The head coach of the Super Eagles, Eric Chelle, has unveiled his provisional 31 man squad ahead of Nigeria’s upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and South Africa. The squad features established stars such as William Troost-Ekong, Ademola…
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NSC Approves Bayelsa’s bid to host 2028 National Sports Festival.
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has given Bayelsa State the green light to host the 2028 National Sports Festival (NSF). The announcement came after a courtesy visit to Yenagoa by NSC Director General, Chief Bukola Olapade, who led a powerful…
NSC unveils key dates for 2025 National Youth Games.
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has officially confirmed the key dates for the 2025 National Youth Games, signaling the start of preparations for one of Nigeria’s most vibrant sporting events. To set the stage, a Joint Technical Meeting was held…
Onyekwere, Godfred and Comfort claim National Titles on Day 1 of Nigerian Championships
Day one of the 2025 Nigerian Athletics Championships in Lagos delivered a string of thrilling performances, with national champions retaining their titles, new stars emerging, and personal bests falling across various events. In the women’s Discus Throw, Chioma Onyekwere-Lyons stamped…
AFN sets stage for National Trials at Yabatech ahead of World Championships in Tokyo
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has officially invited athletes, coaches, and stakeholders from across the country to participate in the upcoming National Trials scheduled to hold from August 1st to 3rd, 2025. The trials, which will take place at…
Nigeria Tennis Federation unveils 2025 National Tournament schedule for able-bodied and wheelchair players
The Nigeria Tennis Federation (NTF) has officially released its schedule for the 2025 National Tennis Tournaments, set to run from July through August. In a letter signed by the NTF Secretary General, Shammah Makpa, the federation announced that the tournaments…
Gafar Badmus blazes to 45.78s for U20 title as the Nigerian 400m prodigy continues meteoric rise
Gafar Badmus is Nigeria’s new 400m sensation, and his recent string of performances proves he’s on the rise. At the National U20 Championships, Badmus lit up the track with a commanding 45.78s to claim the junior title, showing maturity and…
AFN Announces U18 & U20 trials in Shagamu ahead of CAA Championships
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has officially announced the U18 & U20 Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) Trials, set to take place from June 30 to July 1, 2025, at the Shagamu Stadium in Ogun State. This highly anticipated…
Ojeli and Patience reign supreme in the 400m finals at the NSF
At the ongoing National Sports Festival (NSF), Emmanuel Ojeli and Patience Okon-George delivered stunning performances to claim the 400m titles in the men’s and women’s categories respectively. Both athletes demonstrated consistency, speed, and experience across the rounds, affirming their dominance…
Henry Okorie Re-elected as Athletes’ Representative
In a closely contested election held at Babcock University, Ogun State, Dr. Henry Okorie has been re-elected as the Athletes’ Representative (AR), securing a total of 151 votes. He emerged victorious over his competitors, Nicholas Imhoaperamhe and Patience Okon George,…
