Soccer Fest: Abia Govt promises fairness, bans LGA teams from playing at home soils
The Abia State Government has introduced a new rule for the State Finals of the Abia Soccer Fest, banning teams from playing on their home grounds. The decision is aimed at promoting fairness and eliminating home advantage during matches. The fixtures were officially unveiled in Umuahia, where government officials explained that the move would create […]
NWFL confirms Ekiti Queens return to home ground
The Nigeria Women Football League has confirmed that Ekiti Queens will return to their home ground for upcoming matches. This development comes after a period where the team had to play away from their base due to logistical or facility-related challenges. The league body stated that necessary checks have been completed, ensuring the venue now […]
AFCON 2025: Iwobi declares Super Eagles ready for Morocco test
Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has declared that Nigeria’s national team is fully prepared for their crucial Africa Cup of Nations 2025 encounter against Morocco. Speaking ahead of the highly anticipated match, Iwobi said the team is focused, confident, and determined to give their best performance on the pitch. According to him, the Super Eagles […]
Ahmed Musa announces retirement from international football
Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa has officially announced his retirement from international football, bringing an end to a long and memorable career with Nigeria’s national team. The forward shared the decision with fans, saying the time has come to step aside and allow younger players to take over the responsibility of representing the country. Musa […]
NFF issues heartfelt apology after Super Eagles’ world cup setback
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has tendered a heartfelt apology to Nigerians following the Super Eagles’ disappointing exit from the World Cup qualifiers. In a statement, the federation acknowledged the frustration felt by fans across the country, noting that the team’s performance fell short of expectations. The NFF assured supporters that the setback would be […]
2026 WCQ playoffs: Super Eagles must be careful – Rohr predicts Nigeria vs DR Congo
Former Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr, has advised Nigeria to be careful ahead of their 2026 World Cup qualifying playoff against DR Congo. Rohr emphasized that the Nigerian team must approach the match with focus and tactical discipline to secure a positive result. Rohr highlighted that DR Congo is a strong side with physical and […]
Adamawa loses to Kwara as National Volleyball League begins in Umuahia
The National Volleyball Division One and Division Two League officially began in Umuahia, Abia State, with thrilling matches marking the start of the competition. In one of the opening fixtures, the Ajase-Ipo Volleyball Team of Kwara State defeated Adamawa in straight sets, 25–18, 28–27, 25–15, to secure an early victory in Division One. The championship, […]
FIBA Ranking: Nigeria’s D’Tigress now rank 8th best team in the world, best in Africa
Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, has climbed to 8th place in the latest FIBA Women’s World Rankings after an impressive performance at the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket in Abidjan. The rankings, released on Thursday, 14 August, show Nigeria moving up three spots from 11th to 8th, collecting 640.1 points. D’Tigress remain the only African team […]
Family announces new date for former Super Eagles coach, Christian Chukwu’s burial
The family of late Nigerian football icon, Christian Chukwu, has announced a new date for his burial. The burial will now take place on Saturday, August 16, 2025. Earlier, the family had planned to lay him to rest on August 22, 2025, in Enugu. However, they decided to move the date because of a major […]
Anthony Joshua is not a real Nigerian – Heavyweight boxer Efe Ajagba
Nigerian heavyweight boxer Efe Ajagba has caused a stir by saying Anthony Joshua shouldn’t be seen as a real Nigerian. Ajagba made this statement after his recent intense fight with Martin Bakole from Congo. The match, held at the ANB Arena in Riyadh, ended in a dramatic majority draw. When The Ring magazine mentioned Anthony […]