National Sports Commission Constitutes Organizing Committee for 3rd National Para Games
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has officially constituted the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the 3rd edition of the National Para Games, reaffirming its...
ABLCM 2026: Joseph Peter Reflects on Grit, Growth, and Finishing Strong
Joseph Peter has described his participation in the 2026 Lagos City Marathon as a defining moment in his long-distance running journey, successfully completing the...
ABLCM 2026: Queen Omole Opens Up on Her 42km Journey
Queen Omole has once again proven that fitness is a lifestyle, not a moment, after successfully completing the full 42km route at the Lagos...
Where Rivers United Ranked After Another Heavy Loss as CAF Champions League Group Stage Concludes
The 2025/26 CAF Champions League group stage ended in disappointment for Nigeria’s representatives, Rivers United, following another heavy defeat on the final matchday. READ ALSO:...
Joseph Atule Fires Barau FC to Vital Win, Claims Man of the Match Honour
Joseph Atule made an instant impact as he stepped off the bench to score the decisive goal in Barau FC’s 1–0 victory over Kun...
Nilayo Sports Management Limited: Statement on 10KM Medal Distribution Following the 2026 Access Bank Lagos City Marathon
Nilayo Sports Management Limited extends its deepest appreciation to the tens of thousands of runners who participated in the 2026 Access Bank Lagos City...
Security Concerns Could Influence Lesley Ugochukwu’s Super Eagles Decision, Says Father
The father of French-born midfielder Lesley Ugochukwu has revealed that security concerns in Nigeria could affect his son’s prospects of representing the Super Eagles...
Super Eagles Set for Ghana, Ivory Coast Showdown as CAF Unveils African Nations League for 2029
Nigeria’s Super Eagles will renew fierce West African rivalries against Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire following the announcement of the inaugural African Nations League, a...
NFF’s Petition Against DR Congo Sets FIFA On Historic Yet Controversial Course
As expectations linger over the possibility of world football governing body, FIFA coming out in the next 24 hours with a verdict on Nigeria’s...
Oko Baba Mini Stadium Comes Alive With Saheed Jimoh’s U10 Football League
Oko Baba Mini Stadium in Ebute Metta area of Lagos came alive on Saturday with an exciting football carnival that featured various teams of...
Spirit of Love Prevails: 11th Access Bank Lagos City Marathon 2026 Ends in Grand Style
The 2026 edition of the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon came to a thrilling conclusion on Saturday, delivering a day filled with intrigue, suspense,...
Alao Hails T-Jos Signature on Guinness World Record Feat
Renowned Nigerian football administrator and supporters’ leader, Alhaji Musiliu Jimoh Alao, has showered praises on Nigerian barber and Super Eagles special barber, Joshua Babatunde...
Shooting Federation President Admits Negative Effects Of Insecurity On Their Efforts
The president of Nigeria Shooting Sport Federation (NSSF), Commodore Shettima Sagir Mohammed has admitted that insecurity in the country is causing a lot of...
Eberechi Eze’s Tumbling Fortune At Arsenal Comes Under Critical Focus
A recent dip in form for once-highly-celebrated midfield dazzler, Eberechi Eze has come under critical focus, as the Nigerian-born summer signing at Arsenal of...
Mishel Nduka Receives Scholarship Status At Arsenal Of England
Nigerian-born youngster, Mishel Nduka (aka Misha) has received scholarship status at Arsenal of England, barely a year after joining The Gunners’ academy from fellow-London-based...
John Amaechi Supports Expansion Of NBA Games Into European Countries
Nigerian-born former England international, John Amaechi has given a voice of support to the expansion for USA’s National Basketball Association (NBA) games taking place...
Pro-Wrestling Africa Secretary-general Reveals Plans For Nigeria To Host Continental Election
The secretary-general of African Professional Wrestling Federation (Pro-Wrestling Africa), Ambassador Olusesan Olukoya has revealed that elaborate plans have been set in motion towards hosting...
Kindness Ifeanyi Emerges Falconets’ Hero in World Cup Qualifiers
Kindness Chinaza Ifeanyi proved decisive for Nigeria’s U-20 women’s national team, scoring in both legs of the third-round qualifiers to propel the Falconets closer...
Falconets Advance to Final Qualifying Round for 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup
Nigeria’s U-20 women’s national team, the Falconets, have progressed to the final round of the qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup...
Beyond Limits Claim Crucial NNL Win Over Heartland as Akpabio Strikes
Beyond Limits secured a huge victory in the Nigeria National League with a hard-fought home win over Heartland FC. READ ALSO: AFN Working With Coaches,...
AFN Working With Coaches, Clubs to Discover Young Talents – Okowa
President of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria, Tonobok Okowa, has revealed that the federation is actively working with coaches and clubs across the country...
Vanzekin Questions Nwabali’s Exit From Chippa United
Former Nigeria goalkeeper Ambrose Vanzekin has expressed surprise at Stanley Nwabali’s decision to part ways with Chippa United, describing the move as worrying for...
Bayelsa Queens Coach Calls for Home-Based Super Falcons Team
Bayelsa Queens head coach Ogbonda Whyte has called for the creation of a second Super Falcons team made up entirely of home-based players, insisting...
Nigeria Targets Promotion to Davis Cup World Group 1 – Victor Ochei
President of the Nigerian Tennis Federation, Victor Ochei, has declared that Nigeria is firmly targeting promotion to Davis Cup World Group 1 after successfully...
Zambia Won’t Fixate on Nigeria Alone at WAFCON – Nora Hauptle
Head coach of Zambia’s women’s national team, the Copper Queens, Nora Hauptle, has revealed that her side’s ambition at this year’s Women’s Africa...
