Injury Blow for Super Eagles as Okoye Ruled Out; Chelle Set to Reshuffle Squad Ahead of Jordan Clash
The Super Eagles have suffered a major setback ahead of their international friendly against Jordan, with head coach Eric Chelle forced to rethink his...
Emmanuel Fernández Grateful With Opportunity Of Playing For Super Eagles Against Iran
Glasgow Rangers of Scotland defender, Emmanuel Oluwasegun Opeyemi Fernandez has declared that he is grateful with the opportunity he has of playing for the...
Adaora Elonu Wedding: D’Tigress Stars Storm Houston for Former Captain’s Big Day
It was a different kind of gathering—no roaring crowd, no bouncing ball, no final buzzer. Instead, it was love, laughter, and a reunion of...
Semi Ajayi, Bruno Onyemaechi Opt Out Of Eagles’ Clash With Jordan
Hull City of England central defender, Semi Ajayi and Olympiacos of Greece left-wing-back, Bruno Onyemaechi will both miss Nigeria's international friendly against Jordan on...
Oyetunbi Backs Athlete-First Approach, Targets Reforms in Osun Sports Administration
Sports administrator and board member of the Osun State Handball Association, Oyetunbi Rachel Omotoyosi, has pledged to drive meaningful reforms in her state following...
NPFL: Coach Majin Mohammed Hails Tactical Switch as Niger Tornadoes Cruise Past Wikki Tourists
Head coach Majin Mohammed has praised his side’s resilience and tactical discipline following Niger Tornadoes 2–0 victory over Wikki Tourists in their Nigeria Premier...
Nigeria Basketball Legend Lawal Garba Dies, Oyedeji Mourns
The Nigerian basketball community has been thrown into mourning following the death of former AJUBA champion and international standout, Lawal “Larry” Garba, a man...
Ike Joy Rachel Champions Women’s Voice, Grassroots Impact After NOC Course
Volleyball coach and former player Ike Joy Rachel has called for stronger female representation and grassroots-driven reforms in Nigerian sports following her participation in...
Okoro Wins Big as Over 250 Golfers Turn up For Glamour Golf Showdown
Godwin Okoro stole the spotlight with a commanding performance to emerge champion of the professional category at the glamorous Stephen Ebaretonbofa 50th Birthday Pro/Am...
Prince GAS Global Concepts’ MD Promises To Continue Providing Grassroots Football Thrills
As accolades continue trailing this year’s Igando Ramadan Cup at Sansan Field, the sponsor, managing director and chief executive officer of Prince GAS Global...
IOC/NOC Sports Administrators Course Was Expository – Rahinatu Garba
A board member of Shooting Federation of Nigeria and advocate of women in sport, Air Commodore Rahinatu Garba (retired) says the recent IOC/NOC Sports...
Daisy Osakue Clinches Women’s Discuss Gold In Australia, While Representating Italy
Italy-based Nigerian-born female discuss ace, Daisy Oyemwenosa Osakue was in top form on the field in Melbourne, Australia, where she won a gold medal...
Oluwatimilehin Doko Cited Among Potential Participants At 16th Africa Scrabble Championship
Nigerian revelation, Oluwatimilehin Doko has been cited among a vast array of talents who will converge on Monrovia, Liberia in the month of October...
Shaibu Declares: New Hope Is Being Rekindled In Nigerian Sports Through President Tinubu
The director-general of National Institute for Sports (NIS), Comrade Philip Shaibu has expressed optimism and delight that ‘new hope is being rekindled in Nigerian...
2027: Renewed Hope Ambassadors Mobilize Grassroot Support for Tinubu’s Election Bid
The All Progressive Congress (APC) on Saturday directed its state and zonal coordinators to intensify grass-roots mobilization by promoting President Bola Tinubu’s policy achievements...
UFC Fight Night 271: Israel Adesanya Pay Purse Revealed After Fourth Straight Defeat
Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya reportedly earned approximately ₦720 million ($521,000) despite suffering his fourth consecutive defeat at UFC Fight Night 271 in...
