August 25, 2023
Nigeria: How Corruption in Nigeria Killed My Football Career - Singer Crayon
Nigerian singer, Charles Chibuezechukwu, aka Crayon, has revealed how he wanted to become a professional footballer but corruption in Nigeria killed the dream. Read more »
Nigeria: Super Falcons Move Eight Spots, Now 32nd in Latest FIFA Rankings
Nigeria's Super Falcons have moved eight places to become 32nd in the world and 1st in Africa in the latest FIFA Women's ranking released on Friday. Read more »
August 19, 2023
Nigeria: World Athletics Championships - Amusan Leads Nigeria's Charge in Budapest
The World Athletics Championships Budapest '23 will see more than 2100 athletes from around 200 teams compete in the Hungarian capital between today and 27 August. Read more »
August 15, 2023
Nigeria/Mali: 2024 Olympics - Loss to Mali End D'Tigers Hopes of Qualification
Nigeria is no longer in the race for qualification for the male basketball event of the Paris 2024 Olympics after the D'Tigers exited the FIBA Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament in… Read more »
August 08, 2023
Nigeria: Super Falcons Forward, Oparanozie Apologises Over Penalty Miss Against England
Desire Oparanozie, Super Falcons striker, has apologised to Nigerians for missing her penalty kick in their Round of 16 match loss to England at 2023 Women's World Cup (WWC) in… Read more »
July 30, 2023
Nigeria: 2023 Afrobasket - D'Tigress Zoom Into Quarter-Finals
Defending Champions of the 2023 FIBA Afrobasket, Nigeria's D'Tigress' have sent a signal they are not ready to relinquish their African title as they recorded one hundred percent… Read more »
July 29, 2023
Nigeria: Chelsea Agree Deal to Sign French-Nigerian Ugochukwu
Chelsea have agreed a deal to sign France U-19 international and Rennes midfielder Lesly Ugochukwu in a deal worth €27.5 million. Read more »
July 27, 2023
Nigeria: Women's World Cup - Nigeria Stun Co-Hosts Australia 3-2 in Comback Victory
Nigeria's Super Falcons handed co-hosts Australia a shock 3-2 defeat in their second group game of the ongoing Women's World Cup to increase their chance of making it to the second… Read more »
Nigeria: FIFA Secretary-General, Samoura Speaks At AWIEF2023
The Secretary-General of the International Association of Football Federations, FIFA, Fatma Samoura is billed to speak as the keynote speaker at the forthcoming AWIEF2023, between… Read more »
July 22, 2023
Zambia: Women's World Cup - Japan Hammer Debutants Zambia 5-0
Hinata Miyazawa scored twice as former champions Japan smashed Women's World Cup newcomers Zambia 5-0 in a rampant start to their campaign on Saturday. Read more »
July 13, 2023
Nigeria: 'No Excuse for Super Eagles', Nigerians React to World Cup Qualifiers Draw
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have been drawn in Group C of the 2026 FIFA World Cup African qualifiers alongside South Africa, Benin, Rwanda, Lesotho, and Zimbabwe. Read more »
July 07, 2023
Nigeria: Women W/Cup - Waldrum Asks NFF for FIFA $960,000 for Super Falcons's Preparation
With only a few days to the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup Super Falcons coach Randy Waldrum has continued his attack on the NFF over the team's preparation for the tournament amidst… Read more »
June 28, 2023
Africa: Rugby - Nigeria Move Up to 11th in Africa Ranking
The Nigeria rugby sevens team has been ranked eleventh in Africa after their games on Sunday at the pre-Olympic qualifier in Mauritius. Read more »
June 26, 2023
Nigeria: Osimhen Wins Best African Player Ahead of Mahrez, Salah
Napoli hotshot Victor Osimhen has clinched the Best African International Player prize at the Ghana Football Awards. Read more »
June 15, 2023
Nigeria/Guinea Bissau: Afcon 2023 - Guinea Bissau Overtake Nigeria in Group a After Sao Tome Win
Guinea Bissau have regained top spot in Group A of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying series. Read more »
June 02, 2023
Nigeria: 'Welcome Home', Nigerians Excited As Bukayo Saka Spotted On Street of Lagos
Arsenal forward, Bukayo Saka has hit the street of Lagos after arriving Nigeria on vacation after a rollercoaster season with his club in England. Read more »
April 12, 2023
Nigeria: I Love My People, but Nigeria Is a Very Corrupt Place - Israel Adesanya
Nigeria-born UFC fighter, Israel Adesanya has expressed his love for his fellow Nigerians. Read more »
April 06, 2023
Africa: Nigeria Drops to 40th in FIFA Ranking, 6th in Africa
Nigeria's Super Eagles have dropped five places to become 40th in the world and 6th in Africa in the latest FIFA ranking released on Thursday. Read more »
March 27, 2023
Nigeria: Afcon Qualifier - Adepoju Urges NFF, Peseiro to Look Deeper
Nigerians have been reacting to Super Eagles last Friday's defeat by the lowly rated Wild Dogs of Guinea Bissau in the AFCON qualifying match played at National Stadium, Abuja. Read more »
Nigeria: Super Eagles Must Have Change of Attitude, Mentality - Aghahowa
Says first leg match disappointing Read more »
March 17, 2023
Ghana: Christian Atsu Laid to Rest in Accra
It was a black Friday for Ghanaians when the remains of Christian Atsu, who died during the devastating earthquake in southern Turkey last month, was laid to rest in Accra, the… Read more »
March 07, 2023
Nigeria: FIBA Rankings - D'Tigers Place 1st in Africa, 19th Globally
Following the completion of the 2023 World Cup qualifying windows, FIBA has announced the latest ranking of the African countries in basketball. Read more »
February 18, 2023
Africa: Moroccan Official to Handle Nigeria Versus Senegal Clash At Egypt 2023
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed Moroccan Jalal Jayed as referee for Sunday's Africa Under-20 Cup of Nations Group A battle between seven-time champions… Read more »
January 19, 2023
Nigeria: Road Race - AFN Reads Riot Act to Organisers, Insists On Registration
All existing and intending road race organisers in Nigeria must henceforth register with the Athletics Federation of Nigeria, AFN, as a pre-condition to get their races sanctioned. Read more »
December 30, 2022
Nigeria: Rangers FC Ready for League Start, Says Maikaba
Rangers International FC of Enugu Technical Adviser, Abdul Maikaba has assured the club's numerous supporters that the team was fully ready for the forthcoming Nigeria Professional… Read more »