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Central Eagles Edge Elephants as Sharks Dominate Dolphins in Super League Players in action during Nigeria Super League matches at the TBS Cricket Oval in Lagos as Central Eagles and Southern Sharks recorded important victories.

Players in action during Nigeria Super League matches at the TBS Cricket Oval in Lagos as Central Eagles and Southern Sharks recorded important victories.

Central Eagles Edge Elephants as Sharks Dominate Dolphins in Super League

Julian May 18, 2026

The Nigeria Super League produced another thrilling round of fixtures at the TBS Cricket Oval in Lagos,...

NBBF Hails D’Tigress Captain Amy Okonkwo Over Atlanta Dream Nigerian basketball star Amy Okonkwo in action during a professional basketball game.

Nigerian basketball star Amy Okonkwo in action during a professional basketball game.

NBBF Hails D’Tigress Captain Amy Okonkwo Over Atlanta Dream

Julian May 15, 2026

President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation NBBF, Musa Kida, has praised D’Tigress captain Amy Okonkwo following her...

Team Nigeria Records Strong Performances Across Sprint Nigerian cyclists competing at the 2026 CAC Track African Championships inside the Abuja velodrome.

Nigerian cyclists competing at the 2026 CAC Track African Championships inside the Abuja velodrome.

Team Nigeria Records Strong Performances Across Sprint

Julian May 15, 2026

Nigeria’s cyclists continued to make a strong statement at the ongoing 2026 CAC Track African Championships in...

Nigeria Makes History with First-Ever Elite Team Sprint Gold Nigerian cyclists celebrate after winning the Men Elite Team Sprint gold medal at the African Cycling Championships in Abuja.

Nigerian cyclists celebrate after winning the Men Elite Team Sprint gold medal at the African Cycling Championships in Abuja.

Nigeria Makes History with First-Ever Elite Team Sprint Gold

Julian May 14, 2026

Host nation Nigeria delivered a landmark performance at the 2026 CAC Track African Championships in Abuja, winning...

2026 FIFA World Cup: Final Squad Lists, New Expansion Details FIFA World Cup announcement on 2026 squad submission rules, including 48-team expansion and final roster deadline of June 2.

FIFA World Cup announcement on 2026 squad submission rules, including 48-team expansion and final roster deadline of June 2.

2026 FIFA World Cup: Final Squad Lists, New Expansion Details

Julian May 8, 2026

FIFA World Cup has set June 2 as the deadline for all 48 participating nations to submit...

NIS: Key to Nigeria’s Sustainable Sports Revival, Grassroots Growth Philip Shaibu addressing stakeholders in Abuja on grassroots sports reforms, athlete welfare, and strengthening the National Institute for Sports.

Philip Shaibu addressing stakeholders in Abuja on grassroots sports reforms, athlete welfare, and strengthening the National Institute for Sports.

NIS: Key to Nigeria’s Sustainable Sports Revival, Grassroots Growth

Julian May 8, 2026

The Director-General of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), Philip Shaibu, has reaffirmed the Institute’s role in...

Mavericks Appoint Masai Ujiri as Team President Masai Ujiri at a basketball event following his appointment as Dallas Mavericks Team President

Masai Ujiri at a basketball event following his appointment as Dallas Mavericks Team President

Mavericks Appoint Masai Ujiri as Team President

Julian May 5, 2026

The Dallas Mavericks have appointed Masai Ujiri as Team President and Alternate Governor, signalling a strategic shift...

U-20 WWC Qualifier: Falconets Beat Malawi 2-0 Falconets take firm control of their U-20 World Cup qualifying tie with a commanding 2-0 win over Malawi.

Falconets take firm control of their U-20 World Cup qualifying tie with a commanding 2-0 win over Malawi.

U-20 WWC Qualifier: Falconets Beat Malawi 2-0

Julian May 3, 2026

Nigeria’s U-20 women’s team, the Falconets, are on the brink of another global appearance after securing a...

Olopade Calls for African Unity, Condemns Xenophobia Bukola Olopade uses sport to push a message of unity as Team Nigeria prepares for the World Athletics Relays.

Bukola Olopade uses sport to push a message of unity as Team Nigeria prepares for the World Athletics Relays.

Olopade Calls for African Unity, Condemns Xenophobia

Julian May 3, 2026

The Director General of the National Sports Commission, Bukola Olopade, has condemned xenophobic attacks and called for...

John Stones to Leave Manchester City, Pays Tribute to Guardiola

Aremu Toyeebaht April 28, 2026

John Stones will depart Manchester City at the end of the season, bringing to a close a...

FIFA Faces Pressure to Cover World Cup Transport Costs Train commuters travelling to a stadium during the World Cup amid fare hike concerns.

FIFA Faces Pressure to Cover World Cup Transport Costs

Agboola Victor April 15, 2026

A top US lawmaker has called on FIFA to cover public transportation costs for the upcoming World...

Nigeria Wins Double Gold at IHF Trophy Africa Zone 3 Nigerian youth handball teams celebrating after winning U-18 and U-20 titles at the IHF Trophy Africa Zone 3 tournament.