Akeredolu Hails Yetunde Olopade as Trailblazer in Sports Marketing at Newstap/SWAN 5-Star Awards
The President of the Nigeria Federation of American Football (NFAF), Babajide Akeredolu, has commended the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Nilayo Sports...
NSC Secondary School Appreciation Tour Receives Massive Commendation From Nigerians
The Director General of the National Sports Commission, NSC, Hon. Bukola Olopade has always said that " When we take care of our athletes,...
‘This Award Is Not About Noise, It Is About Impact’ — SSA Adeboye Declares at Newstap/SWAN 5-Star Awards
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, Hon. Adeyinka Anthony Adeboye, has emphasized that recognition in sports and public service...
Plumptre Criticises Late Postponement of Women’s AFCON
Ashleigh Plumptre has voiced strong disappointment over the late postponement of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), describing the decision as one that...
Liverpool Eliminate Wolverhampton Wanderers From FA Cup As Arokodare Leads the Line
Tolu Arokodare featured prominently for Wolverhampton Wanderers FC but could not prevent his side from falling to a defeat against Liverpool FC in their...
Ogundiran Leads NAIA 60m Field as Nigerians Impress in Heats
Nigeria’s Blessing Ogundiran produced a sensational performance to record the fastest time in the women’s 60m heats at the NAIA Indoor Track & Field...
Echegini Urges Better Preparation for Super Falcons Ahead of Major Tournaments
Jennifer Echegini, midfielder for Super Falcons and Paris Saint-Germain Féminine, has sent a subtle but pointed message to the Nigeria Football Federation regarding the...
Enilolobo Celebrates New Sponsorship with 100m Silver in Calabar
Rising Nigerian sprint talent Rebecca Enilolobo celebrated her new sponsorship deal in style, securing a silver medal in the Girls’ 100m at the competition...
Former Teammates Clash As Okon Edges Onyeama To U20 100m Title
It was a dramatic finish in the U20 men’s 100m final at the MTN CHAMPS as Liberty Okon stunned his former teammate Alvin Onyeama...
Osimhen’s Link With Bayern Munich Gets ‘Quite Unlikely’ Verdict From Renowned Analyst
All talk about a possible move to Bayern Munich of Germany by Galatasaray of Turkey striker, Victor James Osimhen might be way off the...
Jordon Ibe Returns From Bulgaria To Face Assault Case In England
Lokomotiv Sofia of Bulgaria winger, Jordon Ibe, who previously played for Liverpool and Bournemouth, is currently back in England, not to play for another...
Police Arrest Women’s Basketball Star Arike Ogunbowale After Fight Inside Night Club
A Nigerian female basketball star based in the United States of America, Arike Ogunbowale has been arrested after getting into a fight at a...
Anthony Joshua Slams British Boxer For Dumping His Promoter
Nigerian-born former world heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Olaseni Oluwafemi Joshua has slammed fellow-British boxer, Conor Benn, for dumping his promoter, Eddie Hearn, Sports247 reports. Joshua...
Former Heavyweight Boxer Funso Banjo’s Son Steps Out For Second Pro Fight On Saturday
Nigerian-born British former heavyweight boxer, Funso Banjo’s son, Jordan, will this Saturday step out for his second professional fight, and another chance to convince...
Gateway Snooker Tournament Returns June 4–7 in Abeokuta
The second edition of the Gateway Snooker Tournament will hold from June 4 to June 7 at the Ijeja Sports Centre, with organisers calling...
Nigeria Basketball Federation Announces Landmark XE Jet Partnership to Power D’Tigress Global Campaign
The Nigeria Basketball Federation today announced a landmark strategic partnership with XE Jet, naming the aviation company the Official Aviation Partner of Nigeria’s Senior...
Singida Black Stars clear Amas Obasogie of match-fixing, lift suspension
Tanzanian club, Singida Black Stars SC has cleared Nigerian goalkeeper, Amas Obasogie of match-fixing allegations following an internal investigation, the club announced on Friday. In...
