December 18, 2023
Nigeria: Govt Pledges Support to Private Investment in Sports
Federal government has pledged to support private investments in sports. Read more »
December 17, 2023
Africa: Sports Minister Receives Africa Sustainability Man of the Year 2023 Award
The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, has been honored with the distinguished Africa Sustainability Man of the Year 2023 Award. Read more »
December 15, 2023
Nigeria: Super Eagles Ready to Challenge for 2023 AFCON Title
The newly crowned African footballer of the Year and Napoli of Italy striker Victor Osimhen has declared the readiness of Nigeria's Super Eagles to challenge for the title at the… Read more »
December 13, 2023
Nigeria: Victor Osimhen's Inspiring Journey - From Lagos Streets to African Footballer of the Year
Victor Osimhen, the newly crowned CAF 2023 African Player of the Year, has shared a heartfelt message celebrating his achievement. In a touching post, the Napoli striker reflected… Read more »
December 12, 2023
Africa: Nigeria's Victor Osimhen, Asisat Oshoala, Chiamaka Nnadozie, Super Falcons Praised For CAF Awards
Sports development minister, Senator John Owan Enoh, has showered encomiums on Victor Osimhen and Asisat Oshoala for emerging Men's and Women's African Footballers of the Year,… Read more »
December 07, 2023
Nigeria: Volleyball - Nigeria Set Up African U-17 Nations Championship Final Against Egypt
The fervour at the ongoing 2023 Girls Under-17 African Nations Volleyball Championship reached a crescendo as Nigeria's Girls Under-17 team clinched a hard-fought victory over… Read more »
November 13, 2023
Nigeria: 2023 Ballon d'Or Rankings - I'm Jealous of You, Mikel Tells Osimhen
Former Super Eagles captain, John Mikel, has praised Victor Osimhen for his remarkable Ballon d'Or achievement, saying he is jealous of the Napoli star. Read more »
November 04, 2023
Cote d'Ivoire: Yaya Toure Named Saudi Arabia Assistant Coach
Yaya Toure has joined Saudi Arabia as an assistant coach, linking up with his former Man City boss Roberto Mancini thus increasing the number of top stars now playing on and off… Read more »
October 30, 2023
Nigeria: NFF Tasks Super Falcons On Paris 2024 Olympic
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) charged the Super Falcons to work as a team and bring their A-game to Tuesday's 2024 Olympics second round, second leg qualifier against… Read more »
October 29, 2023
Nigeria: 2024 Olympics Qualifiers - Gusau Seeks Support for Super Falcons Ahead Ethiopia Clash
Eresident of the Nigeria Football Federation Ibrahim Gusau has urged Nigerians to come out to support the Super Falcons when they take on Ethiopia in their 2024 Olympics Qualifier… Read more »
October 18, 2023
Nigeria: Minister Outlines Key Priorities for 2024 AAG, Paris Olympics
Sports development minister, Senator John Owan Enoh, has reiterated the determination of his Ministry to prioritize athletes' welfare and early preparations as Team Nigeria counts… Read more »
October 17, 2023
Kenya: Kenyan Runner Ekiru Receives 10 Years Doping Ban
Kenyan marathon runner Titus Ekiru has been banned for 10 years, the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) said Monday, for both doping and tampering in a case that involved collusion… Read more »
October 15, 2023
Nigeria/Mozambique: Osimhen Undergoes Scan, Doubtful for Nigeria, Mozambique Clash
The result of a scan to determine the extent of a hamstring injury suffered by Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen, in Friday's Super Eagles friendly match against Saudi Arabia will be… Read more »
September 27, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria/Benin Bid in Forefront As CAF Picks Afcon 2025, 2027 Hosts
Nigeria/Republic of Benin joint bid has loomed to the forefront in the race for hosting of the 36th edition of Africa Cup of Nations in 2027 as the executive committee of the… Read more »
September 21, 2023
Nigeria: ActionAid Holds Peace Football Match in Kaduna
As part of activities to commemorate the 2023 International Day of Peace, ActionAid Nigeria in collaboration with Global Peace Development organized a football match in Kaduna with… Read more »
September 12, 2023
Nigeria: 'Arsenal' Beat 'Chelsea' to Win Kuje Prison Soccer Tourney
'Arsenal' at the weekend defeated 'Chelsea' 4-3 to emerge winner of the football event in the Hope for Freedom Tournament 2.0 Grand Finale for inmates at the Kuje Correctional… Read more »
Nigeria: African Para Games - Enoh Hails Team Nigeria's Athletes for Clinching Medals
As the 1st African Para Games tagged Accra 2023, sets to round off in Ghana, the minister of sports development, Senator John Owan Enoh, has congratulated Team Nigeria for again,… Read more »
August 24, 2023
Nigeria: Super Falcons - Reps Summon NFF Over Unpaid Allowances
A House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee has summoned the president of Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Musa Gusau to appear before it unfailingly on Thursday (today)… Read more »
August 22, 2023
Nigeria: Super Falcons Star Michelle Alozie Gifts Davido Jersey in U.S.
Super Falcons star, Michelle Alozie, has presented Nigerian musical superstar, Davido, a Super Falcons jersey in America. Read more »
August 14, 2023
Nigeria: Commonwealth Games - Govt Extols Team Nigeria's Athletes for Clinching Medals
With the successes recorded on the conclusion of the 2022-23 season in August, the Nigeria National League (NNL) has set September or the the first week in October as the kickoff… Read more »
August 04, 2023
Nigeria: My Dream Was to Be a Lawyer, Not Footballer - Oshoala
Super Falcons forward, Asisat Oshoala has disclosed that her biggest dream was to be a professional lawyer and not a footballer. Read more »
July 30, 2023
Morocco/Nigeria: FIFA WWC - Morocco Stun South Korea to Claim First-Ever Victory
Debutantes Morocco have claimed their first-ever victory at the Women's World Cup with a 1-0 win over South Korea in their second Group H encounter on Sunday, all but confirming… Read more »
July 27, 2023
Nigeria: Tinubu Thumbs Up Super Falcons Ahead of Australia Match
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on behalf of all Nigerians has extended best wishes to the Super Falcons as they prepare to face Australia today for their second group match at the… Read more »
July 16, 2023
Nigeria: Doping - Nigeria Stripped of Commonwealth Games Relay Gold
The Commonwealth Games Federation has stripped Nigeria of the gold medal won in the women's 4x100m at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. Read more »
Nigeria: Team Nigeria's 4x400 Women Qualify for World Championship in Budapest
Team Nigeria's female relay team has earned a spot in the 4x400-meter event at the World Championships in Budapest. Read more »