June 23
Nigeria: President Federation Cup - Mouktar Congratulates Naija Ratels for S/Final Ticket,Urges Team to Win Trophy
The Chairman of Federal Capital Territory Football Association Alhaji Adam Mouktar Mohammed has congratulated Abuja base Naija Ratels football Club for her progression to the semi… Read more »
Nigeria: 6 Steps to Cool Down Quickly After a Hot Workout
After you've been training, sweated through burpees and push-ups, cranked out your intervals, finished up your long run, and put the weights back in the rack, it's time to get… Read more »
Nigeria: CAF Opens Bid for Youth Competitions, Women's Champions League
The Confederation of African Football has opened bids for three of its competitions and CAF awards. Read more »
Africa: CAF Announces New Dates for 2025 Afcon in Morocco
The next Africa Cup of Nations will be played in Morocco from December 21 2025 to January 18 2026, Confederation of African Football (CAF) president Patrice Motsepe said on Friday. Read more »
June 20
Nigeria: Nigeria Drops to 38th in Latest FIFA Rankings
Nigeria has dropped to the 38th position in the latest ranking by the world football governing ranking - FIFA as released on Thursday. Read more »
June 13
Nigeria: NFF to Hire Foreign Technical Adviser for Super Eagles
Following Super Eagles' poor runs in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches, the board of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has resolved to employ an expatriate 'Technical… Read more »
June 11
Nigeria: Super Eagles May Miss Another World Cup
Nigeria's Super Eagles are in danger of missing a second consecutive FIFA World Cup after a 2-1 defeat to Benin Republic in Cote d'Ivoire on Monday. Read more »
June 10
Nigeria: World Cup Qualifiers - Super Eagles Tackle Benin in Must-Win Clash
Fifth placed Super Eagles will battle perennial foes and West African neighbour, Cheetahs of Benin Republic Benin in one of the fourth round fixtures of Group C of the 2026 FIFA… Read more »
June 05
Nigeria: WCQ - It Won't Be Easy Against Super Eagles - Bafana Star, Tau
South Africa's Bafana Bafana star striker, Percy Tau, is anticipating a tough contest against the Super Eagles of Nigeria in Uyo on Friday. Read more »
June 04
Nigeria: Osimhen Out of Nigeria's World Cup Qualifiers Due to Injury
Nigeria's World Cup qualifying campaign has been dealt a significant blow with the news that star striker Victor Osimhen will miss the upcoming fixtures due to injury. The Napoli… Read more »
June 03
Nigeria: World Cup Qualifier - NLC Strike Stalls Arrival of Super Eagles Players in Camp
The ongoing nationwide strike action by workers on the auspices of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) has delayed the arrival of the remaining Super… Read more »
May 30
Nigeria: Okpekpe Race Organisers Celebrate First Nigerian to Run Sub 31 Minutes
Pamodzi Sports Marketing, organisers of the Gold Label Okpekpke International 10km Road Race, say Francis James' first sub-31 minutes performance at this year's edition shows their… Read more »
May 27
Nigeria/Niger: 2026 WCQ - Rohr Unveils Benin Squad for Super Eagles Clash
The head coach for the Republic of Benin, Gernot Rohr has unveiled a 25-man squad for his side's 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying fixtures against Rwanda and Nigeria. Read more »
May 21
Nigeria: Nottingham Forest Extend Nigeria's Ola Aina's Contract
Nottingham Forest have extended Super Eagles right back Ola Aina's contract by one year, stretching his stay at the club to June 2025. Read more »
Nigeria: Euro 2024 - Rashford Out of England Squad, Eze, Mainoo in
England manager Gareth Southgate has named his provisional 33-man squad for Euro 2024 with call-ups for Eberechi Eze, Marc Guehi and Kobbie Mainoo, even as Marcus Rashford and… Read more »
May 14
Nigeria: Osihmen, Chukwueze, Others Sustain Injuries Ahead of Crucial World Cup Qualifiers
Barely 12 hours after Super Eagles Striker Samuel Chukwueze sustained injury while playing for AC Milan On Monday, May 13, 2024, Victor Osihmen has sustained injury while playing… Read more »
May 05
Nigeria: Team Nigeria Men's 4x400, Mixed Relay Qualify for Paris Olympic
Team Nigeria Men's 4x400 and Mixed relay have booked their qualification to the tickets to the 2024 Summer Paris Olympic Games respectively. Read more »
April 29
Nigeria: Judiciary Sports Association Gets New President
The National Sports Association for Judiciary has elected Honourable Noah Sunday, as its new president to pilot the affairs of the association. Read more »
April 21
Nigeria: Onakoya Sets New Record for Longest Chess Marathon
Nigerian chess master , Tunde Onakoya, achieved a remarkable feat yesterday April 20, 2024, setting a new Guinness World Record for the longest continuous Chess Marathon. Read more »
April 10
Nigeria: Super Falcons Pick Olympic Ticket 16 Years After
Super Falcons of Nigeria have qualified for the 2024 Olympics after a 16-year absence from the competition. Read more »
April 04
Nigeria: NFF Condoles With Segun Odegbami Over Son's Death
The Nigeria Football Federation has commiserated with legendary former footballer and Nigeria captain, Dr. Olusegun Odegbami, on the death of his son, Oluwagbeminiyi Odegbami. Read more »
March 27
Nigeria/Mali: Super Eagles Lose 2-0 to Tactical Mali
Nigeria's Super Eagles suffered a 2-0 defeat to the Les Aigles of Mali in their second international friendly match Tuesday's night in Marrakech, Morocco. Read more »
March 25
Nigeria: 13th African Games - Govt Hails Team Nigeria for Finishing 2nd With 47 Gold
As the curtain draws on the delayed 13th African Games on Saturday in Ghana, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has celebrated the athletes that represented Nigeria gloriously at the… Read more »
March 21
Nigeria: Team Nigeria Shines At African Games, Wins 11th Women's 4x100m Relay Gold
Team Nigeria stormed to victory in the Women's 4x100m relay, beating Liberia and hosts Ghana to win their 11th conservative gold in the 13th edition of the African Games. Read more »
March 06
Africa: Anti-Doping Agency Suspends Only Drug Testing Lab in Africa
Less than five months before the commencement of the Paris 2024 Olympics, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has suspended work at the only approved testing laboratory in Africa. Read more »