CEO of Nilayo Sports Management Ltd., Mrs. Yetunde Olopade Wins Newstap/SWAN 5-Star Awards
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Nilayo Sports Management Limited, Mrs. Yetunde Olopade, has been decorated with the prestigious Newstap/SWAN 5-Star Awards...
UNSCRIPTED: Damilola Ogunbote Takes Girl Child Empowerment From UK, China, USA To Surulere
A Nigerian woman who was born in Lagos but grew up in London and studied to be a lawyer in the United Kingdom, Damilola...
Kadiri Ikhana Unveils Big Plans Ahead of Football Academy Launch
Veteran Nigerian coach Kadiri Ikhana has revealed ambitious plans to nurture young football talents ahead of the launch of his football academy in Auchi,...
Olopade Explains Rationale Behind Cash Gifts For Secondary School Students
Nigeria’s National Sports Commission (NSC) director-general, Honourable Bukola Olopade has come out with a detailed explanation of reasons behind the recent cash reward he...
Bukayo Saka Blows Hot: We Just Want To Continue Winning
Arsenal of England sensation, Bukayo Saka has taken a swipe at critics who have dubbed The Gunners’ title hopes as ‘a monotonous charge backed...
Shaibu Charges Plateau United to Sustain Form, Eyes NPFL Title Push
The Director General/Chief Executive Officer of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), H.E. Comrade Philip Shaibu, has urged players of Plateau United Football Club...
Uzoho Eyes Statement Performance as Kun Khalifat Prepare for Bayelsa United Clash
Head coach Obinna Uzoho has emphasized the importance of focus and responsibility as Kun Khalifat FC prepare to face Bayelsa United in a crucial...
BFN Board Reappoints Tunde Kazeem as Technical Director
The board of the Badminton Federation of Nigeria (BFN) has reappointed Mallam Tunde Kazeem as the Technical Director. READ ALSO: Esmoriz Of Portugal Youngster Isa...
Esmoriz Of Portugal Youngster Isa Riliwan Ayodele Eyes Early Major Breakthrough
Sporting Clube Esmoriz of Portugal youngster, Isa Rilwan Ayodele has disclosed that he is eager to get an early major breakthrough with the modest...
Wikki Tourists Resolve Training Dispute, Shift Focus to Elkanemi Warriors Clash- Idris Guda
Wikki Tourists FC captain Mohammed Idris Guda has confirmed that the issues which led to the team’s temporary boycott of training have been resolved...
NPFL: Wikki Tourists Appoint Evans Ogenyi as New Technical Adviser
Wikki Tourists FC have officially announced the appointment of Coach Evans Ogenyi as the club’s new Technical Adviser as the management moves to strengthen...
Miracle Ezechukwu Claims Junior Girls’ 100m Title at MTN CHAMPS Calabar
Rising sprint sensation Miracle Ezechukwu delivered another commanding performance to win the Junior Girls’ 100m final at the MTN CHAMPS athletics meet in Calabar,...
Owi Adoyi: How I Discovered Dying Promise James, a Once-Brilliant Nigerian Defender Who Now Struggles to Feed
On a quiet street in Kaduna, far away from the roar of packed stadiums and the chants of football fans, a man who once...
Athletics Federation Vice President Aghazu Withdraws Resignation from AFN, Board Accepts Apology
The 2nd Vice President of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Aku Aghazu, has withdrawn her earlier decision to resign from the federation’s board. READ...
Ajibade, Ucheibe Slam WAFCON 2026 Postponement, Demand Greater Respect for African Women’s Football
Nigeria women's national football team captain Rasheedat Ajibade and midfielder Christy Ucheibe have expressed strong disappointment following the postponement of the 2026 Women's Africa...
D’Tigress Unveil Final Squad for 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup Qualifiers
Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, have unveiled their final 12-player squad ahead of the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Qualifying Tournament scheduled...
John Caleb Set for Outdoor Debut at Beach Opener in 100m Showdown with Wallace Aflamah
Nigerian sprint prospect John Caleb is set to begin his outdoor season as he lines up for the men’s 100m at the Beach Opener,...