Ali Targets Athlete-Centred Reforms After NOC Sports Administration Course
FCT weightlifting coach Janet Ali has pledged to implement athlete-focused reforms following her participation in the Olympic Solidarity/NOC Sports Administration Course organised by the...
NNL 2025/2026: ABS Survives Relegation Drama, Doma United Returns to NPFL as Mighty Jets Hit Rock Bottom
NNL Matchday 16 saw some crucial results, with ABS recording a famous win to secure their stay in the Nigeria National League (NNL) with...
POWER SHIFT IN ABUJA: NOC Trains 52 Women to Take Over Sports Leadership Roles
The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) has taken a bold step toward reshaping the future of sports administration with the successful completion of a three-day...
Ayomide Wahab Nets Brace as Igdir F.K Hammer Agri-1970 7-0 in Turkey
Nigerian striker Ayomide Wahab was on fire on Wednesday afternoon, March 25, netting a brace for Igdir F.K in their huge 7-0 win over...
NPFL: Finidi Relieved as Rivers United Return to Winning Ways
Finidi George expressed relief after Rivers United secured a 4–2 victory over Kun Kalifat FC in the Nigeria Premier Football League, ending a difficult...
National Para-Games Is Critical Platform For Talent Discovery – Dikko
The chairman of National Sports Commission (NSC), Mallam Shehu Dikko has expressed strong optimism that Nigeria will gain immensely from the discovery of new...
Nigeria’s Mixed 4x100m Relay Team Etched Their Names In Record Books – Kola Daniel
National Sports Commission (NSC) director-general, Honourable Bukola Olopade’s special assistant media, Kola Daniel has hailed Nigeria’s mixed 4x100m team for winning their event at...
Edema Fires Warning as Immaculate FC Target Crucial Win Over Justjohn FC
Immaculate FC winger Anthony Edema has issued a bold statement of intent ahead of his side’s Matchweek 3 clash against Justjohn FC in the...
President Tinubu Is Redefining How Nigerians See Their Future – SSA Adeboye
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s senior special assistant on grassroots sports development, Prince Adeyinka Anthony Adeboye has declared that the country’s number one citizen is...
Dabo Targets International Breakthrough After 200m Triumph in Jos
Enoch Dabo delivered a standout performance at the MTN CHAMPS Continental Relays in Jos, storming to victory in the men’s 200m to underline his...
Bayelsa State Tops Greco-Roman Table At 4th Douye Diri Wrestling Championship
Bayelsa State showed the true value of home advantage, as they set an early surge to the top of the medals table in the...
Israel Adesanya Insists He’ll Keeping His UFC Career Going, Despite Fourth Straight Defeat
Nigerian-born Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) former middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya has vowed to keep his career going in The Octagon, despite losing his fourth...
Super Eagles Gain Confidence From Costa Rica’s Two Late Goals Against Jordan
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will enter their friendly against Jordan boosted with confidence from how their opponents conceded two late goals and settled...
Quadri Faces Uphill Task After Opening Defeat in Macau
Aruna Quadri has suffered a setback at the ITTF World Cup Macau 2026, losing his opening group-stage match in straight sets to Tomislav Pucar. The...
Nigeria vs Jordan: Preview, Team News Date, Time, How to Watch Historic Clash
The Nigeria national football team will face the Jordan national football team in a landmark international friendly on Tuesday, marking what is widely regarded...
Explainer: How Will Proposed AFCON Expansion Work
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is planning a significant overhaul of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), with changes expected to take effect...
NPFL: Goals Galore on Matchday 32 as Rangers International F.C. Fall in Ibadan, Rivers United F.C. Regain Top Spot
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) delivered an action-packed Matchday 32 on Sunday, March 29, 2026, with goals flying across multiple venues and significant...
Nwankwo Bounces Back in Style with Emotional 200m Silver in Jos
Rosemary Nwankwo of Team N-Youth Sports delivered a stirring response to earlier disappointment by clinching a silver medal in the women’s 200m at the...
