Nigeria Unveils Final Squad for African Volleyball Championship
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria has unveiled its final 12-player squad for the 2026 CAVB Women’s African Nations Volleyball Championship, scheduled to take place in Kenya from August 23 to September 5. Captain Ijeoma Ukpabi will lead the Nigerian charge, with Maryam Ibrahim, Deborah Chukwu and Mmesoma Okekearu completing the outside hitter options. The middle blocker […]
Ayegba Targets New Stars as FCT Women’s Tournament Begins
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso President and Founder of HerGame Foundation, Dr Pat Ajuma Ayegba, is optimistic that the 2026 FCT FA Women’s Inter-Area Council Football Tournament will unearth fresh talents capable of progressing to the professional and international stage. The FCT FA Board Member stated this ahead of Friday’s opening of the tournament, which will feature […]
Omidiran Backs Women’s Football, Set to Grace FCT Tournament
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission, FCC, Hulayat Motunrayo Omidiran, has pledged her full support for the development of women’s football in the Federal Capital Territory. Omidiran made the commitment during a courtesy visit by the President of HerGame Foundation and FCT Football Association Board Member, Dr Pat Adjuma Ayegba, in […]
Nigeria must honour football heroes – Bonfrere
By Anayo Akwitti The Federal Government should urgently review its welfare policies for former national team coaches and football stars whose contributions helped build Nigeria’s reputation in international football. Media aide to former Super Eagles coach Bonfrere Johannes, Eze Okechukwu, made the call while accusing successive governments of failing to adequately honour the Dutch coaches […]
Nigeria Defeats Lesotho at Africa Beach Volleyball Championship
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s women’s beach volleyball team opened its campaign at the African Beach Volleyball Championship with a convincing 2–0 victory over Lesotho in Alexandria, Egypt. The Nigerians dominated the opening set, cruising to a 21–8 win before Lesotho mounted stronger resistance in the second. Nigeria, however, maintained its composure to claim the set […]
ANOC Africa Hails Nigeria’s 24-Medal Commonwealth Games Feat
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa, ANOC Africa, has applauded Nigeria’s impressive performance at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. ANOC Africa President and IOC member, Mustapha Berraf, conveyed the organisation’s commendation in a letter to the President of the Nigeria Olympic Committee, Habu Gumel, on Tuesday. Berraf praised […]
NFF Orders Super Falcons Technical Crew to Step Down
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Executive Committee has directed the entire technical crew of the Super Falcons to step down with immediate effect following the team’s disappointing 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) campaign. The federation announced the decision on Monday in a brief statement on its official social media platforms, […]
Nigeria’s Beach Volleyball Teams Depart for African Championship
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s men’s and women’s beach volleyball teams have departed the country for the 2026 African Beach Volleyball Championship in Alexandria, Egypt, as they set their sights on continental glory. The Nigerian contingents will compete against some of Africa’s leading beach volleyball nations, with the championship providing a crucial opportunity for the players […]
FC Liberty Academy Concludes 2026 Summer Development Camp
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso FC Liberty International Academy has successfully concluded its 2026 Summer Development Camp in Karu, Abuja, with over 20 young footballers benefiting from a week-long intensive development programme. The camp, which commenced on August 9 and ended on August 15, 2026, was held at the GSS Karu Playing Ground, providing the young players […]
Nyanya Football Coaches Society Concludes 2026 Summer Tournament
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nyanya Football Coaches Society has successfully concluded the third edition of its Annual Summer Holiday Tournament, with Santos Turf Arena and Karu Football Academy emerging champions in the Under-13 and Under-15 categories respectively. The grand finale, held at the Nyanya Football Community Field, brought together promising young footballers, coaches, parents, community […]