“I’m Ready to Prove Myself Abroad” — Sunshine FC’s Omeh Collins Eyes Breakthrough In Asia
Omeh Collins, an emerging attacking midfielder from Sunshine FC of Nsukka, says he is ready to take the next big step in his career as he prepares to travel to Asia this month for his first international trials. In a brief chat ahead of his departure, the Nsukka-born playmaker expressed excitement about the opportunity to showcase his abilities on a...
NPFL 2025/2026: Shooting Stars Sign Chidiebere Nnachi from Enyimba as Management Restructuring Takes Shape
Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) have completed the signing of 22-year-old winger Chidiebere Nnachi from Enyimba International ahead of the 2025/2026 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season. The Oluyole Warriors confirmed that Nnachi, a right-footed attacker renowned for his pace and versatility on the flanks, has joined as part of the club’s squad overhaul. Read Also: ITTF Africa Youth Championship: Nigeria’s...
ITTF Africa Youth Championship: Nigeria’s Abdulbasit, Kuti in Podium Finish Race as Singles, Doubles Duels Heat Up
As the 2025 ITTF Africa Youth Championships approach their final stretch, the competition intensifies with players set to battle for semifinal spots in the singles, doubles, and mixed doubles events on Saturday, August 2, at the Molade Okoya-Thomas Hall, Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos. In the singles category, the race for top honours is heating up among host nation Nigeria, continental...
CHAN 2024: “Why I Pick Nine Remo Stars Players” – Eric Sekou Chelle Defends Selection of Players in Super Eagles B
Super Eagles B head coach, Sekou Eric Chelle, has defended the high number of Remo Stars players included in Nigeria’s squad for the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), which kicks off today (Saturday) in Tanzania, with Uganda and Kenya serving as co-hosts. Speaking to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) media team, Chelle explained that his selection was based purely on...
Shooting Stars in Talks with Goalkeeper Adewale Adeyinka And Ojo Olorunleke Ahead of NPFL 2025/2026 Season
Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) are on the verge of completing the signing of experienced goalkeeper Adewale Adeyinka from Plateau United, according to multiple sources close to the deal. The former Kwara United shot-stopper is said to be eager to join the Oluyole Warriors ahead of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season, which is set to kick off on...
2025 National Trials: Kanyinsola Ajayi Faces Fierce Challenge to Retain Nigeria’s Fastest Man Crown as Sprinters Set Personal Bests Ahead of 100m Final
Defending champion Kanyinsola Ajayi faces strong competition as Nigerian sprinters set personal bests in the men’s 100m heats at the 2025 National Trials, setting up a thrilling semifinal and final showdown in Lagos. Kanyinsola Ajayi will have his hands full in his quest to retain the title of Nigeria’s fastest man after a series of blistering performances by rival sprinters...
CAF Unveil The New Total Energies African Nations Championship (CHAN) Trophy
CAF has unveiled a new trophy and a record $10.4 million prize pool for CHAN 2024, which will be co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania from August 2 to 30, 2025. Winners will earn $3.5 million, marking a 75% increase. The new trophy features 54 lines for 54 African nations. Victor Wanyama, Denis Onyango, and Mrisho Ngasa united to unveil...
I’m Optimistic About the Future of Nigerian Athletics- AFN President Tonobok Okowa
President of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Chief Tonobok Okowa, has expressed strong optimism about the future of Nigerian athletics, as he graced the ongoing AFN National Championships at the Yabatech Sports Complex in Lagos. Speaking at the championship venue, Chief Tonobok Okowa pointed out the impressive turnout of talent and the high level of competition as signs that...
Nigeria’s First Athletics Medal at the 2025 African School Games Comes From the ShotPut Cirle
Team Nigeria's 60-member contingent of student-athletes has arrived in Annaba, Algeria, the host city for the inaugural African School Games. The team, comprising talented young athletes from various secondary schools across Nigeria, are set to compete in 10 diverse disciplines, including Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Football, Swimming, Gymnastics, Karate, Judo, Taekwondo, and Table tennis. Read Also: 21 Teams Set for 2025...
21 Teams Set for 2025 Ogun U-19 Football League As Draw Holds In Abeokuta
The stage is set for the 2025 Ogun State Under-19 Male and Female Football League following the successful conduct of the official draw held at the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) Secretariat in Abeokuta. The event, which drew representatives from teams across the Abeokuta, Sagamu, and Ilaro zones, marked a key milestone ahead of the competition's kickoff scheduled for...
