April 21
Nigeria: Onakoya Sets New Record for Longest Chess Marathon
Nigerian chess master , Tunde Onakoya, achieved a remarkable feat yesterday April 20, 2024, setting a new Guinness World Record for the longest continuous Chess Marathon. Read more »
April 10
Nigeria: Super Falcons Pick Olympic Ticket 16 Years After
Super Falcons of Nigeria have qualified for the 2024 Olympics after a 16-year absence from the competition. Read more »
April 04
Nigeria: NFF Condoles With Segun Odegbami Over Son's Death
The Nigeria Football Federation has commiserated with legendary former footballer and Nigeria captain, Dr. Olusegun Odegbami, on the death of his son, Oluwagbeminiyi Odegbami. Read more »
March 27
Nigeria/Mali: Super Eagles Lose 2-0 to Tactical Mali
Nigeria's Super Eagles suffered a 2-0 defeat to the Les Aigles of Mali in their second international friendly match Tuesday's night in Marrakech, Morocco. Read more »
March 25
Nigeria: 13th African Games - Govt Hails Team Nigeria for Finishing 2nd With 47 Gold
As the curtain draws on the delayed 13th African Games on Saturday in Ghana, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has celebrated the athletes that represented Nigeria gloriously at the… Read more »
March 21
Nigeria: Team Nigeria Shines At African Games, Wins 11th Women's 4x100m Relay Gold
Team Nigeria stormed to victory in the Women's 4x100m relay, beating Liberia and hosts Ghana to win their 11th conservative gold in the 13th edition of the African Games. Read more »
March 06
Africa: Anti-Doping Agency Suspends Only Drug Testing Lab in Africa
Less than five months before the commencement of the Paris 2024 Olympics, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has suspended work at the only approved testing laboratory in Africa. Read more »
February 15
Nigeria: Sports Ministry Partners Military to Produce Laurel-Winning Athletes
Sports development minister, Senator John Owan Enoh, has pledged to work with both military and para-military institutions to develop world-class athletes who will win… Read more »
February 14
Nigeria: Garun-Gabbas Heads 6-Man Noc Constitution Review Committee
The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) has inaugurated a six-man constitution review committee with a mandate to midwife the review and alterations in the provisions of the National… Read more »
Nigeria: Kalu, Ogba, Elegbeleye, Runsewe Top Sv Awards Nominees
Former governor of Abia State, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu and chairman of the Nigeria Professional League (NPFL) board, Hon Gbenga Elegbeleye headlined the nominees for different… Read more »
Nigeria: NFF Decries Online Attacks On Iwobi
The Nigeria Football Federation has condemned in its entirety the cyber attacks on Super Eagles' midfielder Alex Iwobi, saying the virulent attacks on the player are uncalled-for… Read more »
Nigeria: Afcon - Minister Hails Tinubu Over Mon Awards, Flats, Lands for Super Eagles
Sports development minister, Senator John Owan Enoh, has extended profound gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for bestowing the esteemed Member of the Order of the Niger… Read more »
Nigeria: NFF Seeks More Corporate Funding of Football
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has called on corporate organisations to increase support to the federation to help develop football in the country. Read more »
February 13
Cote d'Ivoire: Afcon - I Can't Believe We Won, Says Cote d'Ivoire Coach
Emerse Fae, coach of the Elephants of Cote d'Ivoire, says he still finds it hard to believe that his team won Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2023. Read more »
February 12
Nigeria: Afcon 2023 - We Must Sustain Tournament's Inbuilt Unity, Says VP Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima has said Nigerians witnessed a display of footballing magic and an unequivocal manifestation of the unyielding spirit of the Nigerian people in… Read more »
Nigeria: Afcon 2023 - Troost-Ekong Wins 'Best Player of the Tournament' Award
Super Eagles on-field Captain, William Troost-Ekong, has been crowned the Best Player of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament. Read more »
February 11
Nigeria/Cote d'Ivoire: Cote d'Ivoire Clinch 3rd Afcon Title, Beat Nigeria 2-1 in 2023 Final
The delayed 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament ended on Sunday night with host Cote d'Ivoire completing their remarkable turnaround in fortune by becoming the first host… Read more »
February 10
Nigeria: Lagos City Marathon - 15 Refugees, 81 Elite Athletes Confirm Participation
Over 81 world-class elite runners who are Gold Label athletes have confirmed their participation in the 9th Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, which comes up on Saturday, February… Read more »
February 07
Nigeria: Afcon 2023 - APC Governors Splash N200m On Super Eagles
Ahead of Super Eagles' semifinal match against the Bafana Bafana of South Africa at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament on Wednesday, the Progressive Governors'… Read more »
February 05
Egypt: Egypt Fire Coach After Afcon Disappointment
Egypt has parted ways with head coach Rui Vitoria after the national team's underwhelming performance at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), the Egyptian Football Association (EFA)… Read more »
February 02
Angola/Nigeria: Breaking - Nigeria Beat Angola 1-0 to Qualify for Afcon Semifinal
A first half goal by Super Eagles striker, Ademola Lookman, has earned Nigeria a narrow victory over a spirited Angola to advance to the semifinal stage of the ongoing 2023 Africa… Read more »
January 31
Nigeria: Enoh Holds Retreat for Sports Ministry Top Management Staff
In its avowed determination to ensure sustainable development of sports in the country, with improved service delivery that will enhance private investment, the Federal Ministry of… Read more »
Nigeria: Afcon - NFF Denies Blaming Super Eagles' Bonuses, Allowances Delay On CBN
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has decried insinuations in some quarters that the Central Bank of Nigeria is delaying payments of match bonuses and allowances due to the… Read more »
Africa: Afcon - CAF Confirms Osimhen, Others' Drug Tests Negative
The results of the drug tests conducted on three Super Eagles players at the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) have turned out negative. Read more »
January 29
Mauritania/Cape Verde: Cape Verde Beat Mauritania to Book Afcon Quarterfinals Spot
Cape Verde's successful adventure at the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) continued as they advanced to the quarterfinals after beating Mauritania 1-0 in the round of 16… Read more »