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...
CAF Chief Stands Firm ‘I Will Defend Their Independence’ — Motsepe Backs Judicial Bodies Despite Controversy
President of the Confederation of African Football, Patrice Motsepe, has taken a firm stance amid growing controversy in African football, declaring that he will...
Alex Iwobi, Moses Simon Near 100 Appearances With Super Eagle
A major talking point heading into Tuesday’s clash between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and Jordan’s national team is that Alex Iwobi and Moses...
Statistics Favour Nigeria Against Jordan, But Super Eagles Must Watch Mousa Al-Tamari
Nigeria’s Super Eagles are rated clear favourites to win Tuesday’s last match of the four-nation invitational competition in Antalya, Turkey, where they take on...
Moses Itauma Has Usyk, Dubois, Wardley In Line For His Next Mega Fight
Several fight options are emerging for Nigerian-born heavyweight sensation, Moses Itauma, with three-belt champion, Oleksandr Usyk top of the roll call of fearsome fighters...
Ayo Dosunmu Misses Minnesota Timberwolves’ Historic Recovery Against Houston Rockets
Minnesota Timberwolves’ Nigerian-born youngster, Ayo Dosunmu missed his team’s historic outing against Houston Rockets in USA’s National Basketball Association (NBA), as the rising guard...
Clear Intent’ Ikorodu City Coach Ozegbagbe Salutes Team Spirit After Hard Fought Win Over Warri Wolves in Lagos
Head coach Bright Ozegbagbe has praised his team’s resilience and mentality following Ikorodu City FC’s dramatic 4–3 victory over Warri Wolves FC in a...
NPFL: Bendel Insurance, Boboye Fined; Home Matches to Be Played Behind Closed Doors
Bendel Insurance have been sanctioned for multiple breaches of the NPFL Framework and Rules following their Matchday 32 fixture against Plateau United on Saturday,...
J200 Champion Ogunsakin Climbs 18 Steps up to Career-High Ranking, Begins J300 Cairo Campaign
Nigeria’s rising tennis star Seun Ogunsakin has reached a new milestone in his junior career after climbing 18 places in the latest ITF rankings...
NPFL: Ebimobowei Hails Team Effort After Bayelsa United’s Convincing Home Win
Ebimobowei Peter has praised his teammates and supporters following Bayelsa United’s emphatic 4–1 victory at home on Matchday 32 of the Nigeria Premier Football...
Nominees Revealed for the SPORTY LALIGA MVP Honouring the Best African Player in LALIGA
LALIGA has unveiled the nominees for the 2025/26 SPORTY LALIGA MVP, the award celebrating the best African player competing in Spain’s topflight this season. Now...
Nwabali Transfer Twist‘ Deals Fell Through’ — Etafia Reveals Why Eagles No.1 Is Clubless And ‘Hurt’ By Snub
Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Greg Etafia has shed new light on the situation surrounding Stanley Nwabali, revealing that failed transfer negotiations, not a lack...
New Olympic Path Unveiled‘ We’re Ready For The Beach’ — Igali Confirms Nigeria’s Historic Wrestling Debut At Youth Games
Nigeria is set to break new ground in international wrestling after former federation president Daniel Igali revealed plans for the country to debut in...
NPFL: Babaganaru Blasts Officiating as Kano Pillars Suffer Heavy Defeat in Yenagoa
Babaganaru has openly criticized officiating decisions following Kano Pillars’ 4–1 defeat to Bayelsa United in Yenagoa, describing several calls during the match as “questionable.” READ...
Adegoke Leads Nigeria’s Sprint Charge with Eyes on Global Return
Enoch Adegoke continues to underline his status as one of Nigeria’s premier sprint talents, combining experience, speed, and consistency as he builds momentum for...
Injury Blow for Super Eagles as Okoye Ruled Out; Chelle Set to Reshuffle Squad Ahead of Jordan Clash
The Super Eagles have suffered a major setback ahead of their international friendly against Jordan, with head coach Eric Chelle forced to rethink his...
