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NPFL slams Kwara United with N9m fine, points deduction over crowd violence

Nigeria, Feb. 19 -- The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has imposed heavy sanctions on Kwara United following crowd violence that marred their Matchday 22 rearranged fixture against Rivers Unit... Read More


Igoche Mark hails sports reforms, urges sustained funding, private investment

Nigeria, Feb. 18 -- A basketball promoter and founder of the Mark D' Ball Basketball Championship, Igoche Mark, has commended recent sports funding reforms announced by President Bola Tinubu, describi... Read More


Unanswered questions trail Nwabali's abrupt Chippa exit

Nigeria, Feb. 17 -- When clubs announce that a player has requested to leave, especially in the thick of a transfer window, it rarely causes a stir. Football is a business; contracts are signed and te... Read More


NFF reacts to FIFA 'verdict' on Nigeria-DR Congo eligibility dispute

Nigeria, Feb. 16 -- The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has moved to quash circulating reports suggesting that FIFA has issued a verdict regarding Nigeria's protest against the Democratic Republic o... Read More


World Cup Qualifier: Nigeria's Falconets defeat Senegal to reach final round

Nigeria, Feb. 15 -- Nigeria's Falconets sealed their place in the fourth and final round of qualification for the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup after defeating Senegal 2-1 in Diamniadio on Saturday... Read More


Kenya's Kipchumba wins Lagos Marathon on Valentine's Day

Nigeria, Feb. 14 -- Kenya's Ezra Kipchumba Kering delivered a composed and clinical performance to win the 11th edition of the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon on Saturday, 14 February. Running with d... Read More


NFF delegation visits Super Eagles captain Ndidi ahead of father's burial

Nigeria, Feb. 13 -- A delegation from the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Thursday paid a condolence visit to Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi in Asaba, Delta State, ahead of the funeral rites ... Read More


MTN CHAMPS Season 4 begins with focus on 2028 Olympics

Nigeria, Feb. 13 -- MTN Nigeria on Wednesday launched Season 4 of MTN CHAMPS in Lagos, outlining a three-year development plan aimed at preparing young athletes for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angel... Read More


Davis Cup: Nigeria set for another showdown against Morocco

Nigeria, Feb. 12 -- Nigeria will face Morocco in the Davis Cup World Group II this September following a commanding victory over Uzbekistan in Lagos, as the country's tennis team continues its steady ... Read More


NSC inaugurates Local Organising Committee for African Youth Games

Nigeria, Feb. 11 -- The National Sports Commission (NSC) has officially inaugurated the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the second edition of the African Youth Games, scheduled to be held in Abuj... Read More