Aghahowa Calls on NFF to Engage Eric Chelle Over Reported Salary Demands
Former Nigeria international Julius Aghahowa has called on the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to open formal negotiations with Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle,...
Shehu Dikko: Era of Unpaid Bonuses for National Teams is Over
Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Shehu Dikko, has assured Nigerian athletes and fans that the long-standing issue of unpaid bonuses and allowances...
Sam Ahmedu: Musa Kida-led NBBF Board Tenure Expired January 31
FIBA Zone 3 President Sam Ahmedu has declared that the tenure of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) board led by Musa Kida officially expired...
Peremobere Joy Headlines Team Edo’s Golden Surge at Edo2026
Kimiakigha Peremobere Joy emerged as the standout star for Team Edo, spearheading a dominant display in the pool at the ongoing Niger Delta Games. Joy...
Why the NFF Should Negotiate, Reach an Agreement With Éric Sékou Chelle — In the Best Interest of Nigerian Football
The Nigeria Football Federation is at a defining crossroads and must, as a matter of urgency, open meaningful negotiations with Super Eagles head coach...
Super Falcons Camp Bubbles With Eleven Players as Training Begins in Yaoundé for Cameroon Double Header
The Super Falcons have opened camp in Yaoundé, Cameroon, as preparations intensify for their international friendly double-header against the Indomitable Lionesses. READ ALSO: Abuja 2026:...
Abuja 2026: Facilities Gets Good Ratings as Organizing Committee Concludes Inspection for 3rd National Para Games
The Local Organizing Committee for the 3rd National Para Games has successfully concluded a comprehensive inspection of facilities ahead of the Games scheduled to...
Upgrade Cricket to Scoring Status in Niger Delta Games, Akpata pleads
Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) has again made a case for the sport to be upgraded to a scoring category at the Niger Delta Games...
Garba Lawal Insists on Clarity as Chelle–NFF Contract Debate Intensifies
Former Super Eagles midfielder Garba Lawal has taken a firm and contrasting position on the ongoing debate surrounding the future of Super Eagles head...
Ochei Confident as Nigeria Targets Davis Cup Breakthrough Against Morocco
President of the Nigeria Tennis Federation, Victor Ochei, has expressed strong optimism about Nigeria’s chances of progressing past Morocco in the upcoming Davis Cup...
Peterside Idah Urges Acceptance of FIFA Verdict as Nigeria Awaits DR Congo Appeal Outcome
Former Nigeria international Peterside Idah has called on Nigerians to brace for any outcome as the football world awaits FIFA’s ruling on the appeal...
Marco Silva Praises Iwobi’s “Great Finish” After Fulham Fight Back Against Sunderland
Fulham manager Marco Silva has lavished praise on Nigerian midfielder Alex Iwobi after his composed finish helped Fulham regain control in their league victory...
Rudoni Hails Onyeka’s Impact After Man-of-the-match Display for Coventry
Coventry City midfielder Jack Rudoni has praised Nigerian international Frank Onyeka following his outstanding man-of-the-match performance in the Sky Bet Championship victory over West...
Mbachu Questions NWFL League Pause Over Falconets’ World Cup Qualifiers
Former Super Falcons international and Heartland Queens assistant coach Stella Mbachu has questioned the decision of the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) to place...
Shooting Stars Cleared to Return to Lekan Salami Stadium
Shooting Stars Sports Club have been cleared to return to their traditional home ground, the Lekan Salami Stadium, following the lifting of an earlier...
Ogunyeye Defends 60m Title, Completes Sprint Double at America East Championships
Tooni Ogunyeye delivered a statement performance at the 2026 America East Indoor Championships, successfully defending his men’s 60m title and sealing a dominant sprint...
Madugu Explains Decision to Leave Oshoala Out of Friendly Squad
Super Falcons interim head coach Justine Madugu has clarified his decision to omit star forward Asisat Oshoala from the squad for the upcoming international...
