By TAYO TAIWO (T. T.) OLUWOLE NIGERIA’S senior men’s cricket team, the Yellow Greens, will kick off their title defence at the 2025 West Africa Trophy with an opening match against Zambia on Thursday 4 December in Abuja. The Nigeria Cricket Federation confirmed that the second edition of the regional tournament returns to Nigeria, two […]
By FRED LONGJOHN OBEH THE Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has held an emergency meeting to address the Super Falcons’ ongoing protests over unpaid bonuses and allowances—an issue that has dragged on for years and is once again threatening national team activities. The meeting, held on Monday 24 November 2025, was called to prevent renewed unrest […]
By FRED LONGJOHN OBEH THE Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially released the match calendar for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), set to kick off on 21 December in Morocco. The tournament, featuring 24 qualified nations including Nigeria, will run through the festive season and into early 2026, promising a showcase of […]
By AUGUSTUS ISICHEI WITH the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) just weeks away, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is moving quickly to rebuild the Super Eagles’ morale after their painful failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. A senior NFF official stated that the federation recognises the psychological impact of the World Cup […]
By FRED LONGJOHN OBEH THE race to host the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) for the 2029–2035 cycle has grown even more competitive after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced that it is postponing its final decision on the successful bidders. The update followed the body’s most recent Executive Committee meeting, where members agreed […]
By AUGUSTUS ISICHEI NNAMDI Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, has secured its spot to represent Nigeria at the 2026 World University Games in Egypt following standout performances at the 27th Nigerian University Games Association (NUGA) Championships in Jos. The university’s female football and volleyball teams finished among the top three in their events, earning automatic qualification […]
WITH the kickoff of the 2025/2026 Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) only days away, the Delta State Sports Commission has officially unveiled the new Delta Queens squad, signalling the state’s readiness for another competitive football year. The presentation ceremony, held in Asaba, brought together top sports officials, coaches, and players as the Commission showcased the […]
By AUGUSTUS ISICHEI NIGERIA closed out a memorable evening at the Islamic Solidarity Games with a brilliant gold medal in the 4×400m mixed relay, as Gafaru Atanda Badmus, Anita Enaruna, Ezekiel Asuquo, and Patience Okon George powered to victory in 3:16.27. The win sent fans inside the Prince Faisal Bin Fahad Stadium into jubilant celebrations, […]
By FRED LONGJOHN OBEH THE countdown to the 2025 African Secondary School Championship has officially begun, and young footballers across West Africa are ready to make their mark. Nigeria, Ghana, and Côte d’Ivoire have discovered their group opponents in the zonal qualifiers, setting the stage for thrilling clashes that could shape the future of the […]
By TAYO TAIWO (T.T.) OLUWOLE FIFA has confirmed the matchups for the 2026 World Cup Intercontinental Play-Offs, unveiling the final pathway for teams vying for the last two tickets to the expanded 48-team tournament, co-hosted by the U.S., Canada and Mexico. The draw, conducted on Thursday, produced two brackets—Path A and Path B—each consisting of […]