Lagos State FA Vice-chairman Dotun Coker Speaks: Why We’re Taking CAF Balls To Secondary Schools
The vice-chairman of Lagos State Football Association (LSFA), Mr Dotun Coker has spoken at length to explain all factors that accounted for the ongoing...
Portable vs Carter Efe Boxing Fight Listed as an Undercard on Amir Khan’s Lagos Show Roster
Former world boxing champion Amir Khan will headline the promotion of a major boxing event scheduled for May 1 in Lagos, Nigeria, with social...
I Used to Play Football, But Destiny Chose Music — P-Square’s Peter Okoye Shares on How Music Ended His Football Dream
Before the sold-out concerts, international fame, and chart-topping hits, Peter Okoye had a very different dream growing up in the vibrant city of Jos...
NLO Lists Requirements for Compulsory Players’ Pre-Competition Medical Assessment
The Nationwide League One (NLO) has outlined mandatory requirements for clubs ahead of the 2026 Pre-Competition Medical Assessment (PCMA) exercise for players. In a reminder...
CAF Reschedules 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations to July–August
The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) has announced a change in the schedule for the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations 2026, with...
NCF Unveils Trophies, Medals as National U-17 Boys and Girls Championship Holds in Abuja
The Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) has officially unveiled the trophies and medals for the upcoming National U-17 Boys and Girls Championship scheduled to take...
Nigeria Drops as South Sudan Top Africa in Latest FIBA Ranking
Nigeria’s senior men’s basketball team has dropped in the latest global rankings released by the International Basketball Federation, while South Sudan emerged as the...
Kidnapped Footballer, Rebecca John Regains Freedom
Nigerian female footballer Rebecca John has regained her freedom after being abducted by unknown gunmen in Edo State. According to information obtained from a close...
Prestina Ochonogor Shines with Sprint and Long Jump Double at WAC Championships
Nigerian track and field talent Prestina Ochonogor delivered an impressive all-round performance at the WAC Indoor Track and Field Championships, earning recognition as Athletic...
Ella Onojuvwevwo Crowned Most Outstanding Female Gold Medalist After SEC Triumph
Ella Onojuvwevwo delivered a commanding performance at the SEC Indoor Track & Field Championships, storming to victory in the women’s 400m with a sensational...
Fatih Tekke Praises Paul Onuachu, Urges Him to Reach Higher Level
Trabzonspor manager Fatih Tekke has hailed the impact of Nigerian striker Paul Onuachu, while challenging him to elevate his game even further. Speaking about the...
Israel Okon Claims SEC Bronze, Named Most Outstanding Male Bronze Medalist
Israel Okon delivered another elite sprint performance at the SEC Indoor Track & Field Championships, powering to a time of 6.54 seconds to claim...
Ola Aina, Awoniyi Help Nottingham Forest Stall Manchester City At Etihad
Super Eagles’ stars, Ola Aina and Taiwo Awoniyi were both in action on Wednesday for Nottingham Forest, which they helped to pull off a...
Kelechi Iheanacho Fails Fitness Check Before Celtic’s Clash With Aberdeen
Celtic of Scotland attacker, Kelechi Iheanacho failed to pass a late fitness test before his team’s high-profile clash with Aberdeen in the Scottish Premier...
NSC Director-general Bukola Olopade Hands Out N5m To Two Secondary School Students
The director-general of Nigeria’s National Sports Commission (NSC), Honourable Bukola Olopade has handed out a total sum of N5m to two secondary school students...
NAWIS President Mariam Suleiman Showers Encomiums On Nigeria’s Esteemed Women
The president of Nigerian Association of Women In Sports (NAWIS), Professor Mariam Suleiman has showered encomiums on a long list of female achievers in...
Grassroots Talents Deserve National Recognition — SSA Adeboye Commends NSC’s Nationwide Youth Sports Appreciation Tour
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, Hon. Adeyinka Anthony Adeboye, has applauded the National Sports Commission (NSC) for its...
Antetokounmpo’s 19 Points Can’t Prevent Blow Out Defeat For Milwaukee Bucks
Milwaukee Bucks of USA’s Nigerian-born star, Giannis Antetokounmpo (Adetokunbo) hit a team-high 19 points in his first game back from injury, but his haul...
Finidi Reacts as Rivers United Score Three Goals in a Game First Time This Season
Head coach Finidi George has expressed delight after Rivers United FC scored three goals in a single league match for the first time this...
Dele-Bashiru Nets First Goal of the Season as Atalanta Hold Lazio in Copa Italia Semi Final
Nigerian midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru opened his goalscoring account for the 2025/2026 season after finding the net for Lazio in their 2–2 draw against Atalanta...
Ajayi Blazes to Historic 6.45s at SEC Indoor Championships
Nigerian sprint sensation Kanyinsola Ajayi has delivered one of the most electrifying performances in African indoor track history, storming to victory in the men’s...
2026 WAFCON: Nigeria, Ghana, Others Step up Preparations as CAF Set to Deliver a Major Update on Host, Kick Off Date
Several African women’s national teams recorded impressive results in international friendly matches this week as preparations intensify for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of...
Kalu Marks Stunning Comeback with Silver at Big Ten Championships
Nigerian jumper Chidozie Kalu delivered a remarkable return to competition at the Big Ten Indoor Track and Field Championships, earning recognition as Athletic Heat’s...
NWFL Premiership: Golden Boot Race Heats Up at Halfway Mark
The first stanza of the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership has concluded with the Golden Boot race finely poised, as three prolific forwards...
