A number of withdrawals and injuries to some players have combined to alter the list of players who will appear for Nigeria in Friday’s international friendly match in Moscow, from the original list drawn up by Super Eagles’ Head Coach Eric Chelle. The goalkeeping sector is unaffected as first choice Stanley Nwabali was not listed […]
Unity Cup Tournament: Super Eagles and Reggae Boyz to light up London
Nigeria, winner of the only previous edition in the year 2004, will seek to retain their title against the Reggae Boyz of Jamaica in a potentially-explosive Unity Cup Invitational Tournament final match at Brentford’s Gtech Community Stadium in west London on tomorrow (Saturday) evening. This year’s tournament has delivered handsomely on the sporting, cultural and […]
Ogun state sets new standards for future National Sports Festivals
*Stages an inspiring closing ceremony as Delta retains title Ogun State took the hosting of the National Sports Festival to another new level after ending the Games with a breathtaking closing ceremony on Thursday May 29, 2025, at the MKO Abiola Sports Arena. After about two weeks of non-stop competition, the closing ceremony had every […]
Team Kwara finishes 14th at National Sports Festival, surpasses 2022 record
Team Kwara concluded its campaign at the 2024 National Sports Festival, tagged “Gateway Games,” as the 14th best-performing state, winning a total of 29 medals: 6 gold, 11 silver, and 12 bronze. This represents a significant improvement from the state’s performance at the 2022 edition, where they secured 4 gold, 8 silver, and 37 bronze […]
Focus shifts to Enugu as 22nd NSF ends with a bang
*Delta State retains title As the 22nd National Sports Festival (NSF), tagged “Gateway Games 2024” ended in a colourful closing ceremony yesterday Thursday May 29, 2025 at the MKO Abiola Sports Complex in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, defending champions, Delta retained title with a haul of 328 medals overall. The 11 days sporting fiesta, […]
24th FIFA U20 World Cup: Santiago hosts draw for tournament as host cities prepare for finals
The draw ceremony for this year’s FIFA U20 World Cup finals will take place in Santiago, the capital city of Chile, on Thursday, with the event scheduled for Chilevision’s Machasa studios from 6pm Chile time (1pm Nigeria time). Chilean journalist Javiera Naranjo will host the event. FIFA’s Director of Tournaments, Jaime Yarza will conduct the […]
Kwara FA celebrate Chief of Naval Staff soccer victory, NSF silver
*Says victories, result of doggedness and commitment Kwara State Football Association has praised the footballing successes recorded in youth football in both Kaduna and Ogun State, describing the victories as a celebration of dedication and sacrifice. Kwara team, represented by Kwara Football Academy on Saturday defeated their Enugu state counterparts to win the 2025 Chief […]
National Sports Commission releases guidelines for elections into Board of National Sports Federations
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has released guidelines for elections into Board of National Sports Federations. In a release signed by Dr (Mrs) Kehinde Ajayi FCAI, ANIPR, the Director if Press of the NSC on May 27th, 2025, the guideline outlines comprehensive details for the conduct of elections into the respective NSFs Boards recognized by […]
We See podium potentials in our young swimmers – NSC DG Bukola Olopade
*As Young swimmer Abdujabal Adama gets enlisted into Elite programs Director General of the National Sports commission (NSC), Hon Bukola Olopade has revealed that highly rated Nigeria young swimming sensation, AbdulJabar Adama has been enlisted into the Commission’s Elite Program, under the Elite Athletes and Podium Board. The Nigeria Aquatic Federation received the cheering news […]
NSC DG shows dazzling display in SWAN Novelty Match at Gateway Games
*Doles out financial incentives to Sports journalists The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Chief Bukola Olopade, was the cynosure of all eyes at the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) Novelty Match, at the ongoing 2024 Gateway Games in Abeokuta, Ogun State. The novelty match, organized by SWAN, brought together media professionals, […]