By Ijeoma Okigbo Éric Chelle, the Super Eagles’ Head Coach, has named forwards Ademola Lookman, Victor Osimhen and Simon Moses in his final list for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. Goalkeepers Stanley Nwabali and Kayode Bankole, as well as defenders William Ekong, Calvin BasseyContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh Senegal defeated hosts Nigeria 4-1 in a pulsating team final to win the 13th ECOWAS African Wrestling Tournament in Abuja on Saturday evening. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the three-day wrestling fiesta which held at the Velodrome of the Moshood Abiola Stadium, was partContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Nationwide League One (NLO), has officially approved the relocation of Black Scorpions FC of Ogbomoso to Abuja, after the club successfully met all necessary requirements. Proprietor of the club, Chief Sunday Dare, emphasised that the club was committed to providing a platform for Nigerian youth toContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh In a spectacular display of national pride, Nigerians living in South Africa cheered Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, Flamingos, to a 3-1 victory over their South African counterparts on Saturday in Pretoria. Smart Nwobi, President of the Nigerian Union South Africa (NUSA), led a vibrant delegation ofContinue Reading
By Oluwaseyi Oduneye-Ogunwomoju Chess players and lovers have been promised thrilling moments as Nigeria hosts the Zone 4.2 West Africa Chess Championships from March 31 to April 9. Speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ibadan on Saturday, Mr Babatunde Ogunsiku, the championships’ Media Director, Local Organising CommitteeContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The President, Defence and Police Officers Wives’ Association (DEPOWA), Mrs Oghogho Musa, has advocated more investments in sporting activities to build future generation of athletes and foster unity in the country. Musa made the call on Friday, at the Inter-House Sports of DEPOWA Day care, Nursery PrimaryContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Okigbo Pricewaterhouse Coopers (PwC) has reiterated its support for the development of cricket in the country. It lauded the Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) for its “governance structure and fruitful partnership” for the past six years. Tolu Adeleke, PwC Representative, said this at a news conference on Wednesday aheadContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye Ishaku Bamaiyi, the Founder/President, Automobile and Touring Club of Nigeria (ATCN), says the body is set to promote grassroots development of the sport through the organisation of the Festival of Motorsport. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that ATCN was registered in June 2009, with theContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh No fewer than 11 countries have arrived in Abuja for the 13th ECOWAS African Wrestling Tournament, set for March 6-8, at the Velodrome, Moshood Abiola National Stadium. The tournament is part of celebrations for the 50th anniversary of ECOWAS. Francis Njoaguani, Director of the ECOWAS Youth andContinue Reading
By Georgina Adegbie The Nigeria Aquatics Federation says it is taking steps to discover new swimming talents that will represent the country at various international competitions. Chinoye Aliyu, President, Nigeria Aquatics Federation (NAF), said this while reeling out the programme of activities for the forthcoming “Swim to Future” kiddies championshipContinue Reading
