Super Eagles B head coach Eric Chelle has unveiled a 35 man provisional list for Nigeria’s campaign at the 8th African Nations Championship (CHAN), scheduled to be hosted jointly by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda next month. The squad features a…
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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…
Esther Kolawole gears up for busy International wrestling season ahead of World Championships
Paris 2024 Olympian and reigning African champion, Esther Kolawole, is set to feature at the prestigious Spanish Wrestling Grand Prix, taking place from July 4th to 7th, 2025. The Nigerian wrestling sensation, who competes in the 62kg weight class, will…
Amusan, Ajayi & Okon set for key test ahead of World Championships
Nigeria’s track queen, Tobi Amusan, is set to return to the spotlight on Tuesday, June 25, at the Golden Spike meet in Ostrava, Czech Republic, where she will compete in the women’s 100m hurdles. The reigning World Record holder, who…
From Abeokuta to Europe, Nigerian ahletes begin their global journey
In a landmark moment for Nigerian athletics, a group of standout home based athletes has arrived in Europe to compete at the prestigious Athletics Week in Russia, marking the first time many of them will be competing on European soil.Fresh…
Super Eagles begin training in Moscow ahead of friday friendly against Russia
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have officially begun their preparations for the much anticipated international friendly against Russia, scheduled for Friday. The team held their first training session in Moscow on today, marking the start of on ground preparations for…
AR ELECTION: Three candidates cleared to contest as athletes prepare to vote
In a new development regarding the upcoming AR election, the Chairman of the AR Electoral Committee, Kenechukwu Ezeofor (popularly known as Dopa), has officially confirmed the names of the three contestants who will be vying for the prestigious position. After…
Ogun set to host 22nd National Sports Festival
Ogun State is set to host the 22nd edition of the National Sports Festival, tagged “Gateway Games Ogun 2025,” from May 16 to May 30, 2025. The event will be held in the state capital, Abeokuta, with the MKO Abiola…
Ofili and Amusan set for showdowns at Miami Grand Slam and Xiamen Diamond League
The sprinting world is in for an exciting ride as Favour Ofili and Tobi Amusan, two of Nigeria’s brightest track stars, are set to take part in highly anticipated events in May. Ofili will be competing in both the 100m…
Team Nigeria assembles elite squad for 2025 world relays in Guangzhou
With eyes firmly set on global glory, Nigeria has unveiled a formidable team for the 2025 World Relays set to hold in Guangzhou, China. The roster features a star studded lineup across the men’s, women’s, and mixed relays, emphasizing Nigeria’s…
