January 12
Nigeria: African Games, Olympics - Sports Ministry Releases Names of Qualified Athletes
Nigeria already has three athletes qualified for the 2024 Olympic Games and will compete in five sports at the Paralympics. Read more »
Nigeria: Afcon - Super Eagles Good to Win 4th Title - Minister
The minister believes the Super Eagles squad is good enough to win a fourth AFCON title in Cote d'Ivoire. Read more »
January 11
Nigeria: Another Super Eagles Striker Doubtful for Afcon Opener
Training at the Ecole De Police Abidjan on Thursday, the team exuded confidence despite the absence of three key players. Read more »
January 12
Nigeria: Afcon 2023 - Super Eagles Scramble for Late Replacement As Injury Knocks Out Sadiq Umar
With Umar's impending absence, head coach Jose Peseiro finds himself in a precarious position. Read more »
January 11
Africa: Afcon - Group a Should Be Straight Fight Between Elephants, Eagles
Nigeria and Cote d'Ivoire are the top-ranked teams in Group A and both should qualify ahead of lower-ranked Equatorial Guinea and Guinea-Bissau Read more »
Africa: Afcon - DStv to Broadcast Tournament After All
SuperSport took to their X handle to announce the latest development by using the "no gree for anybody" slang, which is a widely used cliche in 2024 Read more »
January 08
Nigeria: Falconets Coach Names 19 Players for Crucial World Cup Qualifiers
Midfielders Adoo Yina and Chima Olise, and forwards Chiamaka Okwuchukwu, Janet Akekoromowei, Yemisi Samuel and Opeyemi Ajakaye are all on the roster. Read more »
Nigeria/Guinea: Super Eagles Fail Guinea Test Six Days Before Their Opening Match
While some see the defeat as a major blow to Nigeria's confidence heading into AFCON, others say it could be a blessing in disguise. Read more »
Africa: Afcon - Sanwo-Olu to Send Off Super Eagles On Tuesday
According to a press release from the NFF media officer, Ademola Olajire, the Eagles will arrive in Lagos aboard a chartered aircraft on Tuesday evening for the send-off. Read more »
Africa: Afcon 2023 Preview - the 24 Talismans to Look Out for in Cote d'Ivoire
All the countries coming to AFCON 2023 have one player, on whose shoulders lies a lot of responsibility to help their teams achieve their respective goals. Read more »
Nigeria/Cote d'Ivoire: 25 Afcon Records You Must Know As Super Eagles, Others Get Set to Rumble in Cote d'Ivoire
The Super Eagles and many Nigerian players have written several pages in the Nations Cup record books Read more »
January 07
Nigeria: NPFL Round-Up - Remo Stars Score Two Late Goals, Lobi Stars Shock Kwara United in Ilorin
Two late goals from substitute Okon Aniekeme ensured 10-man Remo Stars once again dominated the South-west derby Read more »
January 04
Nigeria: Aruna Quadri Loses Quarterfinal Match, Out of World Table Tennis Finals
Many believe that although Aruna Quadri is returning home, he gave a good account of himself at the tournament. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerians Scramble for Alternatives As DStv Confirms Afcon 2023 Blackout
While CAF is buoyant to have secured a substantial deal with New World TV for both free-to-air and pay-TV rights across sub-Saharan Africa, many feel navigating the unfamiliar… Read more »
Nigeria: NPFL - I'm Not Competing With Any Player - Mizo
The Bayelsa United striker has scored 10 goals in the 2023/24 season, which is exactly half of his club's total goal tally of 20 Read more »
Nigeria: Afcon 2023 - Uzoho Leads New Arrivals As Super Eagles Step Up Training
Two intensive training sessions, one in the morning and another in the evening, are planned for today for the Super Eagles Read more »
January 03
Nigeria: Sebastian Broderick-Imasuen, Nigeria's First World Cup-Winning Coach, Is Dead
Beyond his 1985 World Cup triumph, Broderick-Imasuen's legacy extended far and wide Read more »
Nigeria: Afcon - Blow for Eagles As Alhassan Replaces Injured Ndidi
The Eagles will have to do it again at AFCON 2023 without one of their most experienced midfielders, who has been ruled out due to injury Read more »
Africa: Africa Handball Cup of Nations - Nigerian Team Has Ambitious Goals
In an interview with PREMIUM TIMES, Coach Solomon Yola assured that the senior national men's team is putting in the shift for a glorious outing in Egypt Read more »
January 01
Nigeria: FG Reiterates Support for Super Eagles' Quest to Lift Fourth Afcon Title
The Minister of Sports Development revealed his office is in close coordination with the NFF and dedicated to facilitating an environment conducive to the team's success in Cote… Read more »
Nigeria: 2024 - Igoche Mark Urges Collaboration, Unity Amongst Basketball Stakeholders
Mark advises Nigeria's basketball family to support one another, applaud each other's achievements, and lend a helping hand when someone stumbles. Read more »
January 02
Nigeria: Afcon 2023 - Ndidi, Iheanacho Injured 12 Days Before Kickoff
The two Nigerians at Leicester City are currently injured and may miss the team's opening match against Equatorial Guinea on 14 January. Read more »
December 28, 2023
Nigeria: Madueke Sinks Palace As Chelsea Extend Unbeaten Run Against Eagles
The 2-1 win meant Chelsea extended their unbeaten streak to 13 games over Crystal Palace despite recording their 59th conceded goal n 2023; the most by the club since participating… Read more »
December 20, 2023
Nigeria: Afcon 2023 - Meet the Oldest, Youngest Players in Nigeria's Provisional Squad
Nigeria's provisional 40-man squad for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Cote D' Ivoire has been confirmed by the Confederation of African Football (CAF). Read more »
Nigeria: Abuja Administration Constructs 108 Classrooms, Renovates 277 Others - Official
The administration said it made significant strides in sports development and had received several awards for its outstanding achievements in 2023. Read more »