A Preparation Plan That Kept Falling Apart NIGERIA’S build-up to WAFCON 2026 has been defined less by structure and more by disruption. What was intended to be a steady competitive schedule collapsed repeatedly—first with the cancellation of a WAFU B tournament in Abidjan, then with the withdrawal of Jamaica from a planned UK friendly. The […]
Super Falcons Schedule Double Friendly as AFCON Preparations Intensify NIGERIA’S senior women’s national team, the Super Falcons, will take on the Senegal Women’s National Team in a double-header international friendly slated for 5 & 8 June, as part of early preparations for major continental assignments. The fixtures are expected to provide a competitive platform for […]
Nigeria Retains Sprint Relay Crown in Accra TEAM Nigeria’s women’s 4x100m relay squad delivered a commanding performance to win gold at the African Athletics Championships in Accra, successfully defending their continental title. The quartet of Rosemary Nwankwo, Obi Jennifer Chukwuka, Rosemary Chukwuma and Miracle Ezechukwu stormed to victory in a time of 42.94 seconds, fending […]
Falconets Draw Tough Group in Poland NIGERIA’S U-20 women’s national team, the Falconets, have been handed a challenging path at the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup after being drawn alongside Spain, China PR and debutants New Caledonia in Group F. The draw ceremony for the tournament’s 12th edition took place in Łódź, Poland, setting […]
Nigeria Extends Dominance in Continental Weightlifting TEAM Nigeria has reinforced its dominance at the 2026 Senior African Weightlifting Championships in Ismailia, Egypt, climbing to the top of the medals table with an impressive haul of 24 medals. The competition, which doubles as a qualification pathway for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, has seen Nigerian […]
Historic Competition Returns With Fresh Drama THE 2026 President Federation Cup has taken a major step forward following the release of Round of 64 fixtures by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). The draw signals the start of another edition of Nigeria’s most prestigious knockout football tournament, known for its unpredictability and rich legacy. With a […]
Nigeria Dominates Mixed Relay Final TEAM Nigeria delivered a standout performance at the ongoing African Athletics Championships, clinching gold in the 4×400m mixed relay with an impressive season’s best time of 3:16.44. The quartet of Ezekiel Asuquo, Toheebat Jimoh, Victor Sampson, and Patience Okon-George combined speed, coordination, and tactical brilliance to secure victory in a […]
Senegal’s Strategic Bid for Africa’s Biggest Football Stage A symbolic return to continental hosting SENEGAL has formally entered the race to host the 2032 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), marking what officials describe as a long-term ambition to reassert its place at the centre of African football. The announcement, delivered by Sports Minister Khady Diène […]
Nigeria’s Strategic Play in African Football Diplomacy More than hosting rights — a soft power move PRESIDENT Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved Nigeria’s hosting of the 48th Confederation of African Football (CAF) Ordinary General Assembly and the CAF Awards ceremony, a decision that carries significance beyond sport. The approval, announced at the Africa Forward Summit […]
AFCON 2025 Strengthens Morocco’s Position as Africa’s Sports Investment Hub A Tournament With Economic Weight Beyond Football MOROCCO’S hosting of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations has delivered more than just sporting excitement, with the country reportedly earning over $2 billion in combined economic returns. The figure reflects the growing transformation of continental football tournaments […]