July 13, 2022
Africa: Africa Cycling Championship Begins Thursday in Abuja
The cycling Federation of Nigeria is set to host 20 countries in the Africa Cup track cycling championship which will be held from July 14 to 17, 2022 at the Moshood Abiola… Read more »
July 06, 2022
Nigeria: AFN Picks Brume, Amusan, 20 Others for World Athletics Championships
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has picked long jumper Ese Brume, sprint hurdler Tobi Amusan and 20 other athletes for the World Athletics Championships which starts July… Read more »
July 03, 2022
Nigeria: Israel Adesanya Beats Cannonier to Retain UFC Middleweight Title
UFC middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya, brushed aside the challenge of Jared Cannonier in a masterclass of technical precision at UFC 276. Read more »
June 29, 2022
Nigeria: Ighalo Excited to Win First League Title After 17 Years' Wait
Super Eagles forward, Odion Ighalo, has expressed delight after winning his first career league title after waiting for 17 years. Read more »
Nigeria: 12 D'Tigers Listed for FIBA African World Cup Qualifiers
The Nigeria Basketball Federation has released a 12-man roster for the third window of the FIBA African World Cup qualifiers in Kigali, Rwanda between June 27 and July 5, 2022. Read more »
June 28, 2022
Nigeria: Ahmed Musa Empowers 5000 Nigerians With N50m
The Super Eagles Captain, Ahmed Musa has maintained his charitable activities by distributing N20,000 to 5,000 people in Jos, Plateau State, as a way of giving back to the… Read more »
June 27, 2022
Nigeria: Again, BBNaija Star, Mike Edward Emerges Nigerian High Jump Champion
Big Brother Naija star and professional athlete, Mike Edwards, has emerged as the Nigerian high jump champion after representing Nigeria at the Commonwealth games. Read more »
June 23, 2022
Nigeria: Super Eagles Drop in Latest FIFA Rankings
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have dropped by one spot in the FIFA World ranking for June to become the world's 31st and fourth-placed team in Africa. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Makes U-Turn, Reverses Ban On International Basketball
The federal government has rescinded its decision to suspend Nigeria's basketball teams from all international competitions. Read more »
June 17, 2022
Nigeria: Ahmed Musa 'Poorest' of Nigeria's All Time Leading Goal Scorers
Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa has emerged as the 'poorest' performer among Nigeria's all time leading goal scorers. Read more »
June 16, 2022
Nigeria: Peseiro Confident Eagles Will Get Better After Biggest Win
Applauding his players for their performances in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Sierra Leone and Sao Tome and Principe, Super Eagles Head Coach Jose Peseiro… Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Set for Maiden Super-Four Sitting Volleyball Tourney
Lagos State Volleyball Association in conjunction with the Lagos State Sports Commission has concluded arrangements to organise the maiden edition of the 'Super Four'… Read more »
June 15, 2022
Nigeria: 33 Players Picked for European Clubs At Ugboaja Scouting Programme
At the end of the five-day Ejike Ugboaja FC scouting programme in Abuja, 33 talented young Nigerian football players have been selected by scouts for some of the top clubs in… Read more »
Nigeria: Omolade, 39-Year-Old Nigerian Footballer, Found Dead in Italy
A Nigerian footballer, Akeem Omolade, has been found dead in Palermo, Italy. Read more »
June 13, 2022
Nigeria: Super Eagles Set to Soar Over São Tomé in Agadir
After the opening day's slim 1-0 win over the Leone Stars of Sierra Leone last Thursday in Abuja, the Super Eagles are set to battle 'The Falcons and True Parrots' of São… Read more »
June 09, 2022
Nigeria/Sierra Leone: Super Eagles Will Show Strength Against Sierra Leone - Peseiro
Super Eagles coach, Jose Peseiro, has declared that the Super Eagles will go out in full force when they take on the Leone Stars of Sierra Leone in their opening match of the 2023… Read more »
May 30, 2022
Nigeria: Abuja Inter-Schools Athletics Tourney Holds June 4
The maiden edition of the K.I.O Consult sponsored Abuja Inter-Secondary Schools Athletics Championship (AISSAC) is scheduled for June 4 at the ultra-modern MKO Abiola national… Read more »
Nigeria: 100 Kids Participate in Golf Clinic to Mark 2022 Children's Day
About 100 Children from ages two to 18 converged on the IBB International Golf and Country Club's training pitch to learn the rudiments of golf as part of activities to mark the… Read more »
May 24, 2022
Nigeria: Minister of Sports Hosts Victorious Flying Eagles, West African Scrabble Champions
The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, yesterday hosted both the victorious national U-20 boys' team, the Flying Eagles and the national scrabble champions in… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Appoints Basketball Interim Management Committee Amidst Protests
Despite agitations in some quarters following the decision to withdraw Nigerian basketball from all international competitions for two years, the Federal Ministry of Youths and… Read more »
May 23, 2022
Nigeria: Gombe Utd Sizzle in Six-Goal Thriller As Pillars Crush Heartland
It rained goals yesterday at the Pantami stadium as rampaging Gombe United edged Kwara United 4-2 in a pulsating 2022 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) week 29 match. Read more »
May 17, 2022
Nigeria/Morocco: Oshoala Returns As Waldrum Invites Ebi, Ordega, 29 Others to 2022 Awcon Camp in Morocco
One of Africa's best players and Barcelona Femeni top goalscorer, Asisat Oshoala who missed Nigeria's double friendlies with Olympics Champions Canada has returned to the fold. Read more »
May 12, 2022
Nigeria: NBBF Crisis - Buhari Withdraws Nigeria From All Basketball Competitions
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the immediate withdrawal of Nigeria from all international basketball competitions for a period of two years. Read more »
May 11, 2022
Nigeria: Yusuf Invites 8 Home-Based Players for Mexico, Ecuador Friendlies
The first assistant coach of the Super Eagles, Salisu Yusuf, has included eight home-based players in the list of players that have been invited to prosecute the international… Read more »
May 09, 2022
Nigeria/Ghana: Sweet Revenge As Flying Eagles Edge Ghana's Satellite 2-0
The Flying Eagles avenged Super Eagles 2022 World Cup loss to the Black Stars yesterday as they defeated the Black Satellites of Ghana 2-0 in the opening match of Group B of the… Read more »