January 31
Africa: Afcon - CAF Confirms Osimhen, Others' Drug Tests Negative
The results of the drug tests conducted on three Super Eagles players at the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) have turned out negative. Read more »
January 29
Mauritania/Cape Verde: Cape Verde Beat Mauritania to Book Afcon Quarterfinals Spot
Cape Verde's successful adventure at the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) continued as they advanced to the quarterfinals after beating Mauritania 1-0 in the round of 16… Read more »
Angola/Nigeria: Afcon 2023 - Angola Players Receive Cash, iPhones As Motivation to Beat Super Eagles
Ahead of Friday's Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) quarterfinal clash against Super Eagles of Nigeria, Angola's players and officials have been rewarded with cash and material gifts… Read more »
January 24
Tunisia: Afcon 2023 - Tunisia Out, Namibia in Historic Qualification for Last 16
Tunisia are out of the ongoing delayed 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament in Cote d'Ivoire after they were held to a goalless draw by South Africa in their last Group E… Read more »
January 17
Africa: Afcon 2023 - Eagles Vow to Perform Better Against Hosts, Cote d'Ivoire
Nigeria's Super Eagles said they have put behind them the Sunday's 1-1 draw with Equatorial Guinea and are looking forward to what they believe will be an 'interesting encounter'… Read more »
January 07
Nigeria: Tinubu Clears N12bn Backlog of Debts Owed Super Eagles, Others
About a week to the kick-off of the 2023 edition of Africa Nations Cup (AFCON) tournament in Côte d'Ivoire, and in an effort to ensure that Nigeria's football and other… Read more »
January 03
Nigeria: Ndidi Ruled Out of Afcon Due to Injury,Yusuf in As Replacement
Super Eagles midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi, has been ruled out of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations due to injury. Read more »
December 21, 2023
Nigeria: Moshood Abiola National Stadium Abuja Will Host Grade a Matches Soon - Minister
Sports development minister, Senator John Owan Enoh, has vowed to ensure that the Moshood Abiola National Stadium Abuja gets the world soccer ruling body, FIFA and CAF's… Read more »
December 19, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria's Good Showing At CAF Awards
Nigeria, recently, returned to reckoning in African football with a strong showing at the Confederation of African Football (CAF) 2023 awards, scooping the top male and female… Read more »
December 18, 2023
Nigeria: Govt Pledges Support to Private Investment in Sports
Federal government has pledged to support private investments in sports. Read more »
December 17, 2023
Africa: Sports Minister Receives Africa Sustainability Man of the Year 2023 Award
The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, has been honored with the distinguished Africa Sustainability Man of the Year 2023 Award. Read more »
December 15, 2023
Nigeria: Super Eagles Ready to Challenge for 2023 AFCON Title
The newly crowned African footballer of the Year and Napoli of Italy striker Victor Osimhen has declared the readiness of Nigeria's Super Eagles to challenge for the title at the… Read more »
December 13, 2023
Nigeria: Victor Osimhen's Inspiring Journey - From Lagos Streets to African Footballer of the Year
Victor Osimhen, the newly crowned CAF 2023 African Player of the Year, has shared a heartfelt message celebrating his achievement. In a touching post, the Napoli striker reflected… Read more »
December 12, 2023
Africa: Nigeria's Victor Osimhen, Asisat Oshoala, Chiamaka Nnadozie, Super Falcons Praised For CAF Awards
Sports development minister, Senator John Owan Enoh, has showered encomiums on Victor Osimhen and Asisat Oshoala for emerging Men's and Women's African Footballers of the Year,… Read more »
December 07, 2023
Nigeria: Volleyball - Nigeria Set Up African U-17 Nations Championship Final Against Egypt
The fervour at the ongoing 2023 Girls Under-17 African Nations Volleyball Championship reached a crescendo as Nigeria's Girls Under-17 team clinched a hard-fought victory over… Read more »
November 13, 2023
Nigeria: 2023 Ballon d'Or Rankings - I'm Jealous of You, Mikel Tells Osimhen
Former Super Eagles captain, John Mikel, has praised Victor Osimhen for his remarkable Ballon d'Or achievement, saying he is jealous of the Napoli star. Read more »
November 04, 2023
Cote d'Ivoire: Yaya Toure Named Saudi Arabia Assistant Coach
Yaya Toure has joined Saudi Arabia as an assistant coach, linking up with his former Man City boss Roberto Mancini thus increasing the number of top stars now playing on and off… Read more »
October 30, 2023
Nigeria: NFF Tasks Super Falcons On Paris 2024 Olympic
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) charged the Super Falcons to work as a team and bring their A-game to Tuesday's 2024 Olympics second round, second leg qualifier against… Read more »
October 29, 2023
Nigeria: 2024 Olympics Qualifiers - Gusau Seeks Support for Super Falcons Ahead Ethiopia Clash
Eresident of the Nigeria Football Federation Ibrahim Gusau has urged Nigerians to come out to support the Super Falcons when they take on Ethiopia in their 2024 Olympics Qualifier… Read more »
October 18, 2023
Nigeria: Minister Outlines Key Priorities for 2024 AAG, Paris Olympics
Sports development minister, Senator John Owan Enoh, has reiterated the determination of his Ministry to prioritize athletes' welfare and early preparations as Team Nigeria counts… Read more »
October 17, 2023
Kenya: Kenyan Runner Ekiru Receives 10 Years Doping Ban
Kenyan marathon runner Titus Ekiru has been banned for 10 years, the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) said Monday, for both doping and tampering in a case that involved collusion… Read more »
October 15, 2023
Nigeria/Mozambique: Osimhen Undergoes Scan, Doubtful for Nigeria, Mozambique Clash
The result of a scan to determine the extent of a hamstring injury suffered by Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen, in Friday's Super Eagles friendly match against Saudi Arabia will be… Read more »
September 27, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria/Benin Bid in Forefront As CAF Picks Afcon 2025, 2027 Hosts
Nigeria/Republic of Benin joint bid has loomed to the forefront in the race for hosting of the 36th edition of Africa Cup of Nations in 2027 as the executive committee of the… Read more »
September 21, 2023
Nigeria: ActionAid Holds Peace Football Match in Kaduna
As part of activities to commemorate the 2023 International Day of Peace, ActionAid Nigeria in collaboration with Global Peace Development organized a football match in Kaduna with… Read more »
September 12, 2023
Nigeria: 'Arsenal' Beat 'Chelsea' to Win Kuje Prison Soccer Tourney
'Arsenal' at the weekend defeated 'Chelsea' 4-3 to emerge winner of the football event in the Hope for Freedom Tournament 2.0 Grand Finale for inmates at the Kuje Correctional… Read more »