By Aderonke Ojo Nigeria’s U-20 women’s national team, the Falconets, continued their impressive form at the ongoing WAFU-B U-20 Girls Cup with a dominant 3-0 victory over hosts Benin Republic on Sunday at the Stade Omnisports d’Adjohoun. Barely 24 hours after defeating defending champions Ghana 3-1 in their opening match,Continue Reading
By Aderonke Ojo The President of the Nigeria Wrestling Federation (NWF), Bashir Adeniyi, has visited national wrestlers in camp in Abuja and presented a new bus to the federation. Adeniyi, who recently assumed office as NWF president, said the gesture was part of his administration’s commitment to improving athletes’ welfareContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye Former Super Eagles captain and midfield maestro, Austin “Jay-Jay” Okocha, has credited his formative football years in Germany for shaping his discipline, character, and professional outlook. In the latest edition of The Exchange Podcast hosted by Femi Soneye, and monitored by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)Continue Reading
By Aderonke Ojo 19 coaches out of 25 have earned the Fédération Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB) certification at the just concluded Olympic Solidarity Beach Volleyball Coaching Course in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the FIVB is responsible for setting rules, organising international competitions like the Olympic GamesContinue Reading
By Aderonke Ojo City Football Club of Abuja, a Nigeria National League (NNL) side, has unveiled its new team jersey in a colourful ceremony at the FIFA Goal Project Pitch, Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the event featured a novelty match againstContinue Reading
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
