Nigeria’s Olayinka Olajide fought back tears after her Commonwealth Games women’s 200m campaign ended in the semi-finals on Thursday, admitting that injury and a lack of preparation for the event made the challenge even more difficult. Olajide finished seventh in…

Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie has accepted responsibility for Nigeria’s stunning defeat to Malawi in their opening match of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), insisting the reigning champions remain united and determined to revive their title defence.…

Amstel Malta, the official malt drink partner of Nigeria’s Senior Women’s National Team, has reaffirmed its support for the Super Falcons despite their shock 3-2 defeat to Malawi in their opening match of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations…

The Anambra State Football Association (ANSFA) will on Saturday, 1 August, organise a novelty football match in memory of its former chairman, the late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, as part of activities marking the second anniversary of his passing. According to…

Hosts Morocco and Senegal boosted their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) quarter-final hopes with crucial victories on Thursday, setting up a thrilling conclusion to Group A. Morocco claimed derby bragging rights with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Algeria, while…

Team Nigeria’s athletics campaign gathered momentum on Tuesday as five athletes secured places in the men’s and women’s 400m semi-finals at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Edidiong Udo led the charge in the men’s event, producing an impressive performance…

For Nigerian quarter-miler Edidiong Udo, every race is about more than chasing medals. After advancing in the men’s 400m at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on Tuesday, the rising Quartermiler reflected on the two people he wished could have…

Nigeria’s hopes of winning a sprint medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games now rest on Kanyinsola Ajayi after he emerged as the country’s only finalist from a team of six athletes that competed in the men’s and women’s 100m semi-finals…

Nigeria’s athletics team endured a difficult rainy evening at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on Tuesday as Kanyinsola Ajayi and Temitope Adeshina both claimed bronze medals in their respective events. Ajayi made history by becoming the first Nigerian male…

Nigeria’s quest for a record-extending 11th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title suffered an early setback on Tuesday after the Super Falcons were stunned 3-2 by tournament debutants Malawi in their Group C opener at the Al Madina Stadium…

Nigeria’s quest for a record-extending 11th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title got off to a disastrous start on Tuesday after the Super Falcons slumped to a stunning 3-2 defeat against tournament debutants Malawi at the Al Madina Stadium…

World record holder Tobi Amusan on Thursday settle for bronze in the women’s 100m hurdles at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Despite being widely tipped as the firm favourite, Amusan crossed the finish line in 12.60 seconds to place…

Super Falcons head coach Justin Madugu has defended his tactical decisions following Nigeria’s stunning 3-2 defeat to tournament debutants Malawi, insisting the criticism surrounding his team selection and player positioning is a natural consequence of losing. Speaking during his post-match…

Nigeria’s impressive campaign at the 2026 Commonwealth Games continued on Thursday as Chukwuebuka Enekwechi won the country’s eighth gold medal with victory in the men’s shot put final. The African record holder produced a best throw of 21.07m to edge…

Super Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare has admitted he initially thought his agent was joking when he was informed of Ajax’s interest, describing his move to the Dutch giants as a dream he never imagined would become a reality. The 25-year-old…