Sports

Nigeria’s Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, has expressed satisfaction with the completion and handover of the rehabilitated pitch and scoreboards at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja by Dangote Group and Aron Nigeria Ltd. The minister commended the private sector’s commitment to sports development and urged …

Mr Kalilou Traore, Ambassador of Côte d’Ivoire to Nigeria. (NAN) By Fortune Abang Abuja, Dec. 18, 2023 Kalilou Traore, the Ambassador of Côte d’Ivoire to Nigeria, has reiterated his country’s readiness to host the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Traore stated this in an interview with the News Agency …

*Oba Afolabi Olaoye, while teeing off the golf tournament. * Oba Afolabi Olaoye, while inaugurating the Ogbomoso Recreation Club’s Golf Section.   Ogbomoso (Oyo State), Dec. 16, 2023 The Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Afolabi Olaoye, on Saturday assured of more investment in sports in Ogbomoso for a greater impact on …

The Nigerian women’s national football team, the Super Falcons, maintained their position as the number one team in Africa despite dropping two places in the final FIFA women’s world ranking for 2023. The ranking, released on Friday, December 15, 2023, on the FIFA website, placed the Super Falcons at 34th …

As the curtain rises on the 2023/24 Premier League season, Norwegian striker, Erling Haaland, once again looms large in the race for the prestigious Golden Boot award. The striker, who etched his name in history with a record-breaking 36 goals in the previous campaign, continues to exhibit his scoring prowess, …

President of Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau was a very happy man on Monday night, as Nigeria swept important honours at this year’s CAF Football Awards held in Marrakech, Morocco. The NFF supremo was personally present at the Hotel Movenpick and collected the first honour that came …

By Emmanuel Afonne Abuja, Dec. 11, 2023 Super Eagles forward, Victor Osimhen and Super Falcons striker, Asisat Oshoala, have both been crowned the 2023 CAF African Player of the Year, in a keenly contested award process. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that while Osimhen bagged the men’s award, …

Rivers United FC forward, Nyima Nwagua fired the Nigerian side past Tunisia’s Club Africain 1-0 on matchday three of the 2023/2024 CAF Confederation Cup group stage. Visiting Club Africain were enjoying the outing in Uyo before Rivers United FC skipper, Nwagua struck the only goal of the group C fixture …

By Olayinka Owolewa Ilorin, Dec. 9, 2023 The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Abuja branch, has emerged winners of the 42nd edition of the CBN Governor’s Cup for the seventh time. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Abuja branch, which is the defending champion of the competition, …

The Akwa Ibom State football family celebrated the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio as he turns 61 with a colourful shield cup match on Friday, December 8, 2023. Senator Godswill Akpabio stormed the Ikot Ekpene Township Stadium, venue for the match alongside high-ranking members of the 10th Senate to a …

Nigeria will be in contention for the 2023 CAF awards as, Victor Osimhen, Asisat Oshoala, Chiamaka Nnadozie, Deborah Abiodun and the Super Falcons have made the top-three shortlist for award categories. This is according to an official announcement by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) via its X handle on …

Nigeria has qualified for the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations tournament following a 7-1 aggregate win over Cape Verde in the final qualifying round. Nigeria defeated Cape Verde 5-0 in the first leg in Abuja before travelling to Praia for the return leg. Minister of Sports Development, Senator John …

Egypt has qualified for the final of the Nigeria 2023 U-17 Girl’s African Nations Volleyball Championship. The Egyptian girls defeated their Cameroonian counterparts 3-2 (23-25, 25-18, 25-22, 22-25, 15-13) in a tense semi-final match at the indoor sports hall of Moshood Abiola Stadium in Abuja on Sunday, December 3, 2023. …

There is anger all over the globe as Super Eagles continue their Humpty Dumpty fall from the high walls of soccer. Veterans are even more worried as chances of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup look abysmal. Patrick Ekeji rose from Nigeria Academicals in 1972 to play for the senior …

The Chairman of Nigeria Premier Football League side, Akwa United Football Club, Elder Paul Bassey, has been elected the 2nd Vice President of African Clubs Association (ACA) at the launching of the association on Thursday, November 30, 2023 in Cairo, Egypt. Four Nigeria Premier Football League clubs namely; Akwa United, …

Uchenna Kanu and Esther Okoronkwo both scored twice plus one goal by Gift Monday to seal a 5-0 trashing of Cape Verde by Nigeria in the first leg of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. The match was played on Thursday, November 30, 2023 at the Moshood Abiola …

11-time African women’s champions, the Super Falcons of Nigeria have promised they will not underrate Cape Verde when they lock horns in the 2024 Women’s Cup of Nations qualifying match. Nigeria will host the Silvéria Nédio tutored Cape Verde in the first leg of the qualifier at the Moshood Abiola …

Two Nigerian clubs, Abia Warriors FC and Rangers FC, have received varying sanctions over the poor conduct of some of their officials in a Nigeria Premier league week ten fixture at the Umuahia Township Stadium. As announced by the league board, the two clubs have been charged for breaching NPFL framework …

Offa Volleyball Club (VC) and Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) Spikers have emerged champions of the 2023 Nigeria Volleyball Premier League in the men’s and women’s categories respectively. Offa VC beat Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) team 3-1 (25-18, 22-25, 25-19, 25-17) in their match on the final …

The 2nd Israel Nwanganga Invitational Chess Event for Juniors aged 15 and under has been held at the Chevron Recreation Centre, Gbagada, on November 18 and 19 2023 with winners going home with various generous cash and other prizes. The event, which was sponsored by Mr. Marizu Nwokoma  (fondly called Rizu), …

By Victor Okoye Abuja, Nov. 21, 2023 Nigeria now occupy third place in Group C of the CAF qualification series for the 2026 World Cup. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that this is following the results of two match Day 2 Group C games played on Tuesday. Rwanda …

November 17, 2023 CAIRO, Egypt In a stunning display of skill and athleticism, the Freestyle Connect Africa 2023, held in Cairo, culminated in a triumphant moment for Ali Yahia (Algeria), Ramy Boujlil (Morocco), and Mohamed Gamal (Egypt), who claimed the top three spots, respectively. The event, hosted by Feet ‘N’ …

Kelechi Iheanacho scored the equalizing goal to rescue Nigeria from defeat by Zimbabwe in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers encounter. The 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification matchday-two fixture was played at the Huye Stadium in Rwanda on Sunday, November 19. This was the 8th meeting between Zimbabwe and Nigeria. Prior …

Something is fundamentally wrong with our football. For a country ranked 153rd by FIFA to secure a draw against the “almighty” Super Eagles in Uyo in a World Cup qualifier speaks volumes of how bad things have gone with our football. Yes, there are no minnows in football anymore but …

The Super Eagles of Nigeria were on Thursday, November 16 held at home to a 1-1 draw vs Lesotho in their 2026 World Cup qualification opening game at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo. That result represents a stuttering start to the qualification series for the Super Eagles of Nigeria …