Sports Entrepreneurship: Odedede to Headline ABU Career Lecture
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso A player in Nigeria’s sports business ecosystem, Godspower Odedede, is set to deliver a keynote address at the 3rd Career Lecture organised by the Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria in Kaduna state. Odedede, Chief Executive Officer of G-O(DE)3 Sports Consult Ltd, will speak on “Career Opportunities […]
NSC Sets Up 28-Member Committee for Abuja 2027 African Youth Games
By Arinzechi Nonso Nigeria has taken a key step towards hosting the 2027 African Youth Games with the inauguration of a 28-member Local Organising Committee (LOC) by the National Sports Commission (NSC). The committee was unveiled in Abuja on Tuesday by the NSC Chairman, Shehu Dikko, who charged members to deliver what he described as […]
NVBF Unveils 2026 Roadmap for African Volleyball Success
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso President of the Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF), Engineer Musa Nimrod, has unveiled an ambitious 2026 roadmap focused on continental success, player development, and commercial revival, following what he described as a highly successful Super Cup tournament. