Isa Welcomes Senegal Friendlies Ahead of Ghana Clash
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Sand Eagles head coach Abdullahi Isa says Nigeria’s two friendly matches against Senegal will provide a crucial test ahead of their Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations qualifying clash with Ghana. Nigeria will face the defending African champions at Murtala Muhammed Square, Kaduna, on Saturday, before the teams meet again at the […]
Nigeria Win Record 35 Medals At Africa Zone 2 Championships
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s swimming team has won a record 35 medals at the Africa Zone 2 Swimming Championships in Dakar, Senegal. The combined junior and senior teams claimed 17 gold, 14 silver and four bronze medals, giving Nigeria its biggest medal haul at the competition in more than a decade. The Nigeria Aquatics Federation, […]
Nigeria Defeat Senegal 3-1 at African Volleyball Championship
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s women’s volleyball team recorded a hard-fought 3-1 victory over Senegal on Monday in a classification match at the ongoing African Volleyball Championship in Nairobi, Kenya. The Nigerian side made a strong start, taking the opening set 25-17, but Senegal responded with a narrow 26-24 win in the second set to level […]
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 […]
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 […]
Lawrence, Odoh Lead Nigeria’s U-18 Beach Volleyball Charge in Senegal
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s beach volleyball hopes at the African U-18 Girls’ Developmental Cup will be spearheaded by Joy Lawrence and Ifechukwu Odoh, who have departed the country for the tournament in Saly, Senegal. The competition, which runs from August 8 to 14, 2026, is part of preparations for the Youth Olympic Games, with the […]
President Faye Emerges ECOWAS Chairman
By Zainab Bakare President Bassirou Faye of the Republic of Senegal has been elected as the new Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Authority of Heads of State and Government. President Faye’s election was announced at the conclusion of the ECOWAS Summit, which took place on Sunday where regional leaders unanimously […]
AFCON 2025: CAF Bans Thiaw, Hakimi, Fines Senegal, Morocco
By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has imposed a range of disciplinary sanctions on the Fédération Sénégalaise de Football (FSF), the Fédération Royale Marocaine de Football (FRMF), as well as several players and officials, following incidents during and after the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final. In a statement published on its […]