ShareSporting Lagos kicked off their 2026 Nigeria National League (NNL) Super Four campaign on a winning note, edging Ranchers Bees of Kaduna 1-0 in a tightly contested opener at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne. The Lagos-based side wasted no time asserting themselves, showing clear attacking intent from the blastContinue Reading
ShareNigeria’s quartet to the World Relay Championship in Botswana have qualified for the World Mixed 4×100m at the World Championship scheduled for Beijing, China. The quartet comprising Favor Ashe, Jennifer Chukwuka-Obi, Chidera Ezeakor and Maria Thompson achieved the feat on Saturday at the ongoing World Relay Championship in Botswana. NigeriaContinue Reading
ShareThe Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) has awarded the hosting rights of the TotalEnergies CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations 2027 to Ghana on the same year that the West African nation will celebrate a special milestone in its history. Next year, Ghana will be commemorating Ghana 70 years sinceContinue Reading
ShareHon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), has congratulated E.J Anosike on his remarkable achievement as the Finals MVP of the 2026 National Basketball League (China) Season. In a statement issued by Abdur-Rahman Balogun, Dabiri-Erewa described Anosike’s accomplishment as historic, noting that he is the first playerContinue Reading
Share Allyson Felix, the most decorated woman in Olympic athletics history with 11 medals, says she is planning a comeback at the age of 40. The United States sprinter is targeting a sixth Olympics in 2028 in her home city of Los Angeles. Felix last competed at the 2022 World ChampionshipsContinue Reading
ShareNigeria’s U20 Women’s National Team, Falconets, have concluded an intensive three-week camping programme in Abuja, in preparation for their crucial FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup qualifying fixture against Malawi’s U20 girls. The team is scheduled to arrive in Ikenne-Remo, Ogun State where they will host the first leg of theContinue Reading
ShareSabastian Sawe made history at the London Marathon Sunday by becoming the first athlete to run a sub-two-hour marathon in a competitive race. The 30-year-old Kenyan crossed the line to win in one hour 59 minutes 30 seconds, more than one minute faster than the late Kelvin Kiptum’s previousContinue Reading
ShareThe National Sports Commission (NSC) has reaffirmed its deliberate and structured approach to repositioning Nigeria as a global force in sports, with a series of targeted initiatives designed to strengthen talent discovery, development, and progression. Under the leadership of Chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko, and Director General, Hon. Bukola Olopade, theContinue Reading
Victor Osimhen is on the cusp of making history, now just three goals away from equalling Rashidi Yekini’s long-standing Nigerian scoring record of 37 international goals. His recent brace in the AFCON 2025 knockout stage underscores a prolific run of nine goals in his last ten matches for the Super Eagles. Despite this individual milestone, Osimhen emphasizes his primary focus remains on securing a team victory and Nigeria’s fourth AFCON title. His pursuit of the record adds aContinue Reading
Ekiti United secured a crucial 1-0 home victory in a tight Southwest derby against Osun United, with the decisive goal coming from a second-half set-piece. The win was characterized by Ekiti’s tactical discipline, control of possession, and a resilient defense that withstood late pressure. Coach Bolarinwa Idris highlighted the team’s composure and credited state government support as key factors in the must-win encounter. This result provides vital momentum as the team prepares for upcoming away fixturesContinue Reading
