6 Days to Go! Presidency Highlights Global Power of Sport as Countdown to April 6 Celebration Intensifies
With just 6 days to go to the 2026 International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development has intensified awareness, aligning Nigeria’s preparations with a globally recognized movement that celebrates the power of sport to unite, inspire, and transform societies. Observed annually on April 6, the...
‘Score More Goals’ Okpara Demands Better From Eagles — Urges Clinical Edge Ahead Of Jordan Clash
Former Super Eagles defender Godwin Okpara has called for a sharper and more clinical performance from the national team ahead of their upcoming clash against Jordan, insisting that Nigeria must improve in front of goal. READ ALSO: ‘I Went Off Plan’ Franklin Admits Costly Error — Vows Comeback After Itauma Knockout Defeat Following what he described as an underwhelming display in...
‘I Went Off Plan’ Franklin Admits Costly Error — Vows Comeback After Itauma Knockout Defeat
American heavyweight Jermaine Franklin has admitted that deviating from his game plan played a major role in his knockout defeat to rising Nigerian-British star Moses Itauma. READ ALSO: ‘This Means Everything’ — Itauma Celebrates Huge Win Over Franklin At Historic Venue Franklin was stopped in the fifth round after a dominant display from Itauma, but in his post-fight reflection, the American...
‘This Means Everything’ — Itauma Celebrates Huge Win Over Franklin At Historic Venue
Nigerian-British boxing sensation Moses Itauma has expressed immense pride after delivering a dominant fifth-round knockout victory over Jermaine Franklin, describing the moment as one of the most significant of his career. READ ALSO: ‘He’s The Greatest’: Pyfer Praises Adesanya After Brutal Knockout — Hails Nigerian As UFC’s Best Middleweight Ever The young heavyweight star produced a commanding performance to stop Franklin,...
‘He’s The Greatest’: Pyfer Praises Adesanya After Brutal Knockout — Hails Nigerian As UFC’s Best Middleweight Ever
American MMA fighter Joe Pyfer has paid glowing tribute to Israel Adesanya despite defeating him in emphatic fashion, describing the Nigerian-born star as the greatest middleweight in UFC history. READ ALSO: ‘We Failed With The Bat’ Rwanda Captain Admits Costly Mistakes — Blames Poor Execution For Final Defeat Pyfer secured a stunning knockout victory in the second round, extending Adesanya’s difficult...
‘We Failed With The Bat’ Rwanda Captain Admits Costly Mistakes — Blames Poor Execution For Final Defeat
Rwanda women’s cricket captain Bimenyimana Marie Diane has openly admitted that her team’s batting performance was the key factor behind their defeat to Nigeria in the final of the Nigeria Invitational T20 tournament. READ ALSO: Champions’ Mindset ‘Discipline Won It’ — Piety Hails Nigeria’s Comeback Win To Lift T20 Title After an impressive run to the final, Rwanda fell short at...
Champions’ Mindset ‘Discipline Won It’ — Piety Hails Nigeria’s Comeback Win To Lift T20 Title
Nigeria women’s cricket captain Lucky Piety has credited discipline and mental strength as the driving forces behind her team’s dramatic comeback victory over Rwanda to win the Nigeria Invitational T20 tournament in Lagos. READ ALSO: ‘I’m Still Standing’ Adesanya Refuses To Quit After Fourth Straight Loss — Vows Comeback Despite Pyfer Defeat In what proved to be a fiercely contested final,...
‘I’m Still Standing’ Adesanya Refuses To Quit After Fourth Straight Loss — Vows Comeback Despite Pyfer Defeat
Nigerian-born MMA star Israel Adesanya has issued a defiant message following his latest setback, insisting that defeat will not define him after suffering a fourth consecutive loss, this time to rising fighter Joe Pyfer. READ ALSO: Dream Realised At Last: ‘I Was Over The Moon’ — Nwaiwu Celebrates Eagles Call-Up After Stunning Rise The former UFC middleweight champion was knocked out...
Dream Realised At Last: ‘I Was Over The Moon’ — Nwaiwu Celebrates Eagles Call-Up After Stunning Rise
New Super Eagles invitee Chibuike Nwaiwu has described his first call-up to the national team as a dream come true, marking a remarkable milestone in his football journey. READ ALSO: We Deserve Better!’ Mendy Launches CAF Attack — Senegal Star Slams Leadership Over AFCON Chaos The Trabzonspor defender could hardly contain his excitement after receiving the message inviting him to represent...
We Deserve Better!’ Mendy Launches CAF Attack — Senegal Star Slams Leadership Over AFCON Chaos
Senegal international goalkeeper Edouard Mendy has delivered a blistering criticism of the Confederation of African Football, accusing its leadership of failing to match the rapid progress of African football on the pitch. READ ALSO: CAF Chief Stands Firm ‘I Will Defend Their Independence’ — Motsepe Backs Judicial Bodies Despite Controversy Speaking after Senegal’s friendly against Peru at the Stade de France,...
