The Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Owan Enoh says the National Youth Games (NYG) holds special significance as a beacon of hope for the revitalisation of the sports industry in Nigeria. The minister said this on Thursday in Asaba at the opening of the 8th edition of the...
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Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori has said that the state was ready to host more than 5,776 athletes from 29 states at the 8th National Youth Games (NYG) in Asaba, Delta. The governor stated this on Wednesday while speaking with newsmen after inspecting facilities at the Stephen Keshi Stadium,...
Super Eagles interim coach Augustine Eguavoen has dismissed rumours making the rounds that he has quit his role, following Tuesday’s barren draw against the Amavubi of Rwanda in Kigali. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the rumours of Eguavoen’s resignation started making the rounds, following his post-match...
Rwanda held Nigeria’s Super Eagles to a frustrating 0-0 draw during their second match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The Eagles could not find the breakthrough despite being dominant in most part of the game, as the Rwandese team remained disciplined in the defence. With the...
A cross-section of Abuja-based football coaches have urged the Nigeria Women’s National Under-20 football team, Falconets, to go for a win against Japan. The Falconets will take on Japan in the round of 16 at the 2024 FIFA Under-20 Women’s World Cup at Estadio Metropolitana de Techo, Bogota, Colombia,...
Portugal substitute Cristiano Ronaldo struck a late winner as his side came from a goal down to beat Scotland 2-1 and continue their strong start to the Nations League on Sunday. After Bruno Fernandes had fired in Portugal’s equaliser, Ronaldo pounced in the 88th minute for his 901st career...
Coach Augustine Eguavoen says his squad “is on a momentum” as they prepare for Tuesday’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying match against Rwanda at the Amahoro Stadium in Kigali. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports the Super Eagles began their campaign in the 2025 AFCON Qualifier...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – The Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia has constituted the Benue Sports Council to steer the affairs of Lobi Stars Football club and other sports activities. As a result, Governor Alia has issued a directive with immediate effective, that Lobi Stars FC will operate...
The Minister of Sports, John Owan-Enoh, and the Chairman of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), Gbenga Elegbeleye, have declared support for the Nigeria Youth League Cup. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that they pledged their support for the league on the sidelines of the Nigeria Youth...
Nigeria’s Folashade Oluwafemiayo has just broken her World Record in the women’s over 86kg Para-Powerlifting, becoming the first Para-athlete in history to lift 166kg. It is an improvement from her existing WR of 165kg. She also added a gold medal to the record. It is an incredible performance from...
Nigeria’s Women under 20 national football team, the Falconets thrashed Venezuela 4-0 on Saturday in the Group D match of the ongoing 2024 FIFA Under 20 Women’s World Cup in Colombia. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the match was played at the Estadio Olimpico Pascual Guerrero...
The interim coach of the Super Eagles, Augustine Eguavoen, said his team can beat any team with the quality of players in the team. Eguavoen stated this after his team spanked the Cheetahs of Benin Republic 4-0 in the 2025 African Cup Of Nations (AFCON) at the Godswill Akpabio...
Nigeria’s Super Eagles on Saturday in Uyo beat the Cheetahs of Benin Republic 3-0 in the qualifiers for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) scheduled for Morocco. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that in the match played at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, the Nigerian side...
Sunshine Stars Football Club of Akure on Saturday unveiled 21 new players ahead of the 2024/25 season of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL). The Executive Chairman of Ondo State Football Agency (ODSFA), Bamidele Ologunloluwa, while speaking at the event in Ijebu-Ode appreciated the players for making the Akure-based...
Team Nigeria on Saturday in Paris at the 2024 Paralympic Games added a silver medal to its haul, after Flora Ugwunwa won in the women’s javelin throw event. Ugwunwa, who competed in the women’s F54 category of the athletics event, achieved a throw of 19.26 metres to finish second...
Augustine Eguavoen, the Interim Manager of the Super Eagles has expressed optimism of his team’s victory against the Cheethas of Benin Republic on Saturday at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, Akwa Ibom. Equavoen, who stated this at a news conference on Friday in Uyo, said there was...
Super Eagles and Nottingham Forest FC of England striker, Taiwo Awoniyi, said that he and his teammates would love to start the 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco on a strong note. He said that the Eagles have what it takes to start strong and even do...
Ugandan Olympic marathon runner, Rebecca Cheptegei, has died following an alleged attack by her boyfriend. The head of the country’s Olympics Committee made the disclosure on Thursday. The athlete, aged 33, reportedly died days after she was doused in petrol and set on fire by her boyfriend. Kenyan and...