NFF Confirms Gafar As Lagos FA Chairman, Gives Fresh Directive
Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has confirmed the election of highly-respected club owner, philanthropist and administrator, Hajj Olawake Gafar Liameed as the new chairman of...
NFF Receives New Strategy For Reviving Eaglets, Flying Eagles
Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has been offered a new strategy that could help in reviving fortunes of the nation's youth national teams. Read Also: GambleFi...
African Games: SWAN Thumps Up Minister Enoh For Team Nigeria’s Performance
The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has expressed satisfaction with the overall performance of team Nigeria at the just concluded 13th African Games...
Jagaban Cup: Broad City FC’s Coach Downplays 3-1 Loss To 36 Lion
Broad City FC of Lagos coach, Oluwaseun Ogunmoyero, has downplayed his team's 3-1 loss to 36 Lion FC in the ongoing Jagaban Cup at...
Remo Stars, Beyond Limit Clash In FA Cup Semi Final, Stormers Sports Club Lock Horns With Ijebu United
Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) title chasing Remo Stars Football Club have set up a semi final clash with Beyond Limit Football Academy in...
Eagles Depart Marrakech, Focused On World Cup Qualifying Games
The Super Eagles contingent to the friendly matches against Ghana and Mali in the Moroccan city of Marrakech has departed the ‘Red City’, with...
Eguavoen Off To Germany For FIFA Technical Leadership Diploma Program
The second edition of the FIFA Technical Leadership Diploma, which seeks to become the “globally recognised qualification” for technical leaders working in the game,...
Super Eagles Need Time To Get Things Right – Obafemi
The Super Eagles' 2-0 loss to Mali in an international friendly match on Tuesday is still drawing heated reactions from far and wide. Read Also:...
TCCLeague24: “Play Every Game as a Final”- Beyond Limits’ Kparobo Arierhi Highlights Team Mentality After 2-1 Victory
In a thrilling match in the Creative Championship League, Beyond Limits secured a 2-1 victory over Gbagada FC, with forward Kparobo Arierhi making a...
TCCLeague24: “We’ll Keep Fighting” – Dino SC’s Maduboko Henry Eyes Title Race After 8-0 Victory
Dino SC's Maduboko Henry, described as the game changer, was named the man of the match in an 8-0 thrashing of Escola United in...
Dannaz Ladies Set to Challenge Nasarawa Amazons in NWFL24 Match Day 11
Lagos-based Dannaz Ladies are gearing up for a challenging encounter against Nasarawa Amazons in the NWFL24 match day 11 clash on Wednesday, March 27th,...
Festus Odini Says Nigerian Coaches Don’t Speak Language Of Football
A member of Nigeria's winning team at the 1993 FIFA U17 World Cup in Japan, Festus Odini has blamed the country's recent failures in...
Dosu Joseph Calls for Clarity in NFF’s Search For Super Eagles Head Coach
Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Dosu Joseph has emphasized the need for clarity from the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) regarding their criteria for selecting the...
Minister John Owan Enoh Reaffirms Government’s Commitment to Sports Development
Senator John Owan Enoh, the Honourable Minister for Sports Development, has reiterated the current administration's unwavering commitment to advancing sports development in the country. Read...
George Finidi Concerned Over Moses Simon’s Injury
Interim Coach of the Super Eagles of Nigeria, George Finidi, has voiced his apprehension regarding the injury sustained by Super Eagles and Nantes midfielder,...
Shukura Oladipo Thrilled with Maiden Super Falcons Call-up
Shukura Oladipo, the talented defender from Robo Queens, has expressed her elation at receiving her first call-up to the senior national team, the Super...
Kenneth Omeruo Finds Positives Despite Super Eagles’ 2-0 Loss to Mali”
Super Eagles and Kasimpasa of Turkey defender Kenneth Omeruo has maintained a positive outlook on the team's performance despite their 2-0 loss to Mali...
Finidi Expresses Satisfaction With Performance Despite Super Eagles’ Loss to Mali
Super Eagles interim coach George Finidi has chosen to emphasize the positives despite the team's two-nil loss in his second game in charge against...
Jagaban Cup: Unifier For the Youths Not Celebrating President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Birthday
Jagaban Cup is a youth engagement empowerment through football, it is for the youths to show case their talents and get employment with football...
South Africa Women’s National Team Gears Up for Decisive Clash Against Nigeria in Olympics Qualifier
Desiree Ellis, head coach of South Africa's women's national football team, has likened their upcoming 2024 Olympics qualifier against Nigeria to the final round...
Ardova Handball Premier League 2024 To Commence In April
The first phase of the Ardova Handball Premier 2024 is set to commence in April 2024 in Benin City, Edo State. Read Also: Why I...
Federal Government Charged To Get New Ideas For Funding Sports
The federal government of Nigeria has been charged with the need to get new ideas and policies that would make funding of sports easier...
Victor Ikpeba Commends Finidi George’s Work with Super Eagles
During the SuperSports’ Monday Night Football show, Victor Ikpeba shared his positive thoughts on Finidi George's role with the Super Eagles, expressing satisfaction with...
NNL Adjusts Weekend Fixtures To Accommodate State Federation Cup Finals
In light of the Nigeria Football Federation's directive to conclude the 2024 Federation Cup matches on March 30th and 31st, the Nigeria National League...
Jagaban Cup: Defending champions Smart City, The Charlesann Thrill On Opening Day
The Charlesann displayed impressive performance to draw 2-2 with defending champions Smart City in the opening match of 2024 Jagaban Cup at the Mobolaji...
