Chioma Cynthia Nweke Leads Nigerian 1-2 Finish to Clinch U20 Women’s 100m Gold in Abeokuta
Nigeria’s sprint dominance was once again on display at the African U18 & U20 Athletics Championships in Abeokuta, as Chioma Cynthia Nweke stormed to victory in the U20 women’s 100m final, securing the gold medal in 11.65s (-1.9 m/s). Nweke held her nerve in a tightly contested race, leading a sensational Nigerian 1-2 finish with teammate Success Oyibu claiming silver. Read...
Ogun Becomes Sports Investment Magnet — NSC DG Hails Governor Dapo Abiodun’s Vision
The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, has praised Governor Dapo Abiodun for turning Ogun State into a beacon of Nigeria’s sports economy, citing the state’s investment in infrastructure, talent development, and international hosting capacity. Speaking at the opening day of the African U18/U20 Athletics Championships at the newly refurbished MKO Abiola International Stadium in...
Emmanuel Blessing Sets Abeokuta Alight With Decathlon 100m Personal Best
Team Nigeria’s Emmanuel Blessing delivered a statement performance on Day 2 of the African U18 & U20 Athletics Championships, setting the tone with a blazing Personal Best (PB) of 10.97s (-0.1) in the 100m event of the men’s Decathlon. The 18-year-old athlete from Nigeria exploded out of the blocks at the MKO Abiola International Stadium, outrunning Algeria’s Ghettas Walid Fares,...
Bayelsa Queens Name 25-Player Provisional Squad for WAFU Zone B Title Chase
Former champions Bayelsa Queens FC have fired the first shot ahead of the 5th West Africa Football Union (WAFU Zone B) Championship, releasing a 25-player provisional squad under the guidance of head coach Whyte Ogbonda as preparations intensify for the regional showdown in Côte d’Ivoire this August. The Prosperity Girls, who famously lifted the title in 2022, are aiming to...
Ibom Angels’ Goalkeeper Echefu Jecinta Shines in Birthday Shoot, Hopes for Super Falcons Victory Over Zambia as Perfect Gift
Rising teenage football star, Echefu Jecinta Chinelo, marked her 15th birthday in style on Friday, July 18, 2025, with a stunning photo shoot and a passionate birthday wish — a win for the Super Falcons in their crucial WAFCON 2024 quarterfinal clash against Zambia. The Ibom Angels goalkeeper, affectionately known by fans and teammates as “Nwa Nwabali001,” released dazzling birthday...
“My Greatest Regret as a Footballer” – 1993 U-17 World Cup Winner Festus Odini Opens Up
Former Golden Eaglets forward Festus Odini, a member of Nigeria’s victorious squad at the 1993 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Japan, has reflected on his career, the state of Nigerian youth football, and how injury halted his blossoming path in professional football. Odini, who played alongside Nigerian legends like Nwankwo Kanu, Wilson Oruma, and Celestine Babayaro, made the revelation in...
Tikolo: Tough ICC Tourney Will Strengthen Yellow Greens Ahead of ILT20
Nigeria’s Yellow Greens U‑19 cricket team, under head coach Steve Tikolo, have set up a fixture list featuring Uganda, Kenya, Namibia, and the UAE, seeing it as a strategic test ahead of the upcoming ILT20 Cup in Uganda in late 2025. Tikolo, a legendary Kenyan all‑rounder, emphasized facing higher‑ranked opponents to garner ranking points and sharpen match temperament. Read Also: Chelle’s...
Chelle’s B‑Team Ready: Kabiru Mohammed Targets CHAN Glory
As the Super Eagles B gear up for the 8th African Nations Championship (CHAN) in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda (Aug 2–30), Kwara United defender Kabiru Mohammed affirmed the squad’s alignment with coach Eric Chelle’s aggressive, physical philosophy. Chelle named a 35‑man provisional squad focused on Nigeria’s home‑based talents . Grouped in Zanzibar’s Group D, Nigeria faces defending champions Senegal, along with...
Resilience in Recovery: Babangida Reflects On Netherlands Rehab
Former Super Eagles winger Tijani Babangida has publicly shared his and his wife’s arduous journey to recovery following a May 2024 accident that resulted in the death of their son and brother. In an emotional interview with Emmanuel Babayaro, Babangida revealed that they spent nearly a year in the Netherlands undergoing treatment and rehabilitation. Read Also: Last Shot’: Ola Aina Declares...
Last Shot’: Ola Aina Declares 2026 World Cup His Final Chance
Super Eagles defender Ola Aina has admitted that the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico represents his last realistic opportunity to play on football’s biggest stage. The 28‑year‑old Nottingham Forest full‑back, who will turn 29 in October 2025, reflected on his playing absence in recent tournaments—“I got shenked in 2018…then obviously we didn’t qualify in...
