Rashidat Adebayo Emerges Winner of 2026 Ogun Women Run
Adebayo Adeyemi Rashidat delivered an outstanding performance to emerge winner of the 2026 Ogun Women Run, clinching the top prize of ₦500,000 after crossing...
Alebiosu Provides Assist as Blackburn Held by Stoke City
Nigerian defender Ryan Alebiosu delivered a solid performance, providing an assist as Blackburn Rovers were held to a 1-1 away draw by Stoke City...
Bendel Insurance Return to Winning Ways as Nwosu’s Lone Strike Sinks Abia Warriors
Bendel Insurance bounced back to winning ways with a hard-fought 1–0 victory over Abia Warriors in their NPFL Matchday 34 clash at the Samuel...
Usunobun Opens Outdoor Season with Solid 400m Run at Crimson Tide Invitational
Nigerian quarter-miler Queen Usunobun made a steady start to her outdoor campaign, clocking 53.44 seconds in the women’s 400 metres at the Crimson Tide...
Title Charge On: ‘We Can Win It’ — Nwakeme Believes Trabzonspor Can Catch Galatasaray In Dramatic Finish
Nigerian forward Anthony Nwakeme has expressed strong belief that Trabzonspor can still mount a successful title challenge, despite trailing Galatasaray in the race for...
Goalkeeping Battle Intensifies: ‘He Will Raise Standards’ — Bassey Welcomes Okonkwo Switch But Demands Merit
Former Nigeria goalkeeper Akpan Bassey has welcomed the decision of Arthur Okonkwo to switch international allegiance to Nigeria, describing it as a move that...
‘Use These Games To Rebuild’ Lawal Charges Eagles — Says Portugal And Poland Friendlies Are Perfect Opportunity
Former Super Eagles winger Garba Lawal has urged the national team’s coaching crew to use the upcoming high-profile friendlies against Portugal national football team...
‘We’re Not Giving Up’ Dikko Eyes 2034 Hosting — Nigeria Targets Afcon And Continental Events After Games Setback
Chairman of the National Sports Commission Shehu Dikko has revealed that Nigeria is already looking ahead to future hosting opportunities after missing out on...
‘We’ve Lost The System’ Peters Demands U23 Revival — Warns Nigeria Lacks Clear Pathway To Super Eagles
Former national team coach James Peters has raised concerns over the breakdown of Nigeria’s player development structure, warning that the absence of a proper...
Start Now Or Regret Later’ Nieketien Urges NFF To Begin World Cup Rebuild — Calls For Early Integration Of New Players
Former Nigeria international Peter Nieketien has called on the Nigeria Football Federation to immediately begin preparations for the next FIFA World Cup, stressing that...
Achakpoekri Blazes to 200m PB Victory at Spec Towns Invitational
Nigerian sprinter Victory Achakpoekri continued his impressive outdoor campaign with a brilliant performance at the Spec Towns Invitational, clocking a new personal best of...
Etim Esin Reflects on Belgium Ordeal, Regrets Ignoring Keshi’s Advice
Former Super Eagles midfielder Etim John Esin has opened up about the controversy that derailed his once-promising career in Europe, admitting he failed to...
Abbas Ali Impresses with Strong 200m Opener at Baylor Invitational
Bahrain’s sprint star Abbas Ali made a solid start to his campaign at the Baylor Invitational, clocking 20.84 seconds in the men’s 200 metres...
Osayemi Breaks Into Elite Territory with 45.85s PB at Crimson Tide Invitational
Nigerian quarter-miler Alexander Osayemi announced his arrival on the collegiate stage with a stunning personal best of 45.85 seconds in the men’s 400 metres...
Ogazi Blazes to 200m Victory, Nzeakor Completes Sprint Double Podium at Crimson Tide Invitational
Nigerian sprint sensation Samuel Ogazi opened his outdoor season in emphatic fashion, storming to a new personal best of 20.54 seconds (0.0) to win...
Oyibu Breaks 23-Second Barrier with Impressive PB at Baylor Invitational
African U20 200m champion Success Oyibu delivered a standout performance at the Baylor Invitational, clocking a new personal best of 22.99 seconds in the...
Nzeakor Shows Encouraging Form with 11.59s Run at Crimson Tide Invitational
Nigerian sprinter Precious Nzeakor continued her steady return to top form with an impressive outing at the Crimson Tide Invitational, clocking 11.59 seconds (-0.3...
