Osimhen , Ademola, Onyedika Set for UEFA Champions League Knockout Phase Play-offs
Five Nigerian footballers are poised to feature as the UEFA Champions League enters the Knockout Phase Play-offs of the 2025/26 season, with places in...
Onyeka Impresses on First Start as Coventry Reclaim Championship Lead
Coventry City returned to the summit of the Sky Bet Championship after producing a dominant 3–1 victory over Middlesbrough under the lights at the...
Nigerians Learn Fifth Round Opponents as Chase For English FA Cup Glory Continue
Nigerian footballers still involved in the English FA Cup have learned their opponents following the fifth-round draw conducted on Monday evening. Several Super Eagles stars...
Crystal Palace Drop Christantus Uche From Conference League Squad
Crystal Palace have removed Super Eagles attacking midfielder Christantus Uche from their UEFA Conference League squad following adjustments to their registered list ahead of...
Bukayo Saka Gains Plaudits After Excelling As Central Midfielder Against Wigan
Arsenal of England winger, Bukayo Saka has received a shower of plaudits from analysts and fans, following his sterling performance as a ‘make-shift’ central...
Karim Adeyemi Goes Philosophical; Says: Everything You Read In Media Isn’t Always Right
Borussia Dortmund of Germany dazzler, Karim Adeyemi has opted for a philosophical declaration while affirming his loyalty to the club, and refuted media reports...
Caleb International College, Wellspring School Give Invitations To Inter House Sports Relays
Open invitations have been extended to interested institutions willing to participate in relay races at the upcoming inter-house sports competitions of two Lagos-based schools...
Anthony Joshua’s Survival In Fatal Accident Inspires Tyson Fury’s Return To Boxing
The fatal accident that former world heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Olaseni Oluwafemi Joshua survived in Ogun State has been cited as the biggest motivation...
Ibrahim Gusau: Live Coverage Of NPFL Matches Will Keep Referees In Check
The president of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau has expressed optimism that live coverage of matches in the country’s domestic league...
Efe Ajagba Dares Every Rival In World Boxing’s Heavyweight Top-10
Nigerian heavyweight boxer, Efe Ajagba has sent out a bold challenge to all of his rivals in the world’s top-10, with a declaration that...
Nigeria Rugby Federation Turns Focus On Youth Development, Women Empowerment
The focus of attention for Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF) this year will be mostly on youth development efforts and empowering women to play...
Victor Osimhen Creates Anxious Moments For Juventus’ Coach Ahead Of UCL Clash
Galatasaray of Turkey striker, Victor Osimhen is giving Juventus of Italy coach, Luciano Spalletti anxious moments heading into Tuesday night's UEFA Champions League clash...
Bayelsa, Delta Receive Games Torch as Ikpokpo Declares Edo Ready to Host
Bayelsa and Delta States took turns to receive the Niger Delta Games Torch on Monday with the Managing Director of Dunamis-Icon Limited and Lead...
Finalists Emerge As 2026 President Beach Volleyball Climaxes
Finalists have emerged for the 2026 President Beach Volleyball Tournament, at the Murtala Mohammed Square Beach Courts. READ ALSO: Onyeka Expects Intense Battle as Coventry...
Onyeka Expects Intense Battle as Coventry Face Middlesbrough
Nigerian midfielder Frank Onyeka has acknowledged the intensity surrounding Coventry City’s top-of-the-table Championship clash against Middlesbrough, describing the encounter as a crucial test for...
Lampard Confirms Onyeka Fit and Ready After Welcoming Newborn
Coventry City manager Frank Lampard has confirmed that Nigerian midfielder Frank Onyeka is fit and available for selection after taking a short break to...
Dynamo Academica Defender Akhabue Joshua Signs First Professional Contract with Albania’s KF Luzi i Vogël 2008
Dynamo Academica (Edo State) defender Akhabue Joshua has officially signed his first professional contract with Albanian club KF Luzi i Vogël 2008, marking a...
NPFL Must Review Its Framework NOW!
Only last week, I wrote about Kun Khalifat FC’s dramatic withdrawal and return to the league within 24 hours. Meetings were later held and their...
Chukwu Emmanuel Scores First Professional Goal for Wolfsberger AC Despite Away Defeat in Austria
Former Grassrunners FC of Ogun State defender Chukwu Emmanuel marked a major milestone in his young career by scoring his first professional league goal...
Felix Auger-Aliassime: Grassroots Development Key to Tennis Growth in Nigeria
Canadian tennis star Felix Auger-Aliassime believes tennis can grow significantly in Nigeria if more attention is given to grassroots development and player production. READ ALSO:...
Nigeria Targets Stronger Showing at 2026 Commonwealth Games – Yusuf Alli
Chief Executive Officer of the Elite Athletes Development and Podium Board, Yusuf Alli, says Nigeria is better prepared for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in...
Gusau Urges Integrity as Nigerian Referees Receive FIFA Badges in Abuja
A total of thirty Nigerian referees were on Monday decorated with FIFA badges, as the President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa...
Dikko: Nigeria’s Sppeal Against DR Congo Based on Rules, Not Excuses
Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Shehu Dikko, has clarified Nigeria’s position regarding the appeal filed against DR Congo, stressing that the case is...
Finidi George: Rivers United Have Learned Valuable Lessons From Continental Outing
Head coach of Rivers United, Finidi George, has expressed optimism that the club has gained vital experience from their CAF Champions League campaign, despite...
WAFCON 2026 Will Hold as Scheduled — Motsepe Dismisses Postponement Rumours
President of the Confederation of African Football, Patrice Motsepe, has dismissed reports suggesting that the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) will be...
