By Emmanuel Afonne The Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA) has re-elected Habu Gumel as its Treasurer-General. Gumel, who is also President of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), emerged unopposed on Saturday at ANOCA’s General Assembly in Algiers, Algeria. He is currently Nigeria’s only member of the InternationalContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Okigbo The Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF), has expressed delight over the ‘significant improvement’ in the standard of the NCF/PwC U17 Cricket Championship. The sixth edition, ended recently in Abuja with numerous upsets and new records set in the tournament, received commendation from stakeholders but notably organisers. Musa Ehizoje,Continue Reading
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