Crystal Palace F.C. Fight Back to Beat Tottenham Hotspur F.C. 3–1 as Christantus Uche Features Off the Bench
Crystal Palace produced a spirited comeback to secure a 3–1 away victory over Tottenham Hotspur in an entertaining Premier League clash, with Nigerian midfielder...
SS2 Student Afaoku Sixtus Picks Hard Work, Discipline, Constant Practice As Keys To Success In Football
A senior secondary two (SS2) student in Imo State, Sixtus Chinemerem Afaoku (aka Afakago) has picked hard work, discipline and constant practice as the...
EAGLE EYE:Nigeria’s New Wave Sports Administrators
This week, I doff my hat to four men who have changed the narrative about sports administration in Nigeria. Not only have they ensured...
Igbobi College’s Principal Venerable Joseph Adediji Advocates Better Focus On School Sports
The principal of Igbobi College, Lagos, Venerable Joseph Oyewale Adediji has called for more efforts in the area of school sports, in order to...
Nigerian Social Media Influencer KSI Buys Football Club In England
Internationally renowned Nigerian social media influencer, Olajide Olayinka Williams Olatunji (aka KSI) has sensationally become a club owner in England, following his acquisition of...
Late Mrs Funmilayo Stella Kumoye Exuded Kindness, Generosity, Strength, Compassion; Says Zeal-Adepetu
Renowned sports journalist, Maxwell Kolawole Kumoye’s late wife, Mrs Funmilayo Stella Kumoye has been described as a lady of lofty values, who exuded kindness,...
British Motorsport Star Lewis Hamilton Reveals His Nigerian Ancestral Origin
British motorsport star, Lewis Hamilton, has come out with a startling revelation that he has ancestral origins in Nigeria and two other West African...
NATHANIEL IDOWU-AJEGUNLE U-14 FOOTBALL LEAGUE: League Leaders Face Top Challengers in Week 6 Fixtures
Week 6 of the Nathaniel Idowu–Ajegunle Under-14 Football League promises exciting action as top teams prepare for crucial encounters on Saturday, March 7, 2026. Five...
Basketball Africa League Announces 12 Teams And Group Phase Schedule For 2026 Season
The Basketball Africa League (BAL) today announced the 12 teams and group phase schedule for the 2026 BAL season, which will tip off on...
Ten Commonwealth Games Spots Up for Grabs as National Boxing Trials Conclude in Lagos
The Nigeria Boxing Federation will on Friday determine the 10 fighters who will represent the country in the boxing event of the 2026 Commonwealth...
Nigeria Begins Quest for 2026 World Relays Qualification in Calabar
Nigeria will begin its pursuit of qualification for the 2026 World Relays at the MTN Champs Athletics Classic in Calabar on Friday (today). The three-day...
National Sports Commission to Use 3rd National Para Games to Celebrate Inclusivity and Build the Future Para Sports Success
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has reiterated its commitment to the development of para sports in Nigeria as the 3rd National Para Games commences...
Amazons Tennis Tournament 2026: Promoting Women’s Tennis and Empowerment in Nigeria
Convener of the Amazons Tennis Tournament, Ambassador Obayemi Joy, has shared the vision behind the growing women’s tennis competition as preparations intensify for the...
Abia Angels Goalie Oloko Shares Special Moment With Nnadozie in Super Falcons Camp
Abia Angels goalkeeper Fatimo Oloko has shared her excitement after meeting and training with her long-time goalkeeping idol, Chiamaka Nnadozie, during the Super Falcons...
Destiny Ese Claims Bronze at Atlantic 10 Indoor Championships
Nigeria’s Destiny Ese produced an impressive performance in the men’s long jump final at the Atlantic 10 Indoor Championships, soaring to a mark of...
Igbobi College Students to Benefit from CAF Initiative
The Lagos State Football Association (LSFA) has presented five footballs to Igbobi College, Lagos, as part of the CAF School Football Development Initiative, aimed...
