Nigeria Fast Rising Female Boxer Ojo Joy Set for Kigali Fight Night Clash Against Kutaka
This Saturday night, in Kigali Nigeria’s fast-rising prospect Ojo Joy will take another bold step in her young career when she faces Tanzania’s determined...
Lagos WT20i Invitational: Nigeria Storm Into Final After Crushing South Africa U19, Set Up Rwanda Final Showdown
Nigeria has qualified for the final of the Lagos WT20I Invitation after defeating South Africa U19 by seven wickets on Friday at the Cricket...
Swiss-Based Coach Adeyemi Returns to Classroom for Refresher Course to Advance Coaching Knowledge
Switzerland-based Nigerian coach Adeyemi Anthony Adedeji has reaffirmed his commitment to continuous professional development by participating in a high-level coaching refresher course organized by...
Nigeria 2-1 Iran: Akor Adams, Moses Simon Continue “Strike to Victory ” Run
Nigeria’s attacking pair of Moses Simon and Akor Adams once again delivered when it mattered most, powering the Super Eagles to victory and maintaining...
Super Eagles Turn Focus Towards Tuesday’s Match Versus Jordan
Players, coaches and backroom staff of the Super Eagles will have to quickly turn their focus towards their second match of the four-nation competition...
Otega Oweh Ranks Second Among NCAA Men’s Basketball League Point Earners
University of Kentucky youngster, Otega Oweh is ranking second among points earners in USA’s National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) men’s basketball league, behind only...
Super Eagles Struggle To Defeat Iran 2-1 Inside Antalya’s Empty Stadium
The much-anticipated international friendly between Nigeria and Iran passed by on Friday in an anti-climax, as the Super Eagles struggled to get a shaky...
Nigerian-born Heavyweight Boxer Moses Itauma Honours Akwa Ibom State, Ahead Of Clash With Franklin
Nigerian-born heavyweight boxer, Moses Itauma has spoken about the inspiration he gains from thinking of his roots in Akwa Ibom State, as he prepares...
Israel Adesanya Faces ‘Potential Banana Peel Opponent’ Joe Pyfer On Saturday At UFC Seattle
Nigerian-born former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) welterweight champion, Israel Adesanya will have a stern test to his status this Saturday, as he faces a...
AFN’s Technical Director Gabriel Okon Extends Gratitude To National Sports Commission
The technical director of Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Gabriel Okon has sent words of gratitude to the National Sports Commission (NSC) for unflinching...
Record 15 Marketing and Merchandising Partners to Support 2026 Basketball Africa League Season
The Basketball Africa League (BAL) today announced that a record 15 marketing and merchandising partners, including five new partners, will support the 2026 BAL...
Etim Urges Financial Discipline, Strategic Funding for Growth in Sports Administration
Financial expert Samuel Etim has emphasised the need for transparency, proper record-keeping, and strategic funding approaches as critical pillars for sustainable sports administration in...
Arsène Who? Why Football Keeps Doubting Visionaries Until It’s Too Late
There is a particular kind of silence that follows a joke nobody quite understands. A hesitation. A shrug. A glance around the room to...
Still Carrying Africa’s Hopes: ‘I Feel The Responsibility’ — Oshoala Vows To Keep Delivering Despite Career Twilight
Nigerian football icon Asisat Oshoala has reaffirmed her commitment to representing not just Nigeria, but the entire African continent, as she approaches what appears...
Super Eagles Edge Iran 2–1 in Antalya Friendly as Simon, Adams Shine
The Nigeria national football team secured a hard-fought 2–1 victory over the Iran national football team in an international friendly played in Antalya, delivering...
Basketball Unity Call: ‘Let’s Not Repeat Past Mistakes’ — Morrison Urges Peace As FIBA Backs Kida-Led Board
Nigerian basketball could be entering a crucial period of stability after FIBA confirmed that the Musa Kida-led board will remain in charge until elections...
Selection Row Erupts: ‘Why Camp Home-Based Athletes?’ — Coach Soetan Questions Commonwealth Games Preparations
Concerns are mounting over Nigeria’s preparations for the Commonwealth Games after respected athletics coach Olalekan Soetan openly questioned the decision to camp home-based athletes...
