Zimbabwe Defeat Nigeria in ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Female Yellow Greens of Nigeria ended their group stage campaign at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier in Windhoek, Namibia with a 10-wicket defeat to Zimbabwe on Wednesday. Batting first, Nigeria struggled against the disciplined Zimbabwean bowling attack and were dismissed for 90 runs in 19.5 overs. Despite a […]
Nigerian Swimmers Opute, Ebingha Head to Europe
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s swimming scene has received a major boost as Clinton Opute of Delta State and Police Corporal Collins Obi Ebingha prepare to depart for Europe this Friday to begin their World Aquatics international training scholarships. The scholarships, awarded under World Aquatics’ elite development program, will expose the duo to world-class facilities and […]
Naija Ratels Appoint Sabo Okala Awala as New Technical Adviser
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership side, Naija Ratels, have unveiled Coach Sabo Okala Awala as their new Technical Adviser ahead of the 2025/26 season. The appointment signals a new era for the Abuja-based club, which is looking to build on last season’s progress and cement its place among the top contenders […]
Nigeria Names Squad for Africa U-18 Beach Volleyball Cup in The Gambia
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria has named its representatives for the Confederation of African Volleyball Under-18 Youth Beach Volleyball Cup, holding in Banjul, The Gambia. The country will field two teams — Isaac James and Bobai Andrew in the men’s category, and Pamela Bawa with Ifechukwu Odoh in the women’s division. Both squads will be led […]
Beach Volleyball: Nigeria Presents Two Teams for CAVB U-18 Youth Cup
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria has officially unveiled its representatives for the Confederation of African Volleyball (CAVB) Under-18 Youth Beach Volleyball Cup, scheduled to take place in Banjul, The Gambia, from September 2 to 7, 2026. The country will field two teams at the continental event, with Isaac James and Bobai Andrew leading the charge in […]
2025 NWFL Championship Draw Unveiled
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Women’s Football League (NWFL) has officially unveiled the draw for the 2025 NWFL Championship, which will run from September 11 to 21, 2025, across two Abia State venues — Umuahia and Abiriba. The tournament will feature twenty ambitious clubs vying for a place in the country’s top-tier women’s league, the […]
Bayelsa Queens Through to WAFU Zone B Final
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Bayelsa Queens have advanced to the final of the WAFU Zone B CAF Women’s Champions League qualifiers after a thrilling 2-1 comeback victory over USFA of Burkina Faso on Tuesday night in Yamoussoukro, Côte d’Ivoire. The Nigerian champions were stunned early when USFA struck in the second minute, silencing the crowd and […]
Asisat Oshoala Completes Two-Year Deal to Saudi Club
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria international and Bay FC striker Asisat Oshoala has signed a two-year contract with Saudi Women’s Premier League side Al Hilal, ESPN reports. The deal was finalized on Monday following a successful medical in Riyadh. Oshoala, 30, was notably absent from Bay FC’s squad against Angel City, where she was listed as […]
NPFL Splashes N2M Cash Gift to Outstanding Performers in 2024/25 Season
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has celebrated excellence from the just-concluded 2024/25 season by honouring two of its most outstanding performers with cash awards of ₦2 million each. The recipients were Nasarawa United striker Anas Yusuf, the league’s top scorer, and Daniel Ogunmodede, head coach of newly crowned champions Remo Stars. […]
Super Eagles Arrive Camp Ahead of World Cup Qualifiers
By: Aremu Toyeebaht Nigeria’s Super Eagles are stepping up preparations for their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Rwanda and South Africa, with 13 players now in camp. Team officials confirmed that the squad gained momentum on Tuesday following the arrival of nine players, including Premier League duo Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey, […]