NVBF Kicks Off 2026 Division One & Two Volleyball League in Abuja
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) has officially announced the commencement of the first phase of its 2026 National Division One and Two League for both male and female teams, scheduled to take place from May 23 to June 7, 2026, at the Indoor Sports Hall, Moshood Abiola National Stadium Package B, Abuja. […]
NBSL Round Two Set for Sallah Showdown in Kaduna
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The 2026 Nigeria Beach Soccer League (NBSL) will continue with an exciting second round scheduled to hold from May 29 to 31 at the iconic Murtala Muhammed Square in Kaduna during the Sallah celebrations. Seven top teams from across the country are expected to battle for crucial points and qualification spots […]
NSL Unveils Franchise Squads Ahead of Historic Cricket Debut
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) has officially unveiled the franchise squads, captains, and coaching teams for the inaugural Nigeria Super League (NSL), scheduled to run from May 16 to May 31, 2026, in what is being described as a landmark moment for cricket development in the country. Organised under the Nigeria Super […]
No Limits: Nigerian Referee Ogechi Inspires Through Armwrestling Journey
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso From athlete to continental referee, Nigerian armwrestling official Nmeka Vivian Ogechi is proving that setbacks can become stepping stones to greatness. The Imo State-born referee, who now serves under the Armwrestling Federation of Africa, recently represented Nigeria as an official at the 15th African Armwrestling Championship in Accra, Ghana — a milestone […]
NAqF Earns Continental Honour, Wins Three Medals
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Aquatics Federation (NAqF) has earned continental recognition after Africa Aquatics named Nigeria the Fastest Developing Federation in Africa at the close of the 17th Africa Aquatics Championships in Oran, Algeria. The honour capped a strong performance by Team Nigeria at the championships held from 5 to 10 May 2026, where […]
Nigeria Gets Key ABSU Committee Role
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria has secured major representation in the newly reconstituted Standing Committees of the African Beach Soccer Union following resolutions reached at the ABSU 2026 Annual General Meeting. The restructuring is aimed at strengthening governance, improving operations, and accelerating the growth of beach soccer across Africa. Several Nigerians were appointed into strategic committees, […]
NBBF Appoints David Fizdale as New D’Tigers Head Coach
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) has announced the appointment of David Fizdale as the new Head Coach of Nigeria’s Men’s Senior National Basketball Team, D’Tigers. The appointment, approved under the leadership of NBBF President Ahmadu Kida, followed recommendations from the Federation’s Technical Committee and forms part of the NBBF’s broader long-term vision […]
Shaibu Declares NIS Engine Room of Nigerian Sports
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), Philip Shaibu, has positioned the Institute as the central driver of Nigeria’s sports reform agenda. He maintained that the country must rebuild its sports system from the grassroots to achieve long-term success. Shaibu described the NIS as the “engine […]
Iloenyosi Builds NFF Campaign with Regional Appointments
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Former Super Eagles defender and football administrator, Chikelue Iloenyosi, who also serves as Chairman of the Anambra State Football Association, has stepped up his campaign for a seat on the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Board representing the South East zone with the unveiling of key regional coordinators. The appointments are part of […]
Adeboye Pushes Grassroots Sports Revival After talks with NIS DG
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s push to rebuild its sporting strength from the ground up has received fresh momentum, as Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, Adeyinka Adeboye, called for deeper collaboration among stakeholders following a high-level meeting with Philip Shaibu. Speaking to journalists after a closed-door session with the Director General […]