Germany to Host 2029 Women’s European Championship
European football’s governing body UEFA announced that Germany will host the women’s 2029 European Championship. ALSO READ: US Announces Visa Restrictions Over Attacks Targeting Nigerian Christians At the tournament, England will assume the role of two-time defending champions. Germany, which holds the record as eight-time winners of the Euros, successfully beat off competition from Poland […]
Nigeria Wins West Africa Para Volleyball Championship
Nigeria has been crowned champions of the para volleyball event at the inaugural edition of the West Africa Zone A & B Championship, held in Abeokuta, Ogun State. ALSO READ: Search for Missing MH370 Wreckage to Resume December 30 Nigeria secured the title after recording a decisive 3-0 straight sets win against Ghana in the […]
Flag Football to Get Official Nigerian Federation, NSC Announces
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has announced plans to formally approve Nigeria’s official Flag Football Federation. ALSO READ: US Exempts UK Drugs from Tariffs in Unique Trade Deal This move signals a new phase for the sport in the country, with elections for new executive members expected to take place immediately following the federation’s inauguration. […]
Nigeria Criminalises Age Falsification in Sports
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has secured the approval of the National Council of Sports for a landmark policy that formally criminalises and institutionalizes sanctions against age falsification in Nigerian sports. ALSO READ: Netanyahu Seeks Pardon Amid Ongoing Corruption Trial According to a statement signed by Dr. Kehinde Ajayi, Director, Press, at the NSC, the […]
Super Eagles Defender Fredrick Ruled Out of AFCON
The Super Eagles have suffered a significant blow ahead of next month’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament, with defender Benjamin Fredrick officially ruled out due to injury. ALSO READ: NANS Declares Nigeria’s Internal Security System a Failure Fredrick sustained a knee injury during a recent training session with his Belgian club, FC Dender. According […]
Licensing Failure: Castmog Ladies Relegated from NWFL Premiership
The Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Secretariat has officially confirmed the relegation of Castmog Ladies from the 2025/2026 NWFL Premiership season. The decision was made due to the Abeokuta-based club’s failure to meet essential licensing and registration requirements for the upcoming competition. ALSO READ: NPFL Launches Investigation into Ikorodu City Over Misconduct Allegations The announcement […]
NPFL Launches Investigation into Ikorodu City Over Misconduct Allegations
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has opened a formal investigation into Ikorodu City FC following a series of serious misconduct allegations. ALSO READ: NPFL Launches Investigation into Ikorodu City Over Misconduct Allegations The allegations stem from the club’s Matchday 13 fixture against Plateau United, played at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos on Sunday. […]
Ghana Eyes Joint World Cup Bid with Nigeria, Côte d’Ivoire
Ghana’s Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has expressed strong confidence in the possibility of Ghana co-hosting a FIFA World Cup in the future alongside regional partners, Nigeria and Côte d’Ivoire. ALSO READ: Kidnappers Demand ₦100m Ransom Per Victim for Abducted Kwara Worshippers Adams publicly urged the Ghanaian government to begin exploring plans to […]
Nigeria Sweeps Gold at Africa’s First Run Archery Tournament
Nigeria delivered a commanding performance at the first-ever Run Archery Tournament in Africa, making a bold statement on the continental stage and showcasing the nation’s growing strength in the sport. ALSO READ: Kaduna Govt Reaffirms Commitment to Demographic Dividend Roadmap as Youth Coalition Opens 2-Day Technical Session in Zaria The historic competition, which combines endurance […]
Super Eagles Decimate Gabon 4-1 to Reach World Cup Playoff Final
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have secured a massive 4-1 victory over Gabon in the African World Cup qualifying semi-final clash, earning their spot in the continental playoff final. ALSO READ: Senate Moves to Ban Under-18 Military Recruitment The match, played at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, saw a cautious start from both teams, resulting in a […]