September 17, 2023
Nigeria: Tobi Amusan Wins Diamond League Trophy Again
Amusan with a time of 12.33s emerged the winner of the fiercely contested 100m hurdles event to shut her critics after a disappointing outing in Budapest. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Wins First Match At African Handball Championship
"The girls all played to instructions which gave us a good result. We are here to win all our games; we came for a serious business," Nigeria's coach said. Read more »
September 15, 2023
Nigeria: Afcon 2023 - Minister Expresses Displeasure Over Exclusion of Nigerian Referees
Mr Owan-Enoh noted that, without prejudice, the development calls for a reflection of the institutional setting within which we administer sports Read more »
September 14, 2023
Nigeria: Handball - Nigeria's U-18 Girls Team Depart for African Championship in Tunisia
The 19th Africa Women's Youth Nations Championship is scheduled for 16-23 September in Monastir, Tunisia Read more »
September 13, 2023
Nigeria: Amusan, Brume Out to Reignite Spark in Oregon After Setbacks in Budapest
Nigeria's performance in Budapest was a disappointment, but it is not the end of the world. Read more »
Nigeria: Former Super Falcons Captain, Desire Oparanozie, Announces Retirement From Football
In her retirement statement, Oparanozie thanked her fans, family, and friends for their support over the years. Read more »
September 12, 2023
Nigeria: NFF Make Move to Retain Waldrum As Super Falcons Coach
The Federation's Technical Committee has been mandated to hold discussions with Waldrum, with a view to extending the American coach's contract with the NFF. Read more »
Nigeria: Afcon 2023 - Nigeria Missing As CAF Lists 85 Referees for Preparatory Course
Two North African countries, Egypt and Algeria, have the highest number of names penned down Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Man to Restart Attempt At Longest Marathon Reading Aloud
Guinness World Records have been informed about the development, an official said. Read more »
Nigeria: Badminton Federation of Nigeria President Tips Anuoluwapo Opeyori to Break Olympic Jinx
Orbih said with a matter of certainty, the federation will ensure the player gets the necessary exposure and makes history next year in Paris. Read more »
September 11, 2023
Nigeria: Weightlifting - Debutant Ayodele Wins Three Medals for Nigeria At World Championship
The 23-year-old Ayodele, won two silver and 1 bronze medals Read more »
Nigeria: Africa Para Games Wheelchair Tennis - Team Nigeria Wins Bronze in Ghana
The duo of Foluke Shittu and Kafayat Omisore defeated Tanzania's Lucy Shirima and Rehema Selemani 2-0 (7-5, 6-4) in the third-place match Read more »
September 10, 2023
Nigeria/São Tomé and Príncipe: Nigeria 6-0 Sao Tome - Osimhen Nets Hat-Trick As Super Eagles End Afcon Qualifiers in Grand Style
With the victory, the Super Eagles finished top in Group A with 15 points; scoring an astonishing 22 goals in the process. Read more »
August 25, 2023
Nigeria: What FIFA Asked Us to Do With $960,000 - NFF
"The money was not given for the welfare of players but for preparing the team. We paid them allowances as per the tournament they participated in. We cannot use the preparation… Read more »
August 24, 2023
Nigeria: Tobi Amusan Dethroned As World Champion in Budapest
Amusan finished sixth in the final race, surprisingly won by Jamaica Read more »
August 23, 2023
Nigeria: Super Falcon Unpaid Allowances - NFF President Taking Us for Granted - Reps Penal Fumes
"We gave an opportunity for the president of NFF to appear before this ad-hoc committee, he came up with an excuse. It simply means he is taking us for granted, he is taking us for… Read more »
Nigeria: Tobi Amusan Qualifies for 100m Hurdles Final At World Championships
Amusan, running in lane seven, won the second semi-final with a time of 12:56 seconds despite having a slow start. Read more »
Nigeria: World Power Lifting - 11 Nigerian Athletes, Five Officials Depart for Dubai
The championship will be held from 23 August to 29 August, in Dubai, and will serve as the 2024 Paralympic Games qualifiers Read more »
Nigeria: African Senior Women's Volleyball Championship - Kenya Spanks Nigeria, Qualify for Semis
The Paul Bitok-led Kenyan side dominated the game from start to finish Read more »
August 22, 2023
Nigeria: FIFA Women's World Cup - Super Falcons Ranked Ahead of Germany, Brazil, 20 Others
The Super Falcons, flying the flag for Nigeria, achieved an astonishing feat by securing the 10th spot on this prestigious list. Read more »
August 21, 2023
Nigeria/Burkina Faso: CAF Women's Champions League Qualifiers - Delta Queens Wallop Burkina Faso's Usfa 3-0
Delta Queens had a player sent off in the second half but they scored two goals after that dismissal Read more »
August 20, 2023
Nigeria: African Senior Women's Volleyball Championship - Nigeria to Face Kenya in Quarter-Finals
Nigeria is set to face an uphill task in an unbeaten Kenyan side that topped Pool B, winning all five games played in the group, with a maximum of 15 points as well. Read more »
Nigeria/Egypt: Table Tennis - Nigeria, Egypt, Eight Others to Contest for 2024 Olympics Tickets
The winners in the men's and women's team events will automatically secure their places at the Olympic Games in France, while the winner in the mixed doubles event will be… Read more »
Nigeria: Budapest 2023 - Team Nigeria Struggles On Day 2 As Brume Misses Out On Long Jump Medal
Sunday's heartbreak was not all about Brume, as most of the Team Nigeria athletes in action all faltered in their respective events. Read more »
August 18, 2023
Nigeria: John Owan-Enoh - New Minister of Sports Looks Like Another Square Peg in Round Hole
Amidst the uncertainties, John Owan-Enoh was on Wednesday named the 36th Minister of Sports Development. Read more »