Nigeria Targets Relay Gains as Botswana Trials Set the Stage
Nigeria’s athletics team is gearing up for a crucial outing at the Botswana National Trials scheduled for April 3–5, with a clear objective of...
NWFL Premiership: Ibom Angels Upset Rivers Angels as Matchday 13 Delivers Drama
Matchday 13 of the NWFL Premiership produced thrilling encounters across multiple centres on Wednesday, with surprise results, late drama, and emphatic victories shaping the...
Sports Lawyer Sonaike Points Out Red Flags in NFF Statutes Amendment Ahead of September Elective Congress
As the September date for the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) elective congress draws closer, reactions continue to trail the amended statutes adopted at the...
El-Kanemi Warriors Celebrate Former Coach Aliyu Zubairu on Birthday
Nigeria Premier Football League side El-Kanemi Warriors FC have paid glowing tribute to former head coach Aliyu Zubairu as he marks his birthday,on April...
CAF President Motsepe Confident of Africa’s Historic Impact at 2026 FIFA World Cup with Record Ten Teams
The President of the Confederation of African Football, Patrice Motsepe, has expressed strong confidence in Africa’s chances at the expanded 2026 FIFA World Cup,...
Ogunsakin Crashes Out of J300, Shifts Focus to J500 Cairo
Nigeria’s rising tennis star Seun Ogunsakin saw his run at the J300 Maadi tournament in Egypt come to an end after a hard-fought defeat...
Same Mistakes, Same Problems’ Soetan Blasts AFN Planning — Warns Athletics Will Keep Suffering Without Change
‘National athletics coach Olalekan Soetan has issued a strong warning to the Athletics Federation of Nigeria, insisting that the sport will continue to face...
Back And Ready: ‘I Feel Good Again’ — Tella Declares Fitness Boost As Leverkusen Star Eyes Strong Finish
Nathan Tella has delivered encouraging news for both club and country after confirming that he is now fully fit and ready to make an...
Start Now Or Fall Behind’ Peters Urges NFF To Rebuild After World Cup Failure — Warns Against Late Planning
‘Former national team coach James Peters has called on the Nigeria Football Federation to immediately begin rebuilding the Super Eagles following their failure to...
Team Nigeria Unveils Ambassadors for Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has officially unveiled a list of distinguished Team Nigeria Ambassadors ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, reflecting the country’s...
AUSC: African Union Sports Council Directors Convene in Abuja to Drive Sustainable Sports Development
The African Union Sports Council Region 2, in collaboration with the National Sports Commission, has convened a Workshop on the Popularization of African Union...
Israel Adesanya’s Conqueror Joe Pyfer Reveals He Had Suicide Thoughts Days Before Big Fight
Nigerian-born Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) former middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya’s latest conqueror, Joe Pyfer has come out with a startling revelation that he almost...
Eric Chelle Wins Second Trophy With Super Eagles, Despite 2-2 Draw Versus Jordan
Super Eagles’ coach, Eric Sekou Chelle on Tuesday night in Antalya, Turkey won his second trophy with the Nigerian national team, despite seeing his...
Noni Madueke Ruled Out Of Arsenal’s FA Cup Clash With Southampton
Arsenal’s Nigerian-born winger, Noni Madueke has been ruled out of The Gunners’ English FA Cup quarter-final clash with Southampton this weekend, following an injury...
New Era At CAF: ‘The Future Is Safe’ — Motsepe Backs Samson Adamu To Drive African Football Forward
President of the Confederation of African Football, Patrice Motsepe, has expressed strong confidence in the appointment of Samson Adamu as the acting General Secretary,...
Record-Breaking Relay: This Is Just The Beginning’ — Thompson Backs Nigeria For More After Stunning African Mark
Nigeria’s athletics team has taken a major leap on the global stage after delivering a record-breaking performance in the mixed 4×100m relay, and team...
Faith And Fight ‘God Did It’ — Ibodeme Dedicates Nigeria’s T20 Triumph To Divine Grace After Gruelling Campaign
Nigeria women’s cricket head coach Theophilus Ibodeme has dedicated his team’s T20 Invitational triumph to God, describing the victory over Rwanda as the result...
