African Union Sports Council Lends Support to Delta Senators U19 Unifier Cup
The African Union Sports Council has thrown its weight behind the Delta Senators U19 Unifier Cup, a youth football tournament aimed at discovering and...
12 Days to Go: Host Venues Announced for 3rd National Para Games, Abuja 2026
With just 12 days to the start of the 3rd National Para Games Abuja 2026, the Local Organizing Committee have confirmed that all competition...
Shola Adelani Nets First European Goal for OFC Spartak Pleven
Former Ikorodu City F.C. forward Shola Adelani has scored his first-ever goal in Europe, helping OFC Spartak Pleven secure a 3–0 away victory over...
D’Tigress, Canada Set New Rebounding Record at FIBA Women’s World Cup Qualifiers
Nigeria’s women’s national basketball team, D'Tigress, have entered the record books after posting a historic rebounding performance at the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup...
NBF Vice President Imadu Explains Essence of Pro Boxing Commission in Nigeria
Vice President of the Nigeria Boxing Federation, Omonlei Imadu, has explained the importance of establishing a Professional Boxing Commission, describing it as a major...
NPFL Orders One-Minute Silence for Henry Nwosu as Kwara United, Rangers Light Up Lagos
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has directed that a one-minute silence be observed before kick-off in all Matchday 30 fixtures this weekend in...
Nilayo Sports Management Limited Begins Medal Distribution for Access Bank Lagos City Marathon Runners
Nilayo Sports Management Limited, the foremost sports management and marketing firm in Africa and organizers of the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, is pleased...
The Boy Who Became a Champion’ – How Henry Nwosu Helped Shape Nigeria’s Football Legacy
Nigerian football has lost one of its most gifted and respected figures with the passing of legendary midfielder Henry Nwosu. READ ALSO: Wema Bank Launches...
Wema Bank Launches Hackaholics Accelerator 2026 Cohort With Ten Startups
Wema Bank, Nigeria’s most innovative bank and the pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, has launched the 2026 Hackaholics Accelerator Program, welcoming...
From Karting Prodigy to F3 Winner: Nigerian-American Ugo Ugochukwu’s Rapid Rise
In the fast-paced world of international motorsport, new stars rarely arrive quietly. For 18-year-old Ugo Ugochukwu, his emergence on the global racing stage has...
Week 7: Goal Fest as Bright Future Shock Ajegunle United in Nathaniel Idowu–Ajegunle U-14 League
Bright Future Football Academy produced a spirited performance to defeat Ajegunle United Sporting Club 2–1 in a thrilling Week 7 encounter of the Nathaniel...
7th National U-17 Cricket Championship: Finalists Emerge South-West, South-South Battle For National Honours
Finalists have emerged in both the boys’ and girls’ categories at the 7th PwC-sponsored National U-17 Cricket Championship taking place at the Moshood Abiola...
Tragedy as Akwa Ibom Gov’s Aide Michael Effiong Loses Wife Kemi After Weeks of Battle Following Domestic Accident
Akwa Ibom State Governor’s aide and former editor, Michael Effiong James, has announced the death of his wife, Oluwakemi Oyeteju James, in a heartbreaking...
D’Tigress Enter Record Books With 101 Points Garnered in Victory Over Philippines
Nigeria’s female basketball national team, D’Tigress entered global record books on Saturday, when they surpassed 100 points in their victory over Philippines at the...
Samuel Ogazi’s 44.57 African Indoor 400m Record Sets Tongues Wagging
Fast-rising Nigerian quarter-miler, Samuel Ogazi set all tongues wagging on Saturday as he set a new African 400m record at USA’s National Collegiate Athletics...
Karim Adeyemi Endures Bitter-Sweet Evening With Dortmund In German Bundesliga
Borussia Dortmund of Germany midfielder, Karim Adeyemi had a bitter-sweet evening in the German Bundesliga, as he scored a goal but saw a couple...
