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Nigeria needs sports master plan – Fashola

Former Governor of Lagos State and immediate past Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, has weighed in on the challenges of Nigerian sports, striking home some solutions for the private...... Read more Ex-Plateau keeper denies betting allegations

Former Plateau United goalkeeper Adewaale Adeyinka has denied any involvement in the betting allegations levelled against him by the club as he serves a provisional suspension handed to him by the...... Read more CAF Rankings: Rivers United emerge Nigeria’s top club at 24th

Rivers United Football Club has emerged as the highest-ranked Nigerian side in the latest Confederation of African Football club rankings, placing 24th on the continental list with 14 points. The Port...... Read more Oshoala has done wonders in women’s football – Jaiye Kuti

Nollywood actress Jaiye Kuti (Dr) reflects on her flair for athletics while growing up, as well as what fuels her interest in women’s sports, in this interview with ABIODUN ADEWALE Can...... Read more Lagos govt launches sports initiative for youths

The Lagos State Government has launched a grassroots initiative aimed at reducing crime and promoting youth development across the state. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu unveiled the programme titled ‘Lagos Street Soccer Star...... Read more Falcons played for pride, not prize – Abiodun

Super Falcons midfielder Deborah Abiodun says Nigeria’s players were motivated by national pride and not financial reward during their comeback victory over Morocco in the final of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup...... Read more ANOCA Awards 2nd African School's Games' To Nigeria

Annaba, Algeria --The Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA), has awarded the hosting rights of the 2nd Africa School's Games to Nigeria. Mustapha Berraf, ANOCA's President in a statement...... Read more CHAN: Eagles B ready for Senegal, says Chelle

Nigeria coach Eric Chelle has expressed confidence ahead of their clash against Senegal in the Group D opener at the 2024 African Nations Championship in Zanzibar City, insisting that the Super...... Read more Tinubu gifts D’Tigress $100k each, flats, OON

Following their triumph at the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket, President Bola Tinubu on Monday honoured the D’Tigress, with a reward package that includes $100,000 for each player, $50,000 for every member...... Read more D’Tigress, Falcons’ road to continental glory

Nigeria’s D’Tigress and Super Falcons defied the odds to claim continental glory, with both teams overcoming significant challenges and doubters to extend their dominance in African women’s sport, PETER AKINBO writes...... Read more HRH Eze Christian Nwokedi, Eze Okpoko 1 & Okpoko 1 Of Obodo Ukwu Celebrates Birthday With Pop And Ceremony.

Truly it was like carnival cruise on Saturday, August 2, 2025 when HRH Eze, Ambassador Christian Nwokedi, Eze Okpoko 1 & Okpoko 1 of ObodoUkwu. Founder and President General Ndi lgbo...... Read more Goldberg hails Falcons on historic 10th WAFCON title win

Goldberg Lager, one of the flagship brands of Nigerian Breweries, has congratulated the Super Falcons of Nigeria on their hard-fought victory at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, where they...... Read more Our Game Plan Backfired and A Shift in Game Plan Made The Difference – Madugu

According to Vanguard, despite trailing 2–0 at halftime, the Falcons displayed remarkable resilience and tactical brilliance as they over turned the deficit 2 — 3 to clinched their 10th WAFCON title...... Read more What coach Madugu told Super Falcons at halftime that overturned result against Morocco

Super Falcons head coach, Justine Madugu, has revealed how belief, tactical changes, and resilience helped his team overturn a 2-0 deficit to defeat Morocco 3-2 in a thrilling 2024 Women’s Africa...... Read more NOC Applauds Tinubu for Generous Rewards to Super Falcons

The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) has lauded President Bola Tinubu for his swift recognition of the Super Falcons following their victory at the CAF African Women's Cup in Rabat, Morocco. During...... Read more Gumel Wants Team Nigeria’s Athletes To Embrace Local Cuisine At Africa Schools’ Games In Algeria

Engr Habu Ahmed Gumel, the president of the Nigerian Olympic Committee (NOC) has urged Nigerian athletes participating in the inaugural Africa Schools’ Games in Algeria to adapt to the local...... Read more Open Letter to CAF: Laser Attacks on Nigerian Players by Moroccan Fans

We are writing to report a very serious and unfair incident that happened during the match between Nigeria and Morocco on July 26, 2025. During the game, many people saw that...... Read more Triumphant Super Falcons arrive Nigeria today

African champions, the Super Falcons, will arrive in Abuja, the country’s capital, on Monday (today) for a trophy parade before meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, following their victory...... Read more King Mohammed VI Commends Atlas Lionesses for Historic WAFCON 2024 Performance

Moroccan monarch, King Mohammed VI has expressed immense pride in the performance of Morocco’s national women’s football team, following their impressive run to the final of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup...... Read more HRH Eze Christian Nwokedi Preaches Patriotism and Leadership Qualities To Reset Nigeria * As he Tumps up Super Falcon's resilience.

HRH Eze Amb. Dr. Christian Nwokedi, Eze Okpoko 1 & Okpoko 1 of Obodo Ukwu, Founder and President General of Ndi Igbo Buru Otu Association of Nigeria. The former president, Ladipo...... Read more Lagos SWAN Appoints SWANECO As Buildup To Election Begins

The Sports Writers Association (SWAN), Lagos chapter, has flagged off activities ahead of the association's election, which comes up in October this year. At a well-attended Congress at the SWAN...... Read more Esther Okoronkwo: Canadian club hails Super Falcons star who stepped up when it mattered in WAFCON final

AFC Toronto are celebrating their star forward, Esther Okoronkwo , after her decisive performance helped Nigeria clinch a record-extending 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title in a thrilling come-from-behind...... Read more Super Falcons Over Ran Morocco In Grudge Comeback Game Confirming Mission X

Nigeria’s Super Falcons staged a remarkable comeback from a two-goal deficit to defeat host nation Morocco 3-2, securing their record-extending 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title on Saturday.Nigerian history...... Read more WAFCON 2024 Finale: The Grudge Game Of Wits, Brawns Ensues As Hosts Morocco Dares Nigeria

No doubt from which ever angle you may be looking at it, the WAFCON final encounter between hosts Morocco and 9th times champions, Nigeria is not only the focus around the...... Read more Late Drama as Morocco Files Shock Petition to Disqualify Nigeria’s Plumptre & Alozie Hours Before Final

The Women’s Africa Cup of Nations final has been plunged into controversy after Morocco’s football association lodged an eleventh-hour petition to disqualify Nigerian defenders Ashleigh Plumptre and Michelle Alozie over alleged...... Read more