The Nigeria Cricket Federation is proud to announce the official squad for the upcoming ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025, scheduled to take place in Malaysia. Led by captain Lucky Piety, the team boasts an impressive lineup of young…
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CAF Awards: Ademola Lookman, Chiamaka Nnadozie and The Super Falcons crowned as winners
The Super Falcons of Nigeria have once again proven their profiency in African football, clinching the prestigious National Team of the Year award at the CAF Awards 2024. This recognition comes as a symbol to their exeptional performance and strength…
Nigerian Athletes Shine as 2024/2025 Indoor Season Begins in the U.S.
Over the weekend, Nigerian student athletes based in the United States delivered outstanding performances as the 2024/2025 indoor track and field season kicked off. From record breaking feats to personal bests, these athletes showcased their brilliance across collegiate and professional…
Nigeria’s Sporting Momentum: Highlights Across Football, Basketball, Handball, and Track Events
Nigeria’s sports scene continues to thrive with notable achievements across various disciplines. In football, the Super Falcons made history despite a narrow 2-1 loss to France in a friendly, showcasing their readiness and setting high expectations for the 2025 Women’s…
Letsile Tebogo Makes History: First african to win world and track Athlete of the year honors
Letsile Tebogo’s outstanding 2024 season concluded with historic honors as he was crowned both the World Athlete of the Year and the Track Athlete of the Year, establishing himself as one of the most influential sprinters in athletics history. Tebogo’s…
Tobi Amusan inducted into UTEP Hall of Fame
Tobi Amusan, the celebrated Nigerian hurdler and reigning world record holder in the women’s 100m hurdles, continues to inspire with her story of fortitude, hard work, and faith. Recently inducted into the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) Hall…
Super Falcons Drawn in Group B for 2024 WAFCON
The Super Falcons of Nigeria have been placed in Group B of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), scheduled to be held in Morocco from July 5 to 26, 2025. As nine time champions of the tournament, the…
Nigeria set to Host ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Regional Qualifier C
Nigeria is all set to host the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Sub-Regional Africa Qualifier C, a crucial step on the road to the global cricket show. The event promises to bring together the continent’s finest cricketing talents in a…
AFCON 2025 QUALIFIERS: Super Eagles Soars to Morocco
The Super Eagles of Nigeria secured a dramatic 1-1 draw against Benin in their latest AFCON 2025 qualifier, a result that clinched their spot in the tournament set to take place in Morocco. Despite an early lead from Benin through…
Super Eagles gears up for AFCON qualifiers
The Super Eagles have assembled in Abidjan for the final preparation phase ahead of their 2025 AFCON qualifiers. The team, featuring top names like Victor Osimhen, William Troost-Ekong, and Ademola Lookman, is gearing up for crucial matches against Benin Republic…
