France defeated Norway 4-1 in their final Group I match with a commanding performance to secure top spot in the group, while Senegal stunned Iraq 5-0 in the final Group I matches of the FIFA World Cup. Continue Reading
The FirstBank/Samuel Okwaraji Foundation (SOF) National Secondary Schools Football Championship, also known as the Memoir Cup, has commenced in several states across the country.Continue Reading
By Peter Okolie The Nigeria-American Football Association (NAFA), through its Gridiron Gems Initiative, on Wednesday empowered 500 girls in Owerri, Imo State, with sports mentorship and menstrual hygiene support. The outreach, held at Girls Secondary School, Ikenegbu, combined American football training with health education and the distribution of menstrual hygieneContinue Reading
By Bashir Bello The Horse Racing Federation of Nigeria, HRFN, says with the introduction of starting gate in its horse racing, the country is positioning itself for global competition. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the National Coordinator of the Federation and Sarkin Dawakin Nupe, Mustapha Abubakar-Bida, statedContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye The Chairman of the Federal Capital Territory Football Association (FCT FA), Adam Mouktar Mohammed, has commended the introduction of a ₦1 billion prize money for winners of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Chairman of the National SportsContinue Reading
By Kazeem Akande The fourth Prime Atlantic Squash Tournament has begun in Lagos, with organisers highlighting increased participation and talent development. Chairman of the championship, Tomi Falase, said the tournament remained a key platform for discovering and nurturing squash talents. Falase spoke during Monday’s opening ceremony at the Teslim BalogunContinue Reading
By Aderonke Ojo The Champions of the 2026/2027 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) will receive a minimum prize money of N1billion, the highest financial reward in Nigerian domestic football. Shehu Dikko, the Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC) stated this while addressing newsmen after a high-level strategic meeting ofContinue Reading
By Abdulrahman Yahaya Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice in Portugal’s 5-0 thrashing of Uzbekistan on Tuesday in Houston. The Al-Nassar forward gave Portugal the lead in the six minute when he converted Joao Cancelo’s low cross from the right. The goal made Ronaldo the only player to score in six differentContinue Reading
By Damilola Charles/Josehine Miller Colombian Honorary Consul to Nigeria, Mrs Maricel Romero, has said that diplomatic football tournament is a platform for promoting unity, friendship, and stronger relations among participating countries. Romero told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja that the event provided an opportunity for diplomats, theirContinue Reading
By Aderonke Ojo The Deputy Commandant, Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Haniel Hadison, has commended the leadership of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adeniyi, for inspiring the success of the service’s sporting teams. Hadison gave the commendation after the Nigeria Customs men’s volleyball team defeated UCEM Volleyball Club of Enugu 3-0Continue Reading
