The Nigerian wheelchair basketball team’s historic debut at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games began with a tough lesson on Saturday when the women’s team suffered a 16-1 defeat to host nation Scotland in a Pool B encounter at SEC Hall 4. Playing in front of a lively home crowd, the Scots produced a dominant display, combining clinical finishing, quick ball …
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Onikeku supports Nigeria’s team for Commonwealth Games Athletics, advises athletes to surprise the world
Post views: 28 Ohis Asein The Director of Sports, Nigeria Customs Service and board member of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Samuel Onikeku, has expressed confidence in the athletics contingent of the Nigerian team ahead of the start of athletics events at the ongoing 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on Monday, July 27. Speaking exclusively to FAKS MEDIA …
Read More »Chukwueze Provides Assist In Milan’s 2-2 Draw Against Celtic
Samuel Chukwueze provided a superb assist as AC Milan came back from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 with Scottish champions Celtic in a pre-season match on Saturday. completesports.com information. Chukwueze, who was named among the substitutes, came on at the start of the second half to provide the assist that made it 2-2. It was Celtic’s final pre-season match before …
Read More »Commonwealth Games 2026: NSC announces increased performance bonus and instant rewards for Team Nigeria
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has announced an upward review of performance bonuses and immediate awards for Nigerian athletes competing at the ongoing Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. Speaking on the development, NSC President, Mallam Shehu Dikko, said the new package was approved to further motivate Team Nigeria. “During a short meeting with the general director, we agreed to increase …
Read More »BRILA MEDIA INTELLIGENCE UNIT PUBLISHES WORLD CUP 2026 REPORT
While everyone else was watching football, the Brila Media team focused on everything behind the scenes; from fan festivals, boardrooms, half-time stages and hospitality suites, all in a bid to ensure Africa is better equipped with information for the next world cup. That is the gap Brila wants to close. And with its new Special Report on the 2026 World …
Read More »#AFCON23: Cote d’Ivoire Coach Vows To Unveil Winning Strategy Against Nigeria in AFCON Final
Emerse Fae, the head coach of Cote d’Ivoire, has expressed his determination to devise a winning formula for his team’s upcoming clash with the Super Eagles of Nigeria in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final. Following their narrow 1-0 defeat to Nigeria in the group stage, Fae is keen on turning the tables and securing victory in the tournament’s …
Read More »Commonwealth 2026: Nigeria finishes first day second after winning medals in para powerlifting
By: Akande David Team Nigeria finished the first day of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow in second place on the medal table after an impressive performance by its para powerlifting team, winning six medals, three gold and three silver. Roland Ezuruike won Nigeria’s first medal of the Games after taking silver in the men’s lightweight Group A event with …
Read More »Life Sciences, FESSA, MSA, Architecture and others storm the quarterfinals of the ULSU Super Cup
Life Sciences, FESSA and MSA headed the list of teams that achieved qualification from the knockout phase of the Lagos University Students Union (ULSU) Super Cup after impressive victories at the UNILAG Sports Center on Tuesday. In the women’s competition, SOSSA, ULLSSA, PESSA, MSA, FESSA and Architecture They also earned their place in the next round with impressive performances. In …
Read More »NFF: The NLO supports Gusau for a second term
The Chief Operating Officer of the Nigeria Nationwide League (NLO), Shola Ogunnowo, has supported the second term re-election bid of the President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, describing his leadership as progressive and worthy of continuity. Ogunnowo made the call on Friday evening during a WhatsApp interview session on popular Nigerian group, Sports World Platform, …
Read More »Real Madrid began the Mourinho era with a narrow victory over Alcorcón
Real Madrid kicked off life under manager José Mourinho with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Spanish third-division side AD Alcorcón in their opening pre-season training match on Friday at the Alfredo Di Stéfano Stadium. The match, played behind closed doors at Valdebebas, marked Mourinho’s first outing since returning to the Santiago Bernabéu and served primarily as a fitness exercise ahead …
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