Africa deserves 2034 Commonwealth Games – Dikko
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Mallam Shehu Dikko, has urged the Commonwealth Games Federation to award the 2034 Commonwealth Games to Africa, saying the continent deserves the opportunity to host the event for the first time since its inception in 1930. Speaking during deliberations at the Commonwealth Games Federation General […]
Zazzau Selection Lift Lilleker 10s Rugby Title
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Zazzau Selection emerged champions of the 2026 Lilleker 10s Rugby Tournament after edging Barewa RFC 8-5 in a thrilling final held at the Zaria Elephant Rugby Training Pitch in Kaduna State. The one-day competition, hosted by Zaria Rugby Club, featured six teams from across Northern Nigeria and highlighted the steady growth of […]
Glasgow 2026: Team Nigeria Powers to six Medals On Day 1
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Team Nigeria launched its Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games campaign in spectacular fashion on Friday, winning six medals three gold and three silver while rewriting multiple records to announce itself as one of the early stars of the competition. Nigeria’s para powerlifting team once again demonstrated its dominance on the world stage, producing […]
NCF Intensifies U-19 Women’s World Cup Qualifier Preparations
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) has stepped up preparations for the ICC U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Division One Qualifier in Tanzania, with the Junior Female YellowGreens’ open camp entering its decisive selection phase in Benin City, Edo State. After an initial round of assessments, the coaching crew has trimmed the […]
Nigeria Defeats Burundi to Stay Perfect at African U-18
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s impressive campaign at the 2026 CAVB African U-18 Boys Volleyball Championship continued on Saturday with a dominant straight-sets victory over Burundi in Alexandria, Egypt. The West Africans produced another commanding display to defeat Burundi 3-0 (25-16, 25-11, 25-16), extending their unbeaten run to three matches at the continental tournament. Nigeria controlled […]
Nigeria Steps Up U-19 Women’s Cricket World Cup Bid
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) has stepped up preparations for the ICC U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Division One Qualifier in Tanzania, with the Junior Female YellowGreens’ open camp entering its decisive selection phase in Benin City, Edo State. After an initial round of assessments, the coaching crew has trimmed the […]
Nigeria Secures Double Volleyball Qualification for 2026 CAVB
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s men’s and women’s national volleyball teams have officially secured their places at the 2026 CAVB African Nations Volleyball Championships, marking the country’s first major step on the road to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. The confirmation came after the African Volleyball Confederation (CAVB) released the final list of qualified nations […]
Nigeria Sweep Morocco in U-18 African Championship Opener
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s U-18 boys’ volleyball team made a dream start to their campaign at the 2026 CAVB U-18 African Nations Volleyball Championship, defeating Morocco in straight sets to secure their first victory of the tournament in Alexandria, Egypt. The Nigerian side delivered a composed and dominant performance to record a 3-0 (32-30, 25-21, […]
Africa U18 and U19 Volleyball Championship serves off in Egypt
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria and 13 other African nations have arrived in Alexandria, Egypt, ahead of the 2026 African U-18 and U-19 Volleyball Championship, which serves off on Wednesday at the Pioneers Club. The continental tournament, which runs until July 30, will showcase some of Africa’s brightest young volleyball talents, with hosts Egypt joined by […]
CAVB Zone 3 Boss Hails Successful Abidjan Volleyball Qualifiers
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso President of the Confederation of African Volleyball (CAVB) Zone 3, Ali Yaro, has hailed the successful hosting of the 2026 African Nations Cup Zone 3 Qualifiers in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire describing the tournament as a major boost for volleyball development across the region. Speaking at the closing ceremony, Yaro commended Côte d’Ivoire […]