Odebode Vows To Deepen Para Sports Development As Nigeria Secures Powerful Seats On Africa Paralympic Committee
Nigeria celebrated another landmark achievement in continental para sports governance as two of its representatives secured strategic leadership positions on the Board of the Africa Paralympic Committee (AfPC) during the General Assembly held in Accra, Ghana, on Sunday, November 9, 2025. Mr. Sunday Odebode, a respected figure in African para sports administration, was overwhelmingly re-elected as President of the West...
NPFL Matchday 12: Ikorodu City Stun Warri Wolves as Abia Derby Ends in Stalemate
Ikorodu City continued their impressive start to life in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) with a commanding 2–0 victory over Warri Wolves on Matchday 12, while the much-anticipated Abia Derby between Abia Warriors and Enyimba ended in a goalless draw. At the Warri Township Stadium, Ikorodu City showed great composure and tactical discipline, silencing the home fans with two...
From Schoolyard Struggles In Ikeja To Showtime Arena Lights: Taiwo Oluwalanu Shares Vision, How Mum Fuel His Dreams
Under the glare of the floodlights at Showtime Arena in Lekki, teenage quarterback Taiwo Oluwalanu stood tall, eyes sharp, heart steady, jersey soaked with effort. His team, the Raptors, had just fought tooth and nail to a 26–14 victory over Ikan Sports, sealing their spot in the playoffs. Read Also: Raptors Roar Into Playoffs! Lagos Raptors Seal Crucial 26–14 Win Over...
Lawal Storms Riyadh To Claim Triple Gold As Nigeria’s Weightlifting Queen Dominates Islamic Solidarity Games
Team Nigeria’s Rafiatu Lawal delivered a masterclass in power, precision and elite execution as she clinched three gold medals in the women’s 58kg category at the 6th Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Sunday. Lawal swept through the field with ruthless efficiency, capturing gold in the snatch, clean and jerk, and total events to assert complete dominance over...
Olopade Named Among Africa’s 50 Most Influential Women In Sports As Nilayo’s Global Rise Accelerates
Nilayo Sports Management Company Limited has added yet another milestone to its growing global reputation as its Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Yetunde Olopade, has been named among Africa’s 50 Most Influential Women in Sports for 2025. Olopade joins an elite class of trailblazing African women recognised by the Africa Sports Ventures Group (ASVG) for their immense contributions to...
Yetunde Olopade Hails ‘Super-Partnership’ As Abuja City International Half Marathon Makes World Athletics History
The Managing Director of Nilayo Sports Management Limited (NSML), Yetunde Olopade, has declared the upcoming PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon “a landmark moment in global road racing,” as Nigeria prepares to host the world’s first marathon to earn a World Athletics Label in record time. With just days to go before the second edition of the race takes...
Raptors Roar Into Playoffs! Lagos Raptors Seal Crucial 26–14 Win Over Ikan Sports To Lock Down Postseason Spot At Electric Showtime Arena
The Lagos Raptors have officially arrived — and they did it with style, swagger, and a statement victory that shook the walls of Showtime Arena. In a high-stakes showdown loaded with playoff implications, the Raptors outclassed Ikan Sports with a decisive 26–14 win, punching their ticket into the postseason with one week to spare. Read Also: Austin Jay-Jay Okocha: Why I...
Austin Jay-Jay Okocha: Why I Trust Super Eagles to Beat Gabon, Qualify For 2026 FIFA World Cup
Former Super Eagles captain and Nigerian football legend, Austin “Jay-Jay” Okocha, has expressed unwavering belief in Nigeria’s ability to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting that the team has what it takes to overcome Gabon and claim Africa’s sole playoff ticket before advancing through the FIFA intercontinental playoffs in March 2026. Speaking on The Exchange with Femi Soneye,...
World Cup Play-offs: I’m Not Happy Super Eagles Couldn’t Qualify Earlier – Dr Odunuga
As the Super Eagles' camp opens this Monday in Rabat, Morocco ahead of their clash with Gabon on Thursday in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification play-offs, a former head of the team's medical crew, Dr Dipo Odunuga says he is not happy that Nigeria couldn't qualifier earlier. Sports247 reports that the Eagles got a second chance to reach next...
Greenbacks Smash Long Horns 45–6 In Battle of the Winless — Showtime Arena Erupts As Drought Finally Ends!
If the first game of the day delivered drama, the second gave fans a full-blown spectacle. In a clash between two desperate, winless teams, the Greenbacks Flag Football finally broke their painful losing streak with a thunderous 45–6 demolition of the Mainland Long Horns at the ever-vibrant Showtime Arena. This was not just a win — it was an explosion. Both...
