Nigeria
2025 ITTF West Africa Championship: Nigerian Women’s Team Triumph Over Benin to Book African Championship Spot
Team Nigeria’s women’s table tennis squad began their campaign at the 2025 ITTF Africa West Regional Championship in dominant fashion, securing a resounding 3-0 victory over Benin Republic in the final of the women’s team event. The match, which took place at the Molade Okoya-Thomas Sports Hall inside Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere, Lagos, marked an […]
CHAN 2024: CAF Overlooks Nigerian Referees Again in Officials List
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the list of match officials for the upcoming 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) — and, once again, no Nigerian referee has been included. Despite Nigeria’s prominent presence in African football and the country’s participation in several CAF tournaments, Nigerian match officials have been consistently overlooked for major […]
FIBA U-19: Junior D’Tigress Set for Hungary Clash in Knockout Stage
Nigeria’s Junior D’Tigress will take on Hungary today in the Round of 16 at the 2025 FIBA U-19 Women’s World Cup in Brno, Czechia, following a 79-61 defeat to Portugal in their final group-stage game on Tuesday. The loss came after a heavy 113-42 defeat to Canada in their second group match, dealing a blow […]
Nigeria Gears Up for Maiden African School Games in Algeria
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has officially confirmed Nigeria’s participation in the inaugural African School Games, scheduled to take place from July 26 to August 5, 2025, in Algiers, Algeria. The groundbreaking continental event, organised by the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA) in partnership with the Algerian government, is designed to elevate […]
FIBA U-19: Nigeria Begin Women’s World Cup With Thrilling Win Over China
Nigeria’s Junior D’Tigress kicked off their campaign at the 2025 FIBA U-19 Women’s Basketball World Cup in style, securing a hard-fought 93–88 victory over China in their opening Group B fixture on Saturday. The young Nigerian side who were making their debut at the biennial global showpiece put on a spirited display in Czechia, overcoming […]
Transfer Update: Flying Eagles Midfielder Auwal Ibrahim Joins Tunisian Giants Étoile du Sahel on Five-Year Deal
Nigerian midfielder Auwal Ibrahim has completed a major career move by signing a five-year contract with Tunisian top-flight club Étoile Sportive du Sahel. The transfer, confirmed by the club on Wednesday, follows the player’s standout performances at the 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Egypt, where he played a key role in Nigeria’s […]
Nigeria’s U-19 Women Depart for FIBA World Cup in Czech Republic
Nigeria’s U-19 Women’s Basketball Team has departed Abuja for Brno, Czech Republic, ahead of their participation in the 2025 FIBA U19 Women’s Basketball World Cup, which tips off on Friday, July 12. Following several weeks of intensive training at the MKO Abiola National Stadium in Abuja, the team is now set to test their mettle […]
WAFU B U20: Flying Eagles Arrive in Ghana, Set Sights on Title
Nigeria’s U20 national team, the Flying Eagles, have arrived in Ghana ahead of the much-anticipated WAFU Zone B U20 Championship, which officially kicks off on Thursday, July 10, 2025. The squad, led by head coach Aliyu Zubairu, landed safely in Accra at 9:30 p.m. on Monday night, following a one-hour flight from the Murtala Muhammed […]
Ajayi Breaks Meet Record with Blistering 9.92s Victory in France
Nigeria’s sprint sensation Kanyinsola Ajayi continued his meteoric rise on Monday evening, storming to a meet record-equalling 9.92 seconds to win the men’s 100m at the Meeting International Sotteville-lès-Rouen in France. Competing at the Stade Jean Adret, the 20-year-old exploded from lane five with a sharp reaction time of 0.156s, comfortably beating a strong field […]
CAF President Pays Tribute to Late Nigerian Legend Peter Rufai
The President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Dr Patrice Motsepe, has extended his heartfelt condolences—on behalf of CAF and its 54 Member Associations—to the family of the late Peter Rufai, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), and the entire Nigerian football fraternity, following the passing of the former Super Eagles captain and legendary goalkeeper. […]