Maduka Okoye’s Series Of Saves Not Enough For Udinese Against Juventus
Udinese of Italy goalkeeper, Maduka Okoye had his best personal performance in recent days, but his series of saves were not enough to prevent...
Donald Obiajulu Eyes Promotion, Targets More Goals For Smart City FC In NNL
Smart City FC of Lagos striker, Donald Obiajulu is targeting more goals for the club this season in the second-tier Nigerian National League (NNL),...
Smart City FC Will Gain Promotion To NPFL – Abiodun Obafemi
The sporting director of Lagos-based Smart City FC, Abiodun Obafemi has predicted that the team will gain promotion to Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL),...
Samuel Ogazi Breaks African Record to Win NCAA Indoor 400m Title
Nigerian sprint sensation Samuel Ogazi delivered a historic performance to win the Men’s 400m title at the NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships, setting...
Blessing Akintoye Crowned NCAA Division II 400m Champion
Nigerian quarter-miler Blessing Akintoye produced a commanding performance to win the Women’s 400m title at the NCAA Division II Indoor Track and Field Championships. READ...
Victor Osimhen Scores as Galatasaray S.K. Cruise Past İstanbul Başakşehir F.K.
Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen was on the scoresheet as Galatasaray S.K. secured a comfortable home victory over İstanbul Başakşehir F.K. in the Süper Lig. READ...
Temitope Adeshina Defends NCAA Indoor High Jump Title with Record-Equalling Leap
Nigeria’s high jump sensation Temitope Adeshina delivered another outstanding performance to successfully defend her crown at the NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field...
Paul Onuachu Extends Scoring Streak as Trabzonspor Edge Çaykur Rizespor
Nigerian striker Paul Onuachu continued his remarkable scoring run, netting the decisive goal as Trabzonspor secured a narrow victory over Çaykur Rizespor in the...
Smart City FC Move to 20 Points in Week 14 Triumph, Keep NPFL Promotion Dream Alive
Smart City FC strengthened their push for promotion on Matchday 14 of the Nigeria National League with a convincing 3–1 victory over Crown FC...
National Sports Commission Mourns Passing of Legendary Green Eagles Midfielder, Henry Nwosu, MON
The National Sports Commission (NSC) expresses deep sorrow over the passing of former Green Eagles midfielder Henry Nwosu, who died at the age of...
Hafiz Umar Scores Sixth League Goal as Reims Fall Late to Rodez
Hafiz Umar Ibrahim was on target for Stade de Reims, but his effort was not enough to prevent a late defeat against Rodez AF...
D’Tigress Score 100 Points to Defeat Philippines, Bounce Back at FIBA World Cup Qualifying Tournament
Nigeria’s women’s national basketball team, D'Tigress, produced an impressive offensive display to defeat the Philippines Women's National Basketball Team 101–84 in their Group D...
Frank Onyeka Set To Achieve ‘Something Great’ With Coventry
Coventry City of England recent signing, Frank Onyeka has received comforting news that he is set to achieve ‘something great’ with the club, as...
Bukayo Saka Trends With His Girlfriend Among Football’s ‘Most Bankable Couples’
Arsenal of England’s Nigerian-born star, Bukayo Saka is trending with his girlfriend, Tolami Benson, as they have been ranked among football's most bankable couples.' READ...
Arthur Okonkwo Emerges With MOTM Award In Wrexham’s Derby Win
Wrexham goalkeeper, Arthur Okonkwo put up another man of the match performance for the English Championship club and his efforts helped them pull off...
UEFA Ranks Osimhen’s ‘Father-Daughter’ Goal Celebration as Favorite Pix of the Week
Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has received special recognition from UEFA after his emotional goal celebration with his daughter was ranked among the standout moments...
Nigeria’s Football Will Never Forget Henry Nwosu’s Contributions – Mohammed Sanusi
The secretary-general of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Dr Mohammed Sanusi has added his voice in mourning the death of ex-international, Henry Nwosu, with a...
