Nigerian athletes record personal bests, school records and major victories across Jarvis Scott Invite, Tyson Invitational, Tiger Paw Invitational and international meets Nigerian sprint sensation Esther Joseph produced the defining performance of the weekend, leading a wave of outstanding results…
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Nigeria’s athletes dominate Tracks and Fields Across continents this Weekend
Nigerian athletes produced a wave of world-class performances across the U.S. and Europe this weekend, underlining the nation’s growing influence on the global indoor circuit. From record-breaking sprints to headline-grabbing field marks, the green white green contingent delivered depth, quality,…
Edose & Adeshina Lead Record-Breaking Weekend for Nigerian Athletes
The 2026 indoor season continues to deliver unforgettable moments for Nigerian athletics, and this past weekend was defined by two outstanding national record performances. Edose Ibadin and Temitope Adeshina stood tall at the forefront, setting the tone for yet another…
Adeshina, Ibadin Ignite Nigerian Indoor Season with Record Performances
Nigeria’s 2026 indoor athletics campaign is off to a flying start, powered by two headline performances from Temitope Adeshina and Edose Ibadin, who have already stamped their authority on the season. In the women’s high jump, Temitope Adeshina (Texas Tech)…
Eric Chelle unveils provisional 31 Man Squad for Nigeria’s World Cup Qualifiers
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…
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…