Teams Arrive Ondo For First Lady’s Pre-Season Women’s Football Tournament
All is now set as women football teams from across Nigeria arrive Akure, the Ondo State capital, for the maiden edition of the Ondo State First Lady’s Pre-Season Tournament for Women Football Teams in Nigeria. The week-long event, taking place at the Ondo State Sports Complex, Akure, will feature top women’s clubs from different zones of the country competing in...
NBF Appoints Adura Olaleyin As Technical Director, Targets Boxing Renaissance
The Nigeria Boxing Federation (NBF) has announced the appointment of former international and Commonwealth Games silver medalist, Adura Olaleyin, as its new Technical Director, signaling a renewed drive toward repositioning Nigerian boxing for global competitiveness. Olaleyin, a revered figure in the sport, brings a wealth of experience both inside and outside the ring. As head coach, he led Team Nigeria...
Tale Fires Warning To Kebbi Fishers Ahead of Nigeria Beach Soccer League Super Finals
Kada Beach Soccer Club captain, Victor Tale, has declared his side ready to end the reign of defending champions Kebbi Fishers BSC at the 2025 Nigeria Beach Soccer League (NBSL) Super Finals, scheduled for November 6–9 at Jabi Lake Park, Abuja. Speaking confidently ahead of the highly anticipated showdown, Tale revealed that Kada BSC have been in intensive camp for...
Sunshine Stars Bolster Defense With Signing Of Promising Center-Back Linus Chris
Sunshine Stars FC of Akure have strengthened their backline ahead of the 2025/2026 NNL season with the capture of highly-rated defender Linus Chris, who joins from Abakaliki FC. The young Nigerian center-back, who earned plaudits for his performances last season with the Rice Boyz, is renowned for his calmness under pressure, intelligent positioning, and ability to build play from the...
Jennifer Echegini’s Return From Injury Boosts PSG Ahead Of Le Havre Clash
Paris Saint-Germain Féminine have received a timely boost with the return of Nigerian midfielder Jennifer Echegini to full training ahead of their weekend fixture against Le Havre AC. The 24-year-old Super Falcons star had sustained an injury late in PSG’s league encounter against Strasbourg on October 19, sparking fears of a hamstring problem that sidelined her from Nigeria’s crucial 2026...
Simon’s Strike Ends Monaco’s Unbeaten Run As Paris FC Reclaim Top-Half Spot
Nigeria’s Moses Simon emerged as the hero on Saturday night, netting the decisive goal that handed Paris FC a 1–0 victory over AS Monaco at the Stade Louis II — a result that ended the hosts’ six-match unbeaten streak in Ligue 1. Simon fired home Maxime Lopez’s cutback early in the second half, sealing a much-needed win for Paris FC...
Champion Playlist: Songs That Inspired 1xCup Winners
Sport has always played a key role in daily life in Nigeria – the entire country breathes football and radiates passion for the game. Whether professionals take the field or amateurs play, fans always create a unique atmosphere. For three years, the global betting company 1xBet has held the unique football tournament 1xCup, where players from Nigeria can show their...
Osimhen vs Onuachu: Super Eagles Stars Set for Explosive Turkish Top-of-the-Table Showdown
All eyes will be on two Nigerian powerhouses — Victor Osimhen and Paul Onuachu — as Galatasaray host Trabzonspor in a mouth-watering Turkish Super Lig top-of-the-table clash on Saturday at Rams Park, Istanbul. Galatasaray, the defending champions, currently lead the table with 28 points and remain unbeaten this season alongside rivals Fenerbahce. Trabzonspor trail with 23 points, and a win...
Arsenal Goalkeeper Daphne van Domselaar Beats Nnadozie to WSL Save of the Month
Brighton & Hove Albion’s Nigerian international, Chiamaka Nnadozie, has missed out on the Barclays Women’s Super League (WSL) Save of the Month award for October 2025, as Arsenal’s Daphne van Domselaar clinched the honour for her stunning reflex stop against Brighton. The WSL confirmed that Van Domselaar’s incredible save during Arsenal’s clash with Brighton earned her the accolade. Read Also: SWAN...
SWAN President Benjamin Unveils ₦2.1 Billion Appeal Fund for Abuja Headquarters
The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has officially launched a ₦2.1 billion appeal fund for the construction of its national headquarters in Abuja. The National President of SWAN, Mr. Isaiah Benjamin, unveiled the appeal during the association’s 60th anniversary celebration held on Friday in Abuja. Read Also: Galatasaray Slams Staggering Price Tag on Victor Osimhen Amid Barcelona Interest In his address,...
