Everton Signs Nigerian Forward Toni Payne From Sevilla
Everton Football Club has announced the signing of Nigerian international forward Toni Payne from Spanish side Sevilla. Read Also: Governor Sanwo-Olu Receives Rounds Of Applause...
Victor Sochima Departs Rivers United After Three Impactful Years
Victor Sochima, a fringe goalkeeper for the Super Eagles, has officially announced his departure from Rivers United, concluding a remarkable three-year tenure with the...
Effective Implementation: Key To Sports Development In Africa, Says Shogo Shodunnke
Shogo Shodunnke, the Chief Executive Officer of Phreestyle Sport, has identified untimely implementation of ideas and recommendations as a major barrier to the rapid...
Super Eagles Drop To 39th In Latest FIFA Rankings
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have dropped one place, from 38th to 39th, in FIFA’s latest world rankings, released on Thursday. Despite the slip, the...
NFF Appoints Abdullahi Isa As Head Coach Of Supersand Eagles Ahead Of Africa Cup Of Nations Qualifiers
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has appointed Abdullahi Isa, a seasoned goalkeeper and former assistant coach of the team, as the new Head Coach...
CAF Women’s Champions League Qualifiers Draw To Take Place On Wednesday, 24 July In Cairo
The 2024-2025 women's interclub football season will officially kick off on Wednesday, 24 July, with the draw for the CAF Women's Champions League qualifiers...
Olympic Veteran Kevan Gosper Dies Aged 90: “He Was A Modern Man, A Real Man,” Says AIPS President
Kevan Gosper was more than a friend to me. Great athlete in the 60s, great manager in the industry and in the IOC, but...
NBA Africa, Agence Française De Développement Launch Youth Development Program In Kenya
NBA Africa and Agence Française de Développement (AFD), France’s inclusive public financial institution committed to financing and technical assistance for projects that improve the...
Orimoloye Visits Newly Promoted NPFL Team Ikorodu City
Ahead of the new football season, the Senior Special Assistant on Sports to Lagos State Governor, Hon. Damilare Orimoloye, on Thursday, paid a visit...
Above-50s Mini-Olympics Logo Unveiling Ceremony Takes Place On July 28th
The official launch of a logo for the maiden Above-50s Mini-Olympics will take place next Sunday, July 28th at Ostra Hotel, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos. Read...
Street Boxing Rumble Set To Unearth Hidden Talents Under National Stadium Bridge, Damilare Orimoloye Provides Details
Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu's senior special assistant on sports, Mr Damilare Orimoloye has provided details about the boxing competition billed to hold in...
Beach Soccer AFCON: Supersand Eagles Head To Nouakchott, To Play Mauritania
After five years in the international wilderness, Nigeria’s Supersand Eagles will depart Nigeria to Nouakchott on Friday morning for their 2024 Beach Soccer Africa...
D’Tigress Fall To Germany 77-63 In Pre-Olympic Friendly
Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, suffered a 77-63 defeat against Germany in a pre-Olympic friendly on Friday. Read Also: 1X BET CUP 2024: From Ilupeju-Ekiti...
Handball: COAS Shooters Wins 2024 National Division 1 League
COAS Shooters have been crowned champions of the 2024 National Division 1 Handball League in the men's category. COAS Shooters beat Osun United 21 to...
NFF Condoles SWAN President, Isaiah Benjamin, Over Mother’s Demise
The Nigeria Football Federation has commiserated with the President of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, Mr. Isaiah Benjamin, over the death of his mother...
Sporting Lagos Academy Triumphs Over Beyond Limits In Thrilling 5-4 Gothia Cup Semifinal
Sporting Lagos Academy triumphed over Beyond Limits with a thrilling 5-4 victory in the Gothia Cup in Sweden, securing their place in the final...
1X BET CUP 2024: Saheed Adekunle Gets Emotional; As Emaijuss, Ilupeju-Ekiti, China Stars Reach Next Round
A burgeoning attacker with Emaijuss FC, Saheed Adekunle got deeply emotional on Thursday, after his side qualified into the next round of 1X Bet...
