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. […]
Mobil Naija Cup 2026 Set to Discover Nigeria’s Future Football Stars
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The stage is set for the maiden edition of the Mobil Naija Cup 2026, an Under-16 football tournament designed to identify, nurture, and showcase Nigeria’s next generation of football talent. With a total prize pool exceeding ₦5,000,000, the competition will feature nine youth teams battling for a single trophy and the champion’s […]
Iloenyosi, Akubudike Meet Ahead of 2nd Akubudike Tournament
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Chairman of the Anambra State Football Association, Chikelue Iloenyosi, has held a strategic meeting with football patron Jim Martin Nwabueze Akubudike as preparations intensify for the second edition of the Anambra State Akubudike Football Tournament. The meeting focused on expanding the scope, structure, and overall impact of the tournament, which gained wide […]
NCF Hosts 7th U-17 Championship as 36 States Compete
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) has announced that all is now set for the 7th edition of its flagship National Under-17 Cricket Championship, with zonal qualifiers scheduled to take place across the country. This year’s championship will feature participation from 36 states, competing in zonal preliminaries to determine the best teams that […]
Grassroots to Greatness: Iloenyosi, Anichebe Plan Football Revival in Anambra
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Chairman of the Anambra State Football Association, Chikelue Iloenyosi, has reiterated his commitment to grassroots football development following a strategic meeting with former Super Eagles striker Victor Anichebe, an indigene of the state. The discussion centered on strengthening youth football structures, creating sustainable development pathways, and positioning Anambra as a major talent […]
Iloenyosi Backs Kanu, Calls for Unity and Experience at Enyimba
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Former Super Eagles defender and Anambra State FA Chairman Chikelue Iloenyosi has rallied support for Nwankwo Kanu, insisting the Enyimba chairman should not be blamed for the club’s recent poor results. Speaking on Enyimba’s struggles, Iloenyosi stressed that Kanu’s role is administrative, not technical. “Kanu is not the coach or technical director. […]
Nigeria Tennis Qualifies for Davis Cup World Group II, Eyes World Group I Return
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s Davis Cup campaign has delivered a historic breakthrough, as the men’s team qualified for the World Group II stage at the prestigious international team tennis competition. The achievement ends a long wait for progression in the Davis Cup, the world’s leading men’s team event organised by the International Tennis Federation (ITF). […]
Nigeria Rugby Reveals 2026 Calendar, Targets Women’s Africa Qualification and Growth
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF) has unveiled its 2026 calendar, outlining bold plans to grow the sport nationwide. The roadmap was presented in Abuja on Monday and signals a renewed push to strengthen domestic competitions. The expanded national structure covers grassroots development, youth competitions, elite pathways and more international engagement […]