FCT Dominates as Maiden National School Volleyball Championship Ends
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The curtain has fallen on the first-ever National School Volleyball Championship in Abuja, with the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) emerging the biggest winners in both the boys’ and girls’ categories after days of intense, inspiring action from young talents across Nigeria. FCT I clinched double gold, topping both divisions of the historic […]
Team Nigeria Clinches Bronze in African Hockey Cup of Nations
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Team Nigeria has returned home in high spirits after a remarkable showing at the African Hockey Cup of Nations (ACN) held in Ismailia, Egypt. The men’s national team clinched a bronze medal — their best finish in recent years — capping off a strong continental campaign for the nation. […]
Kano Pillars Retain Amputee Football Championship Crown
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Kano Pillars have once again proven their dominance in Nigerian amputee football, successfully defending their title to emerge champions of the 2025 Nigeria National Amputee Football Championship, which concluded in Abuja on Friday. The high-stakes final against Phoenix FC of Lagos lived up to its billing as a battle of skill, grit, […]
Nigeria Hockey is Rising — Federation President Simon Nkom
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s men’s and women’s national hockey teams will fly out on October 7 for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Ismailia, Egypt, with the players, coaches, and federation officials radiating confidence and unity ahead of the continental showpiece. The tournament, scheduled for October 11–18, will feature Africa’s hockey powerhouses — South […]
Semifinals Tip Off in CDS Southwest Unity Basketball Championship
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The race for glory at the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Southwest Unity Basketball Championship has narrowed to four, as the competition enters its semifinal stage this Saturday at the Indoor Sports Hall of the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos. The day’s action will see Hoops & Reads lock horns with Delta Force […]
Nigeria Junior Swimmers Bag Six Medals on Opening Day in Ghana
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s Junior Swimming Team made a flying start at the Africa Zone 2 Swimming Championship in Ghana, hauling in six medals in the opening day’s morning session, consisting of two gold, one silver, and three bronze medals. Star swimmer Aidan Dumuje stole the spotlight with a sensational double-gold performance. He claimed the […]
Favour Ofili Still a Nigerian Athlete – NSC
By: Nonso Arinze The Director General of the National Sports Commission, Hon. Bukola Olopade, has dismissed reports claiming elite sprinter Favour Ofili has switched allegiance to Turkey. He made the clarification during a World Press Conference for the Confederation of African Athletics U18 and U20 Championships in Abuja. Favour Ofili is not going anywhere. That’s […]
Customs Partners National Sports Commission to Boost Sports in Nigeria
Oluwakemi Kindness As part of efforts to revitalise sports, engage youths in meaningful activities, and enhance Nigeria’s global sports profile, the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, has sought the support of the National Sports Commission to host the African Volleyball Inter-Club Women’s Championship. Speaking during a courtesy visit to the Chairman of the National Sports […]