cup Enters Day 2
The third edition of the Jagaban Cup continued on Tuesday morning at the Legacy Pitch, where Ikorodu City, a team from the Nigeria Premier...
The Rise of the Inverted Full-Back: A Tactical Revolution in Modern Football
In recent years, the inverted full-back has emerged as one of the most fascinating tactical innovations in modern football. The 1xbet.ng/en site is full...
Lagos Footballer Philip Divine Samuel Enadeghe to Lead U-18 Team at BAT-SWAGA Games
Young Lagos footballer Philip Divine Samuel Enadeghe is poised to represent Lagos State at the upcoming National Sports Festival (NSF) in Ogun State this...
“There’s No Room For Draws” – Freeborn Analyzes Super Eagles’ Path to World Cup Qualification
Mere Onome Freeborn, a student at the Nigeria Institute for Sports, shared his analysis of the Super Eagles' crucial 2-0 win over Rwanda and...
“Expect a Better Game Against Zimbabwe” – Emmanuel Oluwagbenga Analyzes Super Eagles Performance Ahead of Today’s Encounter
The Super Eagles of Nigeria marked a historic 2-0 victory over Rwanda in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, securing their first-ever win against...
“It’s How You Finish That Matters “- Eric Divine Says as Raptors Secure Opening Victory Despite Early Struggles
In the inaugural week of the Showtime Flag Football season, the Raptors overcame initial setbacks to clinch a win against the Panthers. Team member...
Zimbabwe’s England-based Star Andy Rinomhota Reveals One Thing His Team Will Not Do Against Super Eagles
Rotherham United of England midfielder, Andrew Farai (Andy) Rinomhota has revealed that he and his colleagues in Zimbabwe's national team will not overrate the...
2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Zimbabwe’s Coach Declares – Warriors Will Give ‘Everything’ To Stop Super Eagles’ Revival
Warriors of Zimbabwe's coach, Michael Nees has declared that his players will on Tuesday give everything they have in order to stop Nigeria from...
Tolu Arokodare Describes His Super Eagles’ Debut As Dad’s Reward For Supporting His Football Career
RKC Genk of Belgium striker, Emmanuel Tolu Arokodare has described his debut for the Super Eagles as a befitting reward to his father for...
Troost-Ekong Addresses Resemblance with Coach Chelle, Teases Tactical Shift Against Zimbabwe
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has acknowledged the striking resemblance between himself and head coach Eric Chelle, a similarity that has sparked conversations among...
Nigerian Referees Set To Officiate Botswana vs. Somalia FIFA World Cup Qualifier In Francistown
As the Super Eagles of Nigeria prepare to take on Zimbabwe in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, four Nigerian referees will be on duty in...
Granada U19 Midfielder Obi Anthonymario Earns Nigeria U20 Call-Up
Rising Nigerian midfield talent, Obi Anthonymario Oluebubechukwu, has received a call-up to the Nigeria U20 national team, the Flying Eagles, following his impressive performances...
LSFA Inaugurates Referees Integrity Committee
The Lagos State Football Association(LSFA) ably led by Hajji Gafar Olawale Liameed, last week Saturday at its Surulere secretariat, inaugurated a 7-man Referees Integrity...
JAGABAN CUP 2025: 36 Lion, Imperial FC, SGFC In Impressive Start
The legacy pitch of the National Stadium came alive today as the 2025 edition of the annual Jagaban Cup competition kicked off. READ ALSO: Gafar...
Gafar Liameed Believes 2025 Jagaban Cup Will Unearth Many Budding Talents After Day One
Hajji Gafar Liameed, the host of the Jagaban Cup, expressed his belief that the tournament, which commenced on Monday at the Legacy Pitch, will...
