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NSC warns against conflict in NBBF elections

The National Sports Commission has called for unity among stakeholders in Nigerian basketball, urging all parties to prioritise the interest of the sport ahead of the forthcoming elections into the Nigeria...... Read more Igali vows thrills at 4th National Wrestling Classics

Bayelsa State Commissioner for Sport Development, Daniel Igali, has promised that the 4th Governor Douye Diri National Wrestling Classics, which kicked off on Tuesday in Yenagoa, will rank among the finest editions...... Read more Okpala backs Chelle’s contract demand

Former Super Eagles assistant coach Sylvanus Okpala has backed the contractual demands of current head coach Eric Chelle while insisting that Nigeria’s long-term success lies in appointing indigenous coaches, warning that the...... Read more Family seeks NSC, NFF support for Nwosu’s burial

The family of the late Henry Nwosu has commenced arrangements for the burial of the former Nigeria player, who died on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at the age of 62, following...... Read more Nigerian football mourns NRA president Zubairu

The Nigerian football community has again been thrown into mourning following the death of the president of the Nigeria Referees Association, Sanni Zubairu, The PUNCH reports. Zubairu died in the early hours of...... Read more U-13 JOF Kids Cup Enters Round of 16 Stage

The 2026 edition of U-13 JOF Kids Cup Tournament, which kicked off a few weeks ago, is gradually progressing to tougher stages with the Round of 16 matches scheduled for this...... Read more Nike releases new Eagles jersey amid World Cup failure

Global sportswear giant Nike has officially released new home and away jerseys for Nigeria’s national football teams, but the unveiling of the designs has been overshadowed by the Super Eagles’ failure to...... Read more Eagles camp opens today in Antalya

The Super Eagles camp will open on Tuesday (today) in Antalya, Turkey, ahead of this month’s international friendlies against Iran and Jordan, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Backroom staff of the national team flew out...... Read more PHOTOS: Nike unveils new Super Eagles home, away kits for 2026 season

Global sportswear giant Nike has officially released the new home and away jerseys for Nigeria’s national football team, the Super Eagles. The unveiling, announced on the team’s X handle on Monday,...... Read more Okoye shifts focus to 2030 World Cup

Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has shifted his focus away from the disappointment of missing out on the 2026 World Cup, expressing hope that the Nigeria national football team will make the...... Read more Eze dumps S’Africa for Nigeria ahead World U-20 champs

Nineteen-year-old sprinter Chinyere Eze has switched her sporting allegiance from South Africa to Nigeria ahead of the 2026 World U-20 Championships, boosting the country’s prospects in the women’s 400 meters, PUNCH Sports Extra reports....... Read more 7th U-13 JOF Kids Cup: Teams Record Victories As Preliminary Round Hots Up Across Centres

The ongoing 7th U-13 JOF Kids Cup Tournament is no doubt living up to expectations as young footballers continue to showcase their God-given talent on the pitch of play. Last weekend,...... Read more Nwabali not desperate for new club

Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has downplayed concerns over his club future, insisting he is in no rush to secure a new team after becoming a free agent. The 29-year-old parted ways...... Read more AFCON drama: Senegal rejects CAF verdict, moves to appeal

The Senegalese Football Federation has rejected the decision of the Confederation of African Football Appeal Board awarding the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title to Morocco and confirmed it will challenge...... Read more Remo battle for survival as Enyimba end five-game winless run

Defending champions of the Nigeria Premier Football League, Remo Stars, secured their second win in three games under new coach Usman Abdallah as they continue the fight against relegation in the 2025/26...... Read more T20 invitational tournament big test for Nigeria – Akpata

Nigeria is not fazed by the prospect of facing cricket giants such as South Africa and Zimbabwe at the five-nation T20 Invitational Tournament billed for Lagos this week, the president of...... Read more Super Eagles mourn ex-midfielder Henry Nwosu

The Super Eagles have expressed condolences following the death of former Nigeria international and 1980 Africa Cup of Nations winner, Henry Nwosu, who died at the age of 62. In a...... Read more From Henry Nwosu to Onigbinde, Nigeria’s sports community mourns

Nigeria’s sports community has been struck by a series of deaths in recent weeks, including former footballers, coaches, sports administrators, journalists, and relatives of current players. While this list may not...... Read more Iran war: ICC completes departures after men’s T20 W’Cup

The International Cricket Council has confirmed the safe departures of the final travelling parties of both the South Africa national cricket team and the West Indies cricket team following the conclusion of...... Read more Relief for Moses as FG begins Middle East evacuations

Former Super Eagles winger Victor Moses could soon be freed from his travel nightmare in Dubai after the Nigerian government announced it has begun evacuating citizens stranded in the Middle East following...... Read more President’s death forces aquatic federation calendar shake-up

The Nigeria Aquatics Federation has rescheduled one of its youth swimming initiatives and postponed a national championship following the death of its president, Chamberlain Dunkwu. In a statement made available to PUNCH Sports...... Read more Chelle receives Agu, Nwaiwu injury boost

Eric Chelle has received a timely fitness boost ahead of Nigeria’s upcoming international fixtures after defenders Felix Agu and Chibuike Nwaiwu both returned from injury setbacks with their respective clubs, PUNCH Sports Extra reports....... Read more Onigbide's contributions helped shape Nigeria’s football, NSC mourns ex-Super Eagles coach

The Director-General of the Nigeria Sports Commission, Bukola Olopade, said the contributions and legacy of the late former Super Eagles coach, Festus Onigbinde, have helped shape the country’s football. In a...... Read more Musa dedicates derby win to Pillars fan

Kano Pillars captain Ahmed Musa has dedicated his match-winning performance in the Kano derby to the club’s supporters after scoring the decisive goal in their 1-0 victory over Barau FC in the...... Read more Rivers United’s scoring run thrills Finidi

Rivers United FC coach Finidi George is delighted to see the club improve their finishing in the Nigeria Premier Football League after scoring three goals in two consecutive matches, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The...... Read more