Super Eagles Draw Gabon in 2026 World Cup Playoffs
By Musa Kutama, Calabar The Nigerian Super Eagles, in their struggle to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, will begin a second litmus test in that regard when they face Gabon next month in Morocco, in a continental playoffs. Nigeria missed out on an…
Chairman, House C’ttee on Sports Hails Super Eagles’ Victory
By Andrew Abah, Abuja Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Sports, Hon. Kabiru Amadu has extended heartfelt congratulations to the Super Eagles following their emphatic 4-0 win over the Cheetahs of Benin Republic in their Group C crucial…
Stakeholders Condemn Gymnastics Boss, Hail Olopade For Upholding Integrity
By Andrew Abah, Abuja Stakeholders in the Nigerian gymnastics community have condemned a recent media publication credited to Kelvin Erhunmwunse, President of the Gymnastics Federation of Nigeria (GFN), describing his comments against…
World Cup Qualifier: Osimhen scores hat-trick as Nigeria beat Benin 4–0
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen delivered a masterclass performance on Tuesday night, netting a hat-trick as Nigeria thrashed Benin Republic 4–0 in their FIFA World Cup qualifying encounter. The Galatasaray forward opened the scoring in the 3rd…
Elections: Gymnastics, Judo Presidents Decry Interference by NSC
By Andrew Abah, Abuja The Presidents of Gymnastics Federation and Judo Federation have jointly described plans by the chieftains of National Sports Commission, NSC to conduct fresh elections as being contrary to the approved Federations constitution…
Crowd Disturbances: NPFL Sanctions Kano Pillars
By Musa Kutama, Calabar The Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) has slammed sanctions on Kano Pillars Football Club following alleged crowd disturbances during their match day 8 fixture against visiting Shooting Stars SC weekend, at the Sani Abacha…
Kano Golfers Excited By Hole 3 Renovation, Commissioning
By Ado Salisu, Kano A Resident professional golfer, Lawan Malam has applauded the Commandant of 3 Motorists Brigade, Bukavu Barracks, Brigadier-General AM Tukur for supporting the renovation and reopening of the historic Hole No. 3 Tee Box at the Kano…
A/Ibom Sports Commissioner Launches Grassroots Dev Initiative
By Patrick Titus, Uyo Following the successful hosting of 2025 Sports Festival in Akwa Ibom State, a database has been created by the Ministry of Sports to monitor the progress of outstanding athletes at the festival with a plan to groom them for…
WCQ 2026: Eagles Superstar Is Man of The Match Today
Nigeria claimed a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Lesotho in Polokwane to keep their 2026 World Cup qualification hopes alive. Despite a sluggish first half, the Super Eagles came to life in the second, with goals from William Troost-Ekong and Akor Adams…
SWAN Rejects Lagos Poll, Reports Security Misuse to IGP, DSS
…Says suspended members engaged thugs, created confusion By Abdullahi Mohammed The National Executive Council (NEC) of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has strongly disowned and condemned the purported election set to be organised in…