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The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) is determined to turn the country’s success at the World Athletics U20 Championships in Oregon into medals at senior championships, with Performance Director Victor Okorie saying the federation is ready to take full advantage of the new environment being created for Nigerian sport by the National Sports Commission (NSC). … The post Okorie: AFN Ready to…
Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Deputy General Secretary, Dr Emmanuel Ikpeme, MON, has pledged to promote the ideals, values and image of the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) wherever he goes after being invested as a University Ambassador. Ikpeme described the honour as both a recognition of his past contributions and a call to greater service, dedicating … The post Ikpeme Receives UNILORIN…
Mikel Arteta will go in search of his 150th Premier League victory as Arsenal manager when the defending champions open their title defence against newly promoted Coventry City at Emirates Stadium on Friday night, declaring that he is ‘hungrier than ever’ to begin another campaign on a winning note. Arteta has won 149 of his … The post ‘Hungrier Than Ever’: Arteta Chases 150th Premier League Win…
Arsenal will begin their 2026/27 Premier League title defence against Coventry City on Friday looking to extend an impressive record on the opening day of the season. According to Arsenal’s website, the Gunners have won their opening Premier League fixture in each of the last four seasons, defeating Crystal Palace, Nottingham Forest, Wolves and Manchester … The post Arsenal target fifth straight…
Charlton have announced the signing of Nigeria international goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo on a season-long loan from Wrexham. Okonkwo, who has one year remaining on his Wrexham contract, was left out of the squad for Monday’s clash with Cardiff following the arrival of goalkeeper Anthony Patterson. The 24-year-old played a key role in Wrexham’s remarkable back-to-back … The post Charlton sign Nigeria…
Turkish Super Lig side Trabzonspor have reportedly made a €15 million offer for Nigeria striker George Ilenikhena as the 20-year-old seeks a return to European football from Al-Ittihad. According to French outlet Foot Mercato, Trabzonspor have submitted a proposal that includes a loan deal with a €15m purchase option for the highly rated forward. However, … The post Trabzonspor bid €15m for…
Alhassan Yusuf has been named MLS Player of the Matchday for Matchday 21 after his outstanding hat-trick inspired New England Revolution to a 3-0 victory over D.C. United. The Nigeria international scored twice before half-time at Audi Field before completing his hat-trick in the 66th minute, becoming the eighth player in New England Revolution history … The post Alhassan Yusuf named MLS Player of…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) are investigating the utilisation of a N12 billion Federal Government intervention fund released to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) for players’ wages and bonuses. The investigation comes amid growing public concerns over the financing and administration of ……
A two-day workshop on Nigeria’s amateur football environment has ended in Abuja, with FIFA experts Amr Moheb and Etienne Sockeng commending the commitment of the Ibrahim Musa Gusau-led Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) administration to developing grassroots and amateur football in the country. Sockeng, a Regional Technical Consultant in FIFA’s Global Football Development Division, and Moheb, ……
The new Premier League season kicks off this weekend with defending champions Arsenal beginning their title defence against newly promoted Coventry City, as football fans across Nigeria prepare for a packed opening round live on SuperSport on DStv and GOtv. Arsenal open the campaign on Friday at 9:00pm when they welcome Coventry City to the … The post Arsenal begin title defence as Premier League…
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has explained its decision to select Lagos State as host of the inaugural National Intermediate Games, EKO 2026, citing the state’s established grassroots sports development system, sporting infrastructure and proven capacity to stage major national and international events. The Games, being organised under the Commission’s Renewed Hope Initiative for Nigeria’s…
Winning a World Athletics U20 title is often viewed as a glimpse into a brilliant future, but history has shown that junior success does not always translate into senior greatness. That difficult transition came under the spotlight in Oregon, where World Athletics brought together coaches and experts to examine why promising young athletes sometimes disappear … The post Why Many U20 Athletics…
Nigerian football legend Austin ‘Jay Jay’ Okocha has revealed why he has stayed away from football administration in Nigeria, saying the rot within the game is so deep that attempting to fix it can feel almost impossible. Okocha made the comments during an interview with former Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel, amid growing calls … The post Okocha: ‘The Rot in Nigerian football Is So Deep That…
The semi-final stage of the 14th edition of the Gold Cup pre-season tournament takes centre stage today (Thursday) at the MKO Abiola Sports Arena in Abeokuta, Ogun State, with Grassrunners FC, Sunshine Stars, Abakaliki FC and Ikorodu City battling for places in the final. New boys on the block, Nationwide League One side and group-stage … The post Gold Cup 2026: Grassrunners, Abakaliki battle…
Uganda Premier League champions Vipers SC have signed Nigerian centre-back Princewill Biweribo Tarabina on a two-year contract ahead of the 2026/27 season. The 23-year-old defender joins the Venoms from Nigeria Premier Football League side Plateau United, where he established himself as a regular last season, making 20 league appearances, scoring twice and providing two assists. … The post Plateau…
Frank Onyeka and Calvin Bassey could set an unwanted piece of Nigerian Premier League history during the 2026/27 season, with both players among those who could become the first Nigerian to collect 10 yellow cards in a single campaign. The milestone would be an unwanted disciplinary record rather than an achievement, but it could attract … The post Onyeka, Bassey Could Set New Nigerian EPL…
Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan and reigning Olympic champion Masai Russell are set to headline a star-studded 100m hurdles field at the 2026 ATHLOS series as their growing rivalry takes centre stage. Amusan and Russell have already met three times this season, with the American Olympic champion winning each encounter. The Nigerian sprint hurdler will have another … The post Amusan Vs Russell to Headline…
The Nigeria Football Referees’ Association (NFRA) is mourning the death of NPFL referee Solomon Aweng Maram, who died on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, after collapsing during the ongoing Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) pre-season fitness test in Abuja. Maram, who was a member of the Plateau State Referees’ Council and part of Batch A of the … The post NPFL Referee Solomon Aweng Maram Dies After…