Okafor Breaks 47-Second Barrier with Impressive 400m Personal Best
Nigerian sprinter Jude Okafor delivered a career-defining performance at the South Florida Invitational, clocking a new personal best of 46.96 seconds in the men’s...
Super Eagles New Kit ‘Unscathed’ In Controversy Rocking Nike’s Recent Supplies
The new jerseys produced by American kit manufacturer, Nike, for the Super Eagles have come out 'unscathed' and not part of controversy trailing recent...
Former Super Eagles’ Striker Efan Ekoku’s Brother Becomes CEO At English Rugby Club
Former Super Eagles’ striker, Efan Ekoku’s older brother, Abagi Bienose Ekoku (aka Abi) has been appointed as the new interim chief executive of English...
Nigeria Now Ranked As World Number Three In Rugby Rising – Ademola Are
The president of Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF), Dr Ademola Are has revealed that the country has leapt to an amazing third position on...
Nneka Ogwumike Happy To Rejoin Los Angeles Sparks In USA’s Women’s National Basketball Association
Nigerian-born female basketball ace, Nnemkadi Chinwe Victoria Ogwumike (aka Nneka) is happy to rejoin Los Angeles Spark of USA, where she made her best...
Anthony Joshua Likely To Fight Deontay Wilder Before Taking On Tyson Fury In December
Nigerian-born heavyweight boxer, Anthony Olaseni Oluwafemi Joshua may return to the roped square earlier than expected, should talk about ‘a build-up fight’ against USA’s...
Tom Edozie Joins Arokodare In Wolves’ 4-0 Loss To West Ham
A Nigerian-born teenager, Thomas Edozie (Tom) played a bit-part role alongside Tolu Arokodare for Wolverhampton Wanderers of England during their Friday night’s loss away...
Simon Shines With Assist As Paris FC Thrash Monaco in Ligue 1 Clash
Nigerian international Moses Simon delivered an impressive performance, providing an assist as Paris FC secured a commanding 4-1 home victory over AS Monaco at...
UNSCRIPTED: NSC Needs Graduates Of Physical Education For Effective Administration Of Nigeria’s Sports – Dr Ademola Are (Part 1)
As questions continue being asked about reviving Nigeria's sports sector back to the glory days of yore, a former zonal director in the erstwhile...
Shock Move: ‘United Should Have Gone For Him’ — Mikel Reacts To De Zerbi Appointment As Tottenham Face Crisis
Former Super Eagles captain John Mikel Obi has weighed in on Roberto De Zerbi’s appointment at Tottenham Hotspur, expressing surprise that Manchester United did...
‘Show Us The Changes’ Ekpo Demands Transparency — Calls On NFF To Publish Electoral Reforms
Former Nigeria international Friday Ekpo has called on the Nigeria Football Federation to make public the details of its newly amended statutes and electoral...
‘Ex-Players Can Lead’ Babayaro Backs Former Stars — Says Experience Key To Fixing Nigerian Football
Former Super Eagles defender Emmanuel Babayaro has expressed strong belief that ex-professional footballers are well equipped to take up leadership roles in Nigerian football...
‘We’re Changing The Narrative’ Shooting Federation Targets Growth — Military And Police Partnerships Key To Expansion
President of the Nigeria Shooting Federation Mohammed Shettima has admitted that shooting remains a relatively unpopular sport in the country, but insists that deliberate...
We Have Nothing To Hide’ Motsepe Welcomes Probe — CAF Chief Opens Door To Corruption Investigation Amid AFCON Row
President of the Confederation of African Football, Patrice Motsepe, has declared that African football’s governing body has nothing to fear from scrutiny, openly welcoming...
A Third Failure Would Be Disastrous’ Oliseh Sounds Alarm — Demands Immediate Overhaul Ahead Of 2030
Former Super Eagles captain Sunday Oliseh has issued a stark warning about the future of Nigerian football, insisting that missing a third consecutive FIFA...
Ogun Women Run Gets Boost As State Government Reiterates Support For 2026 Edition
The Ogun State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to the Ogun Women Run, with the Sports Commissioner expressing the administration's unwavering support for the...
