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Nigerian Swimmers Opute, Ebingha Awarded World Aquatics Scholarships

World Aquatics, the global governing body for swimming, has awarded international training scholarships to two of Nigeria’s rising stars in…

4 months ago

Fanny Amun Slams Ex-Players Who Depend On NFF

Former Super Eagles assistant coach and one-time secretary-general of the then Nigeria Football Association (NFA), Ambassador Fanny Amun has taken…

4 months ago

NSC Chairman Dikko Lauds Abia’s ‘Adopt A Sport’ Policy

National Sports Commission Chairman Mallam Shehu Dikko has challenged states to key into sports of comparative strength citing Abia State’s…

4 months ago

Nigeria Lose Bid To Host 2025 U17 AFCON Qualifiers

Nigeria will no longer play host to the WAFU B edition of the 2025 U17 AFCON and as a result…

4 months ago

NFF Spends Up To 90% Of Revenue On Team Accommodation, Gusau Reveals

The president of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, has explained that the soccer body finds it…

4 months ago

Tella Fires AFCON 2025 Warning To Simon, Chukwueze

The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations kicks off in December, and Nathan Tella has sounded a clear warning to some…

4 months ago

Peter Rufai’s Lying-in-State To Be Held Friday in Lagos

The Professional Footballers Association of Nigeria (PFAN), has announced plans for the final home journey of late legendary Nigeria goalkeeper…

4 months ago

Super Eagles B Seek Dignity In Final CHAN Match

Nigeria will play for pride when they face DR Congo in their final Group D clash at the TotalEnergies African…

4 months ago

Nigeria Confirms Camp Date For Do-or-Die World Cup Qualifiers

Nigeria’s hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup will take centre stage next month as the Super Eagles…

4 months ago

FG Forms Committee To Review School Sports Curriculum

The Federal Government has inaugurated a 20-member committee to review and update curricula for sports-related courses in universities and other…

4 months ago