Patrick Bassey Joins Bichi First FC As Technical Adviser
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Bichi First Football Club of Kano have appointed experienced Nigerian tactician Coach Patrick Bassey as their new Technical Adviser, in a move that underlines the club’s growing ambition and determination to build a competitive team capable of making a strong impact in Nigerian football. Bassey brings to Bichi First FC valuable experience […]
Nimrod Urges U-18 Beach Champions to Conquer Senior Level
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigerian Volleyball Federation President, Musa Nimrod, has hailed the country’s U-18 beach volleyball team for its impressive international triumph, challenging the young players to replicate their dominance at senior level. Nimrod, who also oversees the CFPP Beach Volleyball Commission, described the competition as highly competitive, praising the players and coaching crew for […]
NSC Backs Traditional Sports With Dedicated Budget
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The National Sports Commission (NSC) has reaffirmed its commitment to the development and international promotion of Nigeria’s traditional sports, announcing the creation of a dedicated budget line to support the sector. Speaking during the National Open Championship of the Traditional Sports Federation of Nigeria in Abuja, the NSC Chairman, Shehu Dikko, said […]
Junior YellowGreens Seal Division One Return in Style
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s Junior YellowGreens have secured a return to Division One of the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup Africa Qualifier after finishing runners-up in the Division 2 tournament in Rwanda. The Junior YellowGreens capped a strong campaign in emphatic fashion, defeating Sierra Leone by 165 runs at the Gahanga B Oval in […]
NDC, NSSF Promote Shooting as Olympic Medal Pathway
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The National Defence College (NDC), in partnership with the Nigeria Shooting Sport Federation (NSSF), has staged the maiden edition of the NDC Course 34 Graduation Shooting Competition, with stakeholders highlighting the potential of shooting to produce Olympic medals for Nigeria. The competition, held at the National Shooting Range, Package B, Moshood Abiola […]
Squash Ex-Pros Inspire Next Generation at Abuja Championship
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The seventh edition of the Ex-Professionals in Diaspora Junior Squash Championship has ended in Abuja with stakeholders applauding the initiative for promoting grassroots development and creating opportunities for Nigeria’s next generation of squash players. The championship, featuring Under-11, Under-13 and Under-17 boys’ and girls’ categories, was held in Abuja for the first […]
Metro City Shine as Veterans Tournament Produces 11 Goals
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Metro City Allstars recorded the biggest win of the day at the Abuja Veterans Invitational Tournament, thrashing NNPC Ltd Allstars 4–1 as Match Day 2 produced 11 goals. Ex Professionals FC and Ibn Abbas Allstars played out a goalless draw, while Kuje Allstars and MC Steve FC shared the spoils in a […]
Nigeria Crowned African U18 Women’s Beach Volleyball Champions
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s women’s team has emerged champions of the 2026 African U18 Beach Volleyball Development Cup after defeating hosts Senegal A 2-0 in the final on Thursday. The Nigerian duo of Joy Lawrence and Ifechukwu Odoh dominated from the outset, cruising to a 21-8 victory in the opening set before maintaining their composure […]
Gwagwalada Football Club Owners Celebrate Akintade’s Appointment
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Football Club Owners Gwagwalada, Abuja, have congratulated the Chairman of Likeminds Football Club, Barrister Babatunde Akintade, on his appointment as Special Assistant to the Gwagwalada Area Council Chairman on Recreational and Sports Development. In a congratulatory message signed by Lamda Ramnap N. on behalf of the association, the football club owners […]
Police, Army Deepen Security Collaboration in FCT
By Oluwakemi Kindness The FCT Police Command and the Army Headquarters Garrison have pledged to strengthen intelligence sharing and joint operations to improve security in the Federal Capital Territory. The commitment followed a meeting between the FCT Commissioner of Police, CP Ahmed Sanusi, and the Commander, Army Headquarters Garrison, Major General JR Lar, in Abuja […]