NCF Electoral Committee Clears 16 Candidates for 2025 Board Election
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) Electoral Committee has cleared 16 candidates to contest in the forthcoming 2025 NCF Board elections, while disqualifying three others for failing to meet the submission deadline. According to the Committee, the screening exercise was conducted in line with the Federation’s electoral guidelines ahead of the Annual General […]
Nigeria Aquatics Federation Elects New Board Members
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Aquatics Federation has elected new board members to represent athletes and technical officials. This follows a keenly contested election in Abuja where Pastor Jesimiel Nseobong Samuel emerged as Technical Representative after defeating Sunday Tilije by 24 votes to 18. Former Olympian Eric Williams secured the position of Athletes’ Representative while […]
Abiodun Hails Rugby Chief for Raising Standards at Gateway Games 2024
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has commended the President of the Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF), Dr. Ademola Are, for his exceptional contributions to the successful staging of the 22nd National Sports Festival, tagged “Gateway Games Ogun 2024.” In a letter of appreciation addressed to Dr. Are, the governor lauded his commitment, […]
NRFF Set To Hold Athletes’ and Technical Representatives Election
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF) has confirmed that elections into the positions of Athletes’ and Technical Representatives will be held on Friday, September at the Media Centre of the MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja. In a statement signed by the federation’s secretary, the NRFF disclosed that preparations for the polls have […]
NSC Settles Team Allowance, Bonuses as Athletes Shine in Tokyo
By: Aremu Toyeebaht The National Sports Commission (NSC) has swiftly intervened to stabilize Team Nigeria’s camp at the ongoing 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan, ensuring that administrative challenges do not overshadow the athletes’ historic performances on the global stage. Under the leadership of Chairman Mallam Shehu Dikko and Director General Hon. Bukola Olopade, […]
World Athletics Championships: Amusan Shines with Silver in 100m Hurdles
By: Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s sprint hurdler, Tobi Amusan, delivered another world-class performance on Monday, winning the silver medal in the women’s 100m hurdles final at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. The 2022 world champion and former record holder clocked 12.29 seconds at the National Stadium, narrowly missing out on gold to Switzerland’s Ditaji […]
Nigeria Clinch Bronze at Africa U-18 Beach Volleyball Youth Cup
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s Under-18 girls’ beach volleyball team showcased resilience and determination as they clinched the bronze medal at the 2025 Africa Under-18 Beach Volleyball Youth Development Cup held in Banjul, The Gambia. The young side produced a commanding performance in the third-place playoff, sweeping Morocco 2-0 (21-7, 21-12) on Saturday. This came after […]
Kingdom Unity Games 2025 Set to Kick Off in Abuja
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The stage is set for the maiden edition of the Kingdom Unity Games 2025, an event designed to unite communities, empower youths, and promote peace through sports. At a press briefing in Abuja, the convener and President of Kingdom Stars IV International Foundation, Ambassador Solomon Omonokhua, announced that the competition will begin […]
City FC Abuja Stage Thrilling Comeback in Tanzania Football Tourney
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso City FC Abuja underlined their fighting spirit with a hard-earned 2-1 comeback victory over JKU SC of Zanzibar in the ongoing Tanzania Preseason International Tournament at the Tanzanite Kwaraa Stadium, Babati in Tanzania. The Nigerian side, who had earlier opened their campaign with a draw, showcased both character and flair to extend […]
Beach Volleyball: Nigeria Stays Unbeaten at African Under-18 Cup in Gambia
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s Under-18 girls’ beach volleyball team continued their impressive run at the ongoing 2025 African Beach Volleyball Under-18 Development Cup in Banjul, The Gambia, maintaining an unbeaten record in their group stage campaign on Thursday. The duo of Pamela Bawa and Ifechukwu Odoh opened their account in dominant fashion, brushing aside Tunisia […]