Team Nigeria Clinches Bronze in African Hockey Cup of Nations
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Team Nigeria has returned home in high spirits after a remarkable showing at the African Hockey Cup of Nations (ACN) held in Ismailia, Egypt. The men’s national team clinched a bronze medal — their best finish in recent years — capping off a strong continental campaign for the nation. […]
Kano Pillars Retain Amputee Football Championship Crown
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Kano Pillars have once again proven their dominance in Nigerian amputee football, successfully defending their title to emerge champions of the 2025 Nigeria National Amputee Football Championship, which concluded in Abuja on Friday. The high-stakes final against Phoenix FC of Lagos lived up to its billing as a battle of skill, grit, […]
Nigeria Joins ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Celebration
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso In alignment with the ICC Women’s Week marking the ongoing ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup, India 2025, the Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) has hosted a landmark Mass Participation Program at the Centre for Women’s Cricket, Iyoba College, Edo State, aimed at promoting women’s cricket and empowering the girl child through sport. The […]
Nigeria Hockey: Nkom Elected as Member of African Hockey Federation
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria has secured a major win in continental sports leadership as Engineer Simon O. Nkom, President of the Nigeria Hockey Federation (NHF), has been elected to theExecutive Board of the African Hockey Federation (AfHF). The election took place during the 25th Ordinary Congress of the African Hockey Federation at the Hotel Mercure […]
Amputee Football: Kano Pillars, Phoenix FC Set Up Thrilling Final
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Defending champions Kano Pillars and Lagos-based Phoenix FC have booked their places in the grand finale of the 2025 Nigeria Amputee Football Championship. This followed dominant semifinal displays that thrilled fans and showcased the very best of amputee football talent in the country. The weeklong championship — a celebration of resilience, skill, […]
FPLI: Scouting Exercise Ends With Promise for Nigerian Football
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The 2025 edition of the Future Pro League International (FPLI) Scouting and Screening Exercise concluded in Abuja on Saturday in an atmosphere of excitement, optimism, and discovery — marking the end of four days of intense football activit. Organised by Future Pro League International (FPLI) in partnership with Zalen Sports International (ZSI) […]
Beach Volleyball World Championships: African Teams Draw Tough Opponents
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The draws for the 2025 FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championships were conducted on Thursday, confirming the group-stage opponents for the 48 best men’s and women’s teams in the world. The tournament, set for November 14–23 in Adelaide, Australia, will be the largest ever held in the Southern Hemisphere. Africa will be represented […]
FIFA U-20 World Cup: Nigeria, South Africa Crash Out
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso It was a disappointing night for African football at the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile, as both Nigeria and South Africa were eliminated in the Round of 16, ending their campaigns in disheartening fashion. In Santiago, Nigeria’s Flying Eagles suffered a heavy 4–0 defeat to hosts Argentina. Alejo Sarco opened […]
FPLI Scouting Exercise Kicks Off in Abuja
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Future Pro League International (FPLI) has commenced its highly anticipated four-day screening and scouting exercise in Abuja. The exercise runs from Wednesday, October 8 to Saturday, October 11, with over 150 young players showcasing their talents in hopes of catching the attention of international scouts. The opening day at the natural […]
FIFA Talent Development Coordinator Slams U-17 Coach Over Snub of TDS Players
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso National Coordinator and Technical Director of the FIFA Talent Development Scheme (TDS) in Nigeria, Nasiru Jibril, has expressed deep disappointment over the continued neglect of players developed under the FIFA–Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) partnership program by the country’s Under-17 coaching crew. Speaking in Abuja, Jibril criticized the failure of the Golden […]