48+ min ago   (433+ words) Katsina United Football Club have announced the death of their newly signed player, Ozoh Chinedu, who died after suffering a medical emergency during a pre-season friendly against Niger Tornadoes FC on Tuesday. The match was played at the Muhammadu Dikko…...

1+ day, 9+ hour ago   (390+ words) Ngbuka FC of Apo has won the maiden edition of the Game Changer Unity Football Cup Tournament, which climaxed on Sunday at the Covenant Estate Football Pitch, Apo, Abuja. Ngbuka emerged champions after defeating Tyre Plaza FC by 2 goals to…...

5+ day, 13+ hour ago   (427+ words) Nigeria and Malawi qualified for the quarter-finals of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after edging Zambia on the Confederation of African Football’s (CAF) tiebreak criteria, despite all three teams finishing level on six points in Group C. The…...

6+ day, 19+ min ago   (194+ words) Nigeria’s Flying Eagles defeated hosts Côte d’Ivoire 4-3 on penalties on Wednesday to secure a place in the final of the WAFU B U-20 Championship after an entertaining semi-final ended 2-2 following extra time. Goalkeeper Lawani Clinton was Nigeria’s hero, saving two…...

6+ day, 6+ hour ago   (285+ words) The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has reiterated its commitment to youth development, describing sports as a strategic platform to unite young people across military barracks while promoting discipline, teamwork and excellence. The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Olufemi Oluyede, made…...

6+ day, 6+ hour ago   (340+ words) The Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) has unveiled Ryan Masajedi as the new Technical Adviser/Coach for the country’s national volleyball teams. Speaking at the event, which was held on Wednesday at Package B of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja,…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (275+ words) Super Falcons midfielder, Esther Okoronkwo, has urged Nigeria to learn from their shock 3-2 defeat to WAFCON debutants Malawi and return stronger in their next match. The defending champions suffered a disappointing start to their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON)…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (401+ words) Nigeria’s Super Falcons suffered a shock 3-2 defeat to tournament debutants Malawi on Tuesday, making a losing start to their defence of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title. The result dealt a major blow to Nigeria’s bid for a…...

2+ week, 5+ hour ago   (517+ words) The League of African Ambassadors (LAA) has unveiled its continental vision aimed at promoting African unity, economic cooperation and sustainable development, announcing a fundraising golf tournament in Nigeria as part of efforts to strengthen diplomatic engagement, partnerships and resource mobilisation…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (623+ words) Defending champions Nigeria will begin their quest for a record-extending Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title when they face tournament debutants Malawi in their opening Group C match on Tuesday in Rabat, Morocco. The expanded 16-team WAFCON also serves…...