NRFF Renews Cross-Fit Lagos Partnership to Boost Elite Rugby Performance
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF) has reinforced its commitment to elite player development with the renewal of its partnership with Cross-Fit Lagos Gymnasium—an important step toward enhancing the physical conditioning of Nigerian rugby athletes ahead of league competitions and international duties. The newly renewed one-year agreement ensures that both home-based […]
NRFF, Ekiti State Join Forces to Drive Grassroots Rugby Growth
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF) has taken another step in its nationwide development agenda by partnering with the Ekiti State Sports Commission to deliver a groundbreaking Rugby Clinic. The project is designed to strengthen grassroots participation and talent discovery across the state. Held in Abuja, the clinic was spearheaded by World […]
NRFF Unveils 42-Man Provisional Squad for Match Against Ghana
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF) has announced a 42-man provisional squad ahead of the much-anticipated Heritage Cup clash against the Ghana Eagles. The encounter is scheduled for November 29, 2025, at the University of Ghana Rugby Stadium in Accra. The Stallions XV, made up entirely of locally-based talents, are expected to […]
NWFL Insists on November 26 Kickoff Date
By: Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) has issued a strong warning to Premiership clubs yet to complete their digital registration and licensing obligations, cautioning that failure to meet the mandatory requirements before the November 22 deadline will attract strict sanctions — including relegation. According to league officials, Castmog Ladies, Osun Babes and […]
Beach Volleyball: 2025 Star-Open Tour Serves Off in Yola
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The 2025 Beach Volleyball Star/Open Tour officially served off on Monday in Yola, the Adamawa State capital, marking another major step in Nigeria’s growing beach volleyball calendar. This year’s edition, the third in the national series, is organised by the Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) with strong backing from the Adamawa State Government. […]
Shaibu to Super Eagles: Forget World Cup Loss, Focus on AFCON
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Director General of the National Institute of Sports (NIS), Philip Shaibu, has called on the Super Eagles to quickly put their World Cup heartbreak behind them and channel their energy toward a strong outing at next month’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. Nigeria fell 3-4 to DR Congo in a […]
Tinubu Hails Super Eagles’ 4–1 Victory Over Gabon, Says World Cup Dream on Course
By Chinedu Echianu President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Super Eagles on their emphatic 4–1 victory over Gabon in the FIFA World Cup qualifying Africa playoff, describing the performance as a testament to Nigeria’s resilience and renewed determination to secure a place at the global tournament. Tinubu’s message was conveyed in a statement issued by […]
Nigeria Aquatics Federation Hails Bayelsa Government for Sponsoring Coach to World Training
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Aquatics Federation (NAqF) has commended the Bayelsa State Government for sponsoring one of its coaches, Mrs. Timitimi-Funwei Erekposeigha, to attend the prestigious World Aquatics Age-Grade Coaching Course in Hungary. NAqF President, Nnamdi Dukwu, made the commendation during the 27th edition of the Nigerian University Games (NUGA) in Abuja, describing Bayelsa’s […]
Nigeria Aquatics Federation Partners NUGA to Discover Future Stars
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Aquatics Federation (NAqF) says its partnership with the Nigeria University Games Association (NUGA) is aimed at discovering and nurturing young swimming talents who will grow into future superstars in the sport. President of the Federation, Dukwu Chamberlain, stated this in Abuja during the 27th edition of the Nigeria University Games, […]
Shaibu Pledges Full Implementation of NIS Transformation
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Director General of the Nigerian Institute of Sports (NIS), Philip Shaibu, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to transforming the Institute into a true Centre of Excellence, promising that the long-awaited reform blueprint submitted by the NIS Transformation Committee will not gather dust on the shelf. Speaking during the formal presentation of the […]