Nigeria’s D’Tigers have little time to dwell on their disappointing start to the second round of the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup African Qualifiers as they return to action against South Sudan in Radès, Tunisia, on Friday (today). David Fizdale’s…

Super Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare continued his explosive start to life at AFC Ajax, scoring twice as the Dutch giants defeated FC Sion 5-3 at the Johan Cruijff Arena to secure their place in the UEFA Conference League phase. Just…

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has suspended all processes leading to its 27 September elective congress and removed the leadership of the country’s major domestic leagues as part of interim measures following the resignation of the federation’s top officials. The…

Nigeria Women’s Football League champions Edo Queens continued their impressive run in the WAFU-B CAF Women’s Champions League qualifiers after securing a deserved 3-1 victory over Ivorian champions ASEC Mimosas in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. The encounter, played at the Stade…

President Bola Tinubu has directed a comprehensive reform of Nigerian football following the resignation of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President Ibrahim Gusau and other members of the federation’s leadership. The directive, contained in a statement issued by Bayo Onanuga, Special…

The President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Gusau, has confirmed his resignation from office, bringing his four-year tenure to an end amid mounting pressure over the state of Nigerian football. Mr Gusau announced his decision at a world…

Nigeria’s D’Tigers will begin the second round of their 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup qualifying campaign on Thursday with a crucial showdown against group leaders Cameroon, knowing that every result could prove decisive in their quest for a place at…

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President, Ibrahim Gusau, is expected to address the media in Abuja on Thursday amid reports that he has resigned from office. The NFF president is scheduled to speak at a world press conference at the…

The Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), Hulayat Omidiran, has called on the FCT Football Association (FCT FA) and the FCT Sports Department to make grassroots talent discovery a priority across the Federal Capital Territory. Mrs Omidiran also…

The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has secured a major commercial boost after unveiling a new title sponsorship agreement with EuroMatch, worth more than $7.5 million over three years. The landmark partnership was formally announced in Abuja on Wednesday, 26…

Supporters of Enyimba International Football Club of Aba have urged the club’s management to ensure that its ongoing recruitment exercise produces a team capable of securing a continental ticket in the forthcoming Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season. The supporters…

New Rangers International midfielder Ifeanyi Okechukwu says he is determined to make a statement at the reigning NPFL champions after completing his move to the Enugu club on a deal that will keep him at the Flying Antelopes until 2028.…

Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi made a flying start to his first full appearance for Coventry City, scoring once and providing an assist as the Sky Blues defeated Plymouth Argyle 4-2 in the second round of the Carabao Cup. Awoniyi…

Nigeria’s world record holder Tobi Amusan will headline a strong Nigerian contingent at the final Diamond League meeting of the season in Zurich on Thursday, with compatriots Ezekiel Nathaniel and Chukwuebuka Enekwechi also set to compete against some of the…

Nigerian champions Edo Queens will face ASEC Mimosas of Côte d’Ivoire in their second Group B fixture of the 2026 WAFU-B CAF Women’s Champions League qualifiers after making a sensational start to their campaign with a 7-0 demolition of AS…