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NPFL Roundup: 3SC thrash Abia Warriors as Rivers United retain top spot

Nigeria, Nov. 2 -- Shooting Stars delivered one of their most convincing performances of the season on Sunday, thrashing Abia Warriors 4-1 in Ibadan, as Rivers United maintained their top spot in the ... Read More


Nigeria 1-0: Venezuela: Flamingos qualify for U-17 World Cup semi-final

Nigeria, Nov. 2 -- Nigeria's Flamingos have qualified for the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup after edging Venezuela 1-0 in a tense quarter-final encounter in Morocco on Sunday. C... Read More


EPL Roundup: Awoniyi fires Coventry to victory as Manchester club stumble

Nigeria, Nov. 1 -- Nigerian forward Taiwo Awoniyi scored his first Premier League goal for Coventry City on Saturday, helping the newly promoted side secure a 3-1 home victory over Sunderland. Awoniy... Read More


Osimhen welcomes second child with partner Stefanie

Nigeria, Oct. 30 -- Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen and his partner, Stefanie Kim Ladewig, have welcomed their second child, a baby girl named Liora Audrey. Galatasaray, Osimhen's Turkish club, a... Read More


Samson Adamu makes history as CAF confirms Nigerian as General Secretary

Nigeria, Oct. 30 -- Samson Adamu has been confirmed as the substantive General Secretary of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), becoming the first Nigerian to occupy the position in the organ... Read More


GYMFEST: Organisers hail increased participation, target international breakthrough

Nigeria, Oct. 30 -- The third edition of GYMFEST Championship will hold in Lagos on 7 November, with 278 young gymnasts expected to showcase their skills as organisers intensify efforts to develop gra... Read More


U-17 WWC: Flamingos beat Mexico, set up Quarter-Final clash with Venezuela

Nigeria, Oct. 30 -- Nigeria's Flamingos have advanced to the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup after defeating Mexico 2-1 in their Round of 16 encounter on Thursday. Goals from O... Read More


NPFL: Bendel Insurance end Rivers United's unbeaten run as Southwest derby ends in stalemate

Nigeria, Oct. 26 -- Rivers United suffered their first defeat of the 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season on Sunday, losing 2-1 to Bendel Insurance at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in ... Read More


U-17 WWC: Flamingos face Mexico as Africa's last four battle for quarter-final tickets

Nigeria, Oct. 26 -- Nigeria will lead Africa's challenge in the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup after qualifying alongside Ghana, hosts Morocco and Kenya. The Flamingos finished s... Read More


Six players secure scholarships as Ajayi Elebire basketball camp ends

Nigeria, Oct. 25 -- The fifth edition of the Ajayi Elebire Elite Basketball Camp ended in Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State, on Friday, with six players securing scholarships and the state's Commissioner of Poli... Read More