10 Days to Go: Presidency Shifts Focus to IDP Outreach, Football Showdown, Athletics at Apo Camp
With 10 days to go to the 2026 International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to...
Monrovia Set for Word Battle as Nigeria Lead Africa Scrabble Giants, Target $35,000 Prize Money
Nigeria will be leading Africa’s finest wordsmiths as the world converge in Monrovia this October for the 16th Africa Scrabble Championship. It promises to high-stakes...
J200 Series: Rising Star Ogunsakin Rallies to Defeat Tough Egyptian, Sets Up Semi-Final Clash
Nigeria’s rising tennis star Seun Ogunsakin delivered a remarkable comeback to book his place in the semi-finals of the J200 Africa Regional Championships in...
Moses Itauma vs Jermaine Franklin: Time O’Clock for Nigeria Descent Boxer Validation?
The lights will be bright in Manchester on Saturday night, but for Moses Itauma, the stage is about more than spectacle, it’s about validation. READ...
Iwobi Battle Raya, Bruno Fernandes for EPL Player of the Month Award
Alex Iwobi has earned a place on the shortlist for the Premier League Player of the Month award for March after delivering a string...
They Believed In Me’ Tella Signs Long-Term Leverkusen Deal — Injured Star Vows To Repay Club’s Faith
Nigerian winger Nathan Tella has expressed deep gratitude after committing his future to Bayer Leverkusen, signing a contract extension that will keep him at...
‘Follow The Rules’ Udi Blasts NFF Appeal — Insists Congo Case Must Be Judged Strictly By FIFA Laws
Former Nigeria international Duke Udi has dismissed the Nigeria Football Federation’s appeal in the disputed case involving DR Congo, insisting that the matter must...
AFCON Title Battle Far From Over! ‘No Urgency, No Quick Verdict’ — CAS Expert Warns Senegal Appeal Could Drag On
The controversy surrounding the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title has taken another twist, with former Court of Arbitration for Sport arbitrator Raymond Hack...
Coach Knows Best ‘Leave Him Alone’ — Kwambe Defends Chelle Over Snub Of NPFL Stars
Former Nigeria international Solomon Kwambe has come to the defence of Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle following criticism over his decision not to...
All Eyes On New Faces! ‘Let’s See What They Bring’ — Ajilore Eager To Assess Fresh Eagles Invitees Ahead Of Friendlies
Former Super Eagles midfielder Femi Ajilore has expressed keen anticipation over the inclusion of new players in the national team, describing the upcoming friendlies...
Iran Miss Another Key Player For Friday’s International Friendly Versus Super Eagles
Iran have been dealt another huge blow ahead of Friday’s international friendly against Nigeria, as Team Melli will be without one of their key...
Pan-Atlantic University Alumni Finalise Plans For 2026 Sports Festival
Graduates of Pan-Atlantic University, Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos have finalized plans for their much-talked about and highly-expected sports festival scheduled to hold this Saturday at the...
D’Tigress’ Friendly With Indiana Fever Of USA Is ‘Statement Of Intent,’ Says Ugo Udezue
The much-expected international friendly between Nigeria’s women’s basketball national team, D’Tigress and Indiana Fever BC of USA has been described as a ‘statement of...
Israel Adesanya Predicts UFC Fights Will Soon Take Place In Africa
Nigerian-born former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) welterweight champion, Israel Adesanya has come out with a strong prediction that a night of bouts for the...
——- EAGLE EYE ——- Nigeria vs Iran: I Smell A Draw
As the Super Eagles get set to tango Iran in a long-awaited, much-expected and highly-anticipated international friendly holding in Antalya, Turkey this Friday, something...
Jagaban Cup: Hat-Trick Hero Bakare Confident Ahead of Ikorodu City Clash
Ayomide Bakare has expressed delight following his outstanding performance for Broad City FC, where he netted a brilliant hat-trick in their 5–2 victory over...
Amazons Tennis Tournament 2.0 Partners with Wimly Tennis Balls – Africa’s First Homegrown Tennis Ball Brand
The highly anticipated Amazons Tennis Tournament 2.0 is set to return bigger and better, with a record-breaking 130 participants ready to compete. This year’s edition...
