By Victor Okoye The President of the National Association of Nigeria Professional Footballers (NANPF), Sunday Abe, has commended the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) for lifting the suspension on goalkeeper Adewale Adeyinka. Abe expressed appreciation to the NPFL for granting the Plateau United FC goalkeeper a fair hearing after hisContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye The funeral of Nigerian football icon Peter Rufai in Lagos on Thursday drew sharp criticism over the absence of top officials from the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and the National Sports Commission (NSC). Rufai, fondly called “Dodo Mayana,” was Nigeria’s first-choice goalkeeper in the 1990s. He playedContinue Reading
By David Oladele and Babatunde Ogunrinde The 2025/26 European football season has opened with Nigerian players commanding attention. From blockbuster transfers to careful career moves, their influence cuts across all levels. Continue Reading
By Victor Okoye Stakeholders have blamed Nigeria’s poor performance in basketball on administrative instability, poor funding, and the absence of a professional domestic league. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the reactions followed Nigeria’s early exit from the 2025 FIBA Men’s Afrobasket Championship in Angola, where the teamContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye The National Association of Nigeria Professional Footballers (NANPF) has pledged to intensify player education on Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) rules, especially on betting and match-fixing. NANPF President, Sunday Abe, made this known in a statement on Sunday in Abuja, stressing the association’s commitment to upholding theContinue Reading
Le rôle du sport dans le renforcement des liens communautaires au Nigeria Le Nigeria est un pays où le sport n’est pas seulement un divertissement, mais une véritable force sociale. Dans les villes comme dans les villages, les matchs rassemblent des foules, créent des débats passionnés et soudent des générationsContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye Golf reporters in Abuja have appealed to the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, to reopen the IBB International Golf and Country Club, Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the club has remained closed due to a leadership crisis that led to government intervention and temporaryContinue Reading
By Segun Giwa The Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN), Western Zone, has urged members to groom U-18 golfers for future continental representation. The Vice President of the zone, Evelyn Balogun, made the call at the closing of the 10th Western Zone Open Golf Championship in Akure on Sunday. TheContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye Nigerian gymnasts have excelled at the Centurion Gymnastics Centre Club Competition in South Africa, with NLNG RA Gymnastics Club emerging as the country’s standout team. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the championship, held in Centurion, Pretoria from Aug. 15 to 16, featured no fewerContinue Reading
By Alex Enebeli Gov. Peter Mbah of Enugu State has announced the retirement of the legendary No. 5 jersey worn by the late Nigerian football icon, Christian Chukwu, during his career with Rangers International. The governor made the declaration during the Night of Tributes held in honour of theContinue Reading
