IN a response to recent allegations, the Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) has denounced petitions submitted to the National Sports Commission (NSC) against the Federation’s constitution ahead of the forthcoming board elections in 2025. The petitions, reportedly lodged by Engr. Emeka Onyeama, chairman of the FCT Cricket Association, and an individual identified as Pakribo Darego – […]
CHAIRMAN of the Professional Footballers Association of Nigeria (PFAN) Task Force, Harrison Jalla, has called for urgent reform in Nigeria’s football ecosystem, advocating for the players union to take a central role in managing their welfare. Jalla, who was reacting to the visible absence of senior officials of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and the National […]
ATHLETES from across Nigeria are set to arrive in Asaba, the capital of Delta State, today for the 9th edition of the National Youth Games. This marks the third consecutive time that Delta State is hosting the Games, following five successful editions held at the University of Ilorin in Kwara State. The inaugural edition took […]
By VICTOR OKOYE THE funeral of Nigerian football icon Peter Rufai in Lagos on Thursday drew sharp criticism over the absence of top officials from the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and the National Sports Commission (NSC). Rufai, fondly called “Dodo Mayana,” was Nigeria’s first-choice goalkeeper in the 1990s. He played a pivotal role in the […]
By MOHAMMED NUR TIJANI GOVERNOR Abba Yusuf of Kano State has approved the air transportation of the state’s contingent to Asaba, Delta, for the forthcoming National Youth Games. The acting Chairman of the State Sports Commission, Ibrahim Fagge, disclosed this shortly after a meeting with the Commissioner for Youths and Sports Development, Alhaji Mustapha Kwankwaso, […]
TWENTY-Six years after his last professional bout, Ike Ibeabuchi made a surreal return to the heavyweight division, reports worldboxingnews.com. The 6ft 2ins, 235-pound Nigerian, once considered the division’s boogeyman of the 1990s, ended his long absence with a retirement victory over local fighter Idris Afinni at Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos. Ibeabuchi, now 52, forced Afinni […]
By SALIFU USMAN THE second phase of the 2025 Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) Women’s Premier League, sponsored by Zenith Bank PLC, is set to commence at the University of Ilorin Multi-Purpose Sports Centre today. The Atlantic Conference phase will conclude on 1st September 2025. Chairperson of the Women’s Basketball Premier League, Perpetua Clement, confirmed that […]
By SALIFU USMAN BAYELSA Cricket Association (BCA) has submitted a petition to the National Sports Commission (NSC), alleging a calculated attempt to manipulate the forthcoming Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) board elections in favour of certain individuals, thereby disenfranchising genuine stakeholders and aspirants from participating in the electoral process. The petition, signed by BCA chairman Pakribo […]
By TUNDE ELUDINI FORMER Green Eagles midfielder, Sylvanus “Quicksilver” Okpala, has called for greater respect and recognition for Nigeria’s past sporting heroes, insisting the country must value its icons well beyond their playing years. His appeal comes amid an outpouring of tributes after the passing of former Super Eagles goalkeeper Peter “Dodo Mayana” Rufai. The celebrated shot-stopper, […]
By ADEBAYO PAUL NIGERIA wrapped up their African Nations Championship (CHAN 2024) campaign with a 2-0 win over Congo on Tuesday, salvaging pride after early elimination. The Super Eagles, who had already been knocked out following defeats to Senegal and Sudan, produced an improved display in their final group game. Anas Yusuf broke the deadlock in […]