Remi Aboderin Predicts Revival Of Nigerian Boxing Through Better Collaboration, Improved Investments, Efficient Promoters
The secretary-general of Nigerian Boxing Board of Control (NBB of C), Remi Aboderin has predicted that the pugilists' sport will soon receive a massive...
Rafiu Ladipo Gives Credit To Ambassador Edward Olutoke For Above-50 Games, As Competition Expands To Six Events
Renowned football supporter and boxing promoter, Alhaji (Dr) Rafiu Ladipo has showered encomiums on Ambassador Edward Olutoke for coming up with the idea of...
“The Goal Is To Win Properly And Correctly”: Thiago Conde On Beyond Limits’ Ambition At Gothia Cup
Thiago Conde, Beyond Limits academy’s Technical Director, shares his insights on the boys' performance at the Gothia Cup in Gothenburg. Read Also: 1X BET CUP...
Beyond Limits Win Best Dressed Team Award At Gothia Cup
Beyond Limits has made a remarkable impression at the Gothia Cup in Sweden, not just on the field but also off it. Read Also: Why...
”Our Aspiration Is To Surpass Our Previous Best Olympic Record” – Senator John Enoh Says
The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Enoh, has stated that his aspiration is for Team Nigeria to surpass the country's best Olympic...
Why Berackiah Grassroots Football Coaching Clinic Delayed: Many Questions Begging For Answers
Questions are being raised about the Berackiah Football coaching clinic as stakeholders have been showering encomiums on the leadership of Nigeria Football Federation, NFF...
Mogaji, Adio Visit Kwara Utd At Training, Charge Team To Make Kwarans Proud
It was jubilation galore on Thursday afternoon as Executive Chairman of Kwara Sports Commission Mallam Bola Mogaji alongside former Commissioner for information/Sports Hameed Adio...
1X BET CUP 2024: From Ilupeju-Ekiti To Real Madrid, Kolawole Oluwadolapo Dreams Big
A budding player from Ilupeju-Ekiti in Ekiti State, Kolawole Oluwadolapo is dreaming big about getting to play for Real Madrid of Spain, in order...
Emeka Nwokolo’s Visit Excites NNB Of C Officials, As NABA Champ Also Splashes Gifts On Amateur Boxers
The visit of North American Boxing Association (NABA) super lightweight champion, Emeka Nwokolo to the office of Nigerian Boxing Board of Control (NBB of...
Federal House Of Representatives Supports Nigerian Athletes With ₦100M
The Federal House of Representatives has approved a ₦100 million support package for Nigerian athletes, demonstrating the legislature's commitment to boosting the country's sports...
CAF C Coaching Course: 3SC Renders Financial Support for Female Coaches
The Management of Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan, has given out a token to support the five female coaches from the Oyo State...
Aston Villa Given Transfer Green Light For Iheanacho
Aston Villa has been given the green light to pursue Nigeria international Kelechi Iheanacho. This development comes after injury expert Dr Rajpal Brar allayed concerns...
Refugee Olympic Team Gathers in Bayeux, France, Ahead of Paris 2024 Olympics
In a poignant prelude to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, the Refugee Olympic Team has convened in Bayeux, Normandy, after a warm welcome jointly...
Nigeria National League Relegates 12 Clubs to Nationwide League One
The Nigeria National League (NNL) has officially confirmed the relegation of 12 clubs to the Nationwide League One (NLO). The affected teams include Stormers FC,...
Ikechukwu Ezenwa Shares Heartfelt Message, Optimistic Ahead of 2024/25 Season
Ikechukwu Ezenwa, the former Nigeria international goalkeeper, shared an inspiring message as the 2024/25 season approaches. Ezenwa took the opportunity to express his gratitude and...
Rangers International Announce Signing of Onyekachi Okafor
Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) champions, Rangers International, have strengthened their squad with the signing of forward Onyekachi Okafor from Heartland FC. The lanky forward...
