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NFF delegation visits Super Eagles captain Ndidi ahead of father's burial

Nigeria, Feb. 13 -- A delegation from the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Thursday paid a condolence visit to Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi in Asaba, Delta State, ahead of the funeral rites ... Read More


MTN CHAMPS Season 4 begins with focus on 2028 Olympics

Nigeria, Feb. 13 -- MTN Nigeria on Wednesday launched Season 4 of MTN CHAMPS in Lagos, outlining a three-year development plan aimed at preparing young athletes for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angel... Read More


Davis Cup: Nigeria set for another showdown against Morocco

Nigeria, Feb. 12 -- Nigeria will face Morocco in the Davis Cup World Group II this September following a commanding victory over Uzbekistan in Lagos, as the country's tennis team continues its steady ... Read More


NSC inaugurates Local Organising Committee for African Youth Games

Nigeria, Feb. 11 -- The National Sports Commission (NSC) has officially inaugurated the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the second edition of the African Youth Games, scheduled to be held in Abuj... Read More


Why Eric Chelle cannot leave Nigeria now

Nigeria, Feb. 11 -- The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has moved to shut down growing speculation around the future of Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle, insisting the Franco-Malian tactician rem... Read More


"Nwabali come to Rivers United": Ex-Super Eagles goalkeeper makes appeal

Nigeria, Feb. 11 -- Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Peterside Idah has urged Nigeria's first-choice shot stopper, Stanley Nwabali, to consider a temporary return to the Nigeria Premier Football League ... Read More


ANALYSIS: Why NPFL's top scorers rarely break through abroad

Nigeria, Feb. 11 -- For decades, Nigeria's domestic league was not merely a local competition; it was a recognised export hub for elite football talent. Perform well in the Nigerian league, and Europe... Read More


EPL: Man City keep title hopes alive as Haaland seals late win over Liverpool

Nigeria, Feb. 9 -- Manchester City earned a famous 2-1 win over Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday, ending the Reds' eight-game unbeaten home run and cutting Arsenal's lead at the top of the Premier Leagu... Read More


World Cup qualifier: Falconets edge Senegal in tense first-leg battle

Nigeria, Feb. 8 -- Nigeria's Falconets secured a narrow but important 1-0 victory over Senegal on Saturday to take a slim advantage into the second leg of their third-round qualifier for the 2026 FIFA... Read More


Tinubu orders sports funding reforms, hails 2025 sporting successes

Nigeria, Feb. 7 -- President Bola Tinubu has approved sweeping reforms to Nigeria's sports funding system, promising timely releases of funds and better investment in infrastructure from 2026. The pr... Read More