Day 5 of CGC Volleyball Premier League Thrills Fans with Comebacks, Sweeps
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Day 5 of the 2025 CGC Volleyball Premier League (first phase) lived up to expectations in Abuja, treating fans to spectacular rallies, dramatic comebacks, and commanding victories across both the men’s and women’s categories. In the men’s division, Sunshine Spikers staged the comeback of the day against UCEM. After dropping the first […]
Olalere Warns Against Disruption of Gymnastics Federation Election
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Presidential candidate for the Gymnastics Federation of Nigeria (GFN), Omowunmi Olalere, has expressed confidence in the National Sports Commission (NSC) to safeguard fairness, inclusivity, and credibility in the forthcoming Gymnastics Federation election, slated for October 18, 2025. Olalere, in a strongly worded statement issued on Thursday, commended the Commission for nullifying what […]
Nigeria to Host Uzbekistan in 2026 Davis Cup World Group II Playoffs
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s men’s tennis team will take on Uzbekistan in the 2026 Davis Cup World Group II Playoffs, following confirmation from the International Tennis Federation (ITF). The high-stakes clash is set to hold in Nigeria from 6–8 February 2026, marking a pivotal moment for the country’s return to the global stage. Team Nigeria […]
NNL Lands Over ₦494m Sponsorship Deal with betPawa
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria National League (NNL) has secured a groundbreaking one-year sponsorship package valued at more than ₦494 million from Africa’s leading betting and gaming company, betPawa — a partnership designed not just to strengthen the league, but to directly empower its players. At the heart of the agreement is the revolutionary “Locker […]
CGC Volleyball Premier League Enters Day 4, Delivers Explosive Action
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The 2025 CGC Volleyball Premier League (Phase 1) lived up to its billing on Day 4 at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, with fans treated to a mix of thrilling five-set battles and emphatic sweeps across the men’s and women’s categories. In the men’s division, CNS recorded a 3-1 victory over […]
Girls’ U-12 team Wins West African Championship in Accra
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Girls’ U-12 team of the Nigeria Tennis Federation (NTF) clinched the title at the ITF/CAT West African Junior Teams’ Championship in Accra, Ghana, earning a spot at the prestigious Africa Junior Teams’ Championship (AJC). The tournament, held from September 15 to 19, 2025, at the Gold Coast Tennis Club, featured top […]
CGC Volleyball League Day 2: Customs, NSCDC Dazzle in Abuja
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Day 2 of the 2025 CGC Volleyball Premier League delivered a cocktail of emphatic victories, thrilling five-set battles, and standout performances across both the men’s and women’s categories at the indoor sports hall of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja. In the women’s division, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) ladies […]
Maiden Independence Under-19 Football Cup 2025 Gets Official Kickoff Date
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Preparations for the maiden edition of the Independence Under-19 Football Cup 2025 reached a major milestone at the weekend with the formal inauguration of its National Organising Committee by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). The inauguration, held in Abuja, comes ahead of the tournament scheduled to run from September 25 to October […]
Nimrod Secures Third Term as NVBF President
By: Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) will remain under the stewardship of Engineer Musa Nimrod for another four years. This follows his emphatic re-election at the federation’s elective congress held inside the Basketball Hall of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja. In a unanimous decision that underscored the confidence of stakeholders, Nimrod was […]
Fadilat, Babatunde Emerge Victorious in Nigerian Boxing Federation Elections
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso A new dawn has broken for Nigerian boxing as Tijani Fadilat Morenikeji and Laguda Babatunde Abdulrahman stormed to victory in the just-concluded Nigerian Boxing Federation elections. They secured the coveted seats of Players’ Representative and Technical Representative respectively. In a fiercely contested race, Fadilat—a national heroine with a decorated boxing résumé—triumphed over […]