September 24
Nigeria: Paris Olympics - Kofar-Soro Charges Probe Committee to Do Thorough Job
A former Katsina State Director of Sports, Alhaji Aliyu Kofar-Soro, has charged members of the seven-man probe committee set up to investigate various negative exposures to the… Read more »
Nigeria: Kwara Utd Coach Blames Players for Draw Against Ikorodu City
Kwara United Football Club of Ilorin coach, Tunde Sanni has blamed his players for the team's barren draw against visiting Ikorodu City Football Club on Sunday in Ilorin. Read more »
Libya/Nigeria: 2025 Afcon - Libya Take Super Eagles to Artificial Pitch
Bottom team Libya has opted to host Group D leaders Nigeria at the Martyrs of Benina Stadium, in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying Matchday 4 encounter. Read more »
September 22
Nigeria: FCT Cricket Association Completes Training for Schools' Game Masters
To revive cricket in secondary schools in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), the FCT Cricket Association has completed the training of selected Game Masters from various schools,… Read more »
September 17
Nigeria: Nin Enrolment Hits 110m - NIMC DG
The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has said without proper identity management, there will not be adequate security and prosperity for the citizens in the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Sports Minister Hails Emerging Talents At National Youth Games
The Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, has expressed his deep admiration for the impressive display of talent at the ongoing National Youth Games in Asaba. Read more »
Nigeria: Dambe Warriors Battle for Glory in Abuja
Abuja witnessed a momentous event that sent shockwaves through the world of combat sports over the weekend as Dambe Warriors fought one another for bragging rights. Read more »
Nigeria: National Youth League Key to Nigerian Football Growth - Elegbeleye
The Chairman of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL), Hon. Gbenga Elegbeleye, has stated that the inaugural National Youth League (NYL) is poised to transform football… Read more »
Nigeria: Delta, Lagos, Bayelsa Sweep More Gold Medals At National Youth Games
Defending champions, Delta State, are leaving no stone unturned in their quest to win the ongoing 8th National Youth Games. Read more »
September 14
Nigeria: Lokpobiri Backs Appah Godday to Lift WBC African Title
The Minister of Petroleum (State), Heineken Lokpobiri, has backed Nigerian boxer, Appah Godday, to lift the WBC African title. Read more »
September 13
Africa: NBA Africa Unveils 10 Tech Start-Ups to Revolutionise Sports
NBA Africa has unveiled four Nigerian and six tech start-up outfits from other African countries in its bid to revolutionise the sport. Read more »
Nigeria: Team Nasarawa Eye Victory At 8th National Youth Games
Team Nasarawa has expressed its determination and readiness to put up superlative performances at the 8th edition of the National Youth Games which commenced yesterday in Asaba,… Read more »
September 10
Nigeria: Kwara United Apologise Over Home Defeat to Tornadoes
Kwara United have sent apologies to their ardent fans and supporters in the wake of a disappointing 2-1 loss to Niger Tornadoes in their first home match in the 2024/2025 Nigeria… Read more »
Nigeria: Lobi Stars Share the Spoils With Akwa United in NPFL Opener
Lobi Stars of Makurdi kicked off their campaign in the 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season with a barren draw against Akwa United in the last fixture of… Read more »
Nigeria/Rwanda: Morocco 2025 - Super Eagles Eye Maximum Points Against Rwanda
The interim coach of the Super Eagles, Austin Eguavoen, has said the main objective in today's 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against the Wasps of Rwanda in Kigali is… Read more »
September 09
Nigeria: I Won't Rest Till I Get Osimhen to Chelsea - Mikel Obi
Former Super Eagles captain and Chelsea midfielder, John Obi Mikel, has vowed to ensure that Victor Osimhen is signed by Chelsea. Read more »
September 08
Nigeria: Pillars Welcome New Boys Ikorodu United With 3-0 Thrashing
Former Nigerian champions, Kano Pillars welcomed newly promoted Ikorodu United to the topflight with a convincing 3-0 defeat in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) week one… Read more »
Nigeria: Jajere Lauds Super Eagles On Emphatic Victory Over Cheetahs
The deputy chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Sports, Hon. Muhammed Buba Jajere has lauded the Super Eagles on their convincing victory over the Cheetahs of… Read more »
Nigeria: Nasarawa Swan Decorates Gov Sule As Grand Patron
The Sport Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Nasarawa state chapter has appointed the Nasarawa State governor, Abdullahi Sule, as its Grand Patron. Read more »
Nigeria: Paralympics - Nigeria's Oluwafemiayo Wins Gold At Para-Powerlifting
Nigeria's Folashade Oluwafemiayo, on Sunday, clinched a gold medal in the Powerlifting event at the Paralympics 2024 in Paris, shattering two world records. Read more »
September 05
Nigeria: Sunshine Stars Captain Abe Sunday Retires From Professional Football
Sunshine Stars' captain, Abe Sunday, has announced his retirement from active football. Read more »
Nigeria: Gusau Tasks Organizers of Pitch Awards On Integrity, Transparency
The President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, yesterday implored the organizers of the annual Nigeria Pitch Awards to ensure that nothing ever… Read more »
Nigeria: Paris 2024 - Nworgu Wins Silver, Secures Nigeria's Second Powerlifting Medal
Upset as Ogunkunle books semi-final spot in para-table tennis Read more »
Nigeria: Osimhen Secures N10.6bn Annual Salary With Galatasaray
Victor Osimhen is set to earn a net salary of €6 million (N10.6bn) during his season-long loan at Galatasaray from Napoli. Read more »
September 04
Nigeria/Benin: 20 Super Eagles Hold First Training Session for Cheetahs
As Osimhen, Okoye arrive on Thursday Read more »