By Vivian Ahanmisi The Ayida Foundation’s Lagos Schools Tennis Tournament reached its semifinal stage on Saturday, featuring thrilling contests and outstanding performances from young tennis talents across Nigeria. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the competition is taking place at the Lagos Lawn Tennis Club, Onikan, Lagos. NowContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Okigbo Nigeria’s Super Falcons have announced a 21-player squad for their two-legged showdown against Bénin Republic for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifiers. The 2026 WAFCON to be hosted in Morocco, also doubles as Africa’s qualifying tournament for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup inContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Okigbo Nottingham Forest’s embattled manager Ange Postecoglou defended his early tenure on Friday, insisting that patience will be rewarded with silverware. The under-pressure Australian has overseen a dismal start since replacing Nuno Espirito Santo in September. Forest is winless in seven games and plummeting from fifth to 17thContinue Reading
By Vivian Ahanmisi African table tennis powerhouses Egypt, Nigeria, Tunisia, and Algeria have officially booked their places at the 2026 ITTF World Team Championships in London, United Kingdom. This followed the dominant performances in their respective groups at the ongoing 2025 ITTF Africa Championships in Tunis. Egypt was the firstContinue Reading
By Aderonke Ojo The President of the Nigeria Hockey Federation (NHF), Simon Nkom, has been elected to the Executive Board of the African Hockey Federation (AfHF) at its 25th Ordinary Congress in Ismailia, Egypt. The prestigious congress, which brought together top hockey administrators and stakeholders from across the continent, markedContinue Reading
By Vivian Ahanmisi The Lagos schools tennis tournament organised by Ayida Foundation on Thursday entered its second day with thrilling matches in the U-12, U-14 and U-16 categories. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that boys and girls displayed remarkable passion and confidenceContinue Reading
By Vivian Ahanmisi/ Chiamaka Iheanacho The Ayida Foundation has flagged off the second edition of the Lagos Schools Tennis Tournament, bringing together over 250 young players from within and outside Lagos State. The week-long competition, which began on Wednesday at the Lagos LawnContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Super Eagles on their emphatic 4–0 thrashing of the Cheetahs of Benin Republic, applauding their determination in keeping Nigeria’s World Cup dreams alive. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that a rampaging Victor Osimhen netted a stunning hat-trickContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye Super Eagles Captain William Troost-Ekong has hailed Nigeria’s 4–0 win over Benin Republic as a product of belief and resilience. The victory on Match Day 10 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers secured Nigeria’s place in the African playoffs. Troost-Ekong expressed pride and gratitude during theContinue Reading
By Isaiah Eka The Super Eagles Coach, Eric Chelle, has commended his players for their superlative performance in the last World Cup Qualifying Match against the Cheetahs of Benin Republic by scoring 4-0. The match, played at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Tuesday, was tension-soaked but theContinue Reading