Basketball Africa League Announces Ticket Sales for Nile Conference Group Phase Tipping off April 19 in Cairo, Egypt
The Basketball Africa League (BAL) today announced ticket sales information for the league’s Nile Conference group phase, which will tip off on Friday, April...
Nigerian Sports Is On The Rise Again, Majekodunmi Declares
A member of the executive committee and board member of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ganiu Majekodunmi has cast another look at the country's...
Team Nigeria Needs Young Athletes, Old Ones Must Retire – Official
A call has come out from a top sports official for all old athletes in Team Nigeria to retire and younger ones allowed to...
GambleFi Projects to Receive $100M Funds: Why Africans Favour GambleFi with WSM and TGC Leading the Market
GambleFi Projects to Receive $100M Funds: Why Africans Favour GambleFi with WSM and TGC Leading the Market Africa embraces GambleFi, a Web3 gaming blend of...
Bendel Insurance Assistant Coach Disputes Referee’s Decision in Loss to Remo Stars
Bendel Insurance assistant coach, Greg Ikhenoba, expressed dissatisfaction with the refereeing decision that led to his team's 2-0 defeat against Remo Stars. Ikhenoba contested the...
Mobi Okparaku Urges NFF to Offer George Finidi Permanent Role After Ghana Victory
Former Super Eagles defender, Mobi Okparaku, has called upon the leadership of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) to provide George Finidi with the necessary...
Remo Stars Coach Applauds Players’ Resilience Under Pressure in Bendel Insurance Victory
Remo Stars coach, Daniel Ogunmodede, praised his team's ability to handle pressure effectively during their recent match against Bendel Insurance, which ended in a...
Chikelue Iloenyosi Advocates for Grassroots Football Development in Nigeria
Anambra FA chairman and former Super Eagles international, Chikelue Iloenyosi, has emphasized the significance of nurturing grassroots football in Nigeria, citing it as the...
Juwon Oshaniwa Endorses Finidi George To Continue As Super Eagles Coach
Former Super Eagles defender, Juwon Oshaniwa, has thrown his weight behind interim Super Eagles coach, Finidi George, urging the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) to...
Nigerian Handball Team Celebrates First Medal in 21 Years at African Games
President Sam Ocheho of the Handball Federation of Nigeria expressed delight at the team's performance in the just-concluded African Games in Ghana, where the...
Why I Wept At All Africa Games – Mary Onyali
Former queen of the tracks, Mary Onyali has recounted the emotions that flew through her mind and made her weep after winning a gold...
Sports Ministry Seeks Improved Funding Towards Paris 2024 Olympics
Nigeria's ministry of sports development is set to open its tentacles towards getting new sources of funding ahead of this year's Olympic Games in...
Nigeria Will Win Gold Medal At This Year’s Olympics – Enoh
Team Nigeria may be on course to repeat a gold medal winning feat at this year's Olympic Games in Paris, France. Read Also: Team 9ja...
Paris 2024: Waldrum Invites Ajibade, Oshoala, Nnadozie, 19 Others For Banyana
Coach Randy Waldrum has extended invitations to captain Rasheedat Ajibade, US-based Africa queen Asisat Oshoala and high-riding goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie among a group of...
Friendly: George Targets Second Win in Two Matches in Charge of Nigeria
Former World Cup star Finidi George has reiterated his objective of securing a win in all two matches for which he has been selected...
NPFL Game Week 27 Recap: Exciting Action, Surprise Results Unfold
The latest round of NPFL fixtures ignited stadiums across Nigeria, delivering a captivating blend of skill, drama, and surprise outcomes. From thrilling draws to...
NOC Showers Accolades On Team Nigeria’s Athletes
The president of Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), Engineer Habu Gumel, has showered an avalanche of accolades on the country's athletes to this year's African...
BLL Changhua Ends Taiwan Beer Unbeaten Runs As Injury kept Gabe Out
Taiwan Beer saw their seven games winning streak come to an end on Saturday March 23 following a 80-84 loss to bottom placed BLL...
Ghana’s Female Hockey Captain Heaves Sigh Of Relief
Black Sticks of Ghana female hockey team captain, Adizatu Sulemana has heaved a sigh of relief for her side's victory over Nigeria in the...
Team 9ja AAG Update: Elizabeth Ihenacho’s Success Secrets Revealed
The success secrets of Nigeria's latest taekwondo sensation, Elizabeth Ihenacho have finally been revealed. Ihenacho caused another stir by emerging as Nigeria's only gold medalist...
African Games Update: Tinubu Happy With Team Nigeria’s Results In Ghana – Enoh
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is happy with Team Nigeria's results and final position at the just concluded 13th African Games in Accra, Ghana, where...
Lagos State Congress Bans Impeached Chairman For Life
The woes of the impeached chairman of the Lagos State Football Association (LSFA), Ogbeni (Hon) Fouad Oki have been compounded with a life ban...
African Games Update: Nigeria Secures Second Place in 13th African Games,14th Edition To Be Hosted By Egypt in 2027
The 13th African Games culminated on Saturday, the 23rd of March, with a spectacular closing ceremony held at the University of Ghana Stadium, Legon. The...
Minister Orders Commencement Of Preparations For Next African Games
Nigeria's minister of sports development, Senator John Owan Enoh has declared that the country will immediately commence preparations for the next African Games. Although the...
Team Nigeria Athletes Need Longer Camping, Better Exposure – Abdullahi Saidu-Baba
In the wake of the closing ceremony of the 13th Africa Games in Accra, Ghana, a call has been made for longer camping and...
