By Emmanuel Afonne Habu Gumel, President of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), has described the death of Ifedayo Akindoju, the President of the Nigeria Tennis Federation (NTF), as a major blow to the country’s sports community. Gumel communicated this on Saturday in a statement issued on his behalf by TonyContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye Nigeria on Friday defeated Saudi Arabia 3-2 in a Group F match at the FIFA U20 World Cup in Talca, Chile. The win earned the Flying Eagles three points and boosted their chances of reaching the Round of 16. Nasiru Salihu opened scoring for Nigeria in theContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye The Nigeria Tennis Federation (NTF) has announced the death of its president, Ifedayo Akindoju. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the federation confirmed the development in a tweet on its official X account on Friday. “It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that theContinue Reading
By Babatunde Ogunrinde and Chiamaka Iheanacho The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, has praised the competition among teams at the ongoing Chief of Defence Staff Unity Basketball Championship in Lagos. He attended the games at the National Stadium Indoor Sports Hall with Special Guest of Honour, Maj.-Gen. HenryContinue Reading
By Chiazo Ogbolu The E1 Lagos Grand Prix has generated immense excitement among participating pilots, who are excited and are eagerly awaiting the championship’s kickoff. The pilots, who spoke in interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos, said that they were eager to showcase their skills onContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The GEJ Golf Club set a new benchmark in Nigeria’s sporting calendar, becoming the first to blend cultural heritage with golf in celebration of the nation’s 65th Independence anniversary. The event, tagged “Swinging in the Depths of Nigeria’s Cultural Heritage”, showcased golfers clad in traditional attires andContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye Flying Eagles Head Coach, Aliyu Zubair, has blamed missed chances for Nigeria’s 1-0 loss to Norway in their opening match of the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Group A match was played at Estadio Fiscal deContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye Two golf enthusiasts have donated major facilities to the Tukur Yusuf Buratai International Golf Resort and Country Club (TYB-IGRCC), Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the gesture is part of activities marking Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary Golf Tournament. The facilities include a Back NineContinue Reading
By Aderonke Ojo Sports betting company, BetPawa has launched its first initiative to support the Nigeria National League (NNL), introducing a N56,400 Locker Room Bonus for matchday squad players and technical staff. The initiative was unveiled at an official ceremony in Abuja on Thursday, where the NNL announced a landmarkContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye More than 400 golfers are set to compete in the Nigeria @ 65 Independence Golf Tournament at the Tukur Yusuf Buratai International Golf Resort and Country Club (TYB-IGRCC), Abuja. The week-long tournament, organised to mark Nigeria’s 65th independence anniversary, will also honour retired and serving officers ofContinue Reading
