NVBF Announces Clubs for 2025 Super Cup in Abuja
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) has unveiled the list of clubs invited to compete in the 2025 NVBF Super Cup (Men & Women). The tournament is set to run from January 30 to February 8, 2026, at the Indoor Sports Hall, Package B, MKO Abiola Stadium, Abuja. Spotlight on Nigeria’s Top Volleyball […]
Enugu, Ekiti, Oyo, Gombe, Kaduna Join Rugby Rising Initiative
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Enugu, Ekiti, Oyo, Gombe and Kaduna states have joined the Rugby Rising initiative, a grassroots development programme aimed at expanding female participation in sports and empowering young girls through rugby across Nigeria. The initiative is a collaborative project involving World Rugby, Rugby Africa and the Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF), designed to […]
NIS Launches South-South Zonal Centre in Benin
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The National Institute for Sports (NIS) has concluded arrangements to commence full operations of its South-South Zonal Training Centre in Benin City, Edo State. The move aimd at strengthening grassroots sports development and professional coaching education in the region. The Director-General, of the Institute, Comrade Philip Shaibu, disclosed this during a courtesy […]
NWFL: Rivers Angels Thrash Heartland as Bayelsa Queens Win Away
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Matchday Seven of the 2025/2026 Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership produced multiple victories across the centres, with Rivers Angels recording the biggest win of the round and Bayelsa Queens securing an away triumph. In Lagos, Dannaz Ladies defeated Ahudiyannem Queens 2–1. Amarachi Anusillem scored in the 58th minute before Chizaram Onyenze […]
Keshi Welcomes Delta Queens Exit, Says He Planned to Resign
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Former Delta Queens Head Coach, Samaila Samaila Marwa, popularly known as Keshi, has reacted to the termination of his appointment by the Delta State Sports Commission, saying he accepts the decision and had, in fact, planned to resign over a month ago. Marwa said he took up the role with […]
Akpata Represents Nigeria at Africa Cricket Board Conference
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The President of the Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF), Dr. Uyi Akpata, is representing Nigeria at the Conference for Africa Cricket Board Members, a high-level forum bringing together leading cricket administrators from across the continent. The conference, hosted by Cricket Namibia in collaboration with the International Cricket Council (ICC), is holding alongside […]
NAqF Unveils 2026 Swimming Calendar to Boost Sports Tourism
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Aquatics Federation’s 2026 calendar is expected to boost sports tourism, with swimming competitions, training programmes and governance activities scheduled across more than ten Nigerian cities throughout the year. The Federation on Monday unveiled its 2026 Programme of Activities, outlining a comprehensive lineup of national championships, age-grade competitions, certification courses and […]
NVBF Boss Celebrates Customs’s Adeniyi on 60th birthday
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The President of the Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF), Engineer Musa Nimrod, has extended warm birthday wishes to the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Adewale Adeniyi (MFR), praising his exceptional support for the growth of volleyball in Nigeria. In a goodwill message, Nimrod described Adeniyi as a distinguished public servant whose leadership […]
CAF Condemns Senegal Walk-Off, Stadium Chaos at AFCON
By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has condemned the conduct of Senegal’s players and fans during their AFCON clash against Morocco on Sunday. The match, tied 0-0 deep into injury time, was disrupted when most of the Senegalese squad walked off the pitch after Morocco was awarded a penalty following a VAR […]
Musa Kida Hails Nwabali, Eagles’ Bronze Finish
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Engineer Ahmadu Musa Kida, Chairman of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), has celebrated the Super Eagles’ dramatic victory over Egypt in the third-place match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Nigeria defeated the seven-time African champions 4–2 on penalties after regulation time, securing the bronze medal […]