# nsc (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover nsc. Page: Feed: --- ## [Carrick: ‘Bitterly Disappointed’ after Hull City Defeat](https://sportsnow.com.ng/carrick-bitterly-disappointed-after-hull-city-defeat/) _2026-08-22 · SportsNow Editor · Sportsnow.com.ng_ Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick admitted his side made life difficult for themselves after going behind in their 2-0 defeat to newly promoted Hull City. ‘Some was okay, bits to improve on. It was never going to be perfect today but going behind and giving ourselves a lot to do makes it more difficult,’ … The post Carrick: ‘Bitterly Disappointed’ after Hull City Defeat appeared first… ## [Premier League: Ajayi delighted after historic goal against Man United](https://sportsnow.com.ng/premier-league-ajayi-delighted-after-historic-goal-against-man-united/) _2026-08-22 · SportsNow Editor · Sportsnow.com.ng_ Hull City defender Semi Ajayi was delighted to score as the newly promoted side secured a historic 2-0 Premier League victory over Manchester United. Ajayi’s goal was his third in the Premier League and his second against a top six side, following his strike in West Brom’s 1-1 draw with Liverpool in December 2020. The … The post Premier League: Ajayi delighted after historic goal against Man… ## [Ajunwa, Amusan, 1996 ‘Dream Team’, Keshi to be inducted into NIIA Sports Diplomacy Wall of Fame](https://sportsnow.com.ng/ajunwa-amusan-1996-dream-team-keshi-to-be-inducted-into-niia-sports-diplomacy-wall-of-fame/) _2026-08-22 · SportsNow Editor · Sportsnow.com.ng_ Nigeria’s sporting legends Chioma Ajunwa, Tobi Amusan and the late Stephen Keshi, alongside the country’s victorious 1996 Olympic football team, are set to be inducted into the Nigeria Institute of International Affairs (NIIA) Sports Diplomacy Wall of Fame. The announcement was made by former Nigeria international and sports administrator Segun Odegbami in his Saturday column, … The post Ajunwa,… ## [Osimhen joins Jardel in Galatasaray history after four-goal start](https://sportsnow.com.ng/osimhen-joins-jardel-in-galatasaray-history-after-four-goal-start/) _2026-08-22 · SportsNow Editor · Sportsnow.com.ng_ Victor Osimhen has made a sensational start to the 2026/27 Süper Lig season, scoring four goals in Galatasaray’s opening two matches and matching a feat last achieved by club legend Mario Jardel more than two decades ago. The Nigerian striker followed his two-goal performance against Çorum FK in the opening week with another brace and … The post Osimhen joins Jardel in Galatasaray history after… ## [Port Harcourt to host 2026 NPBL Playoffs as dates shift to August 29-September 6](https://sportsnow.com.ng/port-harcourt-to-host-2026-npbl-playoffs-as-dates-shift-to-august-29-september-6/) _2026-08-22 · SportsNow Editor · Sportsnow.com.ng_ Port Harcourt has been confirmed as the host city for the 2026 Nigeria Premier Basketball League (NPBL) Playoffs, with the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) announcing a revised schedule for the eight-team Phase 3 competition. The playoffs, initially scheduled for August 22 to 29, will now take place from August 29 to September 6 at the … The post Port Harcourt to host 2026 NPBL Playoffs as… ## [Iheanacho’s Late Goal Not Enough as Bursaspor Suffer First Defeat](https://sportsnow.com.ng/iheanachos-late-goal-not-enough-as-bursaspor-suffer-first-defeat/) _2026-08-21 · SportsNow Editor · Sportsnow.com.ng_ Kelechi Iheanacho’s late goal was not enough to save Bursaspor as they suffered their first defeat of the new Trendyol 1. Lig season, losing 2-1 to Fatih Karagümrük on Friday night. Bursaspor had made a perfect start to the campaign with two wins from their opening two matches, but found themselves trailing after just eight … The post Iheanacho’s Late Goal Not Enough as Bursaspor Suffer First… ## [Osimhen Stars with Two Goals and Assist as Galatasaray Thrash Erzurumspor 