Israel Okon Sets Stunning PB As Nigerians Dominate 100m In Luzern
In a remarkable showcase of Nigerian sprinting excellence, Israel Okon blazed to a new personal best of 10.06s (0.0) to claim victory in the men’s 100m B race at the Spitzen Leichtathletik Luzern in Switzerland. Okon's electrifying run not only earned him the top spot on the podium but also underlined his growing status in the international sprint scene. Right...
“Buhari Knew We Could Be Forgotten” – 1985 U-16 World Cup Winner Slaisu Nakande Recounts Historic Moments with Late President
As tributes continue to pour in following the burial of former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari in his hometown of Daura, one of Nigeria’s football heroes, Slaisu Nakande, has shared an emotional reflection on his historic encounters with the late leader. Nakande, a member of the legendary Golden Eaglets squad that clinched the inaugural FIFA U-16 World Cup in China in...
D’Tigress Get Hungary Date As FIBA U19 Women’s World Cup Round Of 16 Pairings Confirmed
The stage is set for the knockout phase of the FIBA U19 Women’s Basketball World Cup 2025, as the Round of 16 pairings and full schedule have been officially confirmed following the conclusion of the group stage in Brno, Czechia. Nigeria’s D’Tigress, making their debut at the tournament, will face Hungary on Wednesday, July 16 at 16:00 GMT+1 time at...
FIFA-Certified Agents Demand Crackdown On Fake Football Representatives In Nigeria
The body of FIFA-certified football agents in Nigeria has issued a strong call for stricter enforcement of regulations and heightened vigilance against the growing presence of fake agents operating within the country’s football ecosystem. In an official statement, the group reaffirmed its dedication to ethical conduct, transparency, and full compliance with the FIFA Football Agent Regulations (FFAR), which officially came...
Regional Heavyweights Clash At 2025 ITTF Africa West Regional Championships
The battle for regional supremacy begins today, Wednesday, July 16, as West Africa’s table tennis powerhouses converge at the Molade Okoya-Thomas Hall, Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos, for the 2025 ITTF Africa West Regional Championships. This prestigious tournament, serving as a qualifier for the 2025 African Championships set to take place later this year in Kigali, Rwanda, will see Nigeria—the host...
Governor AbdulRazaq to Host Reception for Team Kwara, Ready to Clear Kwara United Long Standing Players’ Sign Debts
The Kwara State Sports Commission has announced that His Excellency, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, the Executive Governor of Kwara State, will host a special reception in honour of the state’s athletes who participated in the recently concluded National Sports Festival, “Gateway 2024,” held in Ogun State. Read Also: CAA U18/U20: More Countries Arrive as Host City Abeokuta Bubbles With Excitement The reception,...
CAA U18/U20: More Countries Arrive as Host City Abeokuta Bubbles With Excitement
The ancient city of Abeokuta is brimming with excitement as the 3rd edition of the Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) U18/U20 African Championships gets set to commence. With just a day to go, the number of participating countries has climbed to 35, out of a total of 42 expected nations, setting the stage for an electrifying continental showdown. Read Also: WAFCON...
WAFCON 2024: Ghana, South Africa, Mali Grab Quarter Finals Ticket as Knock Out Phase Begins on Friday
The eight teams that have qualified for the quarterfinals of the CAF TotalEnergies Women’s Africa Cup of Nations 2024 are now confirmed: Morocco, Zambia, Senegal, Nigeria, Algeria, South Africa, Ghana, and Mali. Following an intense and gripping group stage, the tournament now moves into the knockout phase, starting Friday — with a coveted place in the semi-finals at stake. Read Also:...
Ikweki Wins Nigeria’s First Medal At African U18/U20 Championships
Nigeria’s campaign at the 2024 Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) U18/U20 Championships got off to a promising start on Tuesday, as Praise Ikweki delivered the country’s first medal—bronze—in the men’s high jump at the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abeokuta, Ogun State. Ikweki, competing in a tightly contested final alongside teammate Melvin Ododo, overcame an early scare at 2.03m to secure...
OFFICIAL: AFN Names 92 Athletes As 3rd CAA U-18/U-20 Championship Begins In Abeokuta
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), has named its official team to the 3rd CAA U-18/U-20 Championships which begins on Wednesday at the MKO Abiola Stadium, Kuto, Abeokuta, Ogun State, South-West, Nigeria. The team was named on Tuesday by AFN's President Chief Tonobok Okowa and the Technical Director Gabriel Okon. Read Also: Enough is Enough: Anambra FA will.halt Iyke Igbokwe’s impunities 51...
