Serena Williams makes surprise appearance to address ‘former rival’ Maria Sharapova
…The two tennis champs once shared a fierce sporting rivalry after 17-year-old Maria Sharapova beat Serena Williams in the 2004 Wimbledon final Serena Williams made a surprise appearance on Saturday to honour her “former rival” Maria…
Once-Feared Heavyweight Ike Ibeabuchi Ends 26-Year Layoff
Twenty-six years and five months after scoring a fifth-round stoppage win over the then-unbeaten future champion Chris Byrd, Ike Ibeabuchi finally returned to the ring and emerged victorious. According to ringmagazine.com, Ibeabuchi’s comeback fight took…
Nigeria Coach, Eric Chelle Responds to Sacking Rumours, Says ‘Pay Me If You Want to Fire Me’
As Nigeria faces struggles in its 2026 World Cup qualification campaign, coach Eric Chelle has reacted to rumours about his job security, asserting that if he’s fired, the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) must honour his contract. Key Points:…
NSC Congratulates Adama, Aquatic Federation on Silver Medal at World Junior Championships
By Andrew Abah The National Sports Commission (NSC) congratulates 17-year-old swimming sensation Abduljabar Adama and the Nigeria Aquatics Federation following his historic silver medal in the men’s 50m butterfly event at the World Junior Swimming…
Romania: Adama Wins Historic Silver for Nigeria at World Aquatics Junior Championships
The Nigeria Aquatic Federation (NAF) proudly announces a landmark achievement in the nation’s sporting history as Abduljabar Adama clinched the silver medal in the men’s 50m butterfly at the ongoing World Aquatics Junior Swimming Championships in…
Nigeria’s Pillar of Sports visits Peter Rufai family
Nigeria’s Pillar of Sports Chief Donatus Agu-Ejidike (JP) on Saturday paid a condolence visit to the family of the late Super Eagles goalkeeper, Peter Rufai. Rufai died on July 3, 2025 at the age of 61, and was interred in Lagos on…
NFF Reacts To Taribo’s Outburst …Says ‘We Supported Rufai, Chukwu’s Families’
After a video went viral on Friday showing former Super Eagles defender Taribo West criticizing the Nigerian government and football authorities for neglecting late goalkeeper Peter Rufai during his burial, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF)…
Delta Set to Host National Youth Games Aug 29 – Sept 6
By Andrew Abah Asaba, Delta State, is set to become the center of Nigeria’s sporting excitement as it hosts the 2025 National Youth Games from August 29 to September 6. Stephen Keshi Stadium will serve as the main venue, with teams beginning to…
Omojuwa, Duru Counter Taribo’s Remarks on Nigeria After Rufai’s Death
After the death of former Super Eagles goalkeeper Peter Rufai, ex-defender Taribo West spoke at the funeral, blaming the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and Lagos State for neglecting old players. He even said he would never allow his son to play for…
Gusau Reveals Progress on NFF-FIFA Forward Project
President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau (MON), has given fresh updates on the FIFA Forward project, which had its groundbreaking ceremony in March this year at the Goal Project section of Package B, MKO Abiola…