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Nigerian boxing promoter Ezekiel Adamu has stated that the long-term vision for boxing in Nigeria is to produce world champions and organize major title fights in his own country. READ ALSO: ‘Use these games wisely’ Bassey urges expansion: Wants Super Eagles to test new players against top teams Speaking on the future of the sport, Adamu emphasized that while Nigerian …

Unity Cup 2026 organizers have opened ticket sales for the semi-final clash between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and Zimbabwe. The Super Eagles will take on the Warriors of Zimbabwe in the first semi-final at the Valley home ground of Sky Bet Championship club Charlton Athletic on Tuesday 26 May. Fans can purchase tickets online through tickets.unitycup.com. Read also: WWCQ …

Former Nigeria international, Friday Ekpo, has criticized the decision of Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle’s planned European scouting program for foreign-born Nigerian players ahead of upcoming international friendlies. In a talk with Brila.net, Ekpo denounced the abandonment of local talents. Ekpo argued that the continued preference for foreign players limits opportunities for locally developed footballers and weakens their progression …

It was an all-Sporting Supreme FC final in the Abuja Federation Cup as the club achieved a remarkable feat in the 2026 FCT FA President Federation Cup, producing both finalists in a historic showdown in the competition. Sporting Supreme’s U19 team faced the club’s Pro team in the final, ensuring that the trophy would remain in the Sporting Supreme family …

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General Director of the National Sports Commission (CSN), His Excellency. Bukola Olopade arrived in Gaborone, Botswana, to give a huge morale boost to the Nigerian team ahead of the 2026 World Athletics Relays, which begin on May 1. READ ALSO: ‘We are bringing VAR to everyone’ Gusau presents his plan: NFF to implement mobile technology in West Africa The Nigerian …

Nasarawa Amazons and Ibom Angels have booked their places in the Nigeria Women Football League, NWFL, Super Six, reports completesports.com. The Amazons qualified in style, coming from behind to defeat Sunshine Queens 2-1 in Lafia. After falling behind early, Bibiana Odoh turned the game around with a quick double to complete a crucial comeback victory. Also Read: NNL Super Four …

Former Super Eagles head coach Gernot Rohr has revealed that he struggled to convince Michael Olise to represent Nigeria. Rohr revealed that he first identified Olise’s talent around 2019, when the midfielder was still a teenager. “In 2019 I saw this player (Michael Olise) with my assistant Tunde (Adelakun). Joe Allen and Michael Olise during the Championship match between Stoke …

By: Abayomi Ademola The President of the Nigerian Wrestling Federation, Adewale Adeniyi, has challenged the country’s wrestlers to aim for the podium at the 2026 African Wrestling Championships in Alexandria. Speaking in Abuja before the team’s departure, Adeniyi expressed confidence in the team’s preparation and stressed the importance of representing Nigeria with pride on the international stage. “Competing under the …

Leicester City defender Olabade Aluko played for the England Under-20 team after being abused in the Nigerian Under-20 team camp before their participation in the Under-20 World Cup in Chile. After Leicester City’s relegation from the English championship to League One, many players have become the target of other teams and Aluko, due to his age, has many suitors. Aluko, …