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...
Blessing Akintoye Impresses with Heat Victory at NCAA Division II Indoor Championships
Blessing Akintoye delivered another composed performance at the NCAA Division II Indoor Track and Field Championships, cruising to victory in Heat 3 of the...
Ella Onojuvwevwo Smashes African Record with Stunning 400m Run at NCAA Indoor Championships
Ella Onojuvwevwo produced a historic performance at the NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships, rewriting the record books with a sensational 50.28 seconds in...
Ajayi, Okon Advance to NCAA 60m Final After Strong Heat Performances
Nigerian sprint star Kanyinsola Ajayi delivered a composed performance to secure qualification for the next round of the men’s 60 metres at the NCAA...
Israel Okon Blazes to New 60m Personal Best at NCAA Indoor Championships
Israel Okon delivered a sensational performance at the NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships in Arkansas, storming to a new Personal Best of 6.48...
Imoh Ezekiel Joins FC Kaisar, Teams Up with Victor Moses
Nigerian forward Imoh Ezekiel has completed a move to FC Kaisar as a free agent, the club has confirmed. READ ALSO: Mario Lemina: “There’s No...
Mario Lemina: “There’s No Striker Like Victor Osimhen”
Gabon international midfielder Mario Lemina has showered praise on Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen, describing him as one of the most complete forwards he has...
Garba Lawal Laments Misconduct Cases, Warns Young Players Abroad
Former Super Eagles winger Garba Lawal has expressed deep concern over the conduct of some young Nigerian footballers abroad following reports that Daniel Daga...
Raphael Onyedika Rises to €23m, Becomes Sixth Most Valuable Player in Belgium
Super Eagles midfielder Raphael Onyedika has seen his market value increase to €23 million, making him the sixth most valuable player in the Belgian...
Moses Usor Shines Creatively as LASK Held by TSV Hartberg
Nigerian winger Moses Usor delivered an impressive creative display for LASK, but his side were forced to settle for a goalless draw against TSV...
Promise Meliga Completes Loan Move to Kristiansund Ballklubb from Vålerenga Fotball
Young Nigerian talent Promise Meliga has completed a loan move from Vålerenga Fotball to Kristiansund Ballklubb as he continues his development in Norwegian football. READ...
Bryan Mbeumo Praises Calvin Bassey: “He’s a Beast”
Cameroon international forward Bryan Mbeumo has heaped praise on Nigerian defender Calvin Bassey, describing him as one of the toughest defenders he has faced. READ...
NPFL Could Attract N200bn Investment in Five Years – Nelson Ine
The Executive Director of GTI Asset Management and Trust Ltd, Mr. Nelson Ine, has projected that Nigeria’s topflight football competition, the Nigeria Premier Football...
NWFL Matchday 10: Five Players Nominated for Top Performer Award
Outstanding individual performances took centre stage in Matchday 10 of the Nigeria Women Football League Premiership as several players delivered decisive contributions for their...
Femi Azeez Wins English Championship’s Best Player Award For February
Millwall attacker, Femi Azeez has emerged ahead of all others in the vote for best player of the month in England’s lower division, following...
Anthony Joshua Is Ready Physically, Mentally For Return To Boxing Ring – Eddie Hearn
Former world heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Olaseni Oluwafemi Joshua is set to relaunch his surge for a third conquest of the global title, as...
Maro Itoje Insists England’s Rugby Squad Is United, Ahead Of Saturday’s Clash With France
England’s Nigerian-born rugby team captain, Maro Itoje insists everyone in the squad is united and focused on victory, ahead of their crucial clash with...
Bam Adebayo Gains Support From Miami Heats’ Coach, After Critics Slam His 83 Points Statistics
Miami Heat of USAA centre, Bam Adebayo has gained words of support from the team’s coach, following critical comments trailing the player’s historic 83...
Geo-Allocation, Other Factors That Could Stop Nigeria From Benefiting From Iran’s 2026 FIFA World Cup Withdrawal
The recent withdrawal of Iran national football team from the 2026 FIFA World Cup has sparked widespread speculation about which country might replace them...
NSC Appreciation Tour: NSC Train Lands in Uyo as Young Athletes Gets Reward for Hard Work
The National Sports Commission (NSC) Appreciation Tour made a significant stop in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, on Friday as officials of the Commission arrived...
Coal City Games 2026 gets huge sponsorship boost from South East Development Commission
The 2026 National Sports Festival in Enugu state, tagged Coal City Games has continued to attract huge support as the South East Development Commission...
Five Sports to Feature at AUSC Region 2 Games in Gambia
The organisers of the 2026 African Union Sports Council (AUSC) Region 2 Games have revealed the sporting disciplines for the upcoming event in The...
