By Mukhtar Sagir Dambatta, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Nigeria’s football prowess is undoubtedly acclaimed worldwide. In Africa, Nigeria is recognised as a football giant with some of the best stars in international football to show for it. Talent abounds on every street of the nation; its youth consistently excelContinue Reading
By Segun Giwa Director-General of the Grassroots Movement for Tinubu (GMT) in Ondo State, Saka Yusuf-Ogunleye, has described the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Sports Festival as a unifying platform for youths in the state. According to him, the festival also serves as a platform for the discovery of talents. Yusuf-OgunleyeContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye The National Association of Nigeria Professional Footballers (NANPF) has urged the Nigeria Football Federation Players’ Status and Arbitration Committee (NFF-PSAC) to urgently convene and resolve more than 100 outstanding contractual disputes. The call comes as the 2025/2026 football season is set to kick off later this month.Continue Reading
Okwaraji By Emmanuel Afonne The Samuel Okwaraji Foundation has unveiled an annual U-16 football competition for secondary schools in memory of late Super Eagles midfielder, Samuel Okwaraji. Secretary of the foundation, Chidozie Achonwa, revealed this on Sunday during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja. AchonwaContinue Reading
By Gabriel Agbeja The South- West region of Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has emerged the winner of the maiden edition of FAAN regional football competition held in Abuja. FAAN Managing Director, Mrs Olubunmi Kuku, said this on Tuesday at the closing ceremony of the tournament that commenced onContinue Reading
By Daniel Obaje As Nigerian football gains global recognition, these players are set to make a significant impact in 2025. Here’s a closer look at the stars to watch: 1. Ademola Lookman (Winger, Atalanta) Ademola Lookman’s performances for Atalanta in Serie A have earned him a nomination for the prestigiousContinue Reading
By Emmanuella Anokam The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has pledged to work closely with stakeholders in the sports sector to develop and commercialise sports, especially football, in Nigeria. Mr Mele Kyari, Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO), NNPC Ltd., made the pledge on Thursday while receiving a delegationContinue Reading
