Reigning African champion Kolawole wins gold at Spain Grand Prix.
By: Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s Esther Kolawole (62kg), has beaten Haylie Jaffe of USA 10-0 by superiority to lift gold at the Grand Prix of Spain. The highly spirited African champion came into the encounter with confidence after a convincing 10-0 superiority over Lydia Perez Tourino of Spain in the quarter-final and a 4-1 […]
CHAN 2025: Nduka, Daniel,33 Others make Provisional List
By: Arinzechi Chukwunonso Head Coach Eric Chelle has released a 35-man provisional list for the Super Eagles B squad ahead of the 8th African Nations Championship (CHAN) to be held next month across Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. The list features team captain Junior Harrison Nduka, Papa Mustapha Daniel, and striker Anas Yusuf. First-choice goalkeeper […]
House Committee on Sports Pays Tribute to Late Rufai
By: Arinzechi Chukwunonso The House of Representatives Committee on Sports has expressed profound sorrow over the passing of former Super Eagles goalkeeper, Peter Rufai, who died at the age of 61 In a statement released on Friday, the Chairman of the Committee, Honourable Kabiru Amadu, extends heartfelt condolences to Rufai’s family, the Nigeria Football Federation […]
FCT FA Super Six Kicks Off with Exciting Features
By: Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Federal Capital Territory Football Association League has reached its crucial stage as the much-anticipated Super Six is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, with an array of mouth-watering fixtures lined up. Chairman of the FA, Alhaji Mouktar Mohammed, has commended the teams that have made it to this stage […]
NFF AND FIFA PROGRAM TDS BEGINS IN ABUJA
By Nonso Arinze The third edition of the Talent Development Scheme (TDS), a joint football development initiative by FIFA and the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), officially kicked off in Abuja. Players arrived at camp on Monday, 30th June 2025, and the first training session was held the following day, Tuesday, 1st July. National […]
Tswako Foundation Holds U-18 Tennis Clinic, Tournament in Abuja
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso. The Tswako Foundation has successfully concluded its 8th and enlarged edition of the Grassroots Tennis Clinic and Tournament for players aged 18 and under. The 3-day event, which held at the prestigious Package B of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, featured an impressive turnout of young […]
FCT Volleyball Teams Thrill Fans at Moshood Abiola Stadium Tournament
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso A Mini Volleyball Tournament has held at the Volleyball Court in Package B of the Moshood Abiola Stadium. The tournament featured teams from across the Federal Capital Territory, consisted of five male and four female teams. The clubs that participated include Apo Spikers, All Stars Volleyball Club, De Friends Volleyball Club, Games […]
Ejike Ugboaja Foundation Screens, Trains Basketball Students Across FCT
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Ejike Ugboaja Foundation on Saturday held a basketball training and screening exercise for secondary schools across the Federal Capital Territory, FCT The event, took place at the basketball court of the Moshood Abiola Stadium in Abuj. The founder of the Foundation Ejike Ugboaja, an ex-international basketball player and the first athlete […]
Adamu Named Grand Patron of Okwaraji Cup
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Former Director General of the Nigerian National Sports Commission, Dr. Amos Adamu, has accepted the role of Grand Patron for the Samuel Okwaraji Under-16 Annual All Nigeria Secondary School Football Championship. Dr. Adamu made the commitment during a courtesy visit by the Samuel Okwaraji Foundation to his residence in Abuja. In his […]
D’Tigress Begin Title Defense Preparations Ahead of 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket
By Nonso Arinze As the countdown begins to the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket Championship in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) has officially announced the preliminary squad for the senior women’s national basketball team, D’Tigress. The team has commenced preparations in earnest, laying out a roadmap that includes an intensive training camp and […]