4-0](https://sportsnow.com.ng/osimhen-stars-with-two-goals-and-assist-as-galatasaray-thrash-erzurumspor-4-0/) _2026-08-21 · SportsNow Editor · Sportsnow.com.ng_ Victor Osimhen produced a dazzling performance for Galatasaray on Friday night, scoring twice and providing an assist as the Turkish champions cruised to a 4-0 victory over Erzurumspor FK in the second week of the Trendyol Süper Lig. Roland Sallai opened the scoring in the 12th minute before Yunus Akgün doubled Galatasaray’s advantage eight minutes … The post Osimhen Stars with Two Goals and… ## [Race Analysis: How Ofili Lost Second Place to Hunt](https://sportsnow.com.ng/race-analysis-how-ofili-lost-second-place-to-hunt/) _2026-08-21 · SportsNow Editor · Sportsnow.com.ng_ The women’s 200m final at the Wanda Diamond League in Lausanne produced one of the tightest finishes of the season, as Nigeria’s Favour Ofili was edged into third place by Great Britain’s Amy Hunt. Both athletes crossed the line in 22.32 seconds, but the photo-finish camera awarded Hunt the silver medal, as it were. The … The post Race Analysis: How Ofili Lost Second Place to Hunt appeared first… ## [Bukayo Saka: ‘This is The Arsenal We Want to See’](https://sportsnow.com.ng/bukayo-saka-this-is-the-arsenal-we-want-to-see/) _2026-08-21 · SportsNow Editor · Sportsnow.com.ng_ Bukayo Saka hailed Arsenal’s impressive first-half display against Coventry City, declaring that the performance was exactly what the Gunners want to produce as they begin their Premier League title defence. Saka scored Arsenal’s second goal as Mikel Arteta’s side raced into a 2-0 lead at half-time at the Emirates Stadium, with the England international also … The post Bukayo Saka: ‘This is The… ## [Arteta reaches 150 EPL wins as Arsenal begin title defence with Coventry victory](https://sportsnow.com.ng/arteta-reaches-150-epl-wins-as-arsenal-begin-title-defence-with-coventry-victory/) _2026-08-21 · SportsNow Editor · Sportsnow.com.ng_ Mikel Arteta marked his 150th Premier League victory as Arsenal manager in emphatic fashion as the defending champions opened their title defence with a 3-0 win over newly promoted Coventry City at the Emirates on Friday night. Arsenal made a fast start, with Kai Havertz opening the scoring in the 15th minute after being set … The post Arteta reaches 150 EPL wins as Arsenal begin title defence… ## [Browse ThreatCrush Modules (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/gvvrz6sRDjM8) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Install community-built security modules to extend real-time threat intelligence and monitoring ## [Okorie: AFN Ready to Build on NSC’s New Environment to Convert U20 Success to Senior Glory](https://sportsnow.com.ng/okorie-afn-ready-to-build-on-nscs-new-environment-to-convert-u20-success-to-senior-glory/) _2026-08-21 · SportsNow Editor · Sportsnow.com.ng_ 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… ## [Ikpeme Receives UNILORIN Ambassador Honour, Donates Sports Book and ₦1m Annual Prize](https://sportsnow.com.ng/ikpeme-receives-unilorin-ambassador-honour-donates-sports-book-and-%e2%82%a61m-annual-prize/) _2026-08-21 · SportsNow Editor · Sportsnow.com.ng_ 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… ## [‘Hungrier Than Ever’: Arteta Chases 150th Premier League Win Against Coventry](https://sportsnow.com.ng/hungrier-than-ever-arteta-chases-150th-premier-league-win-against-coventry/) _2026-08-21 · SportsNow Editor · Sportsnow.com.ng_ 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 target fifth straight opening-day win against Coventry](https://sportsnow.com.ng/arsenal-target-fifth-straight-opening-day-win-against-coventry/) _2026-08-21 · SportsNow Editor · Sportsnow.com.ng_ 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 sign Nigeria goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo](https://sportsnow.com.ng/charlton-sign-nigeria-goalkeeper-arthur-okonkwo/) _2026-08-20 · SportsNow Editor · Sportsnow.com.ng_ 