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2028 Women’s Olympic Qualifiers: CAF Draw Slated for Cairo

By Samuel Akpan The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially announced the draw for the African qualifying campaign for the women’s football...

World Athletics Rejects Nigerian Star Favour Ofili’s Bid to Join Turkey

By Samuel Akpan In a decisive move that has sent ripples through the global athletics community, World Athletics has firmly blocked Nigerian sprinter...

Nigeria Bets on Youth: Three High School Sensations Named to World Relays Team

By Samuel Akpan The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has named a 24-member squad for the upcoming World Athletics Relays, scheduled for May...

Plateau Para Stars Explode with 28-Medal Haul on Day 5

By Samuel Akpan Plateau State’s dominant streak continued at the 3rd National Para Games, as a 12-medal haul on Day 5 bolstered their...

Abuja Hosts West African Sports Directors for AU Sustainable Policy Talks

By Samuel Akpan The National Sports Commission (NSC) and the African Union Sports Council Region 2 successfully hosted a high-level workshop on Wednesday...

World Cup Fever Hits Peak: Five Countries Secure 2026 Spots in Playoff Thriller, Final Berth Awaits

Five countries have now officially booked their places at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after navigating the European and intercontinental playoff routes, with...

FCT Sports Dept. Launches Drive for New Association Members

The FCT Sports Department has officially called for residents and stakeholders to apply for membership in various sports associations. Luka Istifanus, the FCT...

Sen. Izunaso Unveils Sam Okwaraji U-16 Championship to Immortalize Football Icon

Sen. Osita Izunaso, the representative for Imo West (Orlu) constituency and the driving force behind the project, has officially launched the FirstBank Sam...

Samson Adamu Ends 69-Year Wait as First Nigerian Acting Secretary General of CAF

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has congratulated Mr. Samson Adamu on his appointment as Acting Secretary General of the Confederation of African Football...

CAF Leadership Shakeup: General Secretary Quits After AFCON Final

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has been plunged into further uncertainty following the resignation of General Secretary Veron Mosengo-Omba. While Mosengo-Omba officially...

Super Eagles Overpower Iran 2-1 in Poignant Friendly Match

In a poignant display of solidarity before kickoff, the Iranian national team took to the pitch carrying symbolic backpacks while singing their anthem....

Grand Opening: Sunday Dare, NSC’s Dikko, Olopade Headline Nigeria’s 3rd National Para Games in Abuja

Preparations for the 3rd National Para Games have reached a fever pitch with Presidential spokesperson and former Sports Minister Sunday Dare set to...

Nigeria Secures Historic 2026 Commonwealth Games Qualification in Women’s Wheelchair Basketball

Nigeria’s women’s wheelchair basketball team has made history as the nation’s first side to qualify for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland....

Injury Crisis: Calvin Bassey Ruled Out of Super Eagles’ Turkey Friendlies

The Super Eagles have suffered a defensive setback in Turkey as Calvin Bassey pulls out of the squad. The defender is reportedly struggling...

Nigeria’s D’Tigress to Face WNBA Giants Los Angeles in April Showdown

The Nigeria Basketball Federation has unveiled plans for a groundbreaking international friendly as Nigeria’s senior women’s national team, D’Tigress, takes on the Los...

“A Senior Super Eagles Player Bounced Me During My 2017 Debut” – Victor Osimhen

Galatasaray and Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen has shared a memorable anecdote from his early days with Nigeria’s national team, highlighting a moment...