UNIJOS Women Bounce Back as UNIMAID Men Redeem Pride in NUGA Hockey Showdowns
It was a day of mixed fortunes for host institution, the University of Jos (UNIJOS), as their male and female hockey teams produced contrasting results in the ongoing 27th Nigerian University Games (NUGA). The UNIJOS female hockey team found their spark again with a hard-fought 1–0 victory over the University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID), thanks to a third-quarter strike from Joy...
Nigeria Armwrestling Federation Hails Inclusion Of Para Armwrestling In 1st West Africa Para Games — Set To Make Historic Appearance In Abeokuta
The Nigeria Armwrestling Federation (NAWF) has expressed profound appreciation to the National Paralympic Committee (NPC) of Nigeria following the inclusion of Para Armwrestling as one of the key sports at the forthcoming First West Africa Para Games, scheduled to hold in Abeokuta, Ogun State, from November 27 to December 4, 2025. In a statement signed by the President of the...
Duke Udi Backs Super Eagles’ Demands Ahead Of Gabon Playoff Clash
Former Nigerian international Duke Udi has come out strongly in support of the Super Eagles’ recent demands for unpaid wages, stressing that the players are fully justified in asking for what is rightfully theirs ahead of Thursday’s World Cup qualification playoff against Gabon. Udi dismissed criticism over the timing of the players’ action, insisting that their grievances are legitimate and...
Jay Jay Okocha Urges Super Eagles To Stay Focused Ahead Of Gabon Playoff Clash
Former Nigerian international Austin Jay Jay Okocha has sent a message of encouragement to the Super Eagles as they prepare for their crucial World Cup qualification playoff against Gabon, stressing that the players must remain calm, focused, and resilient in the face of mounting pressure. Okocha acknowledged the tension surrounding the squad following recent disputes over unpaid wages and training...
Sodje Criticizes Timing Of Super Eagles Training Boycott Ahead Of Gabon Playoff
Former Super Eagles defender Sam Sodje has expressed concern over the timing of the Nigerian squad’s reported training boycott, just days before their crucial World Cup qualification playoff against Gabon. Speaking exclusively, Sodje described the players’ decision to abstain from training due to unpaid wages as understandable but highly ill-timed, emphasizing the need to prioritize on-field performance above all else. Read...
Obafemi Urges Super Eagles To Shut Out Distractions And Focus On Gabon Showdown
Former Super Eagles defender Abiodun Obafemi has called on the Nigerian national team to remain fully focused on their World Cup qualification playoff against Gabon, urging the players to ignore the mounting controversies surrounding Nigerian football in recent days. With reports of unrest in camp over unpaid bonuses and administrative disputes between the NFF and players’ representatives, Obafemi believes the...
Sampson Defends Black Princesses After Another Defeat To Nigeria
Ghana’s U-20 Women’s head coach, Charles Sampson, has come to the defence of his players after suffering a second consecutive defeat to Nigeria’s Falconets in the ongoing WAFU-B Girls Cup in Benin Republic. Despite the 3-0 loss at the Stade d’Adjohoun, Sampson maintained that the scoreline did not reflect the effort or potential of his young team. The coach, who...
Aduku Applauds Falconets’ Growth As Nigeria Outclass Ghana Again In WAFU-B Cup
Nigeria’s U-20 women’s head coach, Moses Aduku, has expressed his delight at his team’s continuous progress after the Falconets recorded another emphatic 3-0 victory over Ghana’s Black Princesses in the WAFU-B Girls Cup in Benin Republic. Speaking after the match, Aduku said the win was not just about the scoreline but a testament to how quickly his players are adapting...
Lawal Slams Super Eagles Over Ill-Timed Boycott Ahead Of Crucial World Cup Playoff
Former Nigerian international Dimeji Lawal has criticized the decision by the Super Eagles to boycott training on Tuesday, describing it as a poorly timed protest that could jeopardize Nigeria’s World Cup qualification hopes. The standoff between the players and the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) over unpaid bonuses and allowances has dominated headlines just days before the crucial playoff clash with...
Table Tennis Federation Boss Vows To Revive Northern Participation With New Facilities Drive
President of the Nigeria Table Tennis Federation (NTTF), Tayo Adesoji, has unveiled an ambitious plan to revitalize grassroots participation in the sport across the country, with a particular focus on developing infrastructure in northern Nigeria. The move, he said, is aimed at unearthing new talents and ensuring that no region is left behind in the sport’s growth and development. Read Also:...
