I will Make Gwagwalada Nigeria’s Sporting Hub, Says Council Boss
By Andrew Abah The Chairman of Gwagwalada Area Council, Hon. Kasim Ikwa, has pledged to transform Gwagwalada into a major sporting hub in Nigeria through deliberate investment in sports and the development of grassroots talents. Ikwa made the commitment…
Kano 2027: Unity, Continuity and the Yusuf Factor
By Lamara Garba Kano is beginning to speak with a more united political voice. As the 2027 general elections draw closer, politicians who once occupied different political camps are increasingly converging under the banner of the All Progressives…
Nigeria Hopes Of Reaching Next Round Takes Huge Setback After Canada Won
According to a report by BBC Sport on Friday, September 11, 2026, Nigeria’s hopes of reaching the knockout stage of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup have suffered a major setback after Canada secured a convincing victory over Tanzania. Canada…
AFCON 2027Q: Yohanna Ruled Out Of Super Eagles’ Madagascar, Guinea-Bissau Fixtures
Brighton winger, Zadok Yohanna, has been ruled out of Nigeria’s upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers due to injury, reports say. Yohanna was also forced out of the Super Eagles’ squad for the Unity Cup in May due to a hamstring injury. The…
North-West Zonal Eliminations: Kano’s Contingent Of Over 200 Storms Kaduna
By Ado Salisu, Kano A contingent of over 200 from Kano State has arrived Kaduna ahead of a 3-day Northwest zonal eliminations for the 2027 Intermediate Games scheduled to hold in Lagos. The contingent comprised athletes, coaches, organizing secretaries,…
NFF reforms: Yobo, Dikko meet as stakeholder consultations widen
The Federal Government’s drive to reshape Nigeria’s football administration has taken another significant step with former Super Eagles captain Joseph Yobo joining the stakeholder consultations being ledge by the National Sports Commission (NSC). Yobo,…
Don’t Give Up On Basketball Development, NIS Boss Charges Mark
By Andrew Abah, Abuja The Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Institute for Sports, NIS, Rt. Hon. Philip Shaibu, has urged basketball promoter and Initiator of the Mark D’Ball Basketball Championship, Mr. Igoche Mark, not to…
D’Tigress Toughest World Cup Ends With Unwanted Record
D’Tigress ended their FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup campaign with a historic 55-point defeat to France Nigeria’s D’Tigress endured one of the darkest days in the team’s history as France produced a record-breaking…
NFF Reforms: Ex-Directors Of Sports Want FA Chairmen Voting Slots Reduced To Six
As the debate rages on over a new format to guide the Congress of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), the Forum of Retired Directors of Sports and General Managers of States’ Sports Councils/Commissions has proposed a sharp reduction in the number of…
EVE 2-2 MNU: Man United Superstar Wins MOTM Award After His Superb Performance
According to a report by BBC SPORT on Sunday September 6, 2026, Luke Shaw was Manchester United’s standout performer despite Everton scoring a dramatic late equaliser to secure a 2-2 draw at the end of a thrilling encounter. The defender produced one of…