Ghana to Host 2027 CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially selected Ghana as the host for the 2027 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations. ALSO READ: Nigeria Opens Camp for U-19 Female Yellow Greens Ahead of World Cup Qualifiers The announcement was made by the Ghana Football Association (GFA) on Monday, following a formal notification sent to GFA […]
Nigeria Opens Camp for U-19 Female Yellow Greens Ahead of World Cup Qualifiers
The Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) has officially opened its training camp in Benin City, Edo State, for the Junior Female Yellow Greens as they begin preparations for the 2027 ICC Women’s U-19 T20 World Cup qualifiers. ALSO READ: NFF Plans New CAF License Courses to Boost Coaching Capacity The qualifiers are set to take place […]
NFF Plans New CAF License Courses to Boost Coaching Capacity
The President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Gusau, has announced plans to host a CAF A Licence course in the near future, alongside a CAF B Licence programme specifically for women coaches next year. ALSO READ: Flamingos to Face Guinea in FIFA U-17 World Cup Qualifiers Gusau shared these updates on Monday during […]
Wale Edun Summons Emergency Meeting to Resolve Nigerian Boxing Crisis
Wale Edun, the President of the Nigeria Boxing Federation (NBF) and Minister of Finance, has convened an emergency board meeting in Abuja to address a three-month impasse with the Nigeria Boxing Board of Control (NBBofC). ALSO READ: Stanley Nwabali Dismisses NPFL Return as He Seeks New Club The conflict stems from the NBF’s decision to […]
Nigeria Set to Host 2026 Commonwealth Fencing Championships in Lagos
Nigeria is preparing to become the first sub-Saharan country to host the Commonwealth Fencing Championships scheduled to take place in Lagos from August 9 to 14 2026. ALSO READ: US Department of State Authorizes Personnel Departure from Abuja Embassy Adeyinka Samuel the President of the Nigeria Fencing Federation confirmed that Rugby School Nigeria will serve […]
CAF Technical Experts Begin Facility Inspections for PAMOJA 2027
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has dispatched a team of technical experts to Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania to evaluate their readiness for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. ALSO READ: NSC TO UPGRADE ABUJA SHOOTING RANGE TO GLOBAL STANDARDS According to reports, these inspections are a crucial step in ensuring the three co-hosts meet […]
NSC TO UPGRADE ABUJA SHOOTING RANGE TO GLOBAL STANDARDS
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has launched a strategic project to upgrade Nigeria’s national shooting range at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, to international specifications. ALSO READ: ETHIOPIA DEMANDS IMMEDIATE WITHDRAWAL OF ERITREAN TROOPS Announced on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, the initiative is a collaboration between the NSC, the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria […]
Infantino Stands Firm on Trump Peace Award as Boycott Calls Intensify
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has dismissed widespread criticism and mounting calls for a boycott of the 2026 World Cup, following his decision to grant US President Donald Trump an inaugural “peace prize.” ALSO READ: Sports Minister Debunks Claims of South Africa Replacing Morocco as 2026 WAFCON Host Speaking with newsmen, Infantino maintained that the recognition—presented […]
Sports Minister Debunks Claims of South Africa Replacing Morocco as 2026 WAFCON Host
South African Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie has officially moved to silence rumors regarding a last-minute change in venue for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. ALSO READ: Nigeria Edges Guinea to Move Within One Win of World Championship In a clarifying statement issued on Monday, McKenzie corrected a previous assertion by his deputy, Peace […]
Nigeria Edges Guinea to Move Within One Win of World Championship
Nigeria’s senior men’s handball team, the Golden Arrows, kept their 2027 IHF Men’s World Championship qualification hopes alive with a 30-28 victory over Guinea in Kigali, Rwanda. ALSO READ: STAKEHOLDERS GATHER IN KADUNA TO REIMAGINE EDUCATION THROUGH YOUTH CO-CREATION The win came despite the team being reduced to six players in the first half following […]