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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


Why Eric Chelle cannot leave Nigeria now

Nigeria, Feb. 11 -- The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has moved to shut down growing speculation around the future of Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle, insisting the Franco-Malian tactician rem... Read More


"Nwabali come to Rivers United": Ex-Super Eagles goalkeeper makes appeal

Nigeria, Feb. 11 -- Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Peterside Idah has urged Nigeria's first-choice shot stopper, Stanley Nwabali, to consider a temporary return to the Nigeria Premier Football League ... Read More


ANALYSIS: Why NPFL's top scorers rarely break through abroad

Nigeria, Feb. 11 -- For decades, Nigeria's domestic league was not merely a local competition; it was a recognised export hub for elite football talent. Perform well in the Nigerian league, and Europe... Read More


EPL: Man City keep title hopes alive as Haaland seals late win over Liverpool

Nigeria, Feb. 9 -- Manchester City earned a famous 2-1 win over Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday, ending the Reds' eight-game unbeaten home run and cutting Arsenal's lead at the top of the Premier Leagu... Read More


World Cup qualifier: Falconets edge Senegal in tense first-leg battle

Nigeria, Feb. 8 -- Nigeria's Falconets secured a narrow but important 1-0 victory over Senegal on Saturday to take a slim advantage into the second leg of their third-round qualifier for the 2026 FIFA... Read More


Tinubu orders sports funding reforms, hails 2025 sporting successes

Nigeria, Feb. 7 -- President Bola Tinubu has approved sweeping reforms to Nigeria's sports funding system, promising timely releases of funds and better investment in infrastructure from 2026. The pr... Read More


"Every match is a final", Aduku tells Falconets ahead of Senegal clash

Nigeria, Feb. 7 -- Nigeria's Falconets are keeping things simple and serious as they prepare for a crucial World Cup qualifier against Senegal this weekend in Abeokuta, Ogun State. Ahead of the cruci... Read More


TRENDING: Ademola Lookman scores on Atletico Madrid debut

Nigeria, Feb. 6 -- Ademola Lookman has opened his goal-scoring account for Atletico Madrid in spectacular fashion. The 28-year-old on Thursday found the back of the net as the Spanish side stormed in... Read More


UPDATED: Ademola Lookman scores on Atletico Madrid debut

Nigeria, Feb. 6 -- Ademola Lookman has opened his goal-scoring account for Atletico Madrid in impressive fashion. The 28-year-old Nigerian forward found the back of the net on Thursday as Atletico st... Read More