Category: Sports
FG Approves Major Sports Infrastructure Upgrades Nationwide
Abuja, Nigeria – May 29, 2026 The Federal Government has approved a comprehensive nationwide upgrade of sports infrastructure as part of renewed efforts to reposition the country’s sports sector and promote youth development.The initiative, announced by the National Sports Commission (NSC), will focus on the rehabilitation, modernization, and construction of sporting facilities across the federation….
NIGERIA DRAWN IN GROUP L OF 2027 AFCON QUALIFIERS
CAIRO, EGYPT – MAY 19, 2026 Nigeria national football team have been drawn in Group L of the qualifiers for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), alongside Madagascar national football team, Guinea-Bissau national football team and co-hosts Tanzania national football team.The draw ceremony, which took place in Cairo, paired 48 nations into 12 groups…
Nigeria to Host 2026 CAF Awards After Four Consecutive Editions in Morocco
ABUJA, NIGERIA – MAY 15, 2026 Nigeria has been selected to host the 2026 Confederation of African Football, CAF Awards, marking a major milestone for the country’s sports and entertainment industry after Morocco hosted the prestigious ceremony for four consecutive editions. The announcement was made by CAF, which confirmed that Nigeria would stage the continent’s…
RENEWED HOPE INTERNATIONAL HORSE RACING DERBY: PRESIDENT TINUBU’S HORSE WINS
Daura, Katsina State, February 10, 2026 The Renewed Hope International Horse Racing Derby has concluded in grand style in Daura, Katsina State, with Ramadan, a horse owned by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, emerging as the overall winner of the prestigious tournament. The highly anticipated derby drew participants from across Nigeria as well as neighbouring countries…
ARMY INAUGURATES RENOVATED SOLDIERS CLUB, GOLF TEE BOX IN KANO
Kano, Saturday 11 October 2025 The Nigerian Army has reinforced its commitment to fostering strong civil-military relations through sporting and community-based initiatives. This was emphasized by the Chief of Civil-Military Affairs, Major General Gold Chibuisi, during the commissioning of the renovated Hole Number 3 Tee Box at the Kano Golf Club, a project successfully executed…
BREAKING: Ogun State Grassroots Sports Development Thrives as Team Ogun Shines at 8th National Youth Games in Asaba
Team Ogun has delivered a stellar performance at the 8th National Youth Games, currently taking place in Asaba, Delta State, demonstrating the remarkable progress of grassroots sports development in Ogun State. The team’s impressive medal haul, as of September 16th, includes 5 Gold, 6 Silver, and 9 Bronze medals, placing them among the standout performers…
HON. WALIU OWODE IFEDOLAPO, HON. AKEEM (JESU OGBERE), AND AWOOF TEAM ATTEND ELERINMOSA UNITY CUP FINAL IN OLOOJI RESERVE AREA
The grand finale of the Elerinmosa Unity Cup took place with high energy and excitement in the Olooji Reserve Area, graced by prominent political figures, Hon. Waliu Owode Ifedolapo, Chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture, Ogun State House of Assembly, and Hon. Akeem Adeniran, popularly known as Jesu Ogbere, the PDP Chairmanship flagbearer for…
Bruno Labbadia Appointed as 37th Head Coach of Nigeria’s Super Eagles
Abuja, August 27, 2024 — The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has officially announced the appointment of German football tactician Bruno Labbadia as the new Head Coach of Nigeria’s Senior Men’s National Team, the Super Eagles. This decision was confirmed by the NFF General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, in a statement released early Tuesday morning. “The…
Sven-Göran Eriksson Passes Away at 76 After Battling Pancreatic Cancer
Sven-Göran Eriksson, the renowned Swedish football manager, has passed away at the age of 76 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Eriksson, a highly respected figure in the football world, fulfilled a lifelong dream just recently by managing at Anfield, the iconic home of Liverpool FC. A Storied Coaching Career Eriksson’s coaching career spanned several…
Olympics: Tobi Sijuade to Represent Nigeria in Swimming
Lagos, Nigeria – Tobi Sijuade has secured his place in the upcoming Paris Olympics, where he will represent Nigeria in the men’s 50m Freestyle swimming event. Sijuade, who previously helped Team Nigeria clinch a Bronze medal in the men’s 4x100m Freestyle Relay at the African Games in Ghana, continues to build on his impressive track…