By Vivian Ahanmisi Nigeria’s top seed, Success Ogunjobi, has secured her place in the finals of the ITF World Tennis Tour Juniors J30 tournament at the Lagos Country Club, Ikeja. Ogunjobi defeated Zimbabwe’s Rutendo Tom 6-1, 6-2 in the semifinals. She dominated from start to finish, displaying confidence and precisionContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye Montage FM 99.7 Abuja has unveiled plans for the maiden edition of the Montage Community Football Tournament. Organisers say the objective of the tourney is to foster unity among communities across the FCT, identify and promote raw football talents, encourage physical fitness and discipline, and tackle youthContinue Reading
Former England captain David Beckham has received his knighthood for services to sports and charity as he arrived at Windsor Castle with wife Victoria and his parents. Sir David Beckham was welcomed by King Charles at Windsor Castle, among those accepting the honours. Earlier this year, the football star, 50,Continue Reading
By Vivian Ahanmisi Nigeria will make its second appearance at the 2025 World Sambo Championships in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, from Nov. 7 to Nov. 9. Organised by the Fédération Internationale de Sambo, the event is the top global competition for Sport Sambo, Combat Sambo, and Blind Sambo. Nigeria will be representedContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Okigbo The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has launched a N2billion appeal fund for the construction of its headquarters building in Abuja. The National President of SWAN, Isaiah Benjamin, unveiled the appeal fund during the celebration of the association’s 60th anniversary on Friday in Abuja. Benjamin welcomedContinue Reading
By Aderonke Ojo The President of the Nigeria Baseball and Softball Federation (NBSF), Uche Odozor, says plans are underway to position Nigeria as the headquarters of baseball and softball in Africa. Odozor disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja, saying the country isContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye Olusegun Runsewe, President, Nigeria Golf Federation has called on the media to use its influence to strengthen governance, partnerships and investment in the nation’s sports sector. Runsewe made the call on Thursday in Abuja during a public lecture organised by the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN),Continue Reading
By Aderonke Ojo The Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC) Shehu Dikko, has warned sports journalists against sensational and unverified reports, saying media credibility directly affects national unity and sports development. Speaking at the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) 60th anniversary on Thursday in Abuja, Dikko urged journalistsContinue Reading
Prédictions de saison EPL 25/26 : la bataille du top 4 L’Angleterre aime ses mythes. Et la Premier League est son dernier grand roman collectif : un récit en 38 chapitres, écrit par onze protagonistes à la fois. En 2025–2026, ce roman promet d’être plus électrique que jamais. Les géantsContinue Reading
By Olanrewaju Akojede TotalEnergies, the major sponsor of the 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON), on Wednesday launched the AFCON Trophy Tour in Lagos. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the event marked the first public appearance of the gold-plated trophy, valued atContinue Reading
