FIFA Okays Nigerian Football Normalization Committee, Ahead Of Reforms
By Saidu Abubakar The world football governing body, FIFA has approved the appointment of a Normalisation Committee to oversee the affairs of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) until May 31, 2027, at the latest, in a major development in efforts to…
Ghana Set To Host Memorable FIBA Africa Zone 3 U-16 Basketball Tournament
…Zone 3 Congress also scheduled for Accra – Ahmedu By Ado Salisu, Kano The gateway to Africa – Ghana is gearing up to welcome the next generation of basketball talent from across the West Africa sub region next month Accra the beautiful and…
LA28: Nigeria Joins Global Olympic Stakeholders At Pre-Games Meeting In Los Angeles
By Andrew Abah, Abuja Nigeria has joined representatives of nations and Olympic stakeholders in Los Angeles, United States, for the pre-Games meeting ahead of the 2028 Olympic Games, marking a significant step in preparations for the next edition of the…
China Edges US For First Women’s Team World Gymnastics Title In 20 Years
China edged the United States by 0.233 points to claim its first women’s team title in 20 years at the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships here on Wednesday. China topped the standings with 165.764 points, ahead of the United States with…
Senegal Seeks “A place, An Industry And A Voice” Through Dakar 2026 YOG – President Faye
Senegal aims to use the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games (YOG) to strengthen its capacity to host major competitions, develop its sports industry and make its voice heard within the Olympic movement, Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye said. In an…
Senator Yayi Endorses YUCAAC 2027, hails YAYI Sports Group’s Initiative
…Pledges Grand finale Attendance By Ado Salisu Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, who represents Ogun West Senatorial District in the National Assembly and is the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in…
Volleyball: Customs Survive Excelsior’s Scare As COAS Stun CNS Spikers
By Andrew Abah, Abuja The Nigeria Customs Service women’s team on Monday, October 19, 2026 survived a scare on Day 4 of the 2026 CGC Volleyball Premier League final phase. The defending champions came from behind twice to defeat Excelsior VC 3-2…
NBBF Appoints Gambo Musa As Northwest Technical Director
By Ado Salisu, Kano The Northwest zonal representative in the Nigerian Basketball Federation, NBBF, Yusuf Sirajo, has approved the appointment of Gambo Musa from Jigawa State to serve as zonal director of the technical committee, aimed at promoting and…
NSC Inaugurates 4 Sports Federation Boards, Charges Members on Accountability
By Andrew Abah, Abuja The National Sports Commission (NSC) has inaugurated the boards of four national sports federations, charging the new members to demonstrate diligence, accountability and commitment to the development of their respective sports. The…
Pillars Volleyball Team Hails Gov Yusuf, SSG For Support
By Ado Salisu, Kano Players of the former Nigerian champions, Kano Pillars Volleyball team have described Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf as number one supporter and promoter of volleyball and sports generally in the state. The 20-man team which comprises…