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… ## [Trabzonspor bid €15m for Nigeria striker George Ilenikhena](https://sportsnow.com.ng/trabzonspor-bid-e15m-for-nigeria-striker-george-ilenikhena/) _2026-08-20 · SportsNow Editor · Sportsnow.com.ng_ 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 named MLS Player of the Matchday after stunning hat-trick](https://sportsnow.com.ng/alhassan-yusuf-named-mls-player-of-the-matchday-after-stunning-hat-trick/) _2026-08-20 · SportsNow Editor · Sportsnow.com.ng_ 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… ## [EFCC, ICPC Demand NFF Financial Records Over N12bn Govt Intervention Fund](https://sportsnow.com.ng/efcc-icpc-demand-nff-financial-records-over-n12bn-govt-intervention-fund/) _2026-08-20 · SportsNow Editor · Sportsnow.com.ng_ 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 …… ## [FIFA Experts Assess Nigeria’s Amateur Football Environment in Abuja](https://sportsnow.com.ng/fifa-experts-assess-nigerias-amateur-football-environment-in-abuja/) _2026-08-20 · SportsNow Editor · Sportsnow.com.ng_ 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, …… ## [Arsenal begin title defence as Premier League kicks off live on DStv, GOtv](https://sportsnow.com.ng/arsenal-begin-title-defence-as-premier-league-kicks-off-live-on-dstv-gotv/) _2026-08-20 · SportsNow Editor · Sportsnow.com.ng_ 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… ## [One OS for your AI workforce (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/a6H5bg0Uk7wR) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Build, direct, and supervise an AI workforce from a single operating workspace. ## [NSC: Lagos’ grassroots sports system made it natural choice for National Intermediate Games, EKO 2026](https://sportsnow.com.ng/nsc-lagos-grassroots-sports-system-made-it-natural-choice-for-national-intermediate-games-eko-2026/) _2026-08-20 · SportsNow Editor · Sportsnow.com.ng_ 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… ## [Why Many U20 Athletics Stars Fail to Become Senior Champions](https://sportsnow.com.ng/why-many-u20-athletics-stars-fail-to-become-senior-champions/) _2026-08-20 · SportsNow Editor · Sportsnow.com.ng_ 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… ## [Okocha: ‘The Rot in Nigerian football Is So Deep That Attempting to Fix It Can Feel Almost Impossible’](https://sportsnow.com.ng/okocha-the-rot-in-nigerian-football-is-so-deep-that-attempting-to-fix-it-can-feel-almost-impossible/) _2026-08-20 · SportsNow Editor · Sportsnow.com.ng_ 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… ## [Gold Cup 2026: Grassrunners, Abakaliki battle Sunshine Stars, Ikorodu City for final ticket](https://sportsnow.com.ng/gold-cup-2026-grassrunners-abakaliki-battle-sunshine-stars-ikorodu-city-for-final-ticket/) _2026-08-20 · SportsNow Editor · Sportsnow.com.ng_ 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… ## [Plateau United Defender Tarabina Joins Uganda Champions Vipers SC](https://sportsnow.com.ng/plateau-united-defender-tarabina-joins-uganda-champions-vipers-sc/) _2026-08-19 · SportsNow Editor · Sportsnow.com.ng_ 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… ## [Onyeka, Bassey Could Set New Nigerian EPL Yellow-Card Record](https://sportsnow.com.ng/onyeka-bassey-could-set-new-nigerian-epl-yellow-card-record/) _2026-08-19 · SportsNow Editor · Sportsnow.com.ng_ 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… ## [Amusan Vs Russell to Headline 2026 ATHLOS 100m Hurdles Showdown](https://sportsnow.com.ng/amusan-vs-russell-to-headline-2026-athlos-100m-hurdles-showdown/) _2026-08-19 · SportsNow Editor · Sportsnow.com.ng_ 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… ## [NPFL Referee Solomon Aweng Maram Dies After Collapsing During NFF Fitness Test](https://sportsnow.com.ng/npfl-referee-solomon-aweng-maram-dies-after-collapsing-during-nff-fitness-test/) _2026-08-19 · SportsNow Editor · Sportsnow.com.ng_ 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…