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Teen star Oji breaks African shot put record

Jessica Oji rewrote African athletics history with a commanding 18.50m throw to win gold at the Ivy League Indoor Championships, setting new continental records in the women’s shot put, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Competing...... Read more Super Falcons regroup for Cameroon double-header

After falling to a 1-0 defeat — their first in eight games against Cameroon — in Yaoundé on Saturday, the Super Falcons returned to training at the Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo on Sunday,...... Read more Family seeks N20m ransom as Oyo govt probes player’s kidnap

Following the reported kidnapping of a Nigeria Women’s Football League player, Ihotu John, the Oyo State Government says it has swung into action to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident, while...... Read more Cameroon friendly to shape WAFCON squad — Madugu

Super Falcons Head Coach, Justine Madugu, says the upcoming friendly matches against Cameroon will serve as a crucial tool in shaping his final squad ahead of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of...... Read more Wolves secure rare win to dent Villa’s bid for Champions League place

Wolves won for just the second time in the Premier League this season as Joao Gomes inspired a shock 2-0 victory against Aston Villa on Friday. Joao Gomes grabbed his first...... Read more Solaja re-emerges BFN South East rep

Former Nigeria player and 2019 Africa Women in Badminton Award winner, Oby Solaja, has been returned for another four-year tenure in the Badminton Federation of Nigeria, reaffirming her enduring influence in the...... Read more I cried day I got Super Eagles call-up – Fago

AFCON 2025 debutant and Viktoria Plzen forward Salim Fago opens up about his first Africa Cup of Nations, training alongside Nigeria’s finest, his move to Czech football, and more in this...... Read more Falcons begin training ahead Lionesses clash

Nigeria’s Super Falcons have begun training in Yaoundé as preparations gather pace for their international friendly double-header against Cameroon’s Indomitable Lionesses, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The nine-time African champions held their first session on...... Read more Finidi wary of difficult Barau test

Rivers United technical manager Finidi George says his side must be prepared for another stern examination when they host Barau FC in a rescheduled Nigeria Premier Football League matchday 25 fixture on...... Read more Pillars coach optimistic of NPFL survival

Kano Pillars coach Muhammad Babaganaru has expressed renewed optimism in the former champions’ bid to avoid relegation in the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League following a commanding 3–0 victory over El-Kanemi Warriors...... Read more Cricket: NCF sets date for 2026 Women’s T20i

The Nigeria Cricket Federation has confirmed the return of the Women’s T20I Invitational Tournament, which will be held in Lagos from March 18 to 29, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Nigeria’s Female Yellow Greens will...... Read more Eagles to play Iran, Jordan in four-nation tourney

The Super Eagles will participate in a Four-Nation Invitational Tournament in Amman, Jordan, during next month’s FIFA Men’s International Window, the Nigeria Football Federation has announced, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Nigeria, three-time...... Read more First Falcons call-up thrills Erhabor

England-based goalkeeper Comfort Erhabor has described her maiden Super Falcons invitation as a dream come true, reacting with delight after being named in the squad for Nigeria’s upcoming pre-WAFCON friendlies against Cameroon, PUNCH...... Read more NFF to review Chelle’s $130k request, other demands

A board member of the Nigeria Football Federation has confirmed that Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle tabled fresh terms before the body, including an increase in his monthly salary from $50,000 to...... Read more NPFL: Kwara United slams post-match violence after Rivers United clash

Kwara United F.C. has distanced itself from the crowd disturbance that followed its Nigeria Premier Football League Gameweek 22 fixture against Rivers United F.C. in Ilorin, describing the development as deeply...... Read more Falcons recall Okobi-Okeoghene, Monday for Cameroon friendlies

Midfielder Ngozi Okobi-Okeoghene and forward Gift Monday have returned to the Super Falcons squad after head coach Justine Madugu named a 25-player list for this month’s friendly matches against Cameroon. The...... Read more Lagos SWAN Chairman, Amb. Olatutu Oladunni, and EXCO Members Extend Ramadan and Lenten Greetings to Muslim and Christian Faithful Across Lagos

The Chairman of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Lagos State Chapter, Ambassador Olatutu Oladunni, alongside members of the Executive Committee (EXCO), has extended warm felicitations to Muslim and Christian...... Read more Falcons to face Cameroon in pre-WAFCON friendlies

Nigeria’s Super Falcons will face Cameroon in two international friendlies next month as preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations gather pace, following the cancellation of a proposed four-nation...... Read more W’Cup: Nigeria’s wait continues as FIFA delays DR Congo verdict

World football governing body FIFA is yet to deliver its verdict on the petition submitted by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), alleging that DR Congo fielded ineligible players during last November’s...... Read more Eagles to face Jordan in March friendly

THE Super Eagles will take on Jordan in an international friendly during the March FIFA national team window, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. According to Afrik-Foot, the match is scheduled to take place in Amman,...... Read more Senegal coach hails Falconets strength in W’Cup qualifier defeat

Senegal’s U-20 women’s head coach Mbayang Thiam has admitted her side were outclassed by a mature Nigeria’s Falconets after their 3-1 aggregate defeat in the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifiers, PUNCH Sports...... Read more Chelle eyes foreign Eagles to strengthen Nigerian team

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle is targeting foreign-born players to strengthen Nigeria’s squad following growing interest from dual-nationality stars eligible to represent the country, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Malian tactician has already secured...... Read more Nobody'll Stop Me From Contesting 2027 Election, Obi Vows -Even If It Holds in Their Bedroom -Assures Youths Of Accountability In Governance

Obi gave the assurance in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, during the OBIDIENT Conference and official declaration for the African Democratic Congress (ADC), themed “Activating the PO Effect in ADC.” Addressing a...... Read more FIFA Monday meeting to determine Eagles’ World Cup fate

FIFA is set to rule on Monday on Nigeria’s petition against Democratic Republic of Congo over alleged use of ineligible players, a decision that could reshape Africa’s final World Cup qualification...... Read more 56 grassroots clubs battle for Taiwo Afolabi Cup

No fewer than 56 grassroots football teams will compete for honours when the 10th edition of the Taiwo Afolabi U-17 Football Tournament kicks off on Saturday (today) in Lagos, PUNCH Sports Extra...... Read more