Super Eagles Ranked 44th in FIFA Rankings, 5th in Africa
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso FIFA has released its latest global rankings for July, placing Nigeria’s Super Eagles in the 44th position worldwide. The Super Eagles, three-time champions of Africa, garnered 1,484.26 points, maintaining a spot among the top 50 football nations globally. On the continental stage, Nigeria ranks 5th in Africa, behind Morocco, Senegal, Egypt, and […]
Jeremiah, Sani-Inabo Advance to Doubles Quarterfinals at VEMP Championship
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Jeremiah and Sani-Inabo Advance to Doubles Quarterfinals at VEMP Championship Benjamin Jeremiah and Yahaya Sani-Inabo have booked their place in the men’s doubles quarterfinals at the ongoing VEMP National Open Tennis Championship in Abuja. Competing at Court 4 of the National Tennis Centre, Package B, Moshood Abiola National Stadium, the pair overcame […]
ABSU President Hails Deo Mutabazi on FUFA Executive Committee Appointment
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The President of the African Beach Soccer Union (ABSU), Mahmud Hadejia, has congratulated Deo Mutabazi on his recent appointment as a member of the Executive Committee of the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA). Mutabazi, who currently serves as ABSU’s First Vice President and also chairs the Uganda Beach Soccer Association (UBSA), […]
VEMP National Open Tennis Championship: Sani-Inabo Reaches Round of 16
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Yahaya Sani-Inabo advanced to the Round of 16 for the first time at the ongoing VEMP National Open Tennis Championship after a hard-fought victory over Matthew Abamu on Monday in Abuja. The match, held at the National Tennis Centre, Moshood Abiola National Stadium, saw Sani-Inabo win 6-2, 6-7, 3-0 (retired) in the […]
CNS Swimming Championship Set to Kick-Off
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso As preparations gear up for one of Nigeria’s biggest swimming competitions, key stakeholders are rallying to ensure a historic and successful outing. Leading the charge is the Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), who has expressed strong support for the event by deploying relevant departments within the Nigerian Navy to work closely with […]
TDS Under-15: Patrick Bassey Commends NFF Talent Development Scheme
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The head coach of the Talent Development Scheme (TDS) Under-15 team Patrick Bassey has expressed deep appreciation to the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) following the successful conclusion of the first batch of the Talent Development Scheme (TDS), a grassroots football initiative jointly organized by FIFA and the NFF. Speaking after the close […]
House Committee on Sports Celebrates Shehu Dikko at 55
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Sports, Honourable Kabiru Amadu, has extended warm birthday wishes to the Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Malam Shehu Dikko, who turned 55 on Sunday. In a statement issued on Monday, Honourable Amadu, who represents the Gusau/Tsafe Federal Constituency, praised Dikko’s leadership and […]
Mission X: House Committee on Sports Backs Super Falcons WAFCON Title
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The House of Representatives Committee on Sports has called on Nigeria’s Super Falcons to sustain their winning momentum at the 2025 African Women’s Cup of Nations (WAFCON) and bring home a record-extending 10th continental title. Following a dominant 3-0 victory over Tunisia in their Group B opener on Sunday, the Committee, through […]
NNL SUPER 8: OSUN UNITED AND KUN KALIFA WIN ON DAY 1
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Osun United and Kun Khalifa got their 2025 NNL Super 8 campaign off to strong starts with narrow 1-0 victories in their opening matches, placing them at the top of the standings after Matchday One. Osun United edged past Warri Wolves with a hard-fought 1-0 win, while Kun Khalifa recorded a similar […]
WAFCON 2025: SUPER FALCONS CRUISE PAST TUNISIA
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s Super Falcons began their quest for a 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title on a perfect note, after recording a dominant 3-0 win against Tunisia in their Group B opener on Sunday. Goals from Asisat Oshoala, Rinsola Babajide and substitute Chiwendu Ihezuo secured the Super Falcons a first-ever win […]