“It All Started With Borrow Bike Saga” How I Was Frustrated into Retirement — Ese Ukpeseraye, Nigeria’s First Olympic Cyclist, Tells Her Story
For Ese Lovina Ukpeseraye, the dream of representing Nigeria at the Olympic Games came at a cost far heavier than medals and results. What should...
LGAN Assures World-Class Championship as Preparations Hit Top Gear for 2026 Africa Golf Challenge in Abuja
The Ladies Golfers Association of Nigeria (LGAN) has given strong assurances of delivering a world-class competition as preparations intensify for the 2026 All Africa...
Leicester City Defender Caleb Okoli Suffers Bloody Cut After Clash Of Heads
Leicester City of England defender, Caleb Okoli, was left with blood streaming down his face after getting into a clash of heads with an...
Goals For Girls Project Uses Football To Promote Unity – Damilola Ogunbote
The executive director of the United States-based Goals for Girls Initiative, Damilola Ogunbote, has revealed that it is a youth development project that uses...
Ramadan Cup Gets Hotter With Wednesday’s Explosive Fixture At Sosan Field In Igando
The stage is set for 'a mother of all matches' this Wednesday at Sosan Field in Igando area of Lagos, as the 2026 Ramadan...
ITF J30 World Tennis Tour Is Very Big Progress For Nigeria – Amasiani Chukwudubem
Nigerian youngster, Amasiani Chukwudubem, has described the 2026 ITF J30 World Tennis Tour in Abuja as a very big progress for the sport in...
CATS Ladies’ FC Coaches, Players Take Students Through Leadership Skills, Football Drills In Surulere
Players and coaches of high-flying women's league outfit, CATS Ladies FC of Lagos are in charge of leadership training and teaching football techniques at...
Samuel Ikpefan Calls for Stronger Backing to Unlock Africa’s Winter Sports Potential
Two-time Olympian Samuel Ikpefan has called for stronger institutional and financial support to help Africa unlock its vast but largely untapped potential in winter...
Elizabeth Oshoba Eager to Shine Ahead of UK Bout Against Chelsey Arnell
Nigerian female boxer Elizabeth Oshoba has expressed excitement and confidence ahead of her upcoming fight against Chelsey Arnell, scheduled for April 5 in the...
Jamie Carragher Hails Alex Iwobi as a “Manager’s Dream” at Fulham
Former Liverpool defender and football pundit Jamie Carragher has showered praise on Nigerian midfielder Alex Iwobi, describing him as a “manager’s dream” for his...
Nigeria Judo Federation Applauds Appointment of Tunji Disu as Acting IGP.
The President of the Nigeria Judo Federation (NJF), Dr. Musa Oshodi, has congratulated Tunji Disu on his appointment as the Acting Inspector General of...
Alex Iwobi Reveals Training-Ground Routine Behind Fulham Goal
Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has revealed that the goal he scored for Fulham FC in their recent league victory over Sunderland was the...
A Breath of Fresh Air in the Nigeria National League as Toptier Sports Management Drives Reform and Visibility
For years, the Nigeria National League (NNL) has been described as a reservoir of raw talent, competitive, passionate and unpredictable, yet often constrained by...
Tennis Players’ Parents Association President Segun Aluko Reflects On Five Years Of Achievements
The president of Nigerian Tennis Players' Parents Association, Segun Aluko has shot his mind back to how the body started and declared emphatically that...
UCL: Red-Hot Lookman Registers Seventh Goal Contribution in Seven Matches as Atlético Madrid Eliminate Club Brugge
Nigeria international Ademola Lookman continued his blistering start to life in Spain as Atlético Madrid elimanted Club Brugge in the UEFA Champions League on...
National Junior Handball Championship Gets New Dates as Players Register With NIN
The 2026 National Under-12 and Under-15 Handball Championship has been rescheduled, with the competition now set to take place in Umuahia, Abia State, from...
