Junior YellowGreens Smash Mozambique in Record 407-Run Win
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s Junior YellowGreens delivered a breathtaking batting and bowling masterclass, crushing Mozambique U19 by 407 runs in the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup Africa Qualifier Division 2 in Kigali. Nigeria posted a tournament-high 461/6 in 50 overs, powered by four outstanding batting contributions. Bright Edem Nyong led the assault with a […]
PMAN Concert Set to Unite Abuja Music Community
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Performing Musicians Employers’ Association of Nigeria (PMAN), FCT Chapter, is set to host the maiden edition of the PMAN Hangout/Concert, bringing together musicians, creatives, industry stakeholders and music lovers for an evening of entertainment, networking and celebration. The event has the theme “Ball on a Budget.” and admission is free. The […]
Eniola Bolaji Remains in Peru for Para-Badminton Training Camp
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Paralympic Games bronze medallist Eniola Bolaji will remain in Peru until August 15 to participate in a high-level para badminton training camp, President of the Badminton Federation of Nigeria, Francis Orbih, has disclosed. Bolaji secured the women’s singles title at the Peru Para Badminton International 2026 on Sunday, August 9, defeating Brazil’s […]
Nigeria U18 Beach Volleyball Team Storms Into Semifinals
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s U18 women’s beach volleyball team have booked their place in the semifinals of the 2026 African U18 Beach Volleyball Development Cup in Senegal. The Nigerian girls maintained their unbeaten run with a convincing 2–0 victory over Mozambique, winning 21–15, 21–17 on Wednesday. Coach John Iwerima praised the team’s tactical discipline, saying […]
Nigeria Reach U18 Women’s Beach Volleyball Cup Quarterfinals
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s women’s team have booked their place in the quarterfinals of the 2026 African U18 Beach Volleyball Development Cup in Senegal after maintaining their unbeaten run in the competition. The Nigerian youngsters defeated Mozambique 2-0, winning 21-15, 21-17 on Wednesday, August 12, to seal their spot in the knockout stage with another […]
Nimrod Not Eyeing NOC Presidency — Kuti
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The President of the Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF), Engineer Musa Nimrod, has no interest in contesting for the presidency of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), according to the federation’s Special Assistant to the President, Dare Kuti. Kuti made the clarification in response to comments by former Gombe Athletics Association official, Gara Gombe, […]
Nigeria Dominate Ghana to Move Closer to U19 World Cup
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s Junior YellowGreens have revived their hopes of securing a place at the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup after defeating Ghana by five wickets at the Gahanga Oval in Rwanda. The Nigerian side produced a dominant bowling display to dismiss Ghana for just 93 runs in 39.5 overs. Keneth Boniface led […]
Nigeria U18 Hockey Teams Win Bronze in Nairobi
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s U18 men’s and women’s hockey teams have both clinched bronze medals at the inaugural U18 Hockey5s Youth Africa Cup in Nairobi, Kenya. The women’s team defeated Ghana 4–3 in the bronze-medal match, while the men produced a dominant display, thrashing Uganda 15–2 to secure their place on the podium. Nigeria’s women […]
Nigeria, DR Congo Shine at CAVB U18 Beach Volleyball
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo made strong statements on the opening day of the CAVB Beach Volleyball Youth Development Cup in Saly, Senegal, as Africa’s emerging U18 beach volleyball stars began their quest for honours. Nigeria dominated the women’s competition, securing two impressive straight-set victories. They opened their campaign with […]
Abuja All-Stars Veterans Tournament Opens in Spectacular Fashion
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Abuja All Stars International Veterans Invitational Football Tournament has kicked off in grand style at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Package A, Abuja, with Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of the National Institute for Sports, Comrade Philip Shaibu, performing the official ceremonial kick-off. The tournament, which features 22 teams, brings together former professional […]