Joseph Odobeatu Offers Cash Incentives to Nigerian Swimmers
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso South-East Representative on the Board of the Nigeria Aquatics Federation (NAqF), Joseph Odobeatu Anayo, popularly known as Ojez, has announced cash rewards of up to 2,000 US dollars for Nigerian swimmers who win medals at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, scheduled to hold from July 23 to August 2, 2026. […]
Japan Donates Badminton Equipment to Nigeria
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Badminton Federation of Nigeria (BFN) has received a significant boost to its grassroots and elite development programmes following the donation of badminton equipment by the Badminton Association of Japan under the Sport for Tomorrow (SFT) initiative. The presentation ceremony, held in Abuja, brought together key stakeholders, including the Japanese Ambassador to […]
Fatodu Backs Nigerian Swimmers for Commonwealth Glory
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso President of the Nigeria Aquatics Federation (NAqF), Lekan Fatodu, has charged Nigeria’s swimming representatives to be worthy ambassadors of the nation and the federation at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. The Nigerian quartet of Abduljabar Adama, Clinton Opute, Collins Ebinga and Dorcas Oka are currently in the final phase of […]
Nigeria Dominates Zone 3 Beach Volleyball Qualifiers
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria underlined its dominance in West African beach volleyball by winning both the men’s and women’s titles at the 2026 African Nations Cup Zone 3 Beach Volleyball Qualifiers held in Badagry, Lagos State. The three-day championship, which featured teams from Nigeria, Ghana, Benin Republic, Niger Republic, Liberia and Côte d’Ivoire, ended with […]
Argentina Stun Egypt, Switzerland Reach World Cup Last Eight
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Defending champions Argentina produced one of the most dramatic comebacks of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, overturning a two-goal deficit to defeat Egypt 3-2 and book a place in the quarter-finals, while Switzerland advanced after a tense penalty shootout victory over Colombia. Egypt stunned the South Americans by taking a deserved 2-0 […]
Spain, Belgium Book World Cup Quarter-Final Clashes
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Spain and Belgium booked their places in the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after contrasting Round of 16 victories on Monday, while football icon Cristiano Ronaldo brought the curtain down on a glittering World Cup career. Spain defeated Portugal 1-0 in a tense Iberian derby, with substitute Mikel Merino emerging […]
Volley Ball: CAVB Zone 3 Eyes Continental Glory
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso President of the Confederation of African Volleyball (CAVB) Zone 3, Ali Yaro, has applauded the Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) for successfully hosting the African Nations Cup Beach Volleyball Zone 3 Qualifiers in Badagry, describing the tournament as a major boost for volleyball development in West Africa. Speaking during the championship, Yaro said […]
Kids Soccer League Celebrates Five Years of Grassroot Football
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The 2026 Kids Soccer League (KSL) concluded in grand style in Abuja, with young footballers, parents and stakeholders celebrating another successful season of grassroots football development. At the end of the competition, Refined Nuggets FC emerged champions in both the Under-9 and Under-11 categories, while FAFC claimed the Under-14 title during the […]
D’Tigers Finish Perfect Window with Rwanda Rout
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s D’Tigers capped a remarkable qualifying window with a commanding 106-62 victory over Rwanda to complete a flawless 3-0 run and book their place in the second round of the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup African Qualifiers. The Nigerians delivered their most convincing performance of the campaign, dominating from the opening tip-off […]
England Beat Mexico 3-2 to Reach World Cup Quarter-finals
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso England booked their place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after edging co-hosts Mexico 3-2 in a pulsating Round of 16 encounter, as France, Morocco and Norway also secured their places in the last eight. The Three Lions recovered from an early setback with Jude Bellingham scoring twice in […]