‘They’ll Respond Strongly!’ Ex-D’Tigress Guard Backs Nigeria to Bounce Back vs Philippines
Former D'Tigress guard Juliana Akere has expressed confidence that the Nigerian team will bounce back strongly from their defeat to South Korea women's national...
Zimbabwe Join Nigeria Invitational WT20I in Lagos, Tournament Expands to Six Teams
The Zimbabwe U-19 Women’s Cricket Team has officially joined the lineup for the 5th Nigeria Women’s Invitational WT20I Tournament, increasing the number of participating...
Coach Yemi Olanrewaju Backs Daniel Daga With Strong Words Amid Norway Court Sentence
Rivers United Coach Yemi Daniel Olanrewaju, has publicly thrown his support behind Nigerian midfielder Daniel Daga following the youngster’s recent legal troubles in Norway. Daga,...
‘Stick With Chelle!’ Kogi FA Boss Backs Super Eagles Coach to Continue Project
Chairman of the Kogi State Football Association, Hassan Wada, has reiterated his support for Eric Chelle, urging the Nigeria Football Federation to maintain stability...
‘Why Leave Without a Plan?’ Babayaro Questions Nwabali’s Sudden Club Exit
Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Emmanuel Babayaro has admitted he is puzzled by Stanley Nwabali’s decision to leave his South African club without having another...
Andrew Jacked: 10 Things to Know About Nigeria’s New World Bodybuilding Champion
Nigerian bodybuilding sensation Chinedu Andrew Obiekea, popularly known as Andrew Jacked, has taken the global fitness world by storm after winning the Men’s Open...
Bayelsa Athletics Organise One-Day U-15/Secondary Schools Meet, to Hold 3-day Coaching Clinics
The Bayelsa State Athletics Association has concluded plans to hold a one-day U-15/Secondary Schools Athletics Meet at the Samson Siasia Sports Complex, Ovom, Yenagoa...
‘Pick Goalkeepers Who Are Playing!’ Oloyede Urges Eagles to Drop Inactive Stars
Former Nigerian international Taiwo Oloyede has urged the Nigeria national football team to focus on inviting goalkeepers who are actively playing for their clubs...
‘They Must Stay Focused!’ Elonu Warns D’Tigress Not to Relax Despite World Cup Ticket
Former D'Tigress star and FIBA Women's Afrobasket 2021 Most Valuable Player Adaora Elonu has suggested that the current Nigerian team may feel slightly relaxed...
‘They Are a Great Team!’ Wakama Explains What Went Wrong in D’Tigress Loss to Korea
Head coach of D'Tigress, Rena Wakama, has praised South Korea women's national basketball team after Nigeria suffered a 77–60 defeat in their second game...
‘We Must Keep Fighting!’ Iwobi Stays Positive Despite Fulham’s Difficult Run
Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi has admitted that results have not gone the way of Fulham FC recently but insists the team remains determined to...
‘Step Out of Your Comfort Zone!’ Okocha Explains Why Nigerian Players Thrive Abroad
Former Super Eagles captain Jay-Jay Okocha has explained why many Nigerian footballers often succeed on the global stage, pointing to ambition and the willingness...
‘We Knew Their Strength!’ Victoria Macauley Reflects on D’Tigress Defeat to Korea
D’Tigress forward Victoria Macauley has described Nigeria’s clash against South Korea women's national basketball team as a highly competitive encounter following their 77–60 defeat...
‘Recruit Smart or Pay the Price!’ Odaudu Warns BAL Debutants Maktown Flyers
Nigerian basketball coach Ogoh Odaudu has issued a strong warning to Nigeria’s representatives in this season’s Basketball Africa League, urging Maktown Flyers to ensure...
‘He Gave Me My World Cup Dream!’ Efetobore Sodje Pays Emotional Tribute to Late Coach Onigbinde
Former Super Eagles defender Efetobore Sodje has expressed deep sadness over the death of former Nigeria head coach Festus Adegboye Onigbinde, describing him as...
“We Couldn’t Deal With The Last Ball” – Finidi George Reacts as Shooting Stars Stop Rivers United in Ibadan
Head coach Finidi George has reacted to Rivers United F.C.’s narrow defeat to Shooting Stars Sports Club, admitting his side were punished for failing...
NPFL: Adamu Mohammad Focused as Team Prepares for Bendel Insurance Clash
Adamu Mohammad has expressed determination and focus ahead of his team’s upcoming encounter against Bendel Insurance FC in Matchday 30 of the Nigeria Professional...