Adeyemi Hails Broad City’s Big Win, Shifts Focus to Ikorodu City Test
Head coach of Broad City FC, Kazeem Adeyemi, has expressed satisfaction following his side’s emphatic 5–2 victory over Mavlon FC in the ongoing Jagaban...
Nigeria vs Iran: Chibuike Nwaiwu Replaces Injured Calvin Bassey
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have been forced into a late defensive change ahead of their international friendly against Iran national football team, with Chibuike Nwaiwu...
Adeshina Applauds High Standards, Backs Young Talents at Jagaban Cup 2026
Coach Tunde Adeshina has praised the quality of football on display at the ongoing Jagaban Cup 2026, describing the tournament as a strong platform...
Trabzonspor Of Turkey Defender Chibuike Nwaiwu’s Super Eagles’ Invitation Excites Nigerian Fans
The late invitation of Trabzonspor of Turkey defender, Chibuike Godfrey Nwaiwu to the Super Eagles’ camp ahead of their international friendly against Iran left...
Dannaz Ladies Complete Comeback to Seal Crucial Home Win as NWFL Matchday 12 Wraps Up
A spirited second-half comeback from Dannaz Ladies secured a 2–1 victory over Sunshine Queens in the final fixture of NWFL Premiership Matchday 12, played...
Ezechukwu Continues Rise with Dominant Sprint Display in Jos
Miracle Oluebube Ezechukwu underlined her growing reputation as one of Nigeria’s brightest young sprint talents with a commanding performance in the U20 women’s 100m...
How to Get a Better Sports Streaming Experience on Mobile
You're staring at your phone on the bus. 89th minute, deadlocked at 1-1, and your team just won a crucial penalty. The striker steps...
No Interest In NFF Presidency ‘My Focus Is The Players’ — Babangida Rules Out Ambition As He Targets Unity And Welfare Reforms
Former Super Eagles winger Tijjani Babangida has firmly ruled out any intention of contesting for the presidency of the Nigeria Football Federation, insisting his...
Iran’s Top Defender Hossein Abarghouieh Declares: Our Players Have Been Training Individually
A key defender in Iran’s national team, Hossein Abarghouieh has declared that the squad will not be under pressure against Nigeria’s Super Eagles on...
Osimhen Becomes Lewandowski’s Likely Replacement At Barcelona, To Partner Rashford In Attack
Galatasaray of Turkey striker, Victor Osimhen has become the most likely replacement for Robert Lewandowski at FC Barcelona of Spain and the Nigerian star...
Archery Federation President Showers Encomiums On Nigerian Armed Forces
The president of Nigeria Archery Federation, Alhaji Mohammed Baba Abdullahi has showered encomiums on leaders of the country’s armed forces for giving total support...
Igali Excited, As Beach Wrestling Makes Debut At Gov Douye Diri Championship in Yenagoa
Bayelsa State commissioner for sports, Honourable Daniel Igali has expressed excitement at the introduction of beach wrestling to this year’s edition of the annual...
Wheelchair Basketball Coach Taye Sofolahan Commends Nigeria’s Players’ Performances In Angola
The head coach of Nigeria’s wheelchair basketball teams, Taye Sofolahan has showered praise on the country’s female squad for their triumphant outing at the...
Nathaniel Idowu-Ajegunle U14 Showdown: Young Stars Set for Week 9 Thriller
The Nathaniel Idowu-Ajegunle Under-14 Football League continues to gather momentum as Week 9 fixtures promise a captivating day of grassroots football action on March...
Exclusive:’We Are Proud of Our Performance’ Says Wheelchair Federation President Seyi Johnson as Nigeria Secure Historic Commonwealth Games Ticket
Nigeria’s women’s wheelchair basketball team delivered a historic performance to book their place at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, defeating South Africa 8–3 in the...
Just-In: Nigeria Wheelchair Basketball Teams Reach Finals, Set for Revenge Clash Against South Africa
Nigeria’s men’s and women’s wheelchair basketball teams have advanced to the finals of the 2026 IWBF Africa 3x3 Wheelchair Basketball Commonwealth Games Qualifiers in...