Emmanuel Fernández Grateful With Opportunity Of Playing For Super Eagles Against Iran
Glasgow Rangers of Scotland defender, Emmanuel Oluwasegun Opeyemi Fernandez has declared that he is grateful with the opportunity he has of playing for the...
Adaora Elonu Wedding: D’Tigress Stars Storm Houston for Former Captain’s Big Day
It was a different kind of gathering—no roaring crowd, no bouncing ball, no final buzzer. Instead, it was love, laughter, and a reunion of...
Semi Ajayi, Bruno Onyemaechi Opt Out Of Eagles’ Clash With Jordan
Hull City of England central defender, Semi Ajayi and Olympiacos of Greece left-wing-back, Bruno Onyemaechi will both miss Nigeria's international friendly against Jordan on...
Oyetunbi Backs Athlete-First Approach, Targets Reforms in Osun Sports Administration
Sports administrator and board member of the Osun State Handball Association, Oyetunbi Rachel Omotoyosi, has pledged to drive meaningful reforms in her state following...
NPFL: Coach Majin Mohammed Hails Tactical Switch as Niger Tornadoes Cruise Past Wikki Tourists
Head coach Majin Mohammed has praised his side’s resilience and tactical discipline following Niger Tornadoes 2–0 victory over Wikki Tourists in their Nigeria Premier...
Nigeria Basketball Legend Lawal Garba Dies, Oyedeji Mourns
The Nigerian basketball community has been thrown into mourning following the death of former AJUBA champion and international standout, Lawal “Larry” Garba, a man...
Ike Joy Rachel Champions Women’s Voice, Grassroots Impact After NOC Course
Volleyball coach and former player Ike Joy Rachel has called for stronger female representation and grassroots-driven reforms in Nigerian sports following her participation in...
Okoro Wins Big as Over 250 Golfers Turn up For Glamour Golf Showdown
Godwin Okoro stole the spotlight with a commanding performance to emerge champion of the professional category at the glamorous Stephen Ebaretonbofa 50th Birthday Pro/Am...
Prince GAS Global Concepts’ MD Promises To Continue Providing Grassroots Football Thrills
As accolades continue trailing this year’s Igando Ramadan Cup at Sansan Field, the sponsor, managing director and chief executive officer of Prince GAS Global...
IOC/NOC Sports Administrators Course Was Expository – Rahinatu Garba
A board member of Shooting Federation of Nigeria and advocate of women in sport, Air Commodore Rahinatu Garba (retired) says the recent IOC/NOC Sports...
Daisy Osakue Clinches Women’s Discuss Gold In Australia, While Representating Italy
Italy-based Nigerian-born female discuss ace, Daisy Oyemwenosa Osakue was in top form on the field in Melbourne, Australia, where she won a gold medal...
Oluwatimilehin Doko Cited Among Potential Participants At 16th Africa Scrabble Championship
Nigerian revelation, Oluwatimilehin Doko has been cited among a vast array of talents who will converge on Monrovia, Liberia in the month of October...
Shaibu Declares: New Hope Is Being Rekindled In Nigerian Sports Through President Tinubu
The director-general of National Institute for Sports (NIS), Comrade Philip Shaibu has expressed optimism and delight that ‘new hope is being rekindled in Nigerian...
2027: Renewed Hope Ambassadors Mobilize Grassroot Support for Tinubu’s Election Bid
The All Progressive Congress (APC) on Saturday directed its state and zonal coordinators to intensify grass-roots mobilization by promoting President Bola Tinubu’s policy achievements...
UFC Fight Night 271: Israel Adesanya Pay Purse Revealed After Fourth Straight Defeat
Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya reportedly earned approximately ₦720 million ($521,000) despite suffering his fourth consecutive defeat at UFC Fight Night 271 in...
Ali Targets Athlete-Centred Reforms After NOC Sports Administration Course
FCT weightlifting coach Janet Ali has pledged to implement athlete-focused reforms following her participation in the Olympic Solidarity/NOC Sports Administration Course organised by the...