FC Bethel Coach Chukwuma Reflects on Third-Place Finish After Shootout Triumph
Emmanuel Chukwuma, head coach of FC Bethel Sporting, has expressed satisfaction with his team’s resilience and growth after securing third place at the Jagaban...
Dayo Israel Commends CAF for Appointing Samson Adamu as Acting Secretary General, Describes Move as Victory for Nigerian Youth.
The National Youth Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dayo Israel, who was recently re-elected for another four-year term, has commended the Confederation...
NSC DG, Hon. Bukola Olopade Celebrates President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at 74
The National Sports Commission (NSC) Director General, Hon. Bukola Olopade heartily congratulates His Excellency, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed...
Ghana-based Star Steals the Show: Mogaji Floors Aiyenugba in Dramatic Final to Pocket ₦550k at Amazons 2026
Ghana-based Nigerian tennis star Frances Mogaji delivered a sensational performance to defeat Funke Aiyenugba and emerge champion of the 2026 Amazons Tennis Tournament in...
NSC Chairman Shehu Dikko to Deliver Keynote at Sports Industry Awards Nigeria
Lagos is set for a defining moment in Nigeria’s sports business landscape as Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Shehu Dikko, has been...
From Onikan to Surulere: SMARTCITY Lagos Masters Tournament Reaches Boiling Point as Foreign Scouts Hunt Nigeria’s Next Football Star
The race to uncover Nigeria’s next football sensation has hit fever pitch as the SMARTCity Lagos Masters Scouting Tournament 2.0 enters its decisive stages ...
Efe Agalive Marks Emotional Return with Strong 100m Run
Efe Sam Agalive made a long-awaited return to competitive action, opening his outdoor season with a 10.67s (+1.5 m/s) run in the men’s 100m...
A Proud Moment for Nigeria’ SSA Adeboye Hails Samson Adamu’s Historic CAF Appointment
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, Hon. Adeyinka Anthony Adeboye, has congratulated Mr. Samson Adamu on his appointment as...
Broad City FC Crowned Jagaban Cup 2026 Champions After Narrow Final Win
Broad City FC emerged champions of the Jagaban Cup 2026 following a hard-fought 1–0 victory over Klassisch Football Academy in the final held at...
Oloye Impresses with Podium Finish as EMU Teammates Deliver Solid 400m Outing
Josephine Oloye produced a strong performance to secure a second-place finish in the women’s 400m at the Hurricane Collegiate Invitational, clocking an impressive 54.03...
Ella Onojuvwevwo Breaks 23-Second Barrier with Personal Best at Hurricane Invitational
Ella Onojuvwevwo delivered a landmark performance to headline Nigeria’s showing at the Hurricane Collegiate Invitational, clocking a personal best of 22.93 seconds (+1.4) in...
Vera Samuel Dedicates First Goal of the Season in Bayelsa Queens’ Dominant Win
Vera Samuel has expressed gratitude and faith following her contribution to Bayelsa Queens’ emphatic 5–0 victory over Naija Ratels in their NWFL Premiership Matchday...
NWFL Matchday 12: Stars Shine Bright in Goal-Filled Round
Matchday 12 of the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership delivered a thrilling spectacle, defined by decisive moments, clinical finishing, and standout individual brilliance...
CAF Appoints Nigeria’s Samson Adamu as Acting Secretary General
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed Nigerian football administrator Samson Adamu as its Acting Secretary General. READ ALSO: CAF Announces Statutes Reform to...
CAF Announces Statutes Reform to Restore Confidence in Refereeing, Governance
The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) has confirmed it is implementing sweeping changes to its statutes and regulations aimed at strengthening trust in referees,...
Showdown Looms Over NFF Elections ‘I’ll Go To Court’ — Odegbami Threatens To Block Congress Over ‘Flawed’ Statutes
Nigerian football could be heading toward a major legal battle after former Super Eagles legend Olusegun Odegbami vowed to stop the upcoming Nigeria Football...
