Namibia Crush Nigeria by 8 Wickets at Women’s T20 Africa Qualifier
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s Female Yellow Greens have suffered a heavy setback at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Division One Qualifier in Windhoek.The team was bowled out for just 70 runs in 18.4 overs, with Salome Sunday top-scoring on 22. Namibia’s bowlers dominated, led by S. Tahaduleni with 3 wickets for 13 runs. […]
Delta, Edo, Kano Excel in Rugby Sevens at National Youth Games
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The 2025 National Youth Games in Asaba kicked off in spectacular fashion on Sunday, with the rugby sevens event delivering fast-paced action, hard tackles, and dazzling tries from the country’s finest U-15 players. Both the boys’ and girls’ tournaments served up thrilling contests, setting the stage for a blockbuster semi-final lineup. Defending […]
Nigeria, Ghana Spark Rivalry at 2025 CAVB Zone 3 Nations Cup
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The 2025 Confederation of African Volleyball (CAVB) Zone 3 Nations Cup has underscored a new sporting rivalry in West Africa, with Nigeria and Ghana dominating the four-day competition in Port-Bouët, Ivory Coast, and underlining the region’s growing stature in global beach volleyball. Staged at Agora Anani Beach from August 26 to 29, […]
Nigeria Crush Sierra Leone in ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Women’s Cricket Team, fondly known as the Female Yellow Greens, opened their campaign at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier in Windhoek, Namibia, with a resounding statement of intent, recording a dominant 96-run victory over Sierra Leone on Saturday. Put in to bat after Sierra Leone won the […]
Customs Boss, Adewale Adeniyi Bags Abuja All Stars Veteran Award
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, has been conferred with the prestigious Abuja All Stars Veteran International Award for Excellence in Leadership, in recognition of his exemplary leadership, visionary reforms, and consistent support for sports development in Nigeria. The honour was presented on Saturday at the grand finale of the 2025 […]
New Karu All Stars Claim Abuja Veterans Crown in Debut Appearance
By: Arinzechi Chukwunonso When the Abuja All Stars Veterans Invitational Tournament began, few believed New Karu All Stars had any chance of leaving a mark. Written off as outsiders and dismissed as rookies who might struggle to escape the group stage, they were expected to merely add numbers to the competition. Yet, in the unpredictable […]
Edo Sports Boss Hails Team Edo’s Spirit at Youth Games
By: Arinzechi Chukwunonso Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Hon. Amadin Enabulele, has commended the resilience and determination of Team Edo at the ongoing 9th National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta State, reaffirming the government’s commitment to nurturing young sporting talents. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the Games on Friday, Enabulele noted that […]
Kingdom Unity Games Unveils Engr. Joseph as Ambassador
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso As preparations gather momentum for the maiden edition of the Kingdom Unity Games Abuja (KUGA) 2025, organizers have announced Engineer Ciroma Joseph as the official Ambassador of the Games. The event, scheduled to hold from September 6 to 13, 2025 at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, is a faith-driven sporting initiative designed […]
Nigeria Wins Three More Gold at Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships
By Arinzech Chukwunonso Nigeria’s weightlifters continued their fine run of form at the ongoing 2025 Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships in Ahmedabad, India, clinching three gold medals and one bronze on Thursday, August 28, to reinforce the nation’s rising dominance in the sport. Islamiyat Yusuf was the star of the day, powering to victory in the women’s […]
Nwabali Injury Scare Threatens Nigeria’s World Cup Hopes
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s first-choice goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, is in a race against time to be fit for both club and country after sustaining an injury during Chippa United’s 1-0 defeat to Richards Bay on Tuesday. The 29-year-old shot-stopper was stretchered off in the first half of the South African league clash, sparking concerns over […]