By Aderonke Ojo The President of the Nigeria Hockey Federation (NHF), Simon Nkom, has been elected to the Executive Board of the African Hockey Federation (AfHF) at its 25th Ordinary Congress in Ismailia, Egypt. The prestigious congress, which brought together top hockey administrators and stakeholders from across the continent, markedContinue Reading
By Vivian Ahanmisi The Lagos schools tennis tournament organised by Ayida Foundation on Thursday entered its second day with thrilling matches in the U-12, U-14 and U-16 categories. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that boys and girls displayed remarkable passion and confidenceContinue Reading
By Vivian Ahanmisi/ Chiamaka Iheanacho The Ayida Foundation has flagged off the second edition of the Lagos Schools Tennis Tournament, bringing together over 250 young players from within and outside Lagos State. The week-long competition, which began on Wednesday at the Lagos LawnContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Super Eagles on their emphatic 4–0 thrashing of the Cheetahs of Benin Republic, applauding their determination in keeping Nigeria’s World Cup dreams alive. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that a rampaging Victor Osimhen netted a stunning hat-trickContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye Super Eagles Captain William Troost-Ekong has hailed Nigeria’s 4–0 win over Benin Republic as a product of belief and resilience. The victory on Match Day 10 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers secured Nigeria’s place in the African playoffs. Troost-Ekong expressed pride and gratitude during theContinue Reading
By Isaiah Eka The Super Eagles Coach, Eric Chelle, has commended his players for their superlative performance in the last World Cup Qualifying Match against the Cheetahs of Benin Republic by scoring 4-0. The match, played at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Tuesday, was tension-soaked but theContinue Reading
By Olanrewaju Akojede Excitement is building as four international golfers will slug it out with 120 others at the 12th Awa Ibraheem Junior Open Golf Competition expected to begin on Oct. 17. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR) event will be playedContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye Nigeria on Tuesday strengthened their chances of reaching the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a commanding 4-0 victory over Benin Republic in Uyo. The match, played at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, saw Victor Osimhen net a hat-trick in the 3rd, 37th and 51st minutes of theContinue Reading
By Isaiah Eka The Super Eagles Coach, Eric Chelle, has assured Nigerians that the team will be focused and purposeful to win tomorrow’s match against the Cheetahs of Benin Republic. Chelle gave the assurance at a pre-match news conference at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Monday. TheContinue Reading
By Vivian Ahanmisi Coach Abdulrahman Gbadamosi of Sebioba FC, Ibadan, has expressed confidence in the Super Eagles ahead of Tuesday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Benin Republic in Uyo. Gbadamosi told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Lagos that the Super Eagles possess the qualities toContinue Reading