Adesanya Hints at Career Wind-Down: “I Don’t See Myself Going Much Longer”
Nigerian-born mixed martial arts star Israel Adesanya has revealed that the end of his professional fighting career may be closer than many fans expect,...
Olajuwon Reveals His Greatest Weapon: “Shot-Blocking Gave Me Respect”
NBA legend Hakeem Olajuwon has described shot-blocking as the defining strength of his illustrious basketball career, explaining how it shaped both his dominance on...
Wilfried Bony: “Africa Is Closer Than Ever to Winning the World Cup”
Former Ivorian striker Wilfried Bony believes African football is on the brink of achieving its ultimate dream u— winning the FIFA World Cup. Speaking on...
Peter Ijeh Plays Down Nigeria’s World Cup Appeal, Says FIFA Verdict Unlikely
Former Nigerian international Peter Ijeh has expressed strong doubts over Nigeria’s chances of benefiting from its appeal to FIFA following the World Cup qualification...
Ikpeba Backs NFF’s Decision to Retain Eric Chelle, Says Stability Is Key for Super Eagles
Former Nigerian international Victor Ikpeba has applauded the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) for retaining Eric Chelle as head coach of the Super Eagles, insisting...
Mubarak Suleiman Continues Flying Start as Slavia Praha Win Away at Karviná
18-year-old Mubarak Suleiman maintained his electric start to life with Slavia Praha, registering an assist in their 3–1 away victory over MFK Karviná in...
Savio Idezi Shines as Smart City Edge Gateway FC in Five-Goal Thriller
Savio Idezi delivered a standout performance to claim the Man of the Match award as Smart City defeated Gateway FC in a pulsating five-goal...
Cloud Sports Reveals Long-Term Vision for Lagos Football
Cloud Sports Limited has disclosed significant reasons for its investment in Lagos State Football, expressing optimism about the potential returns. On Friday, February 13th, the...
NWFL Premiership Player of the Month (January Nominees)
The race for the NWFL Premiership Player of the Month for January features five outstanding performers who made decisive impacts for their respective clubs...
Alhaji Musiliu Jimoh Alao Hails T-Jos Signature on Guinness World Record Feat
Renowned Nigerian football administrator and supporters’ leader, Alhaji Musiliu Jimoh Alao, has showered praises on Nigerian barber and Super Eagles special barber, Joshua Babatunde...
NSC Chairman Shehu Dikko Declares Official End of Run Africa Conference
The curtains came down in grand style on the Run Africa Conference as the Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Shehu Dikko, officially...
Love in the Air: Ezra Kipchumba Triumphs at 2026 Access Bank Lagos City Marathon
Kenya’s Ezra Kipchumba Kering delivered a Valentine’s Day masterclass, storming to victory at the 11th edition of the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon on...
SSA Adeboye Applauds Access Bank Lagos City Marathon Brilliance as Kenya’s Kipchumba Clinches Valentine’s Day Victory
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, Hon. Adeyinka Anthony Adeboye, has applauded the organisers and athletes of the 11th...
NBA Announces Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Replacement For All Stars’ Games
USA’s National Basketball Association (NBA) has announced a replacement for Milwaukee Bucks’ Nigerian-born star, Giannis Antetokounmpo (Adetokunbo), who has been ruled out of the...
Lookman’s Dazzling Display Helps Atletico Coach Diego Simeone Mock Lamine Yamal
Atletico Madrid of Spain winger, Ademola Lookman’s dazzling display against FC Barcelona on Thursday in the Copa del Rey first leg semi-final helped his...
Kenya Ezra Kipchumba Kering wins 2026 Access Bank Lagos City Marathon
Kenya’s Ezra Kipchumba Kering delivered a composed and powerful run to win the 11th edition of the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon on Saturday,...
Unprecedented Eight Nigerian Teams Set for 76th Viareggio Cup
Organiser of the Viareggio Cup have officially confirmed the participation of eight Nigerian teams in the 76th edition of the prestigious youth football tournament,...
Rivers United To Decide CAF Champions League Knock Out Fate For Berkane, Power Dynamos
Although Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) runners-up, Rivers United of Port Harcourt are already out of the continental race, the result they get this...
Toluwabori Akinola Sets 60m Record For Ireland, As Enekwechi Gets Shot Put Bronze
Republic of Ireland’s Nigerian-born sprinter, Toluwabori ‘Bori’ Akinola pulled off a sensational shock to clinch silver in the men’s 60m final at the Belgrade...
DR Congo Rely On CAF Secretary General To Defeat NFF In FIFA’s Verdict
DR Congo are relying on the presence of Confederation of African Football (CAF) secretary-general, Véron Mosengo-Omba, a citizen of their country, to help them...
Exciting Matches Ahead in Week 4 of Nathaniel Idowu-Ajegunle Under 14 Football League
The Nathaniel Idowu-Ajegunle Under 14 Football League is heating up, and Week 4 promises to be an exciting one. The stage is set for...
George Storms to 60m Victory at Battle Born Classic
Nigeria’s Magdalene George delivered another statement performance on the indoor circuit, powering to victory in the women’s 60m at the Battle Born Classic with...
Praise Soars to New Heights with 6.16m Personal Best at Jarvis Scott Invite
Nigeria’s rising field event talent, Oghenefejirọ Praise, delivered a statement performance at the Jarvis Scott Open, leaping to a new personal best of 6.16m...
Beach Soccer Takes Centre Stage as ABSU President’s Cup Super 4 Finals Kicks Off in Dutse
The ancient city of Dutse is set to witness a landmark moment in regional beach soccer as the maiden edition of the African Beach...
LSFA Unveil Mega Broadcast Deal for Lagos FA Cup
The Lagos State Football Association (LSFA) has announced the signing of an exclusive Broadcast Rights and Production Agreement with Cloud Sports Limited, marking a...