SWAN is Major Instrument For Sports Development, Says Daniel Igali
The Commissioner for Sports Development, Bayelsa State, Honourable Daniel Igali, has reiterated his support to the overall activities of the Sports Writers Association of...
Uvwie Football Council Congratulates Hon. Anthony Ofoni, on His Assumption of Office
The Uvwie Football Council, led by Chairman Victor Odairi, extends warm congratulations to the newly elected Uvwie Local Government Chairman, Honourable Anthony Ofoni. As the...
24hrs to Green Lock FC Scouting Programme: “Best Talent FC in Top Gear Against Other Teams in Ikenne”… Yinka Popoola
Nigerians will witness a new phase of the football scouting programme as European-based football talent scouting coaches and managers including Best Talent FC have...
Hon. Akintunde Oyebode Assures of Grand Event In Preparation of Prof Akin Oyebode Cup 2024
The third edition of the Professor Oyebode Cup 2024 is set to be the biggest and best yet, with the sponsor, Ekiti State commissioner...
NPFL: Wikki Tourists To Unveil New Head Coach, Maikaba on Thursday
Wikki Tourists will unveil their new head coach, Abdu Maikaba, on Thursday, according to a report by DAILY POST. The Bauchi-based club announced on Wednesday,...
PSG in Talks with Victor Osimhen’s Representatives, Says Fabrizio Romano
Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) have initiated discussions with Victor Osimhen's representatives regarding a potential transfer, according to renowned transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. Romano...
Bauchi Sports Festival: Kirfi LGA Wins Langa Event
Kirfi Local Government Area has emerged as the Langa (Turenchi) event winner at the ongoing Bauchi State Sports Festival held at the Abubakar Tafawa...
Paris 2024: Super Falcons To Land In Bordeaux On Thursday Night
2004 quarter-finalists Nigeria are scheduled to arrive in the French city of Bordeaux on Thursday night as the countdown begins for their first outing...
1X BET CUP 2024: Coach Nicholas Ogbaini Rains Accolades On Sponsors, Hails Ogarnisers For Innovative Competition
Another round of accolades is rolling out for 1X Bet Limited for agreeing to sponsor a new youth competition in Lagos State, which one...
3SC Resume Ahead Of 2024/25 Season, As Management, Coaches, Staff Showcase Skills
Players and officials of Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan, officially resumed training on Wednesday, ahead of the 2024/25 season of the Nigeria...
Pelumi Odunuga Seeks Support For His Participation In 2025 ITF Wheelchair Tennis Tour
A fast growing wheelchair tennis youngster, Pelumi Odunuga has cried out for support that will help him realise his dream of playing in a...
Ebenezer Akinsanmiro Joins Sampdoria on Loan From Inter Milan
Ebenezer Akinsanmiro, former midfielder for Remo Stars, has joined Italian Serie B side US Sampdoria on a season-long loan from Inter Milan. Initial reports indicated...
NPFL 2024/25 Season Kicks Off on August 31st With Exciting Matchday 1 Fixtures
The 2024/25 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season is set to commence on August 31, 2024, promising thrilling encounters from the very first matchday. Fans...
ITTF Seeds Aruna and Assar in Top 16 for Paris 2024 Olympic Games
The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) has announced the official seeding list for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, placing Nigeria’s Quadri Aruna and Egypt’s...
1X BET CUP 2024: Next Talented Ballers FC Relish Getting ‘Huge Platform’ In First Competition – Perede Smooth
The captain of Next Talented Ballers Academy (NTBA), Perede Smooth says he and his colleagues are happy with the opportunity of a 'huge platform'...
1XBET CUP 2024: Jacob Isaac Ekpo Rues Missed Opportunity, As Next Talented Ballers Fail To Go Far
Next Talented Ballers FC defender, Jacob Isaac Ekpo sulking, after his side's defeat in the ongoing 1X Bet Cup, noted that they lost an...
Hon. Akintunde Oyebode To Engage Media On U15 Competition
As anticipation continues to build towards the prestigious Prof. Akin Oyebode Cup 2024 to showcase the talents of young footballers across the 16 Local...
