The Board Chairman, National Credit Guarantee Company (NCGC), Yakubu Dogara, has endorsed the All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT) 2026 as a platform for showcasing Nigeria through women’s golf.Continue Reading
By Victor Okoye A football stakeholder, Ahmed Gara-Gombe, has absolved Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President, Ibrahim Musa Gusau, of blame for the Super Eagles’ failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Super Eagles will miss the 2026 FIFA WorldContinue Reading
By Abiodun Lawal Nigeria’s Super Falcons on Monday recorded a convincing 3-0 victory over Senegal in the second leg match of their international friendly double-header at the Remo Stars stadium, Ikenne, Ogun. The victory completed a clean sweep for the African champions, following their 2-1 win over the Teranga LionessesContinue Reading
By Aderonke Ojo Seyi Ogunsakin made an impressive start to his second-week campaign at the 2026 NASCO/ITF J30 World Tennis Tour Junior Championship. He defeated Joseph Ogbole 6-2, 6-0 in the opening Group A boys’ singles match on Monday in Abuja. Ogunsakin, the boys’ doubles champion in week one, brokeContinue Reading
By Aderonke Ojo President of the Nigeria Tennis Federation (NTF), Victor Ochei, has lauded the successful completion of the first week of the 2026 NASCO/ITF J30 World Tennis Tour Junior Championship in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the championship was held at the Tennis Complex ofContinue Reading
By Aderonke Ojo Success Ogunjobi emerged champion of the girls’ singles event at the first week of the 2026 NASCO/ITF J30 World Tennis Tour Junior Championship in Abuja. Ogunjobi rallied from a set down to defeat Khadijat Mohammed 6-7(5), 6-3, 6-1 and claim the Under-18 girls’ singles title. The championContinue Reading
By Aderonke Ojo China’s Hengzhi Cui won the boys’ singles title at the first week of the 2026 NASCO/ITF J30 World Tennis Tour Junior Championship in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the tournament began on June 1 and concluded on June 7 at the Tennis ComplexContinue Reading
Abdulrahman Yahaya Super Eagles and Fulham midfielder, Alex Iwobi, says he is excited as he gets set to make his 100th appearance for the Super Eagles of Nigeria against Portugal on Wednesday. The former Arsenal playmaker made his debut for Nigeria in a friendly match against DR Congo in Visé,Continue Reading
Abdulrahman Yahaya English Premier League club Brighton and Hove Albion have announced the signing of young Nigerian forward, Zadok Yohanna from AIK Stockholm. Brighton announced the signing of the highly-rated Nigerian young star in a post on the Club’s Facebook page on Saturday. The statement reads, “Brighton & Hove AlbionContinue Reading
By Aderonke Ojo National Sports Commission (NSC) Director-General, Bukola Olopade, has reaffirmed the commission’s commitment to ensuring adequate preparation, welfare and support for Team Nigeria ahead of the Commonwealth Games. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Olopade spoke in Abuja after strategic meetings with sports federations, including AmericanContinue Reading
