Author: Alonge Akinlolu
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Team Nigeria continues its impressive run at the ongoing 4th African Youth Games (AYG), recording outstanding performances across multiple sports and underlining the nation’s growing dominance at the youth level. In Beach Volleyball, Nigeria claimed the gold medal in commanding fashion, defeating Egypt 2–0 with convincing set scores of 21–15, 21–17. The victory reflects the […]
Team Nigeria delivered an outstanding performance on the track as athletics events concluded at the 4th African Youth Games in Angola on Saturday, finishing with an impressive haul of 11 medals. The Nigerian contingent secured a total of six gold and five silver medals, underlining the country’s talented pipeline in youth athletics. In the sprints, […]
Nigerian sprint prospect, Chigozie Rosemary Nwankwo, began her Africa Youth Games campaign in emphatic fashion on Friday, posting 11.88 seconds in the Girls’ 100m heats to record the second fastest time overall. Nwankwo, the reigning African School Games Champion, looked composed and powerful out of the blocks, reaffirming her status as one of the continent’s […]
During the Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Abuja on Friday, the league revealed a tentative kickoff date, introduced a new logo, and made important amendments to its rules and regulations. Honourable Silas Agara, Chairman of the NLO’s Executive Board announced that the 2026 season will start on Friday, April 10, 2026. A strategic partnership […]
Godson Brume, the 4th fastest Nigerian man ever, has pled guilty to unlawful possession of a firearm while in the United States on a non-immigrant visa. The incident took place in February 2025 in Baton Rouge. Brume was in his apartment with another young woman when his ex-girlfriend and mother of his infant child, […]
The Super Falcons have received a major boost ahead of a crucial competitive year, as the Executive Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation has directed its Secretariat to immediately secure top quality international friendly matches for the Senior Women’s National Team during the February 2026 FIFA window. According to the Federation, the decision is […]
Nigeria has formally presented its bid to the African Union Sports Council (AUSC) to host the 2031 African Games, marking a major step toward bringing Africa’s flagship multisport event back to the country nearly 25 years after the memorable COJA 2003 edition. The submission was made during high level meetings with AUSC officials, where […]
Despite limited game time at club level, Francis Uzoho has been named in Nigeria’s final squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, a decision that has already sparked strong reactions. Uzoho made the 28-man list released by head coach Eric Chelle, even though he has featured only sparingly for Omonia Nicosia this season. His […]
Head Coach Eric Sékou Chelle has opted for goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, defenders Calvin Bassey, Semi Ajayi and Zaidu Sanusi, midfielders Wilfred Ndidi and Frank Onyeka, and forwards Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman, and 20 other players to make up Nigeria’s 28-man roster for the 35th Africa Cup of Nations starting in Morocco in 10 […]
Victor Osimhen has been honoured as Sportsman of the Year at the 2025 GQ Türkiye Men of the Year Awards, cementing his status as one of the most influential footballers in the Turkish Super Lig. The prestigious ceremony took place on Wednesday night in Istanbul, celebrating top achievers across sports, entertainment, and culture. The […]
