March 11
Nigeria: African Games - Edidiong Umoafia Lifts Nigeria With Three Gold Medals
Umoafia, competing for the first time in the men's 67kg category, swept the podium by winning gold in all three disciplines: snatch, clean & jerk, and total. Read more »
Nigeria: African Games - Nigeria Records More Medals in Wrestling
Monday's results mean wrestling won six gold medals, three silver and two bronze medals for Team Nigeria in Ghana. Read more »
March 10
Africa: African Games - Team Nigeria Wins First Gold Medal
Having landed in the final, Opeyori finished the business of claiming the gold medal with a great display. Read more »
Nigeria: African Games - Excitement As Nigerian Wrestlers Win Six Gold Medals
Mercy Genesis kick-started the gold medal rush; winning Nigeria's first wrestling gold medal in the 50kg category Read more »
March 08
Nigeria: Peseiro - a 22-Month Odyssey of Not Being Good Enough, Out of Time and Lacking Quality
Peseiro's 22-month tenure as head coach was continuously a subject of scrutiny and evaluation which ensured a lack of trust from many Nigerians. Read more »
March 05
Nigeria: Nigeria Wins First Medal At African Games
Team Nigeria finished second on the final medals table in 2019 with 127 medals (46 gold, 33 silver and 48 bronze). Read more »
March 04
Nigeria: Alex Iwobi Returns to Social Media, Addresses Critics in New Song
Iwobi has made a return to social media after a short absence after Nigerians cyberbullied him. Read more »
Nigeria: African Games - 358 Athletes Set to Represent Nigeria in 25 Sports in Ghana
World record holder in the 100m hurdles event, Tobiloba Amusan, is arguably the biggest name on the roster. Read more »
March 02
Nigeria: World Indoor Championships - How Team Nigeria Performed On Opening Day
Although they didn't reach the podium this time around, each athlete gave a valiant effort. Read more »
Nigeria: NFF Mourns Former Super Falcons Goalkeeper
Despite the financial support that came her way from the NFF and other well-meaning individuals, the goalkeeper was unable to win the battle against the deadly disease. Read more »
February 27
Nigeria: Super Eagles Star Troost-Ekong Undergoes Surgery, Pens Emotional Message
Troost-Ekong initially determined to continue playing for his club, PAOK Salonica, but upon further consultation, it was determined he needed immediate surgery Read more »
Nigeria: Super Falcons Overcome Indomitable Lionesses, May Face Banyana Banyana in April
The Super Falcons progressed with a 1-0 aggregate win and will probably face familiar foes South Africa in the last round of qualifiers. Read more »
February 15
Africa: FIFA Ranking - Super Eagles Rise 14 Places, Now Third in Africa
A run to the AFCON final saw the Super Eagles rise 14 places in the ranking table to end as the third-best country in Africa. Read more »
February 13
Nigeria: Afcon 2023 - the Game Is Over, the Struggle Continues..., By Reuben Abati
I think that the Super Eagles deserve some praise for making it to the finals and winning the silver medal. Silver is not gold, yes. But it is still something. Read more »
February 12
Nigeria: Afcon - Musa Appeals to Nigerian Football Fans to Stop Iwobi Cyberbullying
Iwobi has been the subject of cyberbullying by Nigerian fans after AFCON, with many insinuating he played below par for the Eagles. Read more »
February 11
Nigeria/Cote d'Ivoire: Updated - Cote d'Ivoire Win Afcon, Defeat Nigeria
It was a bridge too far for the Super Eagles, who put in their worst performance of the tournament in the final against the Elephants Read more »
February 12
Nigeria/Cote d'Ivoire: Eagles Chose Bad Time for Worst Performance
The Eagles did not have the energy to fly high on Sunday, but they have to be commended for going all the way to the final Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Commends Super Eagles Despite Missing Out On Afcon Title
Despite the defeat, President Tinubu hailed the resilience of the Super Eagles players in getting to the AFCON final Read more »
Nigeria: Ekong Crowned Afcon MVP, Williams Beats Nwabali to Goalkeeper Award
Ekong was a rock for the Super Eagles throughout the tournament and contributed three goals. Read more »
Cote d'Ivoire/Nigeria: Afcon Final - Why Nigeria's Super Eagles Lost to Cote d'Ivoire - Peseiro
Peseiro said his Super Eagles were nervous in the final compared to the Elephants, who played without pressure Read more »
February 10
Cote d'Ivoire/Nigeria: Afcon - VP Shettima, Not President Tinubu, to Watch Final in Abidjan
President Bola Tinubu will not watch the AFCON final in Abidjan on Sunday, as he has directed Vice President Kashim Shettima to lead the Nigerian delegation Read more »
February 11
South Africa/Congo-Kinshasa: Bafana Get First Podium Finish Since 2000
South Africa claimed the bronze after another penalty shootout win over DR Congo. Read more »
Africa: Golden Moments - Three Legendary Nigerian Players in Afcon Finals
The Super Eagles have always found heroes at AFCON tournaments and they are looking for another after the likes of Odegbami, Amuneke, and Mba. Read more »
Nigeria/Cote d'Ivoire: How Super Eagles Unite Nigerians
As we await the outcome of the 2023 African Cup of Nations final game between Nigeria's Super Eagles and the Elephants of Cote d'Ivoire in Abidjan, Nigerians are expectant and the… Read more »
February 10
Nigeria: Afcon - Cardiac Society Cautions Nigerians Ahead of Finals, Lists Symptoms That Could Trigger Sudden Death
The society issued the warning ahead of the final match between Nigeria and the host nation, Cote d'Ivoire, which is scheduled for Sunday. Read more »