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The President of the Nigeria Baseball and Softball Federation (NBSF), Uche Odozor, has announced plans to establish Nigeria as the continental headquarters for baseball and softball development in Africa. Speaking in Abuja, Odozor said the country was ready to take a leading role in promoting the growth of baseball, softball,…
President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, has expressed strong confidence that the Super Eagles will be fully prepared to clinch Africa’s slot in the Intercontinental Play-offs for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, to be co-hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico. Gusau reaffirmed that the…
Super Falcons head coach, Justin Madugu, has confirmed that the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has extended his contract for another two years, keeping him in charge of the national women’s team until October 2027. Madugu made the announcement during a post-match press conference in Abeokuta, shortly after guiding the nine-time…
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have booked their spot at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco after a gritty 1–1 draw against the Benin Republic in Abeokuta, sealing a 3–1 aggregate victory. The decisive second-leg clash at the Moshood Abiola Sports Arena proved more challenging than anticipated, as…
Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, has rewarded the Super Falcons with the sum of ₦50 million ahead of their second leg clash against the Amazons of Benin Republic in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) 2026 qualifier. Governor Abiodun made stated this at his office in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta,…
After a 20-year absence from the global Taekwondo medals table, Elizabeth Anyanacho has successfully returned Team Nigeria to the podium with a historic performance at the 2025 World Taekwondo Championships in Wuxi, China. Competing in the women’s -67kg category, the reigning African Champion displayed exceptional skill and composure to defeat…
Nigeria’s Head Coach, Justine Madugu has emphasized that the Super Falcons will not underestimate the Benin Republic as they aim to secure qualification for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The Super Falcons carry a comfortable 2-0 aggregate lead from the first leg, thanks to goals from Chinwendu…
Sports writers across Nigeria have been urged to emphasize the unifying power of sports and its potential socio-economic benefits in their reportage. The Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 Northern States and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Reverend Joseph John Hayab, gave the charge on…
Real Madrid has triumphed 2–1 over Barcelona in a gripping El Clásico clash at the Santiago Bernabéu, pulling clear at the top of La Liga and ending a four-game losing run against their fierce rivals. Kylian Mbappé broke the deadlock in the 28th minute with a precise low strike from…
Super Eagles midfielder, Frank Onyeka featured as Brentford pulled off a stunning 3–2 victory over Liverpool in a Premier League showdown on Saturday. Onyeka, making his fifth league appearance of the season and having registered one assist so far, was brought on in the 90th minute for Dango Ouattara to…
