August 17, 2023
Nigeria: Amusan Cleared to Compete At World Championships
Amusan's case was argued before the AIU panel on Wednesday, and after an exhaustive session, the world record holder in the 100m hurdles event was able to prove her innocence. Read more »
Nigeria: CAF Confederation Cup - Governor Obaseki Gives 30 Buses and 100 Jerseys to Fans
The 30 buses will be stationed at 10 strategic routes in Benin City, Edo State Capital to convey fans to and fro the stadium for Saturday's CAF Confederation tie between Bendel… Read more »
August 16, 2023
Nigeria: D'Tigers Coach Takes Blame for Olympic Miss As Iroegbu Points Way Forward
D'Tigers' Olympic dream was dashed on Tuesday when the Nigerian men crumbled in the presence of their home fans, losing 77-68 to their Malian counterparts. Read more »
Nigeria/Mali: Nigeria's D'Tigers Fail Mali Test, to Miss Paris Olympics
The loss proved costly as it meant Nigeria will not be making an appearance at the Games coming up next year in Paris, France. Read more »
August 15, 2023
Senegal/Mali: FIBA Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament - D'Tigers Target Victory Over Mali After Defeat Against Senegal
Having failed to qualify for the World Cup, D'Tigers are keen to return to the Olympic Games in Paris Read more »
August 14, 2023
Nigeria: Nigerian Authorities Postpone Resumption of Football League 2023/2024
The IMC had originally scheduled 26 August as the NPFL kickoff date for the 2023/24 season but it has now been postponed. Read more »
Nigeria: Ighalo Extends Stay in Saudi Arabia After Signing Deal With Al Wehda
Ighalo has been playing in Saudi Arabia since February 2021, when he joined Al-Shabab Read more »
August 11, 2023
Nigeria: Commonwealth Youth Games - Team Nigeria Sets New Record, Wins Three Gold Medals On Final Day
With three more gold medals won on the final day of action, Team Nigeria took its total haul to six gold and two silver medals. Read more »
August 10, 2023
Nigeria: Commonwealth Youth Games - Four Nigerians Qualify for 200m Finals As Team Nigeria Targets Medals in Trinidad and Tobago
Nigeria presently occupies the eighth position on the medal table with three gold and one silver medal. Read more »
Nigeria: Amusan's World Title Defence Hangs in the Balance Amid AIU's Silence
The AIU and the athlete's camp have been silent after making the official announcement of Amusan's temporary ban in a brief statement on July 19. Read more »
August 08, 2023
Nigeria: World Players' Union Tackles NFF Over Unpaid Monies to Super Falcons
Some of the outstanding bonus payments, camp allowances, and expenses date back to 2021 Read more »
Nigeria: Waldrum Reveals Pride in the Super Falcons, Ready to Extend Contract With the NFF
Waldrum's contract expires after the World Cup and the NFF has not indicated whether his contract will be extended. Read more »
Nigeria: President Tinubu's Wife Hosts D'Tigress After Afrobasket Triumph
Mrs. Oluremi Tinubu congratulated the players and the staff and the D'Tigress placed Nigeria on the global map of excellence Read more »
August 07, 2023
Nigeria: Afrobasket - Remain Focused, Shun Hard Drugs, Govt Urges D'Tigress
The Ministry of Youth and Sports Development said the D'Tigress demonstrated the resilience of the Nigerian spirit and this propelled the ladies to victory at the championship. Read more »
Nigeria: Super Falcons Crash Out of World Cup After Penalty Loss to England
Missed kicks by Desire Oparonize and Michelle Alozie proved costly. Read more »
Nigeria: Super Falcons and Lionesses Battle for Quarter-Final Berth
The last time these two sides faced each other was in April 2004 when Nigeria secured a 3-0 win, Read more »
August 06, 2023
Nigeria: FIFA Women's World Cup - How Nigeria's Falcons Can Defeat England's Lionesses
The Falcons are the underdogs going into Monday's encounter against England, but the Nigerians have the arsenal to surprise the European champions. Read more »
August 04, 2023
Nigeria: Uprise Flag Football League - Yellow Trumpets, Chiefs Set to Battle for First National Title, N5 Million Prize
After the regular season, which took six weeks, the Uprise Flag Football League championship game comes down to a battle between the Yellow Trumpets and The Chiefs. Read more »
August 03, 2023
Africa: FIFA Women's World Cup - Surprise Results Underline Growth of Women's Game
Three of the top 10 FIFA-ranked countries have exited the tournament in the group stage. Read more »
Nigeria: FIBA Women's Afrobasket - D'Tigress Through to Final, Trounce Rwanda By 31 Points
D'Tigress were convincing winners over Rwanda on Thursday to extend their winning run to 23 and be one win away from four consecutive titles Read more »
Nigeria: 27 Years Ago, Nigeria's Football Took Off At the 1996 Olympic Games
The Eagles first revealed their identity in 1994, but they came into their own in Atlanta for the 1996 Olympics, weaving a tale of skill, tenacity, and triumph that cemented… Read more »
Nigeria: FIBA Women's Afrobasket - D'Tigress Extend Unbeaten Streak, to Face Hosts Rwanda in Semifinal
D'Tigress lost the first two quarters and a four-point deficit to eke out their 22nd consecutive win in FIBA AfroBasket tournaments since 2015 Read more »
August 02, 2023
Nigeria: FIFA Women's World Cup - Super Falcons' Past Leads FIFA to Restrict Federation Powers
The mode adopted by FIFA bypasses the federations, who were formerly custodians of the funds meant for the players Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Female Athletics Coaches - Pushing for Space in a Male-Dominated Field (II)
World Athletics is trying to Increase the number of female coaches at World Championships "by encouraging member Federations to send more female coaches, and providing the learning… Read more »
August 01, 2023
Nigeria: High Price for Prizes - Nigeria's Female Athletics Coaches Seek Space in Male-Dominated Field (1)
Nigerian women face high barriers on the home front to pursue a career in coaching but the few who brave the odds find little encouragement. Read more »