They Will Do Well’ Igoche Backs Marktown Flyers — Tips Nigerian Side For Strong BAL Campaign
Basketball administrator Mark Igoche has expressed confidence in Nigeria’s representatives, Marktown Flyers, ahead of their debut campaign at the Basketball Africa League in Morocco. READ...
‘He Proved Me Wrong’ Igiebor Admits Shock — Hails Lookman’s Stunning Start At Atletico
Former Super Eagles and Real Betis midfielder Nosa Igiebor has admitted he is surprised by Ademola Lookman’s seamless start to life at Atletico Madrid,...
BREAKING: Nigeria Suffers Double Blow in Major Games Hosting Bids
Nigeria has suffered a major setback on the international sporting stage after losing two key hosting bids for upcoming multi-sport events. READ ALSO: Super Falcons...
Super Falcons Rise in Latest FIFA Women’s Ranking, Remain Africa’s No.1 Team
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have climbed one spot to 36th in the latest FIFA Women’s World Rankings, maintaining their position as the highest-ranked team in...
Adeleye Bows Out of ATP Abidjan Challenger 50 After Qualifying Defeat
Nigeria’s top-ranked player, Daniel Adeleye, has exited the ATP Abidjan Challenger 50 following a straight-sets defeat in the final round of qualifiers on Monday. The...
D’Tigress Await FIBA World Cup Draw, As New Assistant Coach Joins Team In USA
A new assistant coach has joined Nigeria’s female basketball national team, D’Tigress, at their training base in United State of America, ahead of the...
Spires 5-A-Side Street Soccer Tournament Moves To Epe; Dr Bankole Promises Better Organisations
The highly exciting Spires 5-A-Side Naija Street Soccer Championship will move to Epe, Lagos State next Saturday, May 2nd, as phase two of the...
National Sports Commission Targets Peak Performances By Team Nigeria At Glasgow 2026
National Sports Commission (NSC) director-general, Honourable Bukola Olopade has disclosed that efforts are already in motion to ensure that the country’s athletes put up...
Nigeria Will Miss Selfless Sports Administrators Like Galadima – Olopade
The director-general of National Sports Commission (NSC), Honourable Bukola Olopade has spoken in glowing terms about former chairman of then Nigeria Football Association (NFA),...
Gabriel Okon Takes Charge Of AFN’s One-Week Camp Towards World Relays Championship
Technical director of the Athletic Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Gabriel Okon has been saddled with the task of overseeing the latest training camp arranged...
Lawrence Okolie’s Camp Awaits ‘Further Updates’ Following Nigerian-born Boxer’s Failed Drugs Test
England-based Nigerian-born heavyweight boxer, Lawrence Okolie’s management has come out with an official statement that they are awaiting ‘further updates’ after the former world...
African Professional Wrestlers Need More Collaborations – Olukoya
A Nigerian professional wrestling promoter, Olusesan Olukoya has harped on the need for African stakeholders in the grapplers’ sport to collaborate among themselves and...
Benjamin David Signs First Professional Contract with HamKam
Young Nigerian prospect Benjamin David has reached a major milestone in his football journey, officially signing his first professional contract with Hamarkameratene, popularly known...
Promise Meliga Shines in Kristiansund BK Victory Over Fredrikstad
Former Beyond Limits player Promise Meliga delivered an impressive performance for Kristiansund BK, playing a key role in their 2-0 win against Fredrikstad FK...
Ademola Lookman Injury Fears Confirmed, to Miss Crucial Laliga Matches, Placed Individual Rehab Programs
Ademola Lookman will miss at least two Laliga matches after medical scans confirmed the extent of the injury he sustained during the Copa del...
Daniel Adeleye Earns First ATP Point, Joins Christopher Bulus as Nigeria’s Only Ranked Players
Nigeria’s emerging tennis talent Daniel Adeleye has achieved a major career milestone after securing his first-ever ATP ranking point, marking a significant step in...
Plateau United Coach Gbenga Ogunbote Reacts as Khun Khalifat Picked Draw in Lafia to Boost Survival Bid
Plateau United head coach Gbenga Ogunbote has described his side’s 1-1 draw against Khun Khalifat as “unfortunate,” while urging his players to focus on...