‘They Should Be Scared!’ Akpata Sends Warning — Nigeria’s Rising Cricket Team Tipped For Global Impact
President of the Nigeria Cricket Federation, Uyi Akpata, has issued a bold warning to future opponents, declaring that Nigeria’s emerging cricket team is one...
Nigeria Welcomes African Games Bid Evaluation Committee, Delivers Case for 2031 Hosting Rights
Nigeria officially welcomed the African Games Bid Evaluation Committee on Monday, marking a significant step in the nation’s quest to host the 2031 African...
Young Guns Blaze Trail at Jagaban Cup, Eye Global Stage
The Jagaban Cup has once again demonstrated its role as a nurturing ground for emerging football talent in Nigeria. READ ALSO: NSC Announces Main Organising...
NSC Announces Main Organising Committee for Maiden National Intermediate Games in Lagos
The National Sports Commission, NSC, has announced a formidable list of membership to serve in the Main Organising Committee, MOC, for the maiden edition...
Michael Olise Will Not Leave Bayern Munich Until 2029 – Max Eberl
All talk about a possible exit from Bayern Munich of Germany by Nigerian-born dazzler, Michael Olise might not see the light of day after...
NOC President Habu Gumel Advocates Formal Training For All Sports Administrators
Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) president, Engineer Habu Gumel has strongly advocated a policy that would ensure all sports administrators go through formal training before...
Moses Simon Justifies Wearing Captain’s Band On Night Of 97th Cap For Super Eagles
Another goal in two back-to-back matches, on a night he played as captain, gave Paris FC of France winger, Moses Simon the nod as...
Khadijat Idris Leads Ondo State’s Charge At Governor Diri Wrestling Classics
African champion, Khadijat Idris led the way for Ondo State in their domination of female bouts on Day 6 of the 4th Governor Douye...
National Para-Games Represent Inclusiveness In Action’ – NSC
The ongoing 3rd Para-Games in Abuja has been described as a platform that ‘represents Inclusiveness in action’ as well as ‘a powerful statement of...
Para-Soccer Players Don’t Want To Continue Begging For Money On Streets, Kano State Coach Pleads
The assistant coach of Kano State's para-soccer team, Auwal Ibrahim has sent out a deeply emotional appeal for support from government, because the players...
Iwobi’s Red Card, Uzoho’s Injury Highlight Super Eagles’ Night Of Errors In 2-2 Draw With Jordan
The Super Eagles battled to a 2-2 draw with Jordan on Tuesday night in Antalya, Turkey, but it came in a game marred by...
Temitope Jabar Onikoyi Hits 50 Matches as Umpire at Nigeria Invitational WT20i 2026
Under the floodlights, with anticipation humming through the stands and the soft thud of leather on willow echoing across the field, history unfolded quietly...
Alloy Chuwuemeka Hails ABS Ilorin FC’s Grit After Crucial Sokoto Victory
Director of Football at Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS) Ilorin FC, Chief Alloy Chuwuemeka, has praised the team’s resilience and fighting spirit following their vital...
Rovers United Involve in Ghastly Motor Accident En Route Lagos for Sporting Lagos Clash,.NNL React
Rovers Football Club of Calabar have been involved in a serious road accident while travelling to Lagos for their Nigeria National League (NNL) fixture...
2026 ITTF World Cup: Matsushima Thrashes Aruna to Seal Early Exit
Nigeria’s Quadri Aruna endured a disappointing outing at the 2026 ITTF World Cup in Macao, suffering a straight-sets defeat to Japan’s Sora Matsushima on...
NNL 2025/2026: Promotion Race Heats Up; Who’ll Make the Cut?
The Nigeria National League (NNL) promotion battle is intensifying, with several clubs vying for a spot in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). Doma...
POWER SHIFT IN AFRICAN FOOTBALL: CAF Chief Samson Adamu Responds to Anambra FA’s Historic Message With Bold Promise
A moment of pride for Nigerian football has taken center stage on the continental scene, as the Anambra State Football Association (ANSFA) formally congratulated...
