CGC Volleyball League Ends with Continental Praise for Nigeria
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) women and Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) Spikers men have emerged champions at the 2025 Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC) Volleyball Premier League which ended in grand style in Abuja on saturday. The final phase opened with emphatic victories across several team Officials of the Confederation of African […]
NLO Sets April Kickoff, Unveils New Logo
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nationwide League One (NLO), on friday confirmed a tentative kickoff date of Friday, April 10, 2026, for the Africa’s largest youth domestic football league. The major announcement in preparation for the 2026 campaign was made during it Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Abuja where the NLO also unveiled a refreshed logo, […]
Hyperbuzz FC Triumph in Dramatic Finale to Win 2025 NLO Cup
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Hyperbuzz FC of Abuja have clinched the 2025 NLO Cup after a nerve-shredding 6–5 penalty shootout victory over JNR Danburan FC of Katsina. The pulsating final at Bwari Stadium ended 2–2 in regulation time, delivering a spectacle worthy of a championship decider. The tournament’s unbeaten finalists lived up to expectations, showcasing flair, […]
Chelle Unveils 28-Man Squad for AFCON 2025
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria Head Coach, Eric Chelle has released a strong 28-man Super Eagles squad for the 35th Africa Cup of Nations, with Nigeria set to begin their Morocco 2025 campaign in just 10 days. Goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali headlines the list alongside key returnees Calvin Bassey, Semi Ajayi, Zaidu Sanusi, Wilfred Ndidi, Frank Onyeka, […]
Onikeku celebrates Customs’ dominant league win, targets African supremacy
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Head of Sports, Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Samuel Onikeku, has applauded the outstanding performance of the Nigeria Customs Service Women’s Volleyball Team after securing the 2025 CGC Volleyball Premier League title with three matches to spare. Speaking in Abuja on Thursday, Onikeku reflected on the team’s impressive journey this season, noting […]
Naija Ratels Show Heart Despite Setback Against Bayelsa Queens
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Naija Ratels may not have taken the points on Matchday 3, but they won admiration and respect with a spirited performance in their 5–0 loss to Bayelsa Queens — a display that showed heart, commitment, and the promise of brighter days ahead. Facing one of the most formidable sides in the NWFL […]
Cowrie, AJ Sharks Claim Rugby Schools 7s Tournament
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Cowrie RFC Men and AJ Sharks Women have emerged champions of the inaugural Ronald Chagoury Rugby School 7s Tournament, hosted at Rugby School Nigeria in partnership with the Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF). The one-day event in Lekki brought together nine teams and delivered a vibrant spectacle of speed, skill, and emerging […]
NFF President, Lulu, Ogunnowo Receive Gwagwalada Football Merit Award
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Musa Gusau, and the former NFF President, Alhaji Sani Lulu Abdullahi, have been nominated for the prestigious Gwagwalada Football League Merit Award. Also nominated is the Chief Operating Officer of the Nigerian Nationwide League, Olushola Ogunnowo, all for their outstanding contributions to grassroots […]
2025 NLO Cup Kicks Off in Abuja With High-Scoring Encounters
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The 2025 Nigeria League One Cup has kicked off at the Bwari Stadium in Abuja, as eight teams from across the country opened their campaigns in the week-long grassroots football tournament. Matchday One delivered intensity, flair, and standout performances, especially from clubs backed by Nigerian international footballers. One of the marquee fixtures […]
NSC DG, NFF President Lead Top Dignitaries to NNL Awards
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Director General of the National Sports Commission, Bukola Olopade, and Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President, Ibrahim Gusau, are leading the distinguished guests for the NNL November Awards. The November 2025/2026 edition of the NNL/PROSTAR INT’L/SPORTLIGHT will take place on 16 December 2025 in Abuja It will mark the first edition of […]