NBBF Names 17-Players D’Tigress Re-Group for 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup Qualifiers
The Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) has released a 17-player preliminary roster for Nigeria’s senior women’s national team, D’Tigress, ahead of the 2026 FIBA Women’s...
Boniface Nears Full Recovery as Knee Rehabilitation Enters Advanced Stage
Victor Boniface is making encouraging progress in his recovery from a serious knee injury, with the Nigerian striker now entering the advanced stages of...
Sabina Sheds Light on Clear Vision of Niger Delta Games
The Executive Director, Sports Development and Operations at the Edo State Sports Commission, Sabina Chikere, has reaffirmed that the Niger Delta Games were deliberately...
Kun Khalifat FC Appoints Udemezue Josiah Emmanuel as Sporting Director
Kun Khalifat FC has officially confirmed the appointment of Udemezue Josiah Emmanuel as the club’s new Sporting Director, reinforcing its commitment to long-term sporting...
Kun Khalifat FC Appoints Ekpemandu Christopher Chijioke as Team Manager
Kun Khalifat FC has officially announced the appointment of Mr. Ekpemandu Christopher Chijioke as the club’s new Team Manager, signaling a strategic move aimed...
Teen Sensation Jared Ejiasan Opts to Represent France Over Nigeria
Sixteen-year-old track prodigy Jared Ejiasan has declared his intention to represent France at international level, effectively ending any immediate prospect of competing for Nigeria. READ...
John Mikel Obi Calls for Tougher Action to Eradicate Racism in Football
Former Super Eagles captain John Mikel Obi has called for more decisive and uncompromising action to completely stamp out racism in football, insisting that...
Madugu Embraces Pressure as Super Falcons Begin WAFCON Title Defence Preparations
Super Falcons head coach Justin Madugu has acknowledged the weight of expectation that comes with leading Nigeria into another Women’s Africa Cup of Nations...
Aiyenugba Advises Calm as Nigeria Awaits FIFA Verdict on DR Congo Appeal
Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Dele Aiyenugba has advised Nigerians to remain calm and accept whatever outcome emerges from FIFA’s decision on Nigeria’s appeal against...
Nimrod Optimistic as Nigeria Volleyball Targets Strong Continental Outing in 2026
President of the Nigeria Volleyball Federation, Musa Nimrod, has expressed strong optimism about Nigeria’s volleyball prospects in 2026, confirming that the federation has lined...
England-based Former Grassroots Coach Gbenga Ogundare Faults Nigerians Over Racism
As reactions continue to trail the racist attack on Super Eagles' striker, Tolu Arokodare last weekend in England, a former grassroots football coach, Gbenga...
Dele Alli Declares: I Can’t Wait To Get Back Playing Football
Nigerian-born former England international, Bamidele ‘Dele’ Alli has pushed aside all talk about retirement and declared that he cannot wait to get back playing...
Maro Itoje Admits England’s Rugby Team Must Improve In Ball Possession
England rugby team’s Nigerian-born captain, Maro Itoje has admitted that the Red Roses need to improve their ball holding skills and maintain possession during...
Ngumoha Must Add Many Other Things To His Talent – Slot
As a whirlwind of accolades continues trailing a mammoth performance this past weekend by Liverpool’s Nigerian-born youngster, Rio Chima Ngumoha, The Reds’ coach, Arne...
ITF World Junior Tennis Tour In Abuja Excites Apev David From Benue State
A youngster from Benue State, Apev David Terungwa has expressed delight and excitement that he is witnessing the 2026 ITF World Junior Tennis Tour...
Community Secondary School Win Maiden Goal For Girls Leadership Summit
Community Secondary School made history on Tuesday, as they won the maiden Goals For Girls Leadership Summit at Union Bank's The Stable Sports Centre,...
Former Kwara United Coach Tunde Sanni Joins JS Pobè of Benin Republic
Former Kwara United FC head coach, Tunde Sanni, has been appointed as the new manager of Jeunesse Sportive de Pobè FC, marking his return...
