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GTI hails NFF’s successful AGM, seeks investors’ partnership

Strategic partners of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on President Federation Cup, GTI Group, have congratulated the football ruling body in the country on their successful staging of its Annual General... Read more Iwobi sets EPL record with 298th appearance

Alex Iwobi has written his name into the history books as the joint-highest Nigerian appearance maker in Premier League history, equalling Shola Ameobi’s record of 298 matches when he started for Fulham... Read more I feel lonely at Brighton – Nnadozie

Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie has revealed the emotional challenges she has faced since joining English WSL side Brighton & Hove Albion, admitting that loneliness has taken a toll on her since... Read more Dolphins eye success on continental stage

Director of Dolphins Women’s Basketball Team, Olumide Oyedeji, has declared that the two-time Nigerian champions are now focused on the African Women’s Basketball League, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Lagos-based side secured their second... Read more N494m boost for NNL as gaming firm partners Tekno

Africa’s leading gaming and entertainment company, betPawa, has announced Afro-pop star Tekno as its brand ambassador, days after committing N494 million to sponsor the Nigeria National League. The announcement was made... Read more NBF president hails Itauma, Okolie, others on Nigeria visit

Interim President of the Nigeria Boxing Federation, Azania Omo-Agege, has commended heavyweight sensation Moses Itauma, former cruiserweight world champion Lawrence Okolie, and other Nigerian-heritage boxers for their recent visit to Nigeria.... Read more Golden Eaglets clinch WAFU B U-17 bronze

Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets closed their WAFU B U-17 campaign with a professional 2-0 win over Burkina Faso in Friday’s third-place play-off in Yamoussoukro, but the victory was little more than consolation after... Read more W’Cup qualifiers: Odegbami charges Eagles as Chelle names 23-man squad

Nigeria great Segun Odegbami has urged the Super Eagles’ stars to take responsibility in securing the country’s place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup as head coach Eric Chelle named a... Read more Super Falcons star Onumonu retires from football

Super Falcons forward Ifeoma Onumonu has announced her retirement from football, bringing an end to a professional career that spanned more than a decade across the United States, France, and Nigeria,... Read more Bankole joins South Africa’s TS Galaxy

Super Eagles goalkeeper Kayode Bankole has completed a move to South African Premiership side TS Galaxy after five years with Nigeria’s Remo Stars. A close source to the player confirmed the switch... Read more U20 World Cup: Flying Eagles beat Saudi Arabia 3-2

The Flying Eagles of Nigeria kept their U20 World Cup hopes alive with a dramatic 3-2 victory over Saudi Arabia in a Group F encounter at the Fiscal Stadium in Chile... Read more Boxing Brai Ayanote gym renovated

The iconic Brai Ayonote boxing gym at the National Stadium in Surulere, Lagos, has received a comprehensive renovation that has restored the facility to its former glory, The PUNCH reports The gym, which... Read more Abiodun wins NWSL Rookie of the Month

Nigeria international Deborah Abiodun has been named the National Women’s Soccer League’s Rookie of the Month for September following her strong performances for Washington Spirit, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The 20-year-old midfielder only made... Read more NSC, NTF mourns Akindoju’s death

The National Sports Commission and the Nigeria Tennis Federation have paid tribute to Ifedayo Akindoju, President of the NTF, who passed away on Thursday, October 2, 2025, in Abuja, The PUNCH reports. In... Read more My Nigerian power helps me in the ring – Itauma

British-Nigerian boxer Moses Itauma talks about his heavyweight career, boxing dreams, being Nigerian, writing his own story and more in this interview with PETER AKINBO How does it feel to be home... Read more BREAKING: Eagles unveil squad for decisive World Cup qualifiers

Nigeria have announced their 23-man squad for October’s decisive 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Benin on Friday, with head coach Eric Chelle handing Sevilla striker Akor Adams a... Read more Ochonogor eyes NCAA glory after World Champs debut

Nigeria’s long jump sensation Prestina Ochonogor says she is already setting her sights on NCAA success after marking her World Championship debut in Tokyo with a performance she believes will serve as... Read more Ikoyi Club celebrates 87th anniversary

Ikoyi Club 1938 will hold a week-long celebration to mark its 87th anniversary, and the club’s chairman, Akinwumi Akintola, said the event would celebrate the achievements of one of Nigeria’s oldest social... Read more U-20 W’Cup: Flying Eagles seek redemption against Saudi

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles will be desperate to reignite their FIFA U-20 World Cup campaign when they take on Saudi Arabia in their second Group F clash in Chile on Thursday, PUNCH Sports... Read more Garba wants more U-17 AFCON slots after Eaglets’ loss

Head coach of Nigeria’s male U-17 team, also known as the Golden Eaglets, Manu Garba, is critical of the Confederation of African Football’s decision to limit the number of teams that... Read more I’ll be world champion in two years — Odiase

German-Nigerian heavyweight prospect Emanuel Odiase has boldly declared he will become a world champion by 2027, setting an ambitious timeline for his ascent to the top of the division. The 26-year-old, who... Read more Nigerian basketball stars set for 2025/26 adventure

PEDRO PETER highlights Nigerian players who are set for fresh adventures for the 2025/26 campaign, having signed for new franchises during the summerWith the conclusion of the various FIBA-sanctioned tournaments for... Read more Osimhen sets Champions League record against Liverpool

Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen, on Tuesday, set a new milestone in the UEFA Champions League as he became the first Nigerian player to reach double figures in the history of the... Read more From Maiyegun to Amusan: Milestones that shaped Nigeria’s 65-year sporting story

At 65 years of independence, Nigeria’s sporting story is one of triumph, resilience, and unforgettable moments. PETER AKINBO retraces the golden milestones — from boxer Nojeem Maiyegun’s feat at its first Olympics appearance... Read more Flying Eagles unlucky against Norway – Coach

Flying Eagles coach Aliyu Zubair believes his team put up a good fight against Norway in the opening game of the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup, but were unlucky to go... Read more Olapade, Okoko shine at Lakowe Golf Classic

Nigerian golf ace Sunday Olapade won the professional round of the 2025 Lakowe Lakes Golf Classic with a 10-under par score in 54 holes, as the event came to an end on... Read more Boniface dedicated to Bremen — Coach

Werder Bremen coach Horst Steffen has praised Victor Boniface’s dedication to the team, describing the Nigerian striker as a likeable and personable addition to the squad since his loan move from Bayer... Read more SAFA vows to fight Bafana’s points deduction

The South African Football Association has said it will lodge a formal appeal against the three-point deduction and fine sanctioned against it by FIFA, for fielding an ineligible player, Teboho Mokoena, during... Read more CCL: Rivers will get better, says Finidi

Rivers United coach Finidi George has turned his attention to their CAF Champions League second preliminary round game against Mozambican side, Black Bulls, after overcoming Les Aigles du Congo in the first... Read more In-form Monday sets sights on Falcons return

Washington Spirit forward Gift Monday is nursing the ambition of making a return to the Super Falcons squad after missing out on the 2024 WAFCON in Morocco, which was played in July... Read more