SSA Adeboye Honoured In France, Dedicates Award to Nigeria’s Grassroots Sports Heroes
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, Hon. Adeyinka Adeboye, has been honoured with a prestigious award at the 3rd Edition of the Nigeria-France Sports Awards, held on Monday night at La Maison des Arts, Paris. The colourful ceremony, which celebrated excellence, leadership, and cross-continental collaboration in sports, brought together distinguished guests, members of the Nigerian...
Morocco 2025: Tough Start for Africa as Nigeria, Morocco, Cameroon Struggle in Opening Round of FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup
It was a disappointing opening weekend for Africa at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco, as Nigeria, Morocco, and Cameroon all suffered defeats in their first group-stage matches. Host nation Morocco began their campaign on a sour note, falling 3-0 to Brazil on Friday, October 17. Read Also: Yahya Ibrahim Voted As NPFL Player of The Month of September The...
Yahya Ibrahim Voted As NPFL Player of The Month of September
Barau FC prodigy, Yayha Ibrahim has been voted as the player of the month of September, 2025 in the Nigeria Premier Football League after impressive performance for the newly promoted Barau FC according to 54footballx. The young and energetic forward scored the first goal for Barau FC in their first NPFL 2025/2026 season. He then scored a brace as the...
Egypt Sweeps 2025 ITTF Africa Championships
Egypt’s dominance in African table tennis was once again on full display at the 2025 ITTF Africa Championships in Tunis, as the Omar Assar and Hana Goda-led squads clinched gold in both the men’s and women’s team events at the eight-day tournament. To retain their title, Egypt’s women’s team swept Uganda 3-0 in the final, while the men’s team overcame...
“Dreams Delayed, Not Denied”: Lagos Table Tennis Star Faith Japheth Battles Odds to Keep Her Passion Alive
Inside the ageing Surulere Community Sports Hall in Lagos, the rhythmic bounce of a ping-pong ball echoes like a heartbeat — the heartbeat of 22-year-old Faith Japheth, a table tennis player who refuses to give up on her dream despite years of struggle. For over a decade, Faith has dedicated her life to table tennis, clinging to hope that one...
2025/2026 NPFL: Top 5 Things to Know from Matchday 9
It was a weekend of shocks, surprises, and standout performances across Matchday 9 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), as newly promoted sides stole the spotlight while some of the league’s traditional giants faltered. Promoted Teams Shine, Traditional Giants Falter The newly promoted trio of Kun Khalifat FC, Warri Wolves, and Barau FC all recorded impressive victories over established NPFL...
Nigeria Sports Commission Hails Para Powerlifters After Brilliant Outing in Cairo
The Nigeria Sports Commission (NSC) has congratulated the nation’s para powerlifting team following their outstanding performance at the just-concluded World Para Powerlifting Championships in Cairo, Egypt. Team Nigeria impressed once again on the global stage, finishing second overall on the medals table with a total of 20 medals — including 8 gold, 7 silver, and 5 bronze. China narrowly took...
NRFF Steps Up Grassroots Rugby Drive with TI Coaching Training in Abuja
The Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF) is ramping up its grassroots development agenda with the launch of another TI Coaching Training Program, set to hold in Abuja from October 23 to 25, 2025. The three-day intensive course is part of NRFF’s ongoing mission to strengthen rugby’s technical foundations in Nigeria by empowering young and aspiring coaches with globally recognized coaching...
WIZH Clothings, Lugna Properties Claim Opening Wins As WERBLACK WINES Synergy Cup 2025 Kicks Off in Style
The long-awaited Island AllStars WERBLACK WINES Synergy Cup 2025 kicked off in grand fashion on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at the Lagos Business School Arena, Ajah, delivering two entertaining fixtures that perfectly reflected the spirit of unity, friendship, and competitive excellence the tournament was built upon. In the opening match of the season, WIZH Clothings made a bold statement with...
Former Nigeria U17 Star Kingsley Michael Joins Italian Side U.S. Vibonese Calcio
Former Nigeria U17 international Kingsley Michael has sealed a move to Italian Serie D outfit U.S. Vibonese Calcio, marking the beginning of a fresh chapter in his European career. The energetic midfielder — once tipped as one of Nigeria’s brightest prospects — is set to wear the famous red and blue colours of I Leoni Rossoblù (The Red and Blue...
