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, […]
Gateway Games: Dikko applauds Ogun hosting, urges states to match rising sports standards
The Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Mallam Shehu Dikko, has commended Ogun State for its outstanding hosting of the ongoing National Sports Festival, describing it as a game-changer for sports development in Nigeria. He called on other states aspiring to host future editions to emulate and improve on the standard set by Ogun. […]
Kwara wins YSFON/Chief of Naval Staff soccer tournament
*Kaduna finishes 3rd Kwara State has emerged champions of the YSFON/Chief of Naval Staff U-14 National Soccer tournament after, edging out Enugu State with a narrow 1-0 victory in the final match. The highly competitive encounter was held at Pitch A of the PCK Stadium in Kaduna, where the Kwara boys displayed excellent teamwork and […]
eSports is here to lead Nigeria’s New Sports Economy – COO Damilola Pedro
*As eSports makes historic debut at Sports Festival in Ogun state Chief Operating Office (COO) of the Nigeria eSports Federation, Damilola Pedro says eSports has the capacity to lead the Sports Economy drive of the country as the Sports made history with its demonstration at the 22nd National Sports Festival, tagged Gateway Games. “Today, at […]
President Federation Cup: Thuraya celebrates Kwara United ‘s final ticket, congratulates Gov AbdulRazaq
The qualification of Kwara United Football Club for the final of the 2025 President Federation Cup has been celebrated by the State Football Association, as the body equally congratulated the Governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for breaking new grounds. Speaking to newsmen after Kwara United dismissed Rangers International in the semi-final of the President Federation Cup […]
CNS Cup: Kwara beats Bauchi 4-0, to play Kaduna in semis
*Ondo, Enugu to play in NOWA U17 Cup final Kwara State has once again demonstrated why it is widely regarded as the home of soccer in Nigeria, following an emphatic 4-0 victory by Team Kwara over Bauchi in the quarter-finals of the ongoing Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) Cup. The dominant performance saw Team Kwara […]