NNL 2025/2026: ABS Survives Relegation Drama, Doma United Returns to NPFL as Mighty Jets Hit Rock Bottom
NNL Matchday 16 saw some crucial results, with ABS recording a famous win to secure their stay in the Nigeria National League (NNL) with...
POWER SHIFT IN ABUJA: NOC Trains 52 Women to Take Over Sports Leadership Roles
The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) has taken a bold step toward reshaping the future of sports administration with the successful completion of a three-day...
Ayomide Wahab Nets Brace as Igdir F.K Hammer Agri-1970 7-0 in Turkey
Nigerian striker Ayomide Wahab was on fire on Wednesday afternoon, March 25, netting a brace for Igdir F.K in their huge 7-0 win over...
NPFL: Finidi Relieved as Rivers United Return to Winning Ways
Finidi George expressed relief after Rivers United secured a 4–2 victory over Kun Kalifat FC in the Nigeria Premier Football League, ending a difficult...
National Para-Games Is Critical Platform For Talent Discovery – Dikko
The chairman of National Sports Commission (NSC), Mallam Shehu Dikko has expressed strong optimism that Nigeria will gain immensely from the discovery of new...
Nigeria’s Mixed 4x100m Relay Team Etched Their Names In Record Books – Kola Daniel
National Sports Commission (NSC) director-general, Honourable Bukola Olopade’s special assistant media, Kola Daniel has hailed Nigeria’s mixed 4x100m team for winning their event at...
Edema Fires Warning as Immaculate FC Target Crucial Win Over Justjohn FC
Immaculate FC winger Anthony Edema has issued a bold statement of intent ahead of his side’s Matchweek 3 clash against Justjohn FC in the...
President Tinubu Is Redefining How Nigerians See Their Future – SSA Adeboye
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s senior special assistant on grassroots sports development, Prince Adeyinka Anthony Adeboye has declared that the country’s number one citizen is...
Dabo Targets International Breakthrough After 200m Triumph in Jos
Enoch Dabo delivered a standout performance at the MTN CHAMPS Continental Relays in Jos, storming to victory in the men’s 200m to underline his...
Bayelsa State Tops Greco-Roman Table At 4th Douye Diri Wrestling Championship
Bayelsa State showed the true value of home advantage, as they set an early surge to the top of the medals table in the...
Israel Adesanya Insists He’ll Keeping His UFC Career Going, Despite Fourth Straight Defeat
Nigerian-born Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) former middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya has vowed to keep his career going in The Octagon, despite losing his fourth...
Super Eagles Gain Confidence From Costa Rica’s Two Late Goals Against Jordan
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will enter their friendly against Jordan boosted with confidence from how their opponents conceded two late goals and settled...
Quadri Faces Uphill Task After Opening Defeat in Macau
Aruna Quadri has suffered a setback at the ITTF World Cup Macau 2026, losing his opening group-stage match in straight sets to Tomislav Pucar. The...
Nigeria vs Jordan: Preview, Team News Date, Time, How to Watch Historic Clash
The Nigeria national football team will face the Jordan national football team in a landmark international friendly on Tuesday, marking what is widely regarded...
Explainer: How Will Proposed AFCON Expansion Work
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is planning a significant overhaul of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), with changes expected to take effect...
NPFL: Goals Galore on Matchday 32 as Rangers International F.C. Fall in Ibadan, Rivers United F.C. Regain Top Spot
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) delivered an action-packed Matchday 32 on Sunday, March 29, 2026, with goals flying across multiple venues and significant...
Nwankwo Bounces Back in Style with Emotional 200m Silver in Jos
Rosemary Nwankwo of Team N-Youth Sports delivered a stirring response to earlier disappointment by clinching a silver medal in the women’s 200m at the...
FC Bethel Coach Chukwuma Reflects on Third-Place Finish After Shootout Triumph
Emmanuel Chukwuma, head coach of FC Bethel Sporting, has expressed satisfaction with his team’s resilience and growth after securing third place at the Jagaban...
