Nigeria Triumphs At 14th African, 7th Para Armwrestling Championships
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso History was made at the MKO Abiola National Stadium in Abuja, as Nigeria emerged overall champions at the 14th African Armwrestling Championship and 7th Para Armwrestling Championship, marking a landmark celebration of strength, unity, and sporting excellence across the continent. Team Nigeria finished atop the medal table with 28 gold, 35 silver, […]
House Committee on Sports Applauds Super Falcons’ 10th WAFCON Title
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The House of Representatives Committee on Sports has congratulated Nigeria’s national women’s football team, the Super Falcons, following their dramatic victory over Morocco in the final of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). In an electrifying final played in Rabat, the Super Falcons staged a remarkable comeback, overturning a two-goal […]
Ahmed Musa Lauds Super Falcons’ WAFCON Triumph: “A Massive Win for Nigeria
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso In a stunning display of resilience and determination, Nigeria’s Super Falcons staged an unforgettable comeback to clinch their 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title, reaffirming their dominance in African women’s football. Among the first to respond to the historic achievement was former Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa, who expressed heartfelt […]
African Armwrestling: Nigeria Shines with 24 Gold on Day One
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The host nation, Nigeria, delivered a dominant performance on Day One of the 14th African Armwrestling Championship in Abuja, capturing a staggering 24 gold medals, alongside 19 silver and 19 bronze, in the Left Hand competition. The thrilling opening day of action at the M.K.O. Abiola National Stadium witnessed power-packed matchups as […]
MC Steve, Sportiff, UATH Compete for Final Round 16 Spot
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The 2025 Abuja Veterans Tournament has delivered nothing short of thrilling drama, unforgettable upsets, and electrifying moments—and now, as the group stage races toward its conclusion, the tournament reaches fever pitch. From City Gate club’s shock upset that sent shockwaves across the competition, to Veragold’s record number of goals conceded, this year’s […]
Adefunke Afeniforo Dethrones African Champion Olaleye Marie In Armwrestling
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso In a jaw-dropping moment at the 14th African Armwrestling Championship in Abuja, Nigeria’s Adefunke Afeniforo stunned the continent by defeating long-reigning African champion Olaleye Marie of Benin Republic in the fiercely contested 65kg women’s category — a match already being called the biggest upset of the tournament. Afeniforo, who only began training […]
Pearl of Africa T20 Series: Nigeria’s Bowling Brilliance Stuns Namibia-A
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso In a thrilling, edge-of-your-seat encounter at the Pearl of Africa T20 Series, Nigeria’s senior men’s cricket team clinched their first win of the tournament with a hard-fought 6-run victory over Namibia A, defending a seemingly modest total of 105 runs. It was a game that tested character, demanded discipline, and ultimately showcased […]
Future Pro League Set to Kick Off First Trials in Abuja
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso | Abuja, Nigeria Grassroots football in Nigeria is getting a major boost as the Future Pro League International (FPLI) prepares to hold its inaugural player trials in Abuja this weekend. The trials, organised by FPLI founder Clifford Ikwang, will take place on Saturday, 26 July, at the Turf Arena Sports Centre inside […]
Nigeria’s House Committee Launches Nationwide Sports Kits Distribution
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s House of Representatives has launched a nationwide distribution of sports equipment in a bid to revive grassroots sports and boost youth development. The initiative, unveiled on Wednesday at the National Assembly in Abuja, will see sporting kits distributed across all 360 federal constituencies. The programme is spearheaded by the House Committee […]
Nigeria Hosts 14th Africa Armwrestling Championship in Abuja
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Abuja, Nigeria – July 24, 2025 Nigeria has rolled out the red carpet for the continent’s strongest athletes as over 400 competitors and officials from 20 African nations gather in Abuja for the 14th Africa Armwrestling Championship. Speaking at the opening media briefing, Engineer Samuel Jackson, President of the Nigeria Armwrestling Federation, […]