‘It’s Still Just A Friendly’ Udi Plays Down Big Matches — Says Eagles Must Focus On Building, Not Opponents
Former Nigeria international Duke Udi has downplayed the significance of the Super Eagles’ upcoming high-profile friendlies, insisting that the status of the opposition should...
Julio Álvarez Leads Elite Scouting Program in Akwa Ibom
Former Real Madrid, Racing Santander, and Rayo Vallecano midfielder Julio Álvarez Mosquera has officially arrived in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, for an exclusive scouting...
Injury Stops Rampaging Paul Onuachu as Trabzonspor Striker Withdrawn from Alanyaspor Clash
Nigerian striker Paul Onuachu has been ruled out of Trabzonspor’s trip to face Alanyaspor after suffering a muscle injury during training. The club confirmed on...
Newly Elected BON Chairman Tony Akiotu Pledges Unity, Reform, Celebrates Emphatic BON Election Victory
Newly elected Chairman of the Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria (BON), Senior High Chief Tony Akiotu, has pledged to lead an inclusive and reform-driven administration...
How Akpabio Mark Scored Seven Goals in One Match to Register His Name in Federation Cup Folklore
Friday April 9 2026, Beyond Limits FA vs Osuduwa FC began like any other cup tie, it quickly transformed into a spectacle destined to...
Why Lagos Was Chosen: PFL Africa GM, Schulze, Explains Venue for Historic Debut Event
The Professional Fighters League (PFL) has revealed why Lagos was selected as the host city for the inaugural PFL Africa debut event 2026, set...
CAF African Schools Championship 2026: Thousands of Dollars Flow as Senegal, Ghana Crowned Champions
Senegal and Ghana emerged as champions of the 2026 CAF African Schools Football Championship in the boys’ and girls’ categories respectively, capping off an...
17 Match Ban: Bendel Insurance Condemn Kennedy Boboye Unsportsmanlike Conduct as Benin Arsenal Host Abia Warriors Behind Close Doors
Bendel Insurance have strongly condemned the actions of their head coach, Kennedy Boboye, following the controversial incidents that marred their Matchday 32 clash in...
NPFL Sanctions: Rangers Fined ₦4m, Banned from Fans After Security Breach Against Barau FC
Rangers International have been officially charged for breaching Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Framework Rules following incidents during their home fixture against Barau FC...
“We Are Excited” — Innovation Excites Sola Ogunowo as Flight FC vs NYSC FC Sparks Off 2026 NLO Season
Sola Ogunowo, Chief Operating Officer of the Nationwide League One (NLO), has expressed excitement ahead of the league’s 2026 season opener between Flight FC...
We Have Resolved to Rise, Challenge’ – Nasarawa United Boss Mbwas Mangut Pumped Up for NPFL Run-In
'Head coach of Nasarawa United, Mbwas Mangut, has expressed strong confidence in his team’s ability to finish the season on a high as the...
260 Appearances, 96 Goals: 30 Years Old Obaje Reveals Longevity Secret, Targets Golden Boot, NPFL Title
Godwin Obaje has attributed his enduring presence in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) to discipline, faith, and hard work, as the experienced forward...
Flamingos Squad Unveiled for Morocco 2026 Qualifiers
Nigeria’s U-17 women’s team, the Flamingos, have released a comprehensive squad list ahead of the Morocco 2026 qualifiers, with talents drawn from clubs and...
Blessing Okpe Completes Move to Dnepr Mogilev, Eyes Fresh Impact in Belarus
Nigerian international Blessing Okpe has officially sealed a move to ZhFC Dnepr Mogilev from FC Dinamo Minsk, marking the beginning of a new chapter...
Boxing Promoter Daniel Brosu Declares: ‘Talent Without Exposure Remains Unfit For Global Competition’
A renowned boxing promoter, Daniel Brosu has charged Nigeria’s sports top shots, officials and everyone in position of authority to ensure lthat the country’s...
Mejuobi Charges Referees on Fairness Ahead of NPFL, NNL Season Run-In
The Acting President of the Nigeria Football Referees Association (NFRA), Kelechi Mejuobi, has called on match officials to uphold integrity and professionalism as the...
Dr Ademola Are Affirms: We Can’t Develop Grassroots Sports Without Good Facilities
The president of Nigerian Rugby Football Federation (NRFF), Dr Ademola Are has faulted people calling for sports development at the grassroots without adding the...
