Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, kicked off their 2025 FIBA Afrobasket title defense with a commanding 92-45 win against Rwanda on Saturday in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. The six-time champions, aiming for a fifth consecutive crown and seventh overall title, extended their remarkable 25-game unbeaten streak in the competition...
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In a groundbreaking announcement, Zeus Sports Ltd unveiled plans to host Nigeria’s most monumental boxing event in partnership with the World Boxing Federation (WBF) in Anambra, promising a global showcase of talent and culture. Speaking to sports journalists in Awka on Friday, renowned promoter, Emmanuel Emenogu revealed that the...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja- Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has appointed Manu Garba as the Head Coach of the national U-17 men’s team, the Golden Eaglets, and Moses Aduku as the Head Coach of the national U-20 women’s team, the Falconets. According to a statement released on Friday by Ademola...
Head Coach Eric Chelle has finalized the 23-man Super Eagles B squad for the 8th African Nations Championship (CHAN), set to take place in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda from August 2 to 30. The team, led by captain Junior Nduka, includes key players like defender Sikiru Alimi and forward...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has extended her heartfelt congratulations to the Super Falcons following their thrilling 2-1 victory over South Africa in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) semi-finals. In a heartfelt message posted on her X handle, she praised the team’s strength,...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja- Nigeria’s Super Falcons have secured a spot in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) final after a thrilling 2-1 victory over defending champions South Africa. Michelle Alozie’s stunning late goal in the 94th minute sealed the win, sending the team into the final against...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja- 2025 African Karate Championship has officially kicked off in Abuja, Nigeria, with over 1,000 athletes from 31 countries in attendance. The tournament, set to run from July 21 to July 28, features four categories: cadet (14-15 years), junior (16-17 years), senior, and para karate (above...
Reigners FC has been crowned the champion of the Afriskaut Elite Super League 2025 after securing a 1-0 victory over FC Bako on Saturday, accumulating a total of 22 points. The final match of the league saw Flamingo FC stage a remarkable comeback, defeating Jordan FA 2-1 at the...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – The stage is set for a thrilling semi-final match at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, as Nigeria’s Super Falcons take on South Africa’s Banyana Banyana. The highly anticipated encounter will take place at the Stade Larbi Zaouli in Casablanca, Morocco, on Tuesday,...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja- Director-General of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), Philip Shaibu, has congratulated the Super Falcons on their impressive 5-0 victory over Zambia, securing their place in the semi-finals of the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). Shaibu described the Super Falcons’ performance as a...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja- Head Coach Rena Wakama has arrived in Abuja to join Nigeria’s Senior National Basketball women’s team, D’Tigress, as they prepare for the upcoming AfroBasket Championship in Cote D’Ivoire. Wakama made history in 2023 as the first female head coach to lead Nigeria to four consecutive...
Super Falcons of Nigeria have stormed into the semi-finals of the Women Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) with a resounding 5-0 victory over Zambia in Casablanca. The nine-time champions produced a scintillating performance, leaving fans and opponents alike in awe. The Nigerian team asserted their dominance from the onset,...
More than 100 tennis players are set to compete in the 2025 NTF-CBN Tennis Championship, kicking off on July 21 at Package B of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja. The 46th edition of the Senior Open Tennis Championship is organized by the Nigeria Tennis Federation (NTF) with...
Nigerian women’s junior basketball team, Junior D’Tigress, suffered a 77-51 defeat to Hungary in the FIBA U19 Women’s Basketball World Cup in Czechia. Despite a promising start, the Nigerian girls struggled to keep pace with their opponents, ultimately failing to advance in the competition. Hungary’s Kinga Jisepovits led her...
Chelsea stunned reigning European champions Paris Saint-Germain with a 3-0 victory in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 final, held at the MetLife Stadium in New York on July 13, 2025. Cole Palmer delivered a masterclass, scoring twice and providing an assist in a dazzling first-half display that dismantled...
Warri Wolves football club has emerged as the champion of the 2024/2025 Nigeria National League (NNL) Super 8 playoffs after defeating Wikki Tourists FC 3-2 at the Stephen Keshi International Stadium in Asaba. The match was a high-intensity encounter that saw Warri Wolves dictating the pace of the game...
Nigeria’s junior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, has made history with a thrilling 93-88 win over China in their 2025 FIBA U19 Women’s World Cup debut. The team overcame a slow start to secure a hard-fought victory, defying expectations and silencing critics. After trailing 24-16 in the first quarter, D’Tigress...
Jannik Sinner has sent shockwaves through Wimbledon with a stunning semi-final victory over Novak Djokovic, ensuring the Serbian legend will not feature in the final for the first time in eight years. The 23-year-old Italian delivered a ruthless performance, defeating Djokovic 6-3, 6-3, 6-4 on Centre Court. Sinner’s precision...
Nigeria’s Super Falcons secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Botswana’s Mares in their second group match at the 2024 WAFCON in Morocco. The match, played at Stade Larbi Zaouli, saw the Southern Africans put up a spirited challenge against the nine-time champions. Tough Encounter The game was a closely...
Newly appointed General Manager of Kano Pillars FC, Ahmed Musa, has pledged to revive the club’s glory days with a comprehensive agenda designed to restore its past successes. Speaking at a news briefing at the Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano, Musa emphasized the importance of private sector involvement and...