World Cup Qualifier: Super Eagles Defeat Rwanda in Crucial Game
Nigeria kept their slim hopes of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup alive with a narrow 1-0 win over Rwanda on Saturday. The Super Eagles came into the game sitting in fourth place with seven points, nine behind leaders South Africa. Eric Chelle’s men…
Federation Elections: Nomination Forms, Timeline Released
By Andrew Abah ons The Electoral Committee of the National Sports Federations has revealed that nomination form and official timeline for the forthcoming National Sports Federation Elections have been duly approved, for the general public,…
Prince Erhunwmunse Re-Elected GFN President, Boston raise 20,000 gymnasts nationwide
By Andrew Abah Prince Kelvin Erhunwmunse has been re-elected as President of the Gymnastics Federation of Nigeria (GFN) for a third consecutive term, reaffirming his status as a pivotal figure in the development of gymnastics in Nigeria and across…
NSC, Delta Govt, Delegations Set for Closure of 9th National Youth Games
By Andrew Abah The stage is set for the grand closing ceremony of the 9th National Youth Games, scheduled to take place on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba, Delta State. The event will be graced by President Bola Ahmed…
NPFL: Katsina Hosts Pillars In Explosive N/West Derby
By Andrew Abah One of the biggest football Derby in the country will hold this Sunday at the Muhammed Dikko Stadium in Katsina between hosts, Katsina United and former champions, Kano Pillars. Dubbed the Northwest Derby by the media, the fixture draws a…
Asaba 2025: Lagos Tops Edo, Delta in Medal Haul at NYG
By Andrew Abah The ongoing National Youth Games in Asaba has lived up to its billing as the cradle of tomorrow’s champions, with Lagos, Edo, and defending champions Delta State locked in a thrilling battle for the top spot. As of press time on Thursday,…
NSC Boss Drums Up Inclusiveness As Deaf Eagles Present Trophy
Every sport is important and valuable under the current National Sports Commission leadership even as a standard reward policy for Nigerian sports is in the works with proposals and frameworks being developed for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s final…
NPFL Rewards Top Scorer Yusuf, Coach of The Year Ogunmodede with ₦2m Each
By Andrew Abah The Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) has honoured two outstanding performers from the 2024/25 season with cash awards of ₦2 million each. Nasarawa United striker, Anas Yusuf who netted 18 goals to finish as the league’s top…
Male footballer slaps female referee after he’s sent off
A Colombian footballer Javier Bolivar has come under heavy criticism after slapping referee Vanessa Ceballos during a midweek match between Real Alianza Cataquera and Deportivo Quique. The incident occurred in the 66th minute when Bolivar, who was on the…
FIFA Article 19 Renews Super Eagles’ World Cup Hopes
…Nigeria handed lifeline as FIFA’s eligibility rule shakes up Group C standings FIFA rules have brought renewed hope for the Super Eagles in their quest to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, following a disciplinary breach by South Africa that could…