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The National Sports Commission (NSC) has approved the formation of a six-member interim committee to oversee the affairs of the Nigeria Judo Federation (NJF), following the dissolution of the federation’s council by the International Judo Federation (IJF). The commission, in a statement signed by Kola Daniel, Special Adviser, Media, Office of the Director General, National Sports Commission, said the interim …

Sporting Lagos coach Jeffrey Buter has been fined N500,000 by the Nigerian Premier Football League, NPFL, for comments made following his team’s local derby against Ikorodu City. Buter was penalized after admitting he made a mistake in his post-match interview, where he made comments about the officiating during the match. When making its decision, the NPFL also took into account …

The pressure is mounting on Shooting Stars technical advisor Salisu Yusuf following the team’s poor start to the 2026/27 campaign. The Oluyole Warriors played out a goalless draw against Kano Pillars in a rescheduled matchday three match at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, Ibadan, on Wednesday. The result means the Shooting Stars have won just one of their last seven …

Interim head coach Augustine Eguavoen has dismissed fears in some quarters that a series of withdrawals from his original guest list for the 2028 Olympic Women’s Football Tournament qualifying match against Comoros could affect the Super Falcons’ path. Nigeria will face Comoros in a home-and-away match (both matches will be held at the Remo Stars Stadium, …

Post views: 136 Ikorodu City FC General Manager, Emmanuel Tamuno, has arrived in Port Harcourt for his team’s matchday seven match against Rivers United. Oga Boys, who have been in great form, are in Port Harcourt for a crucial match against Pride of Rivers. After stalemate against Sporting Lagos in the Lagos derby, Tamuno-led Ikorodu City are expected to …

FC Robo Queens owner Emmanuel Osahon has asked Super Falcons interim head coach Augustine Eguavoen for patience, insisting that the experienced tactician needs enough time to impose his ideas as Nigeria begins its qualification campaign for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Eguavoen’s first competitive assignment with the women’s national team comes on Friday, when the Super Falcons take on the …

The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has named a team of Rwandan officials for the first leg of the 2028 Olympic Games qualifying match between Comoros and Super Falcons of Nigeria. Rwandan referee Henriette Byukusenge will act as central referee, with compatriots Sandrine Murangwa and Regine Mukayiranga appointed as first and second assistant referees respectively. Another Rwandan, Aline Umutoni, will …

Former Tottenham Hotspur defender Ramon Vega says he intends to stand as a candidate in next year’s FIFA presidential election. The 55-year-old is the first person to confirm he wants to challenge Gianni Infantino, who has defied calls to resign following his failed plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors, sparking a huge backlash across football. …

The Handball Federation of Nigeria (HFN) today announced the official launch of HFN MatchVision, a new digital platform for live match analysis and video intelligence created to support coaches, referees and statisticians across Nigerian handball. HFN MatchVision brings together real-time event recording, video review, tactical tools and automated reporting into a single system. Statisticians can run the Live Match Center …

Nigeria’s quest for a more sustainable sporting future will take center stage in Abuja as stakeholders prepare for the National Grassroots Sports Development Summit 2026, a strategic national meeting aimed at strengthening the foundations of sports development and creating a clearer path to discover, nurture and promote sporting talent across the country. Scheduled for 18-19 November 2026, at the Banquet …