Global Stars Converge on Lagos NIGERIA is set to host a major international sporting spectacle as top table tennis nations arrive for the WTT Contender Lagos 2026, scheduled from 19 to 24 May. The tournament will take place at the iconic Molade Okoya-Thomas Hall, a venue expected to buzz with energy as elite players from […]
SWAN Reacts to Policy Shift THE Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Anambra State chapter, has expressed concern over the decision to scrap the Anambra Sports Development Commission and revert sports administration to the Ministry of Youth Development and Sports. The association made its position known in Awka following the submission of commissioner nominees by […]
Victory Without Qualification HEAD coach Maggie Chombo has shared her thoughts following Malawi’s exit from the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifiers at the hands of Nigeria’s Falconets. Despite securing a 2-1 victory in the second leg on home soil, Malawi were eliminated after a 3-2 aggregate loss, having fallen 2-0 in the first […]
New Start Date Confirmed THE Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) has officially rescheduled the start of the 2026 Nigeria Men’s Premier Basketball League to 16th May. The adjustment comes just days after the initial 12th May date, reflecting last-minute structural changes approved by the League Management Committee (LMC). Expansion Drives Schedule Change According to NBBF Secretary […]
Nigerian swimmers record podium finishes, personal bests and multiple final appearances at the continental championships in Algeria. TEAM Nigeria has made an impressive start at the 17th Africa Aquatics Championships in Oran, recording podium finishes and strong performances across several events as the competition gathers momentum. The Nigeria Aquatics Federation expressed satisfaction with the team’s […]
Malawi Reinforce Squad for Falconets Showdown MALAWI’S women’s U-20 national team has received a major boost ahead of Saturday’s decisive FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifier against Nigeria, with head coach Maggie Chombo calling up two Europe-based players for the crucial encounter. The second-leg fixture will take place at the Bingu National Stadium, where the […]
Malawi Rallies Massive Home Support Ahead of Falconets Clash A Strategic Move to Shift Momentum THE Football Association of Malawi has opened stadium gates for free ahead of its crucial FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifying second leg against Nigeria’s Falconets. The decision is designed to ensure a packed venue as Malawi attempt to overturn […]
League Releases Key Matchday 36 Figures THE Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has released updated statistics after Matchday 36, capturing a season marked by fine margins, tactical discipline, and shifting fortunes across the league. So far, 359 matches have produced 718 goals, averaging two per game, with one remaining fixture between Ikorodu City and Wikki […]
Nigeria’s Golden Streak Continues TEAM Nigeria’s women wrestlers have once again underlined their dominance on the continent, clinching a record-extending 15th title at the African Wrestling Championships. The latest victory reinforces Nigeria’s long-standing supremacy in women’s wrestling across Africa. The team delivered a commanding performance, outclassing rivals and maintaining a consistent winning streak that has […]
Global Relay Event Draws Near THE countdown to the 2026 World Relays has intensified following the release of heat lists by World Athletics. The event, billed for Gaborone, will see Nigeria compete against some of the world’s top sprinting nations in a bid to secure qualification for the next global championships. Challenging Groups Across All […]