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 strengthening their relay prospects ahead of the World Athletics Relays 2026. READ ALSO: NWFL Premiership: Ibom Angels Upset Rivers Angels as Matchday 13 Delivers Drama Having already secured qualification in four relay events—the women’s 4x100m, women’s 4x400m,...
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 latest round of fixtures. In Uyo, Ibom Angels stunned title contenders Rivers Angels with a narrow 1-0 victory. Mariam Okocha’s early strike in the 7th minute proved decisive, handing the hosts a crucial win. At Aba, Abia...
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 Federation’s last emergency General Assembly held in Yenegoa. READ ALSO: El-Kanemi Warriors Celebrate Former Coach Aliyu Zubairu on Birthday The document is expected to serve as the guiding framework for the forthcoming elections, where incumbent NFF President,...
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 1. READ ALSO: CAF President Motsepe Confident of Africa’s Historic Impact at 2026 FIFA World Cup with Record Ten Teams Elkanemi praised his immense contribution to the club’s recent successes during his stay at the club from...
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, where the continent will be represented by an unprecedented ten nations. READ ALSO: Ogunsakin Crashes Out of J300, Shifts Focus to J500 Cairo In a statement released on Wednesday, CAF reaffirmed its pride in the countries that...
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 to third seed Tito Chavez. READ ALSO: Same Mistakes, Same Problems’ Soetan Blasts AFN Planning — Warns Athletics Will Keep Suffering Without Change Ogunsakin started brightly, taking the opening set 6-4, but could not maintain the momentum...
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 setbacks unless long-standing planning issues are urgently addressed. READ ALSO: Back And Ready: ‘I Feel Good Again’ — Tella Declares Fitness Boost As Leverkusen Star Eyes Strong Finish In a candid assessment, Soetan expressed frustration over what...
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 impact in the final stretch of the season with Bayer Leverkusen. READ ALSO: Start Now Or Fall Behind’ Peters Urges NFF To Rebuild After World Cup Failure — Warns Against Late Planning After battling injuries that disrupted...
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 qualify for another FIFA World Cup. READ ALSO: Team Nigeria Unveils Ambassadors for Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games In a strong and timely message, Peters stressed that disappointment must now be turned into determination, warning that waiting too...
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 commitment to a strong and impactful outing at the global multi-sport event. The list, as approved by the Commission, features prominent figures across sports administration, athlete representation, and corporate partnership. Amongst the delegation of ambassadors is...
