Sports Entrepreneurship: Odedede to Headline ABU Career Lecture
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso A player in Nigeria’s sports business ecosystem, Godspower Odedede, is set to deliver a keynote address at the 3rd Career Lecture organised by the Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria in Kaduna state. Odedede, Chief Executive Officer of G-O(DE)3 Sports Consult Ltd, will speak on “Career Opportunities […]
Super Sand Eagles Draw Tough Opponents in Four-Nation Tournament
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Beach Soccer National Team, the Super Sand Eagles, have been handed a challenging draw ahead of an upcoming four-nation international tournament, as they continue preparations for future global competitions. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) confirmed via its official X account that Nigeria will face regional rivals Ghana alongside European heavyweights […]
NBSL Postpones Round Two of 2026 Season
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Beach Soccer League (NBSL) has announced the postponement of Round Two of its 2026 season, which was initially scheduled to hold from April 10 to 12. According to the league management, the decision was taken in collaboration with the Kaduna State Government and the Kaduna State Beach Soccer Association to […]
Morocco 2026 Qualifiers: Busari Unveils 36-Player Flamingos Squad
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has confirmed a 36-player squad for the Under-17 girls’ national team, the Flamingos, as newly appointed Head Coach Akeem Ishola Busari begins preparations for the second round of the FIFA Under-17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers. Busari, who recently took over from Bankole Olowookere, has selected a balanced […]
Nnadozie Voices Frustration as Super Falcons’ WAFCON Preparations Remain Unclear
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie has publicly expressed dissatisfaction with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) over what she describes as inadequate preparations for the upcoming Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). Nnadozie, who plays club football for Brighton & Hove Albion, made her feelings known via an Instagram story shortly after the […]
Greenbull RFC Defeat Isukwuato RFC 12–0 to Win Tournament
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Greenbull RFC delivered a dominant performance to defeat Isukwuato RFC 12–0, securing the South East Rugby Tournament title. The competition, organised by the Southeast Rugby Football Association in partnership with Martina Martins Seed Foundation and Msportslink, featured five teams, Greenbull RFC, Isukwuato RFC, Oteji RFC, AJ-Green RFC, and Coal City RFC, […]
NPFL Moves Plateau United Home Games Over Security Fears
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has approved the relocation of all remaining home fixtures of Plateau United for the rest of the season, citing growing security concerns in Plateau State. NPFL Chairman, Gbenga Elegbeleye, confirmed that the decision was taken in the interest of safety, as the league enters a decisive […]
NRFF Boosts Grassroots Development with Coaching, Medical Course in Abeokuta
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF) has taken another significant step toward strengthening grassroots rugby with the announcement of a comprehensive coaching and medical course set to hold in Abeokuta. The programme, organised in collaboration with the Ogun State Government, will run this April at the MKO Abiola Sports Arena. It is […]
NFF Inaugurates Committees for Credible 2026 Elections
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has taken a decisive step toward shaping the future of Nigerian football, officially inaugurating its Electoral Committee and Electoral Appeals Committee ahead of the highly anticipated 2026–2030 Executive Committee elections. At a ceremony held at the NFF Secretariat in Abuja on Thursday, NFF President Ibrahim Musa Gusau […]
NBF Unveils Boxing Week, Glasgow 2026 Trials
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Boxing Federation (NBF) has announced the maiden edition of the National Boxing Week and the open trials for the 2026 Commonwealth Games. The week-long event will hold in March in Lagos, bringing together the nation’s finest pugilists in a battle for selection to the next Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. […]