Enugu State Governor, Dr Peter Mbah, has unveiled the local organising committee for the 23rd National Sports Festival, Enugu 2026.
Governor Mbah said the committee’s membership was carefully selected based on their competence, excellence, and outstanding contributions to the sports sector.
The LOC will be chaired by Commissioner for Youth and Sports in Enugu State, Mr. Lloyd Ike…
Super Eagles captain William Ekong has emphasised the team’s determination to secure all three points in Friday’s World Cup qualifier against Rwanda in Kigali.
Speaking to the media unit of the Nigeria Football Federation , Ekong dismissed concerns about Nigeria’s historical struggles against Rwanda on their home soil, insisting that the team is focused on the present…
Nigeria’s Eniola Bolaji has further cemented her dominance in para-badminton SL3, securing her second medal in just two weeks.
Bolaji on Sunday triumphed over Turkey’s Halime Yildiz with a 2-0 victory in the women’s final at the 2025 Spanish Para-Badminton International in Toledo, Spain.
It’s worth noting that just last week, Bolaji claimed a gold medal at the 2025…
Jack Draper pulled off a stunning upset at the 2025 Indian Wells, defeating two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz 6-1, 0-6, 6-4 in the semifinals on Saturday. With this victory, the 13th-seeded Brit secured his spot in the tournament final.
Draper will now face 12th-seeded Holger Rune, who defeated fifth-seeded Daniil Medvedev 7-6, 6-4 in the first semifinal, marking his 150th career…
Nigeria’s Super Eagles will kick off their camp for the two 2026 World Cup qualifying matches against Rwanda and Zimbabwe on Sunday, 16th March in Kigali.
Head Coach Eric Chelle is expected to announce a 23-man squad selected from a provisional list of 39 players later this week. The squad will feature several new faces as they prepare for the upcoming qualifiers against Rwanda and…
President Donald Trump has announced the creation of a task force to oversee preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be hosted by North America.
The task force, led by President Trump himself, will focus on coordinating U.S. government security measures and planning for the tournament, which is expected to attract millions of international visitors to the United States, Canada, and…
Four-time African Footballer of the Year Samuel Eto’o has secured his place on the list of candidates for the Confederation of African Football’s elective congress, scheduled for next week.
Eto’o had initially been excluded from the contest, but the Court of Arbitration for Sport has upheld his appeal, allowing him to contest the CAF executive committee elections in Cairo on…
National Sports Commission, led by Mallam Shehu Dikko as Chairman, has officially welcomed the participating nations to the ECOWAS Wrestling Tournament currently taking place in Abuja.
During the opening ceremony, Mallam Dikko reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to fostering the growth and promotion of traditional sports.
He emphasized that the Sports Commission is also dedicated to…
Liverpool delivered a stunning last-minute blow to Paris Saint-Germain, clinching a dramatic 1-0 victory in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie. Despite being under relentless pressure for most of the game, the Reds capitalized on a rare opportunity to secure a crucial advantage.
PSG Dominate but Fail to Convert
Paris Saint-Germain were in full control for the majority of the…
The Nigerian football community is in mourning following the tragic passing of Abubakar Lawal, who was laid to rest in his hometown of Sokoto. The young footballer, who played for Ugandan club Vipers SC, met an untimely demise last month in Kampala, leaving behind a legacy that resonated deeply with those who knew him.
Lawal’s burial, which took place on Monday, was attended by grieving…