By Victor Okoye The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has expressed shock at the death of Nigeria’s goalkeeping legend, Peter Rufai at the age of 61. Reports say the flamboyant goal-tender, who was in and out of the Nigeria senior team for 17 years, had been ill for some weeks. ThisContinue Reading
By Babatunde Ogunrinde Nigeria’s football community is mourning the death of former Super Eagles goalkeeper, Peter Rufai, fondly called Dodomayana. Rufai died on Thursday in Lagos at the age of 61, following a prolonged illness, according to family sources. He captained Nigeria and featured in two FIFA World Cups —Continue Reading
By Emmanuel Afonne President Bola Tinubu has promised to unite the country through various sporting activities which are currently being heavily funded by the Federal Government. Tinubu said this in Abuja, while receiving the King’s Baton ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games scheduled to hold between July 23 and Aug.Continue Reading
By Chukwuemeka Opara Gov. Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi has rewarded 34 registered players of Abakaliki Football Club with N 1million each after emerging the runners-up in the 2025 President Federation Cup on June 28. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that the team lost the finals 3–4 on penaltiesContinue Reading
By Vivian Ahanmisi Nigeria’s women’s epee team celebrated a historic feat at the 23rd African Fencing Championships, winning their first-ever match and finishing in the competition’s top five. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the five-day tournament, held at Charterhouse, Lagos, ended with Egypt emerging as overall champions.Continue Reading
By Babatunde Ogunrinde Rivers Angels FC of Port Harcourt on Saturday claimed their 10th consecutive title of the Women’s President Federation Cup after a 6-4 penalty defeat of Nasarawa Amazons. The match played at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan Lagos Island saw the Rivers ladies coming for two goals downContinue Reading
By Aderonke Ojo New Boys Football Club of Karu, Abuja on Saturday defeated One Touch FC of Games Village 4-3 in a penalty shootout to win the 2025 Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) Unity Cup title. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the match went into penalty shootoutContinue Reading
By Vivian Ahanmisi Egypt extended their dominance at the 23rd African Fencing Championships, winning all three gold medals in the team events on Saturday in Lagos. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the five-day competition is being held at Charterhouse, Lagos, drawing significant attention on Saturday. In aContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye The Organisers of the World Soccer Legends (War Against Cancer) International Charity Football Match are set to partner the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in fighting cancer in the country. Jacob Onu, the National Coordinator of the charity match, made the remarks during a courtesy call onContinue Reading
By Vivian Ahanmisi Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos has declared open the 23rd Senior African Fencing Championship, taking place in Lagos. The opening ceremony, which began on Wednesday, brought together over 200 athletes from 26 African countries, including Tunisia, Egypt, Morocco, Kenya, Benin Republic, Ivory Coast, and Senegal. The governorContinue Reading
