The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has stepped in to support the families of two of Nigeria’s most iconic football captains — Christian “Chairman” Chukwu (MFR) and Prince Peter “Dodo Mayana” Rufai (MON) — as they are laid to rest with the dignity befitting their legacies. Chukwu, a commanding centre-back nicknamed […]
The Premier League roars back into action this weekend with a blockbuster lineup of fixtures set to thrill fans from Friday night to Super Sunday. With title contenders, top-four hopefuls, and relegation battlers all in the mix, football lovers are in for an electrifying ride. Friday Night Under the LightsThe […]
Nigeria’s U17 Boys, famously known as the Golden Eaglets, are stepping up their preparations for next month’s WAFU-B U17 Boys Tournament in Abuja. Under the meticulous guidance of Coach Manu Garba and his technical crew, the team is focused on building a squad that can shine on the regional stage. […]
The National Basketball Association (NBA) and the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) have announced a historic milestone: the 21st edition of Basketball Without Borders (BWB) Africa will take place in Kigali, Rwanda, from Saturday, August 23 to Tuesday, August 26, 2025. This marks the first-ever time the global basketball development and […]
Nigeria’s phenomenal women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, has received national honours and financial rewards after clinching their fifth consecutive FIBA Women’s AfroBasket title, solidifying their dominance on the African basketball scene. In recognition of their historic achievement, President Bola Tinubu conferred on the team members the prestigious Officer of the Order […]
As the countdown begins to the 8th African Nations Championship (CHAN 2025), Nigeria’s Super Eagles B are set to face hosts Zanzibar in their second international friendly match on Thursday, aiming to fine-tune their strategy ahead of a crucial Group D opener against defending champions Senegal. The encounter, which takes […]
In a moment that electrified fans and blended cultures in the most unexpected way, Nigerian global music icon Burna Boy made a surprise appearance at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday, joining England’s Lionesses as they celebrated their triumphant victory at the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025. The Afro-fusion superstar was introduced by […]
President Bola Tinubu has bestowed one of Nigeria’s highest national honours—the Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON)—on the Super Falcons, following their dramatic and record-breaking 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) triumph in Morocco. During a special reception at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, President Tinubu applauded […]
As the qualifiers wrap up and the stakes get higher, the 2025 WTT Contender Lagos officially enters its main draw phase on Thursday, July 24, at the vibrant Molade Okoya-Thomas Hall, Teslim Balogun Stadium. With $100,000 in prize money and up to 400 world ranking points on the line, the […]
As the 2025 WTT Contender Lagos heats up at the iconic Molade Okoya-Thomas Hall in Lagos, Nigeria, the stakes are sky-high—not just in cash, but in career-defining ranking points that could reshape the global table tennis landscape. With a $100,000 prize pool on the line, every rally counts. But what’s […]
