The Nigeria National League (NNL) has confirmed October 2025 as the official kickoff month for the 2025/2026 season, following a strategic Board meeting held on Friday, July 11, at the VIP Lounge of the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba, Delta State. The Board also scheduled the league’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) for the last week […]
Clash of IGCs: Ilorin Golf Club takes early lead ahead of final day
*As Captains praise atmosphere Ilorin Golf Club is in early lead in the Inter-Club Matchplay between it and Ikeja Golf Club, tagged “Clash of the IGCs”, holding at the Ilorin Golf Club, Ilorin. The competition, which teed-off today with the Doubles Matchpay Format, saw the hosts bagging 9 and a half points against 6 and […]
Clash of IGCs: Ilorin Golf Club takes early lead ahead of final day
*As Captains praise atmosphere Ilorin Golf Club is in early lead in the Inter-Club Matchplay between it and Ikeja Golf Club, tagged “Clash of the IGCs”, holding at the Ilorin Golf Club, Ilorin. The competition, which teed-off today with the Doubles Matchpay Format, saw the hosts bagging 9 and a half points against 6 and […]
SWAN congratulates Malikawa, Musa on Kano Pillars’ appointments
The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has congratulated one of its National Leaders, Alhaji Idris Malikawa Garu, who was recently appointed into the management board of Kano Pillars FC. SWAN President Mr. Isaiah Benjamin in a statement today Tuesday July 8, 2025, through the Association’s Secretary-General, Amb Ikenna Okonkwo, also hailed the appointment of […]
KWSG reiterates commitment to grassroots sports, as 1st Ilorin age groups swimming tourney ends
Hopes for Kwara state reviving it’s dominance in swimming at national competitions was rekindled last Saturday, as young swimmers exhibited great skills at the first Ilorin Age Group Swimming Championships, in Ilorin. The event, held at the Swimming Pool Complex of the George Agbazika Innih Stadium Complex, Ilorin was sponsored by Mr. Dokun Oloruntele, a […]
Mission X: Super Falcons trounce Tunisia 3-0, look forward to clash with Botswana
A fourth minute strike by six-time African Player of the Year, Asisat Oshoala steered the Super Falcons to a comfortable 3-0 victory over their Tunisian counterparts as the nine-time champions got their challenge for a 10th continental title smoothly off the ground in Casablanca on Sunday. Rinsola Babajide, from the left side of the field, […]
Schools Sports Officers elects new exco in Kwara state
The newly elected officers of the Association of Schools Sports Officers (ASSPO), Kwara State branch have reiterated their commitment to promote sports from the grassroots level. The newly elected Chairman of the Association, Moses Adebola in his acceptance speech, stressed that the policy thrust of the new leadership is in tandem with the yearnings of […]
NSC mourns the passing of legendary Super Eagles goalkeeper, Peter Rufai
The National Sports Commission (NSC) is deeply saddened by the passing of legendary Super Eagles goalkeeper and 1994 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) champion, Peter Rufai, fondly known as Dodo Mayana, who pass on at the age of 61. Rufai was not just a national treasure but a global Ambassador of Nigerian football. His fearless […]
NFF mourns as Nigeria goalkeeping legend Peter Rufai dies at 61
The Nigeria football firmament turned pale today Thursday July 3, 2025, after it was confirmed that the country’s 1994 and 1998 FIFA World Cup first-choice goalkeeper, Peter Rufai had died in Lagos following a period of illness. “This is really, really shocking,” NFF General Secretary, Dr Mohammed Sanusi, said in Abuja. “Peter Rufai dead? What […]
Lagos State submits bid to host 2026 National Youth Games
Lagos State has formally submitted its bid to host the 2026 edition of the National Youth Games (NYG), signaling its ambition to bring the prestigious event to Nigeria’s most populous and economically vibrant city. The expression of interest was officially signed by the Executive Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, underscoring the state’s commitment to […]