NNL: Okon Vows More as Akwa United Strengthen Promotion Charge
Midfielder Paulinus Okon has pledged to raise his performance levels even further as Akwa United FC intensifies their push for a return to the...
Ajilore Defends Super Eagles Friendly Opponents
Former Super Eagles midfielder Femi Ajilore has defended the choice of opponents lined up for the national team during the next international window, insisting...
Sam Sodje Criticises Super Eagles Friendly Opponents
Former Super Eagles defender Sam Sodje has strongly criticised the Nigeria Football Federation over the quality of friendly matches arranged for the national team...
AUSC Secretary General Meets SSA Adeboye, Seeks Stronger Grassroots Sports Collaboration in Nigeria
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, Hon. Adeyinka Anthony Adeboye, on Thursday received the Secretary General of the African...
BAL President Amadou Gallo Fall Targets Growth Ahead of Season Six
President of the Basketball Africa League, Amadou Gallo Fall, has stated that the main objective ahead of the sixth season of the competition is...
Oliseh Calls for Racism in Football to Be Criminalised
Former Super Eagles captain Sunday Oliseh has called for stronger measures in the fight against racism in football, insisting that the problem will only...
NSC Rewards Majekodunmi Afusat Bisola with ₦3 Million as Appreciation Tour Continues
The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Bukola Olopade, on Thursday continued the Commission’s nationwide appreciation tour with a visit to Abeokuta,...
Babangida Recalls Racist Abuse in Europe, Urges Clubs to Take Responsibility
Former Nigeria international Tijani Babangida has shared his own experience of racial abuse in European football, recalling a painful incident that occurred during his...
Bayelsa State Government, Nilayo Sports Management Limited Announce Maiden Yenagoa City International 10KM Race
The Bayelsa State Government has officially announced the maiden edition of the Yenagoa City International 10KM Race, a landmark sporting event designed to position...
Francis Orbih Promises Greater Progress After Third-Term Re-Election
President of the Badminton Federation of Nigeria, Francis Orbih, has expressed gratitude and renewed determination after being re-elected for a third consecutive term at...
Owolabi: World Cup Qualifiers Offer D’Tigress Chance to Experiment
Head coach of the MFM Women’s Basketball team Ochuko Owolabi believes the upcoming FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup Qualifiers will serve primarily as a...
Ogunade: NBBF Awaits FIBA Clarification on Board Tenure Dispute
Vice President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation, Babatunde Ogunade, has acknowledged that differing interpretations within the federation’s board have led to uncertainty regarding the...
Barbra Banda Confident Copper Queens Can Challenge Super Falcons at WAFCON
Zambian forward Barbra Banda has expressed strong belief that the Copper Queens have the ability to challenge and even defeat Nigeria’s Super Falcons at...
Etta Egbe Urges NFF, Chelle to Reach Compromise for Super Eagles Stability
Former Green Eagles goalkeeper Etta Egbe has called on the Nigeria Football Federation and Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle to find common ground...
Nimrod Optimistic as Nigeria Volleyball Targets Strong 2026 Campaign
President of the Nigeria Volleyball Federation, Musa Nimrod, has expressed strong optimism about Nigeria’s volleyball prospects in 2026, revealing that the federation has lined...
Aiyenugba Urges Nigeria to Accept FIFA Verdict on DR Congo Petition
Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Dele Aiyenugba has urged Nigerians to accept whatever decision emerges from FIFA regarding the petition filed by the Nigeria Football...
Madugu Ready for Pressure as Super Falcons Begin WAFCON Preparations
Super Falcons head coach Justin Madugu has acknowledged that the pressure to defend Nigeria’s continental title is inevitable, but insists he is fully prepared...
Mikel Obi Calls for Tougher Sanctions to Eliminate Racism in Football
Former Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel has called for stronger and more decisive measures to eradicate racism from football, insisting that symbolic gestures...
Carragher Hails Alex Iwobi as a ‘Manager’s Dream’
Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has described Nigerian midfielder Alex Iwobi as a “manager’s dream,” praising the Fulham star for his versatility and consistency. Carragher...
Elizabeth Oshoba Fired Up for Arnell Clash on Dubois–Harper Undercard
Nigerian boxer Elizabeth Oshoba has expressed excitement ahead of her upcoming fight against Chelsey Arnell, scheduled to take place on April 5 in the...
Samuel Ikpefan Calls for Greater Support to Grow Winter Sports in Africa
Two-time Olympian Samuel Ikpefan has called for stronger institutional and financial backing to unlock Africa’s untapped potential in winter sports. Ikpefan made the appeal after...
Edema Fuludu Questions High Salary Demands for Super Eagles Coach
Former Nigeria international Edema Fuludu has questioned the rationale behind offering Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle a highly improved contract, arguing that the...
Mutiu Adepoju Backs Chelle to Continue Super Eagles Project
Former Nigeria international Mutiu Adepoju has joined the growing list of voices calling on the Nigeria Football Federation to retain Super Eagles head coach...
Garba Lawal: If Chelle and NFF Can’t Agree, They Should Part Ways
Former Super Eagles star Garba Lawal has advised that the Nigeria Football Federation and national team head coach Eric Chelle should consider going their...
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...
Tolu Arokodare Makes Impact Off the Bench as Wolverhampton Wanderers FC Edge Liverpool FC in Thriller
Tolu Arokodare delivered a decisive contribution off the bench as Wolverhampton Wanderers secured a dramatic home league victory over Liverpool in a pulsating encounter. READ...
