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NSC eyes global standards, shooting facility upgrade

The National Sports Commission has moved to upgrade Nigeria’s national shooting range in Abuja to international standards, with the leadership of the Nigeria Shooting Sports Federation describing the project as a... Read more Aruna chases sixth Africa Cup title in Benghazi

Nigeria’s table tennis star Quadri Aruna has two more hurdles to cross in his bid to reclaim the ITTF Africa Cup, as he steps out for the last four against Algeria’s... Read more Super Bowl: Nigerians shine in Seahawks-Patriots clash

Nigerians and people of Nigerian descent were among the standout performers as the Seattle Seahawks emerged champions at the Super Bowl, capping a thrilling contest that also saw the New England... Read more Ajibade’s PSG suffer nine-point deduction

Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade has seen her PSG Women’s team’s nine-point deduction upheld, despite the club appealing the punishment handed down before last Christmas, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. PSG Women were... Read more Ondo State hosts Business Network golf tourney

The Smokin Hills Golf Resort, located within the vicinity of Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin, Ondo State, will host businessmen and professionals for the 2026 Business Network Golf Tournament on Saturday, February 21, The... Read more Retaining WAFCON trophy difficult but possible – Nnadozie

Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie speaks on Nigeria’s WAFCON 2026 challenge, Zambia rematch, title defence pressure and her African best awards, as the defending champions chase qualification globally again in this... Read more NBF trials for C’wealth Games begin March 1

The Nigeria Boxing Federation will conduct a national open trial for the selection of boxers to represent Nigeria at the forthcoming Commonwealth Games from March 1 to 6 at the Brai... Read more Adeshina joins Bowerman watch list

Nigeria and Texas Tech high jumper Temitope Adeshina has been named on The Bowerman mid-indoor watch list, placing her among the top collegiate athletes this season, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Bowerman... Read more Enyimba management faces probe over $1m CAF money

The government of Abia State is currently probing the management of Enyimba Football Club of Aba over the $1m African Football League prize money the club received for participating in the... Read more Anambra Police Set For Medal Haul At All Police Games In Asaba

The Anambra State Police Command has expressed high optimism and readiness ahead of the forthcoming 15th Biennial Police Games (BIPOGA) with the theme “Beyond the Badge: Excellence in Action” scheduled to... Read more Rivers name seven-man LOC for 2026 NDG

The Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Rivers State, Chris Green, will lead a seven-member Local Organising Committee to oversee the affairs of the Rivers State contingent to the 2026 Niger Delta... Read more Edo okays two-week closed camping ahead of Niger Delta Games

The Edo State Government has approved a two-week closed camping programme for selected athletes and coaches ahead of the second edition of the Niger Delta Games scheduled to hold in Benin... Read more SWAN wants Olympic Stadium, Sports Sector Rejig In Anambra

Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Anambra state chapter, has reiterated its call on Gov. Chukwuma Soludo to strongly consider providing an Olympic stadium in Awka, Anambra state capital. They made... Read more Ademola Lookman Becomes Nigeria’s Second-Most Expensive Player After Move to Atletico Madrid

Ademola Lookman has completed his move to Atletico Madrid from Atalanta. The Spanish club announced the official signing on Monday — a few hours before the close of the 2026 winter... Read more Silva hails Chukwueze progress

Fulham head coach Marco Silva has praised Nigeria winger Samuel Chukwueze for his impact and adaptation at the club, insisting the arrival of Oscar Bobb from Manchester City will not diminish the... Read more Kun Khalifat face sanction over botched NPFL game

Kun Khalifat FC of Owerri are facing possible sanctions from the Nigeria Premier Football League after failing to honour their fixture against El-Kanemi Warriors in Maiduguri on Monday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The match... Read more Chelsea beat Man United and Liverpool to sign Super Eagles-eligible teenage star Alao

Chelsea have confirmed the signing of highly-rated 17-year-old defender Yisa Alao from Sheffield Wednesday, beating Premier League rivals Manchester United and Liverpool to his signature. Chelsea have officially announced the signing... Read more Osimhen scores 200th career goal

Victor Osimhen reached a major career milestone on Sunday as he scored his 200th senior goal to inspire Galatasaray to a comprehensive 4-0 victory over Kayserispor in the Turkish Super Lig, The... Read more Okoli, Ex- Rangers Spokesman, Laid To Rest @ Amoli Country Home. ...As Club Mgt. Assures Family Of Support

Late Norbert Okolie, the Rangers Intr. FC of Enugu Director of Media and Communication was at the weekend committed to mother earth at his native home of Amoli, Awgu Local Government... Read more Portugal plot Nigeria pre-World Cup friendly

Portugal are in advanced talks to face Nigeria in a high-profile friendly in June as part of their preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The proposed clash... Read more Nigeria host Uzbekistan in 2026 Davis Cup play-off

Nigeria will face Uzbekistan in the World Group II play-offs of the 2026 Davis Cup on February 7-8 at the Lagos Lawn Tennis Club 1895. The International Tennis Federation confirmed Nigeria’s hosting... Read more NFF reduces Remo home ban to five games

The Nigeria Football Federation has reduced Remo Stars’ home ban to five matches following an appeal against sanctions imposed by the Nigeria Premier Football League over crowd disturbances during their fixture... Read more Zambia fire Falcons warning ahead WAFCON 2026

Zambia head coach Nora Hauptle has made it clear that her side must be ready to overcome Nigeria if the Copper Queens are to realise their ambitions at the 2026 Women’s Africa... Read more Itauma not ready for Usyk — Ex-champ Nelson

Former cruiserweight world champion Johnny Nelson has said that Moses Itauma is not yet ready to face Oleksandr Usyk despite being tipped as the future of the heavyweight division. The 21-year-old British-Nigerian... Read more Nigeria wouldn’t miss 2026 W’Cup under me – Pinnick

Former Nigeria Football Federation president Amaju Pinnick has insisted the Super Eagles would have qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup if he were still in charge of Nigerian football. Pinnick, who... Read more Portugal Plan Friendly Against Super Eagles Ahead of 2026 World Cup

Portugal are reportedly planning a high profile international friendly against Nigeria’s Super Eagles as part of preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. EDITOR’S PICKS EKO HOT BLOG reports that the proposed... Read more They’re very good players – Osimhen on Galatasaray interest in Lookman, Pape Gueye

Galatasaray striker, Victor Osimhen has labelled both Ademola Lookman and Pape Gueye as ‘very good players’ amid the January transfer window. Lookman and Gueye have been linked with a move to... Read more Six Nigerian stars secure Champions League knockout spots

All six Nigerians in contention for progression in the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League group phase successfully navigated the stage to reach the knockout phase, as Europe’s premier club competition concluded its... Read more Nigeria battle Guinea for handball World Cup ticket

Nigeria’s Golden Arrows will revive their bid for a place at the 2027 IHF Men’s Handball World Championship when they face Guinea on Thursday (today) at the BK Arena in Kigali, Rwanda,... Read more Ajagba steps up prep for Martin fight

Nigerian heavyweight Efe Ajagba has stepped up preparations for his February 14 bout against former IBF champion Charles Martin, posting a video of his training routine on Instagram, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The 31-year-old... Read more