Eric Chelle’s Experimentation Back Fires In 2-2 Draw With Jordan
Super Eagles' coach, Eric Chelle's decision to make several second half substitutions after starting with six changes to his line-up for Tuesday's international friendly...
Ogunsakin Begins J300 Series in Cairo with Comeback Victory
Nigeria’s rising tennis star Seun Ogunsakin kicked off his J300 campaign in Cairo on a winning note, producing a strong comeback to defeat Botswana’s...
Osimhen Is ‘Powerful, Quick, Strong, Can Score Different Types Of Goals,’ Says Nicky Butt
Manchester United of England legend, Nicky Butt is raining accolades on Galatasaray of Turkey striker, Victor James Osimhen, as he says the Nigerian hitman...
Samuel Okwaraji Was Reference Point For Role Models – Philip Shaibu
The director-general of National Institute for Sports (NIS), Comrade Philip Shaibu has described legendary Super Eagles’ midfielder, Samuel Sochukwuma Okwaraji as a reference for...
Pinky Onyemenam Wins Most Outstanding Female Player Award At CBN Junior Tennis Championship.
Abuja Tennis Academy fast-rising ace, Stephanie Pinky Onyemenam took another massive steep forward in her career by not only winning the under-12 girls category...
Tochukwu Okeke Carries Nigerian Army’s Banner High At Governor Douye Diri Wrestling Classics
Nigerian Army wrestler, Tochukwu Okeke proved his mettle at the 4th Governor Douye Diri Wrestling Classics in Yenegoa, Bayelsa State, as he punctuated what...
Lagos State Para-Table Tennis Player Suraju Babatunde Looks Forward To Winning More Medals At Abuja 2026
A para-table tennis player from Lagos State, Suraju Babatunde has disclosed that he is already looking forward to winning more medals at the ongoing...
Bethel Captain Friday Targets Europe After Jagaban Cup Podium Finish
Bethel Captain Friday Targets Europe After Jagaban Cup Podium Finish, after a tense 4–3 penalty shootout victory over Ikorodu City. READ ALSO: Uche the Hero:...
Uche the Hero: Bethel Sporting Goalkeeper Shines in Jagaban Cup Third-Place Triumph
Stephen Ugochukwu Uche delivered a match-winning performance as FC Bethel Sporting secured third place at the Jagaban Cup 2026, defeating Ikorodu City 4–3 on...
Rivers State Para-Table Tennis Star Victoria Iweze Thanks Husband For Backing Her Career
A female para-table tennis player from Rivers State, Victoria Iweze has sent out words of appreciation to her husband for backing her efforts in...
How to Get Started with Horse Racing Betting
Horse racing has long been one of the most established and widely followed sports in the UK and beyond. From iconic national events to regular race...
6 Days to Go! Presidency Highlights Global Power of Sport as Countdown to April 6 Celebration Intensifies
With just 6 days to go to the 2026 International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, the Office of the Senior Special Assistant...
‘Score More Goals’ Okpara Demands Better From Eagles — Urges Clinical Edge Ahead Of Jordan Clash
Former Super Eagles defender Godwin Okpara has called for a sharper and more clinical performance from the national team ahead of their upcoming clash...
‘I Went Off Plan’ Franklin Admits Costly Error — Vows Comeback After Itauma Knockout Defeat
American heavyweight Jermaine Franklin has admitted that deviating from his game plan played a major role in his knockout defeat to rising Nigerian-British star...
‘This Means Everything’ — Itauma Celebrates Huge Win Over Franklin At Historic Venue
Nigerian-British boxing sensation Moses Itauma has expressed immense pride after delivering a dominant fifth-round knockout victory over Jermaine Franklin, describing the moment as one...
‘He’s The Greatest’: Pyfer Praises Adesanya After Brutal Knockout — Hails Nigerian As UFC’s Best Middleweight Ever
American MMA fighter Joe Pyfer has paid glowing tribute to Israel Adesanya despite defeating him in emphatic fashion, describing the Nigerian-born star as the...
