Post views: 33 By Silvernews The collaboration between Dunamis Icon and the Niger Delta Development Commission has been described as a model partnership that can redefine grassroots sports development in Nigeria. Mrs. Sabina Chikere, Executive Director Sports Development and Operations at the Edo State Sports Commission, made this statement while reviewing the success of …
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FIFA dashes the Super Eagles’ World Cup hopes after confirming the Democratic Republic of the Congo for the qualifiers
FIFA, which governs world football, has effectively dashed the Super Eagles’ hopes of playing in the 2026 World Cup after they confirmed that the Democratic Republic of the Congo will take part in the final playoffs in Mexico later this month. FIFA is yet to announce a verdict on Nigeria’s petition against the Democratic Republic of the Congo for fielding …
Read More »Oyeleke, Akogun and others get appointment in Archery Federation
On Tuesday, February 17, 2026, the Board of the Nigerian Archery Federation appointed seven members of the federation as Administrative Officers. Among those appointed are: Emmanuel Oyeleke, captain of Nigeria Archery and founder of Zen Archery club in Lagos, who will serve as Director of Marketing and Akogun A. Abimbola, founder of Akogaa Archery Academy in Benin City, as Director …
Read More »Basit’s late equalizer gives TomTom FC a draw against IITA All Stars
A late goal from Basit saved a 1-1 draw for TomTom FC, the football team ‘based’ at the University of Ibadan, in a thrilling friendly encounter against the IITA All Stars yesterday at the IITA Football Pitch. Basit, a 200 level Mathematics student, came off the bench to score his first goal for the club, burying a well-placed shot past …
Read More »Luis Enrique blocks PSG’s move to sign Osimhen from Galatasaray
PSG coach Luis Enrique has paused the club’s plans to sign Nigerian international striker Victor Osimhen at the end of the season when the summer transfer window opens. Osimhen has been in top form for Galatasaray with 17 goals in 25 games, seven of them in just eight games in the UEFA Champions League. A shape that has caught the …
Read More »Chelsea’s Reece James is my role model: Favor Philip
Football player and student of Ogun State University of Technology, Favor Onyinye Philip has revealed that his role model in the round leather game is England Chelsea star, Reece James, reports Sports247. READ ALSO: NOC President Habu Gumel sheds more light on upcoming course on gender governance The former student of Will-B Excellence Secondary School in Abogunloko area of Ikotun, …
Read More »Arokodare reflects on difficult start to life in the Premier League
Nigerian striker Tolu Arokodare admitted the move to the Premier League was more difficult than he expected, reports completesports.com. The Nigerian international joined Wolves from Belgian Pro League side KRC Genk last summer. Arokodare admits difficult start Arokodare confessed that his first matches in England were a struggle. “The two leagues are comparable: physically demanding, intense and fast. But in …
Read More »WAR IN IRAN! Nigerian players caught up in Middle East turmoil REVEALED!!
The growing military tensions between the USA, Israel and Iran have sent a supposed World Cup III memo to the entire world of sport and Nigerian footballers playing across the Middle East are now going through sudden uncertainty. With airstrikes, missile interceptions and security measures across the region, national leagues have been suspended, continental matches have been postponed and even …
Read More »Iorfa breaks the rhythm with DSP Jubril Barau after the victory over Plateau United
Post views: 18 It was a joyous moment yesterday when veteran and one of the best football administrators in Nigeria, Dominic Iorfa, the General Manager of Barau FC, celebrated the victory against Plateau United yesterday by breaking his fast with his boss and Vice President of the Senate, Jubril Barau. The Vice President of …
Read More »Nottingham Forest, Trabzonspor agree loan deal for Dennis
In a surprising turn of events, it appears that Nigerian footballer Emmanuel Dennis may not be joining Saudi Arabia Pro League side Al-Tai. Despite advanced discussions with English Premier League club Nottingham Forest, Al-Tai could miss out on the forward as latest reports claims Turkish Champions Trabzonspor is closed to signing the Nigerian. Al-Tai are believed to be the frontrunner …
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