Onikeku celebrates Customs’ dominant league win, targets African supremacy
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Head of Sports, Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Samuel Onikeku, has applauded the outstanding performance of the Nigeria Customs Service Women’s Volleyball Team after securing the 2025 CGC Volleyball Premier League title with three matches to spare. Speaking in Abuja on Thursday, Onikeku reflected on the team’s impressive journey this season, noting […]
Naija Ratels Show Heart Despite Setback Against Bayelsa Queens
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Naija Ratels may not have taken the points on Matchday 3, but they won admiration and respect with a spirited performance in their 5–0 loss to Bayelsa Queens — a display that showed heart, commitment, and the promise of brighter days ahead. Facing one of the most formidable sides in the NWFL […]
Cowrie, AJ Sharks Claim Rugby Schools 7s Tournament
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Cowrie RFC Men and AJ Sharks Women have emerged champions of the inaugural Ronald Chagoury Rugby School 7s Tournament, hosted at Rugby School Nigeria in partnership with the Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF). The one-day event in Lekki brought together nine teams and delivered a vibrant spectacle of speed, skill, and emerging […]
NFF President, Lulu, Ogunnowo Receive Gwagwalada Football Merit Award
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Musa Gusau, and the former NFF President, Alhaji Sani Lulu Abdullahi, have been nominated for the prestigious Gwagwalada Football League Merit Award. Also nominated is the Chief Operating Officer of the Nigerian Nationwide League, Olushola Ogunnowo, all for their outstanding contributions to grassroots […]
2025 NLO Cup Kicks Off in Abuja With High-Scoring Encounters
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The 2025 Nigeria League One Cup has kicked off at the Bwari Stadium in Abuja, as eight teams from across the country opened their campaigns in the week-long grassroots football tournament. Matchday One delivered intensity, flair, and standout performances, especially from clubs backed by Nigerian international footballers. One of the marquee fixtures […]
NSC DG, NFF President Lead Top Dignitaries to NNL Awards
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Director General of the National Sports Commission, Bukola Olopade, and Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President, Ibrahim Gusau, are leading the distinguished guests for the NNL November Awards. The November 2025/2026 edition of the NNL/PROSTAR INT’L/SPORTLIGHT will take place on 16 December 2025 in Abuja It will mark the first edition of […]
Torunarigha Denies Opting Out of AFCON Squad
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Hamburger SV defender Jordan Torunarigha has dismissed as false and baseless reports claiming he asked to be removed from the Super Eagles’ provisional list for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Some media outlets had reported that head coach Eric Chelle trimmed his initial 55-man provisional squad to 54 because […]
Femi Ajilore Football Clinic Clocks Five
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Femi Ajilore Football Clinic (FAFC) on Saturday celebrated its fifth anniversary, marking half a decade of transforming young talents and redefining grassroots football development in the Federal Capital Territory. Founder of the Football Clinic and former Super Eagles midfielder Femi Ajilore, who expressed deep pride and gratitude for the academy’s progress, […]
Horvel Angel Crowned HerGame 2025 Champions
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Horvel Angel Academy have been crowned champions of the 2025 HerGame Girls Football Tournament after a commanding 2–0 win over defending champions Fosla Academy in Saturday’s final at the Area 3 Pitch, Abuja. This second edition marked a major milestone for the fast-growing initiative, expanding from an FCT-only competition into a […]
Nigeria Outclass Sierra Leone in West Africa Derby
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria sealed a commanding 36-run win over Sierra Leone in Match 4 of the West Africa Trophy 2025 — a contest that once again lived up to the fierce reputation of the West Africa Derby. After winning the toss, the hosts set the tone with a vibrant batting display, powering […]