NPFL: Four Players Suspended as Bendel Insurance, Kun Khalifat Open Matchday 30
Matchday 30 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) will kick off on Saturday with four players ruled out of their teams’ fixtures due...
Esther Joseph Earns Double All-America Honors at NCAA Indoor Championships
Nigerian sprinter Esther Joseph delivered an impressive performance for the Tennessee Volunteers track and field at the NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships, earning...
National Para-Games’ March 26th Commencement Date Excites Stakeholders
As the countdown gets tighter towards the March 26th commencement date for this year’s National Para-Games in Abuja, stakeholders in the Nigerian special sports...
Spice Arena Gets Top Marks After Hosting Mini-Olympics Of Universal Comprehensive College
Top marks are still rolling out in favour of Spice Arena, in the Iyana-Odo/Arida axis of Alimosho local government area, Lagos, following its successful...
Chioma Ubogagu Enacts More Highpoints In Her Career Twlight At Dallas Trinity FC
Nigerian-born forward, Chioma Grace Ubogagu is still achieving a lot of highpoints and spotlights in the twilight of her career, as she keeps on...
Over 200 Golfers Set for 2026 First Bank Golf Tournament in Kaduna
Kaduna Golf Club is set to host the 2026 First Bank Kaduna Golf Tournament on March 28, with more than 200 golfers expected to...
‘His Name Is Written in Gold’ — SSA Adeboye Leads Tribute to Henry Nwosu After Death of 1980 AFCON Winner
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, Hon. Adeyinka Anthony Adeboye, has paid glowing tribute to former Green Eagles star...
NNL 2025/2026: Akwa United Battles Sporting Lagos for Southern Conference B Supremacy
The stage is set for a thrilling encounter in the Nigeria National League, as Akwa United hosts Sporting Lagos in a top-of-the-table clash in...
National U17 Cricket Championship: Final Spots Up for Grabs as Semi-Final Action Begins
The battle for places in the finals of the NCF PwC National U17 Championships intensified on Saturday as the competition entered its decisive semi-final...
Super Eagles Legend Henry Nwosu Dies at 61
Former Nigerian international and member of the historic 1980 Africa Cup of Nations–winning team, Henry Nwosu, has passed away. READ ALSO: Nigerian Athletes Impress at...
Nigerian Athletes Impress at NCAA Indoor Championships
Nigerian quarter-miler Chioma Nwachukwu delivered a strong performance at the NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships, finishing 3rd in Heat 3 of the Women’s...
Excitement in the Air, as Route is Unveiled for Yenagoa City International 10KM Road Race
Excitement is building in Yenagoa as athletes and road-race enthusiasts prepare for the highly anticipated Yenagoa City International 10KM Race 2026 scheduled to take...
“We’ll Give It Everything We Have” – Coach Jeff Ahead of Akwa United Clash
Head coach Jeff has assured fans that Sporting Lagos F.C. will give their all when they face Akwa United F.C. in a crucial Nigeria...
Paul Offor Set to Face Former Club as Akwa United F.C. Host Sporting Lagos F.C.
Head coach Paul Offor will reunite with his former club when Akwa United F.C. host Sporting Lagos F.C. in a crucial Nigeria National League...
Miracle Football Academy Coach Abdulgafar Cited In Community Secondary School’s Success Story
Coach Abdulgafar of Miracle Football Academy, Ijeshatedo, Lagos has been cited as a major brain behind the recent success of Community Secondary School at...
NFL Star Osawaru Odighizuwa Moves From Dallas To San Francisco
Nigerian-born defensive tackle, Osawaru Odighizuwa (aka Osa) has sealed a move from Dallas Cowboys to San Francisco 49ers in a major trade across two...
EAGLE EYE: Let’s Save The Boy Child!
An interim technical report from the recent Niger Delta Games in Benin City draws my attention this weekend; as I was shocked by the...