The Final Charge: Which Nigerian Stars Will Lift European Silverware In May 2026?
We are nearly there. Finals around the corner, title races heating up, and Nigerian players are right in the middle of it across Europe. Some...
NPFL: Babaganaru Hails Kano Pillars’ Belief, Character as Ahmed Musa Downs Rivers United, Boost Survival Push
Head coach of Kano Pillars, Babaganaru Mohammed, has praised his players’ resilience and unwavering belief following their dramatic 2–1 victory over league leaders Rivers...
Ilechukwu Opens Up as Defenders Fire Rangers International Past Enyimba in Feisty Derby to Boost Title Push
Head coach Fidelis Ilechukwu has praised his defenders for stepping up offensively after Rangers International F.C. secured a hard-fought 2–1 victory over oriental rivals...
NPFL: Enyimba Coach Emmanuel Deutsch Reflects on Derby Loss to Rangers
Head coach of Enyimba FC, Emmanuel Deutsch, has reacted to his side’s 2–1 defeat to Rangers International FC in the Oriental Derby, admitting the...
“We Won’t Relent” — Mangut Upbeat About Nasarawa United’s Continental Push After Vital Win
Head coach Mbwas Mangut has expressed cautious optimism over Nasarawa United’s chances of securing a continental ticket following their emphatic 3–0 victory over Warri...
African Women’s Volleyball Club Championship: All Nigeria’s Representatives Suffer Round of 16 Elimination
Nigeria’s campaign at the 2026 African Women’s Volleyball Club Championship in Cairo, Egypt, came to an end on Monday after both representatives—Nigeria Customs Service...
NWFL Premiership Matchday 15: Top Performer of the Week Nominees Unveiled
Matchday 15 of the NWFL Premiership delivered drama, stunning moments, and individual brilliance across multiple centres last Wednesday, as several players stepped up to...
Makinde Waris Inspires Femmco FC U13 to Strong Start in Championship Campaign
Femmco FC continued their impressive run in the ongoing Femmco Football Championship, securing nine points from four matches at the Champions Arena, NUD Playing...
Youth Football Championship Gains Momentum in IFO Community
The 2026 Femmco Football Championship continues to capture attention across Ifo Ogun State, as young talents showcase exceptional skills and sportsmanship in what has...
Adeleye Rallies to Opening-Day Win at ATP Challenger 50
Nigeria’s top-ranked tennis player, Daniel Adeleye, produced a spirited comeback to secure victory in his opening qualifying match at an ATP Challenger 50 event...
Young Gunners Dominate, Topmost & HTT Shine as Goals Flow on Matchday 6 of Femmco Championship
Matchday 6 of the 2026 Femmco Football Championship delivered another thrilling round of youth football action, with standout performances across the U10, U13, and...
Oba Femi Gains More Superlatives After Epic Win Over Brock Lesnar At WrestleMania 42
More superlatives are trailing Nigerian-born grappler, Isaac Odugbesan (aka Oba Femi) following his epic victory over American icon, Brock Lesnar (The Beast) during the...
Frank Onyeka Gets €7m To Extend Loan Deal Into Full Contract At Coventry
Super Eagles’ battling midfielder, Frank Ogochukwu Onyeka is set to receive a fee of €7m to extend his initial loan deal at Coventry of...
Shehu Dikko Describes Late Galadima As Leader, Guiding Light, Mentor, Father Figure
Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Mallam Shehu Dikko has described the late former president of then Nigeria Football Association (NFA), Alhaji Ibrahim...
Anthony Joshua Turns Down Big Money Offer From UFC’s President Dana White, Earns Eddie Hearn’s Praise
Nigerian-born former world heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Olaseni Oluwafemi Joshua has turned down a lucrative offer that would have seen him switch allegiance to...
Federal Government Is Showing Genuine Readiness To Invest In Nigerian Sports – Adebare Adejumo
The representative of Templar Adrenale, Adebare Adejumo has posited that the five-year partnership Nigeria signed with the United States-based outfit shows that the Federal...
