By TAYO TAIWO (T.T.) OLUWOLE THE National Sports Commission (NSC) has inaugurated the newly elected boards of 28 national sports federations, marking the start of a new four-year administrative term for Nigerian sports. The ceremony, held at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja, concluded the recent nationwide federation elections. Inaugurated federations include wrestling, boxing, […]
By AUGUSTUS ISICHEI NIGERIA has made a strong showing at the 2025 International Military Sports Council (CISM) Scientific Symposium held in Abu Dhabi, UAE, from 20 to 22 October. Led by Air Vice Marshal Nanju Kenneth Khumzi, the Nigerian delegation joined over 130 participants from 35 countries at the event themed “Physical Readiness and Resilience […]
By AUGUSTUS ISICHEI AS part of activities marking its 60th anniversary, the National Executive Council and Local Organizing Committee (LOC) of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) paid a courtesy visit to Media Trust Headquarters, publishers of Daily Trust, on Monday in Abuja. Led by SWAN Secretary-General, Ambassador Ikenna Okonkwo, the delegation commended Media […]
By TAYO TAIWO (T.T.) OLUWOLE NIGERIA’S women’s rugby league team, the Green Falcons, has received a major boost from Chappal Energies ahead of their trip to Canada for the 2025 Women’s Rugby League World Series, a key qualifier for the 2026 World Cup in Australia and Papua New Guinea. The Falcons, competing alongside Canada, Ireland, […]
By FRED LONGJOHN OBEH MOROCCO’S historic victory at the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup has underscored Nigeria’s decline in youth football development. The Young Atlas Lions defeated Argentina 2–0 in Santiago, becoming the first North African side to win the tournament — a stark contrast to Nigeria’s 4–0 exit to the same team in the […]
By TAYO TAIWO (T.T.) OLUWOLE YEMI Idowu, proprietor of Nath Boys Football Academy, has called for a stronger grassroots and youth football structure to drive Nigeria’s football development. Idowu praised local academies for producing talented players now thriving abroad but lamented the absence of a robust youth league system to support domestic growth. He urged […]
By FRED LONGJOHN OBEH TEN female football teams have kicked off the maiden Gov. Douye Diri All-Female Pre-Season Football Tournament in Yenagoa, holding from 19 to 25 October. The competition, featuring eight NWFL clubs and two non-league sides, serves as a warm-up for the upcoming women’s league season. The teams are grouped into Group A — […]
By TAYO TAIWO (T.T.) OLUWOLE SEATTLE Storm forward Nneka Ogwumike’s bid to represent Nigeria has ended after FIBA rejected her application for the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympics—her third consecutive denial. Ogwumike, 34, first sought to switch from Team USA before the Tokyo 2021 Olympics, but FIBA ruled the request came too late. Subsequent […]
By TAYO TAIWO (T.T.) OLUWOLE THE Authentic Nigeria Football and Allied Sports Supporters Club (ANFASSC) has praised the National Sports Commission (NSC) for its bold effort in bidding to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, describing it as a milestone for Nigeria’s sporting development. Although India won the hosting rights, ANFASSC said Nigeria’s participation signaled growing […]
By AUGUSTINA McSOLOMON-OGHAKPERUO URHOBO College, Uvwie, has been reinstated into the final of the 2025 Zenith Bank/Delta Principals’ Cup after Otokutu Grammar School, Ughelli South, was disqualified for fielding an ineligible player in the semifinals. Otokutu had initially won 3-0 but will now compete in the third-place match against Justice Peace & Success Academy, Aniocha […]