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Asaba, the capital of Delta State, came alive in February with the successful organization of the Nigerian South-South Archery Mini Tournament and Technical Training, an initiative implemented in strategic synergy with the Archery Sports unit of the Nigerian Police Force. The programme, proudly sponsored by the AKOGAA Sports Foundation and supported by the Edo State Archery Association and the Delta …

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has donated footballs to Igbobi College, Lagos, through the Lagos State Football Association (LSFA) as part of the CAF Schools Football Development Initiative, a continental program designed to promote grassroots football, encourage physical activity among students and nurture future football talents in Nigeria and Africa. The CAF Schools Football Development Initiative is a continental …

William Osula, who scored Newcastle United’s winning goal against Manchester United in the English Premier League yesterday, may play for the Nigerian senior team, reports OwnGoalNigeria.com. Born in Denmark to a Danish mother and Nigerian-French father, he moved to England at a young age, making him eligible to play for four countries at international level: Denmark, France, England and Nigeria. …

The Lagos State Football Association (LSFA) has presented five footballs to Igbobi College, Lagos, as part of the CAF School Football Development Initiative, which aims to promote health, wellbeing and active participation in football among students. To officially celebrate the presentation, the Vice President of the Lagos State Football Association, Dotun Coker, who is also an alumnus of the institution, …

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has postponed the 2026 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations (AFCON) less than two weeks before the tournament begins. The Super Falcons of Nigeria secured a record-breaking 10th title in Rabat in July last year, and are set to defend their title this year. This year’s tournament, which is also a qualifying round for the …

Iraq’s participation in the inter-confederation playoffs in Mexico, which will decide two places at this year’s World Cup, is in doubt due to travel chaos triggered by conflict in neighboring Iran. The Iraqis are due to face the winner of the previous meeting between Bolivia and Suriname in Monterrey on March 31 for a place in the World Cup final, …

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has addressed ongoing discussions regarding his contract negotiations with the NFF and reported tensions. Speaking on PodcastHDF, Chelle explained how discussions began shortly after Nigeria’s AFCON 2025 campaign. “At the end of the match against Egypt, before an interview with Canal+, I went for an interview, and then there were the Minister of Sports …

Post views: 26 By Akila Matawal When Governor Umo Eno sent the list of commissioner candidates to the Akwa Ibom State Assembly for consideration, one name stood out: Elder Paul Bassey. The inclusion of the veteran sports journalist and accomplished football administrator was greeted with applause by those who mean well for the sports development of Akwa Ibom, and …

Sapphire Nigeria Women Football Supporters Club (SNWFSC) President, Mrs Jadesola Adelabu has disclosed that the club will be on the ground in Benin City to show maximum support to Delta Queens at the Wafu B Champions League. Read Also: 2024 Paris Olympics: ‘We Are Filing For Me To Leave The Australian Team So I Could Represent Nigeria’ – Liz Cambage …

As first reported by SCORENigeria, the Super Falcons will now be retired following the postponement of this year’s WAFCON.. The Super Falcons returned to Nigeria on Wednesday after playing two warm-up matches against Cameroon in Yaounde. They were originally scheduled to travel to Morocco to continue their preparations for WAFCON, which was to begin on March 17. CAF has rescheduled …