By Mustapha Yauri Thousands of spectators on Wednesday converged on the Mohammed Aminu Square, popularly known as the ‘racecourse’, in Zaria to witness the International Horse Racing Derby. The event, organised by the Horse Racing Federation of Nigeria (HRFN), attracted participants and spectators from across Nigeria as well as neighbouringContinue Reading

  By Vivian Ahanmisi Fencing coach, Bola Suru, has strengthened her international profile after being selected among 13 female coaches worldwide for the International Fencing Federation (FIE) Women’s Coaching Seminar in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.     The seven-day programme was held alongside the Junior and Cadet Fencing World ChampionshipsContinue Reading

How Weather Delays Affect Outdoor Sports Betting A delay can look like dead time. It is rarely that simple. Switzerland beat Jordan 4-1 in St. Gallen on 31 May 2026, but the match became a weather story as much as a football result: heavy rain slowed the ball, puddles affectedContinue Reading

By Aderonke Ojo President of the Nigeria Tennis Federation (NTF), Victor Ochei, says that inadequate infrastructure and funding are the major obstacles to grassroots tennis development in Nigeria. Ochei stated this while addressing newsmen at the 2026 NASCO/ITF J30 World Tennis Tour Junior Championship in Abuja. According to him, theContinue Reading