How Nigeria Rewrote African History at the BWF World Para Badminton Championship in Bahrain
Nigeria didn’t just compete in Bahrain — it changed African sporting history. At the BWF World Para-Badminton Championships in Manama, Team Nigeria delivered a performance...
NWFL Premiership – Matchday 8 Preview
The Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership resumes this Wednesday with a pivotal Matchday 8 lineup that could significantly shape the race for the...
Nigerian Forward William Obande Joins Zanaco FC as Free Agent
Nigerian international William Obande has officially completed a move to Zanaco FC as a free agent, marking a new chapter in his professional career. The...
Ojodu City Star Madaki Jude Signs First Professional Deal with Hungarian Top-Flight Club Zalaegerszegi TE
Breaking news from Nigeria: promising young footballer Madaki Jude, formerly of Ojodu City FC (Lagos State), has officially signed his first professional contract with...
2026 Edo State NDG’s: Unity Touch Arrives Delta State.
All is set as Team Delta received the Nigeria Delta Games "Touch of Unity" on Monday at the state capital. The Touch was received by...
Oluwasegun Oni Chronicles Nearly a Decade of Passion and Persistence at the Lagos City Marathon
Oluwasegun Oni is no stranger to the Lagos City Marathon. The seasoned road runner returned once again in 2026, competing in the 10km race...
First-Time Runner Bolanle Adeyemi Completes Lagos City Marathon 2026, Shares Fitness Journey and Motivation
Bolanle Adeyemi was among the thousands of participants who lined up for the 2026 edition of the Lagos City Marathon held last Saturday, marking...
I Won’t Play For Turkey – Igdir F.K’s Striker Ayomide Wahab Declares
Igdir F.K's striker Ayomide Wahab has stated emphatically that he is not interested in representing the Turkish Junior National Team. Following his brilliant goalscoring performance...
Teenage Runner Tijani Mohammed Rajab Shares His Breakthrough Performance at Lagos City Marathon 2026
Tijani Mohammed Rajab, a Junior Secondary School 3 student of Unity Junior College, Agege, was one of the standout young participants at the 2026...
NLO Insists 2026 Season Will Follow Home-and-Away Format Despite Club Owners’ Objection
The Chief Operating Officer of the Nationwide League One, Shola Ogunnowo, has maintained that the 2026 league season will strictly adhere to the competition’s...
Jagaban Cup Discovery Oluwafemi Opeyemi Joins Nefchi Baku
Oluwafemi Opeyemi, a skilled midfielder identified during the Jagaban Cup, has signed a loan agreement with Nefchi Baku that will last until the season...
Bolaji Ends Para-Badminton World Championship Campaign With Silver Medal
Nigeria’s para-badminton star, Eniola Bolaji, capped a memorable outing at the Para-Badminton World Championship with a historic silver medal finish in Bahrain. Competing in the...
Ajagba Flattens Martin With Fourth-Round Knockout in Zuffa Boxing Debut
Nigerian heavyweight contender Efe Ajagba announced his arrival on the Zuffa Boxing stage in emphatic fashion, stopping former IBF world champion Charles Martin via...
Israel Adesanya Declares: I Feel Unstoppable
Former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) title holder, Israel Adesanya is raising the ante ahead of his forthcoming return to action in a challenge contest,...
Luton Town’s Elijah Adebayo Gains Fresh Support Against Racist Attack
Luton Town FC of England’s Nigerian-born youngster, Elijah Adebayo has received a fresh bolt of support from his club against recent racist attacks against...
Maro Itoje Makes Case For Immigrants In Britain’s Sports National Teams
England’s Nigerian-born rugby national team captain, Maro Itoje has spoken out in defence of immigrant sports stars who continue getting top marks for Great...
Olajuwon Notes NBA’s Evolution, Rains Accolades On Cameroon’s Joel Embiid
Nigerian basketball legend, Hakeem ‘The Dream’ Olajuwon is raining accolades and praise on Cameroonian-born rave of the moment, Joel Embiid, who he believes plays...
Shehu Dikko Reveals NSC’s New Drive Towards Infrastructure Development
Chairman of National Sports Commission (NSC), Mallam Shehu Dikko has revealed strong drive of new efforts being embarked upon by the organization to ensure...
Arteta Insists Move To Olympique Marseille Was Best For Ethan Nwaneri
Arsenal of England coach, Mikel Arteta has come out with a daring declaration that sending Ethan Nwaneri away on loan to Olympique Marseille of...
From Passion to Progress: Auwal Aminu Reflects on Running the Lagos City Marathon with His Nephew
Auwal Aminu from Kogi State was among the thousands of participants at the 2026 edition of the Lagos City Marathon, where he competed alongside...
NFF Count On Favourable FIFA Verdict From 2012 Ruling Against Burkina Faso
Top shots of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) are reportedly counting on a favourable ruling from FIFA this week, based on a similar case the...
Hamzat Hails Access Bank Lagos City Marathon as Catalyst for Sports and Urban Development
Lagos State Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat, has reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to sports development while speaking at the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon. READ...
FIFA Set to Deliver Verdict on Nigeria’s Petition Against DR Congo
World football governing body FIFA is expected to issue a decisive ruling on February 16 regarding Nigeria’s petition against DR Congo over alleged fielding...
Shehu Dikko Praises Organisers as National Sports Commission Charts New Era at Access Bank Lagos City Marathon
Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Shehu Dikko, has commended the organisers of the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon for delivering what he described...
Messi or Ronaldo? Antetokounmpo Makes His GOAT Choice, Flaunts His Nigerian Heritage
The age-old debate over football’s greatest player of all time has received a fresh perspective from Greek-Nigerian NBA superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, who has openly...
