By AUGUSTUS ISICHEI NIGERIA’S U-17 women’s team, the Flamingos, have wrapped up final preparations ahead of their World Cup opener against Canada on Sunday in Group D. Friday’s training focused on set-piece drills, defensive coordination, and midfield transitions, as the squad sharpened tactics and fitness. Team officials said Saturday will feature strategy sessions and FIFA […]
By FRED LONGJOHN OBEH TEAM Nigeria shone brightly at the 2025 ANOCA Zone III Games, winning two gold medals in the men’s and women’s doubles badminton events on Wednesday. In the men’s doubles, Joseph Abel and Shehu Aliyu dominated every round without dropping a set, defeating Togo 2-0 in the final. The women’s duo, Dorcas […]
By AUGUSTUS ISICHEI FOOTBALL in Nigeria is not merely a pastime — it is the nation’s pulse, a unifying language spoken in cheers, goals, and green-and-white jerseys. From bustling Lagos to quiet Kano, from Port Harcourt’s waterfronts to Kaduna’s plains, the sport binds a country of 200 million into a single roaring crowd. Yet, beneath […]
By AUGUSTUS ISICHEI NIGERIA will face Gabon in the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup African play-offs after finishing second in their qualifying group with 17 points, following a 4–0 win over Benin Republic. Gabon advanced after securing second place in Group F with a 2–0 victory over Burundi, while South Africa topped the […]
By TAYO TAIWO (T.T.) OLUWOLE FOR fans of Nigeria’s Super Eagles, the dream of seeing the green and white fly at the 2026 FIFA World Cup is alive—but hanging by a thread. With the group stage now wrapped up, Nigeria has booked a place in the CAF playoffs, the next and most crucial hurdle. But […]
By TAYO TAIWO (T.T.) OLUWOLE THE organiser of the annual 10km Owan Marathon, Chris Ojo, announced plans to sponsor top-performing athletes from Owan communities to the new Sports University in Afuze. Ojo said the initiative will reward marathon participants who excel in the race and provide them with skills to succeed in sports as a […]
By FRED LONGJOHN OBEH FORMER Super Eagles captain Sunday Oliseh has accused the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) of withholding a $1 million FIFA bonus meant for players who qualified Nigeria for the 2002 World Cup. Speaking on the Home Turf podcast, Oliseh said the team had agreed to split the funds equally between players and […]
By AUGUSTUS ISICHEI NIGERIA emerged overall winner at the 2025 All African Para Badminton Championships in Umuahia, Abia State, claiming 36 medals—10 gold, 13 silver, and 13 bronze—to lead the continent. Governor Alex Otti, represented by Sports Commissioner Sir Nwaobilor Ananaba, hailed the event as a triumph of resilience and unity, commending athletes from over […]
By FRED LONGJOHN OBEH THE Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled ticket prices for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, with premium seats for top group matches, including Nigeria vs Tunisia, costing 400 Moroccan Dirhams (₦68,380). Other categories are priced at 250 MAD (₦44,450) and 100 MAD (₦17,100). The tournament, set to […]
By AUGUSTUS ISICHEI NIGERIA began the 2025 World Para Powerlifting Championships on a high note, winning silver and bronze in the women’s 50kg category on the opening weekend in Cairo. Esther Nworgu took silver, while Rukayat Opeyemi Ajiboye earned bronze, giving Nigeria a double podium finish at the first World Para Powerlifting event ever hosted […]