By Vivian Ahanmisi Nigeria’s Quadri Aruna stole the spotlight on opening day of 2025 ITTF World Table Tennis Championships in Doha with a dominant 4-0 win over Brazil’s Victor Ishiy in Men’s Singles. Aruna, the 2024 African Cup champion, on Saturday delivered a confident performance, winning 11-9, 11-7, 11-7, 11-9Continue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Chairman of the FCT Football Association (FCT FA), Mouktar Mohammed has charged the FCT Football team to go all out and win the football gold at the 22nd National Sports Festival (NSF) in Ogun. Mohammed, who was represented by Patrick Bassey, head of the technical committeeContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Okigbo The Nigeria Aquatics Federation (NAqF), says preparations are in top gear for the 12th Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) Swimming Championship slated for the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba, from July 15 to July 19. Chinoye Aliyu, president of the federation, said this at a news conference onContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Chinese Embassy in Nigeria has called for enhanced collaboration with the National Sports Commission (NSC) and the establishment of a China-Nigeria sports communication channel to foster seamless partnership in the sector. The Culture Counselor of the Chinese Embassy Yang Jian Xing, made the call on TuesdayContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye Ifedayo Akindoju, the President, Nigeria Tennis Federation, has felicitated with three Nigerian tennis referees, following their certification by the International Tennis Federation (ITF) as White Badge Referees. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the trio of Joseph Edili, Bitrus Danjuma, and Folashade Ogunshola achieved theContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye Nigeria held their nerve to secure a place in the semi-finals of the CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt, defeating defending champions Senegal 3-1 on penalties. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that this was after a goalless draw in regulation and extra timeContinue Reading
By Benson Ezugwu Rangers International FC of Enugu on Sunday defeated Katsina United FC 4-0 in the week 36 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). The match played at the mainbowl of the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium Enugu, was Rangers’ last home game of the season. Veteran, Godwin Obaje scoredContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Okigbo The Women’s World Cup will be expanded from 32 to 48 teams from the 2031 edition onwards after the FIFA Council approved the proposal at a virtual meeting on Friday. The 48-team World Cup will adopt a 12-group format, increasing the total number of matches from 64Continue Reading
By Adedeji Egbebi The Ekiti State Government on Friday in Ado-Ekiti received the Torch of Unity for the Ogun 2025 National Sports Festival. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports the presentation of the torch serves as a formal invitation to the state to attend the event scheduled for MayContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye The President, Nigeria Golf Federation (NGF), Olusegun Runsewe, has commended Gov. Dapo Abiodun of Ogun, for honouring Segun Odegbami, as the Grand Ambassador of the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Odegbami, a Nigerian football legend, was on Tuesday appointed by Abiodun, as theContinue Reading
