Austin Jay-Jay Okocha Urges South African Players to Embrace Nigeria’s Ambition Abroad
Super Eagles legend Austin Jay-Jay Okocha has advised South African footballers to develop the same hunger and ambition that has helped many Nigerian players succeed in leagues around the world. READ ALSO: Ümit Özat Urges Federation to Use Victor Osimhen as Training Model for Young Forwards The former Nigerian captain, who enjoyed a successful career in Europe including spells with Eintracht...
Ümit Özat Urges Federation to Use Victor Osimhen as Training Model for Young Forwards
Former Turkey international defender and current coach Ümit Özat has advised the Turkish Football Federation to take advantage of Victor Osimhen’s presence in the country while the Nigerian striker is playing for Galatasaray S.K.. Özat believes the federation should invite Osimhen to participate in special training sessions with young Turkish national team forwards, using the Super Eagles star as a...
Rena Wakama Confident as Nigeria Women’s National Basketball Team Begin FIBA Women’s World Cup Qualification Tournament Preparations in Lyon
Head coach Rena Wakama has expressed strong confidence in Nigeria’s women’s national basketball team, D’Tigress, as they step up preparations for the FIBA Women’s World Cup Qualification Tournament in Lyon-Villeurbanne, France. READ ALSO: Getafe Open to Christantus Uche Return After Crystal Palace Loan The African champions arrived in France earlier this week and immediately began training as they gear up to...
Getafe Open to Christantus Uche Return After Crystal Palace Loan
Christantus Uche could return to Getafe CF at the end of his loan spell with Crystal Palace after an underwhelming stint in the Premier League. READ ALSO: More Schools Register as Lagos Braces Up for Inaugural Secondary Schools Tennis Championship Getafe president Ángel Torres confirmed that the Spanish club would be open to welcoming the Nigerian midfielder back should his stay...
More Schools Register as Lagos Braces Up for Inaugural Secondary Schools Tennis Championship
A total of 28 schools have registered for the inaugural Nigeria Tennis Live (NTL) Lagos Secondary Schools Tennis Championship, scheduled to take place from March 19 to 21, 2026, at the tennis section of the National Stadium in Surulere, Lagos. READ ALSO: Nigerian Midfielder Tajudeen Hamzat Orji Signs First Professional Contract with FK Čukarički The three-day championship, organised by Nigeria Tennis...
Nigerian Midfielder Tajudeen Hamzat Orji Signs First Professional Contract with FK Čukarički
Nigerian midfielder-forward Tajudeen Hamzat Orji has officially taken the next step in his football career after signing his first professional contract with Serbian top-flight side FK Čukarički. READ ALSO: 7th National U-17 Cricket Championship Begins in Abuja The talented youngster was formally unveiled by the club following the completion of the agreement, marking a significant milestone in his development as he...
7th National U-17 Cricket Championship Begins in Abuja
The North Central boys’ team got the 7th edition of the National Under-17 Cricket Championship underway with an opening clash against South South, after winning the toss and electing to bat first at the NCF Oval in Abuja on Wednesday morning, 11 March 2026. READ ALSO: “Through Adeyinka’s Efforts, Many Young People Have Found Fulfilment and a Pathway to Success”...
“Through Adeyinka’s Efforts, Many Young People Have Found Fulfilment and a Pathway to Success” — Tinubu Celebrates Zulu at 60
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated renowned grassroots sports promoter and administrator, Hon. Adeboye Anthony Adeyinka, popularly known as “Zulu,” on the occasion of his 60th birthday, praising his remarkable contributions to youth empowerment and sports development in Nigeria. READ ALSO: A Leader Who Changed Lives’: Ex-Lawmaker Egberogbe Showers Praise on Adeboye ‘Zulu Authority’ as He Clocks 60 In a message...
‘A Leader Who Changed Lives’: Ex-Lawmaker Egberogbe Showers Praise on Adeboye ‘Zulu Authority’ as He Clocks 60
Former member of the 9th National Assembly, Hon. Mufutau Adewale Egberogbe, has joined numerous admirers and stakeholders in celebrating Hon. Adeboye Anthony Adeyinka, popularly known as “Zulu Authority,” as he marks his 60th birthday. READ ALSO: ‘Unity First!’ Igoche Unveils Plan to Heal Nigeria Basketball if Elected NBBF President In a congratulatory message released on March 11, 2026, Egberogbe described the...
‘Unity First!’ Igoche Unveils Plan to Heal Nigeria Basketball if Elected NBBF President
Presidential aspirant for the Nigeria Basketball Federation, Mark Igoche, has outlined his vision for the federation, stating that restoring unity within the sport’s leadership will be his top priority if elected. READ ALSO: ‘Keep Flying the Flag!’ D’Tigress Legend Elonu Sends Rallying Message Ahead of World Cup Qualifiers Igoche explained that internal divisions among key stakeholders have slowed the growth of...
