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As the date for the World Athletics Championship, it approaches Nigeria Athletics Federation (AFN), has finished the details of its national trials to select athletes that will represent the country. This development of cheers was public in a statement by the Secretary General of the Nigerian Athletics Federation, Israel Inwang. Read also: Adetunji Rasaq Adeshina signed a 3-year contract with …

Chidiebere Nwobodo has reached the Rangers in view of 2025-2026 Nigeria Premier Football League, (NPFL), season. Nwobodo had previously played for flying antelopes during the NPFL 2023-24 season. The expert midfielder signed a two -year contract with the team of the coach Fidelis Ilechukwu. Nwobodo joins the Ruanda Club Apr FC in Kigali. He made 102 NPFL appearances and scored …

D’Atigress from Nigeria continued his domain in the current FIBA Afrobasket of women 2025 in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, defeating Mozambique 60–55 to ensure a place in the quarterfinals and extend his undefeated streak to 26 games. In a very played group D match at the Palais des Sports in Treichville on Monday, African champions renowned were recovered from an early …

Manchester United and Newcastle United are both looking for the RB Leipzig Benjamin Sesko attacker, since the race for his signature intensifies this summer. Initially held to be part of the Arsenal, Sesko’s journey to the Emirates has now been blocked, with the gunners who have chosen to sign instead the striker Sporting Cp Viktor Gyokker. Newcastle’s interest in Sesko …

The Olympic Committee of Nigeria (NOC), under the guidance of President Engur Habu Ahmed Gumel, has extended sincere congratulations with the Senior National Female Football Team – The Super Falcons – on their remarkable victory in the African Nations Cup of the CAF of 2025 (Wafcon). The message was broadcast in a declaration issued by his public relations official, Tony …

As the Super Falcons prepare for a crucial confrontation against the Moroccan hosts in the 2025 final Women’s African Nations Cup (WAFCON)President of the Ogun State Football Association, Alhaji Ganiyu Majakodunmi, has applauded Governor Dapo Abiodun for his firm support for the Nigerian women’s national team. Speaking before the very expected final game, Majakodunmi praised the constant support of Governor …

In an amazing moment in the 14th African Armwrestling championship in Abuja, the Adefunke Aheniforo de Nigeria surprised the continent by defeating the African African champion Marie de Benin Republic in the fiercely answered category of 65 kg of women, a couple that is already called the greatest discomfort of the tournament. Also read: All or nothing: The last stage …

In a bold movement to revive base sports and empower young people throughout the country, the Sports Committee of the House of Representatives has launched a large -scale distribution of sports teams at the 360 federal constituencies in Nigeria. The initiative, presented on Wednesday at the National Assembly, Abuja, is headed by the Sports Committee of the House of Representatives …

In a historical movement aimed at revolutionizing women’s football in NigeriaOyo State officially presented the Pacesetter Queens FC on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at a colorful press conference held at Ibadan. The birth of the club marks a new bold chapter in sports development and gender inclusion, positioning the state of hear as a pioneer in the promotion of female …

The former captain of Super Eagles, Joseph Yobo, announced his decision to return to school, enrolling in the National Institute of Sports (NIS) in Lagos to pursue a certification in the sports administration. Yobo revealed his motivation as he addressed the members of the NIS consultative committee, led by the general manager Philip Shaibu, who visited his class during an …