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Enekwechi Tapped to Lead Nigeria at 2026 Commonwealth Games

By Samuel Akpan Nigeria’s shotput powerhouse, Chukwuebuka Enekwechi, has been named male captain of Team Nigeria for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow,...

Eyes on the Prize: D’Tigers Charged to Conquer Angola and Make Nigeria Proud

By Samuel Akpan The National Sports Commission (NSC) has urged Nigeria’s senior men’s basketball team, the D’Tigers, to fly the national flag high...

SWAN Appoints Caretaker Committee to Steer FCT Chapter Transition

By Samuel Akpan Following the dissolution of its Federal Capital Territory executive committee by the chapter congress, the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria...

Gakpo’s Emotional Goal in Vain as Morocco Defeat Netherlands on Penalties

By Samuel Akpan Days after sharing the heartbreaking news of losing his unborn son, Cody Gakpo scored what seemed to be a dramatic...

Women Football: Flamingos Blast 15-0 Past Academy Side in Dominant Warm-Up Display

By Samuel Akpan Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, produced a clinical attacking masterclass as they crushed Future Stars ’99 Soccer Academy...

Africa Makes History With Record Nine Teams in World Cup Last 32

By Samuel Akpan A record-breaking nine African teams have qualified for the knockout stage of the 2026 World Cup. This historic feat more...

Nigeria Taps Para Powerlifting Legend as Commonwealth Games Captain

By Samuel Akpan In a strategic move celebrating para-sports excellence, Nigeria has named multiple Paralympic and world champion Folashade Oluwafemiayo as the captain...

Cape Verde, Tiny Island Nation Defies Odds to Crash World Cup Knockouts

By Samuel Akpan Cape Verde has made football history, defying the odds to become the smallest nation by population to ever reach the...

Africa’s Women’s Cup Expands to 16 Teams as Morocco 2026 Nears

By Samuel Akpan Africa’s top women’s football tournament is set to make history in 30 days when the CAF Women’s Africa Cup of...

Tinubu Backs Super Falcons With New WAFCON Welfare Committee

By Samuel Akpan In a move aimed at ensuring the Super Falcons defend their WAFCON crown without financial hitches in Morocco, the National...

Super Falcons Star Plumptre Debunks Quit-Nigeria Rumours, Exposes Conmen Behind Fake Facebook Account

Super Falcons defender Ashleigh Plumptre has dismissed as false and malicious viral claims that she would stop playing for Nigeria because football officials...

Nigeria Targets Record 16 Golds at Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games

By Samuel Akpan National Sports Commission Director General Bukola Olopade says Team Nigeria is ready to deliver its best-ever performance at the 2026...

Chelle’s Contract Extended as Nigeria Football Enters New Phase with Record N1bln NPFL Prize

By Samuel Akpan A new era has arrived for Nigerian football as the National Sports Commission (NSC) and the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF)...

Breaking: Eric Chelle Named New U23 Head Coach of Nigeria’s Dream Team

By Samuel Akpan Super Eagles handler Eric Chelle has been appointed as Nigeria’s new U23 “Dream Team” head coach. The strategic decision was...

Egypt End 92-Year World Cup Drought with 3-1 Victory Over New Zealand

By Samuel Akpan Egypt ended 92 years of World Cup frustration on Monday, defeating New Zealand 3-1 in Vancouver to head Group G...

World Cup: Vozinha’s Mother Inspires Cape Verde’s Stunning 2-2 Draw with Uruguay

By Samuel Akpan Amid emotional scenes at Miami Stadium, veteran Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha produced a match-winning display to earn his nation a...