Kelechi Iheanacho Receives Accolades From Celtics’ Coach After Late Double In Scottish FA Cup S/F
Celtic of Scotland attacker, Kelechi Iheanacho has gained a rain of accolades from the Glasgow-based club’s coach, Martin O’Neill, following his brace of late...
Imo State Commissioner For Sports Obinna Evaristus Onyeocha Declares: ‘So Far, So Good’
The Commissioner For Sports in Imo State, Honourable Obinna Evaristus Onyeocha (Onowu) has taken stock of his tenure of almost two years and declared...
Alex Iwobi Says Arsenal’s Players Are Under Pressure To Win EPL Title
Fulham of England midfielder, Alex Iwobi has expressed sympathy for players in one of his former clubs, Arsenal, as he believes they are under...
NPFL: Rangers Take Over the Lead, Remo Stars Out of Relegation as Goals, Drama Continue on Matchday 35
Matchday 35 of the Nigeria Premier Football League delivered a thrilling round of fixtures, with decisive results at both ends of the table as...
Farewell to a Pillar of Nigerian Football: The Demise of Ibrahim Galadima.
The Nigerian football community has been thrown into mourning following the passing of one of its most influential administrators, Ibrahim Galadima. READ ALSO: Foley Steers...
Foley Steers Eko United to 2-0 Win Over Beyond Limits in NLO Opener
Coach Folabi Ojekunle popularly known as "Foley" on Friday afternoon, April 17, steered newly formed Eko United to a 2-0 win over Beyond Limits...
A Pillar of Nigerian Football Is Gone’ — SSA Adeboye Mourns Ex-NFA President Ibrahim Galadima at 78
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, Hon. Adeyinka Anthony Adeboye, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of former...
Lagos State Sports Commission to Sponsor Fans Access as Eshepo / Sojar Boy Fight Gets State Attention
The Lagos State Sports Commission has announced a major fan sponsorship initiative ahead of the highly anticipated grassroots boxing showdown between Taiwo Agbaje and...
Fortune FA Crowned Champions as Nathaniel Idowu-Ajegunle U-14 League Ends in Style
Fortune FA emerged champions of the Nathaniel Idowu-Ajegunle Under-14 Football League after a dramatic Super 4 finale held at the Nathaniel Idowu Football Pitch...
Adeleye Set for Challenger Debut as Nigerian No.1 Targets Breakthrough in Côte d’Ivoire
Daniel Adeleye is set to take a significant step in his professional journey as he prepares to compete in the qualifying round of an...
Ezekiel Nathaniel Opens Season Strong with 45.47s at Tom Jones Invitational
Ezekiel Nathaniel made an impressive start to his outdoor campaign with a solid performance in the flat 400m at the Tom Jones Invitational, clocking...
Caleb Hits 10.00s as Nigerians Dominate 100m at Tom Jones Memorial
John Caleb delivered a sensational performance at the Tom Jones Memorial, storming to a massive Personal Best of 10.00 seconds (+2.0) to win his...
Godbless Finds Her Stride Again with Season’s Best at Tom Jones Memorial
Tima Godbless continued her encouraging return to competitive action with a strong performance at the Tom Jones Memorial, clocking a Season’s Best of 11.13...
Fakorede Hits New Heights with 10.04s Breakthrough at Tom Jones Memorial
Adekalu Fakorede delivered a career-defining performance at the Tom Jones Memorial, clocking a blistering Personal Best of 10.04 seconds in the men’s 100m. READ ALSO:...
Rasheedat Ajibade Foundation Sponsors 25 Coaches to National Institute for Sports
The Rasheedat Ajibade Foundation has marked a significant milestone in grassroots sports development by sponsoring 25 coaches to the National Institute for Sports (NIS),...
Lookman Equals Finidi George’s 29-Year Copa del Rey Record Despite Final Heartbreak
Nigeria international Ademola Lookman etched his name into Spanish football history on Saturday night, matching a long-standing record held by compatriot Finidi George despite...
Alhaji Ibrahim Galadima Was Mentor To Many Of Us’ – NFF President Gusau Mourns Former Football Boss
The president of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau has added his voice to post-homous eulogies trailing the death of one of...
