From Onikan to Surulere: SMARTCITY Lagos Masters Tournament Reaches Boiling Point as Foreign Scouts Hunt Nigeria’s Next Football Star
The race to uncover Nigeria’s next football sensation has hit fever pitch as the SMARTCity Lagos Masters Scouting Tournament 2.0 enters its decisive stages shifting from the historic Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan to the electric atmosphere of the Legacy Pitch, National Stadium, Surulere. READ ALSO: Efe Agalive Marks Emotional Return with Strong 100m Run The four-day tournament, which kicked off in...
Efe Agalive Marks Emotional Return with Strong 100m Run
Efe Sam Agalive made a long-awaited return to competitive action, opening his outdoor season with a 10.67s (+1.5 m/s) run in the men’s 100m at the SBU Bearcat Invitational. After two years away from the track due to injury, the Nigerian sprinter’s comeback was always going to be closely watched—and he delivered a performance that signals promise rather than limitation. Finishing...
A Proud Moment for Nigeria’ SSA Adeboye Hails Samson Adamu’s Historic CAF Appointment
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, Hon. Adeyinka Anthony Adeboye, has congratulated Mr. Samson Adamu on his appointment as Acting Secretary General of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), describing it as a historic milestone for Nigeria and African football administration. READ ALSO: Broad City FC Crowned Jagaban Cup 2026 Champions After Narrow Final Win Adamu’s...
Broad City FC Crowned Jagaban Cup 2026 Champions After Narrow Final Win
Broad City FC emerged champions of the Jagaban Cup 2026 following a hard-fought 1–0 victory over Klassisch Football Academy in the final held at the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos. READ ALSO: Oloye Impresses with Podium Finish as EMU Teammates Deliver Solid 400m Outing The decisive moment came just before halftime when Broad City capitalised on a well-worked set piece. Captain Ahmed...
Oloye Impresses with Podium Finish as EMU Teammates Deliver Solid 400m Outing
Josephine Oloye produced a strong performance to secure a second-place finish in the women’s 400m at the Hurricane Collegiate Invitational, clocking an impressive 54.03 seconds in a competitive field at Cobb Stadium. Oloye showed composure and strength throughout the one-lap race, executing a well-balanced run that saw her maintain pace through the backstretch before finishing strongly in the closing stages....
Ella Onojuvwevwo Breaks 23-Second Barrier with Personal Best at Hurricane Invitational
Ella Onojuvwevwo delivered a landmark performance to headline Nigeria’s showing at the Hurricane Collegiate Invitational, clocking a personal best of 22.93 seconds (+1.4) in the women’s 200m to break the sub-23-second barrier for the first time in her career. READ ALSO: Vera Samuel Dedicates First Goal of the Season in Bayelsa Queens’ Dominant Win The impressive run not only marks a...
Vera Samuel Dedicates First Goal of the Season in Bayelsa Queens’ Dominant Win
Vera Samuel has expressed gratitude and faith following her contribution to Bayelsa Queens’ emphatic 5–0 victory over Naija Ratels in their NWFL Premiership Matchday 12 encounter in Yenagoa. READ ALSO: NWFL Matchday 12: Stars Shine Bright in Goal-Filled Round Samuel, who scored her side’s third goal in the 50th minute, played a key role in maintaining Bayelsa Queens’ dominance as they...
NWFL Matchday 12: Stars Shine Bright in Goal-Filled Round
Matchday 12 of the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership delivered a thrilling spectacle, defined by decisive moments, clinical finishing, and standout individual brilliance across multiple venues. With goals flowing and momentum swings shaping outcomes, several players rose above the rest with match-winning contributions. Leading the headlines was Anatasia Terfa of Delta Queens, whose 71st-minute strike sealed a dramatic 3–2...
CAF Appoints Nigeria’s Samson Adamu as Acting Secretary General
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed Nigerian football administrator Samson Adamu as its Acting Secretary General. READ ALSO: CAF Announces Statutes Reform to Restore Confidence in Refereeing, Governance Adamu’s appointment follows the resignation of Véron Mosengo-Omba, who stepped down on Saturday day to pursue personal projects and is reportedly set to contest for the presidency of the Congolese Football...
CAF Announces Statutes Reform to Restore Confidence in Refereeing, Governance
The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) has confirmed it is implementing sweeping changes to its statutes and regulations aimed at strengthening trust in referees, VAR operations and judicial processes across African football. READ ALSO: Showdown Looms Over NFF Elections ‘I’ll Go To Court’ — Odegbami Threatens To Block Congress Over ‘Flawed’ Statutes In a media statement released on Sunday, CAF said...
