NHF Hails Ediga Agbo on Sultan Azlan Shah Award
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The President of the Nigeria Hockey Federation (NHF), Engineer Simon Nkom, and members of the federation’s board have congratulated Professor Ediga Agbo on receiving the prestigious Sultan Azlan Shah Award in recognition of his contributions to hockey development in Nigeria. Agbo’s recognition coincides with the 50th International Hockey Federation (FIH) Congress in […]
T20 Qualifiers: Danladi Leads Nigeria to Victory Over Zambia
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Isaac Danladi smashed an unbeaten 90 while Selim Salau continued his impressive form as Nigeria’s YellowGreens secured a commanding nine-wicket victory over Zambia at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Sub-Regional Qualifier C in Abuja. Nigeria chased down Zambia’s target of 143, finishing on 146 for one in just 14.5 overs […]
Six Abu Dhabi Academy Players Move to Dubai
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Six players from Abu Dhabi Football Academy have relocated to Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and begun training with a new club, following support from the Deputy Chief of Staff to the Niger State Governor, Sadiq Yusuf, popularly known as “D’Cos”. The players completed their move to Dubai and took part in […]
Nigeria Dominate Ghana to Move Closer to U19 World Cup
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s Junior YellowGreens have revived their hopes of securing a place at the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup after defeating Ghana by five wickets at the Gahanga Oval in Rwanda. The Nigerian side produced a dominant bowling display to dismiss Ghana for just 93 runs in 39.5 overs. Keneth Boniface led […]
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 […]
Nigeria Dominates Zone 3 Beach Volleyball Qualifiers
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria underlined its dominance in West African beach volleyball by winning both the men’s and women’s titles at the 2026 African Nations Cup Zone 3 Beach Volleyball Qualifiers held in Badagry, Lagos State. The three-day championship, which featured teams from Nigeria, Ghana, Benin Republic, Niger Republic, Liberia and Côte d’Ivoire, ended with […]
Japan Cruise, Paraguay Shock as World Cup Drama Intensifies
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The 2026 FIFA World Cup served up another thrilling round of group-stage action on Sunday, with Japan producing a dominant display to eliminate Tunisia, Paraguay stunning Turkey to keep their knockout hopes alive, and Brazil returning to winning ways with an emphatic victory over Haiti. Japan secured a comprehensive 4-0 win over […]
Sandy stars as Rwanda Edge Nigeria by 11 Runs
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Esther Sandy’s fighting half-century and Christabel Chukwuonye’s all-round brilliance were not enough to prevent Nigeria’s Female YellowGreens from slipping to an 11-run defeat against hosts Rwanda Women in the Kwibuka T20 Tournament 2026 at the Gahanga Cricket Oval in Kigali. After winning the toss and choosing to field, Nigeria produced a disciplined […]
Nigeria Makes History with First-Ever Elite Team Sprint Gold
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Host nation Nigeria delivered a historic and electrifying performance on Wednesday at the 2026 CAC Track African Championships in Abuja, claiming its first-ever Men Elite Team Sprint gold medal and reinforcing its growing dominance in African track cycling. Backed by a roaring home crowd at the Velodrome of the Moshood Abiola National […]
NSC Appeals to Ofili: “Come Home, We’re Ready to Support You”
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The National Sports Commission (NSC) has reaffirmed its commitment to Nigerian sprint star Favour Ofili, urging her to return to the national team after World Athletics denied her request to switch allegiance. Director General of the NSC, Bukola Olopade, made the appeal while addressing journalists in Abuja, stressing that the country remains […]