NSC Announces Main Organising Committee for Maiden National Intermediate Games in Lagos
The National Sports Commission, NSC, has announced a formidable list of membership to serve in the Main Organising Committee, MOC, for the maiden edition...
Michael Olise Will Not Leave Bayern Munich Until 2029 – Max Eberl
All talk about a possible exit from Bayern Munich of Germany by Nigerian-born dazzler, Michael Olise might not see the light of day after...
NOC President Habu Gumel Advocates Formal Training For All Sports Administrators
Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) president, Engineer Habu Gumel has strongly advocated a policy that would ensure all sports administrators go through formal training before...
Moses Simon Justifies Wearing Captain’s Band On Night Of 97th Cap For Super Eagles
Another goal in two back-to-back matches, on a night he played as captain, gave Paris FC of France winger, Moses Simon the nod as...
Khadijat Idris Leads Ondo State’s Charge At Governor Diri Wrestling Classics
African champion, Khadijat Idris led the way for Ondo State in their domination of female bouts on Day 6 of the 4th Governor Douye...
National Para-Games Represent Inclusiveness In Action’ – NSC
The ongoing 3rd Para-Games in Abuja has been described as a platform that ‘represents Inclusiveness in action’ as well as ‘a powerful statement of...
Para-Soccer Players Don’t Want To Continue Begging For Money On Streets, Kano State Coach Pleads
The assistant coach of Kano State's para-soccer team, Auwal Ibrahim has sent out a deeply emotional appeal for support from government, because the players...
Iwobi’s Red Card, Uzoho’s Injury Highlight Super Eagles’ Night Of Errors In 2-2 Draw With Jordan
The Super Eagles battled to a 2-2 draw with Jordan on Tuesday night in Antalya, Turkey, but it came in a game marred by...
Temitope Jabar Onikoyi Hits 50 Matches as Umpire at Nigeria Invitational WT20i 2026
Under the floodlights, with anticipation humming through the stands and the soft thud of leather on willow echoing across the field, history unfolded quietly...
Alloy Chuwuemeka Hails ABS Ilorin FC’s Grit After Crucial Sokoto Victory
Director of Football at Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS) Ilorin FC, Chief Alloy Chuwuemeka, has praised the team’s resilience and fighting spirit following their vital...
Rovers United Involve in Ghastly Motor Accident En Route Lagos for Sporting Lagos Clash,.NNL React
Rovers Football Club of Calabar have been involved in a serious road accident while travelling to Lagos for their Nigeria National League (NNL) fixture...
2026 ITTF World Cup: Matsushima Thrashes Aruna to Seal Early Exit
Nigeria’s Quadri Aruna endured a disappointing outing at the 2026 ITTF World Cup in Macao, suffering a straight-sets defeat to Japan’s Sora Matsushima on...
NNL 2025/2026: Promotion Race Heats Up; Who’ll Make the Cut?
The Nigeria National League (NNL) promotion battle is intensifying, with several clubs vying for a spot in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). Doma...
POWER SHIFT IN AFRICAN FOOTBALL: CAF Chief Samson Adamu Responds to Anambra FA’s Historic Message With Bold Promise
A moment of pride for Nigerian football has taken center stage on the continental scene, as the Anambra State Football Association (ANSFA) formally congratulated...
Eric Chelle’s Experimentation Back Fires In 2-2 Draw With Jordan
Super Eagles' coach, Eric Chelle's decision to make several second half substitutions after starting with six changes to his line-up for Tuesday's international friendly...
Ogunsakin Begins J300 Series in Cairo with Comeback Victory
Nigeria’s rising tennis star Seun Ogunsakin kicked off his J300 campaign in Cairo on a winning note, producing a strong comeback to defeat Botswana’s...
Osimhen Is ‘Powerful, Quick, Strong, Can Score Different Types Of Goals,’ Says Nicky Butt
Manchester United of England legend, Nicky Butt is raining accolades on Galatasaray of Turkey striker, Victor James Osimhen, as he says the Nigerian hitman...
Samuel Okwaraji Was Reference Point For Role Models – Philip Shaibu
The director-general of National Institute for Sports (NIS), Comrade Philip Shaibu has described legendary Super Eagles’ midfielder, Samuel Sochukwuma Okwaraji as a reference for...
Pinky Onyemenam Wins Most Outstanding Female Player Award At CBN Junior Tennis Championship.
Abuja Tennis Academy fast-rising ace, Stephanie Pinky Onyemenam took another massive steep forward in her career by not only winning the under-12 girls category...
Tochukwu Okeke Carries Nigerian Army’s Banner High At Governor Douye Diri Wrestling Classics
Nigerian Army wrestler, Tochukwu Okeke proved his mettle at the 4th Governor Douye Diri Wrestling Classics in Yenegoa, Bayelsa State, as he punctuated what...
Lagos State Para-Table Tennis Player Suraju Babatunde Looks Forward To Winning More Medals At Abuja 2026
A para-table tennis player from Lagos State, Suraju Babatunde has disclosed that he is already looking forward to winning more medals at the ongoing...
Bethel Captain Friday Targets Europe After Jagaban Cup Podium Finish
Bethel Captain Friday Targets Europe After Jagaban Cup Podium Finish, after a tense 4–3 penalty shootout victory over Ikorodu City. READ ALSO: Uche the Hero:...
Uche the Hero: Bethel Sporting Goalkeeper Shines in Jagaban Cup Third-Place Triumph
Stephen Ugochukwu Uche delivered a match-winning performance as FC Bethel Sporting secured third place at the Jagaban Cup 2026, defeating Ikorodu City 4–3 on...
Rivers State Para-Table Tennis Star Victoria Iweze Thanks Husband For Backing Her Career
A female para-table tennis player from Rivers State, Victoria Iweze has sent out words of appreciation to her husband for backing her efforts in...
How to Get Started with Horse Racing Betting
Horse racing has long been one of the most established and widely followed sports in the UK and beyond. From iconic national events to regular race...
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...
‘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...
‘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...
‘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...
‘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...
‘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...
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...
‘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...
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...
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...
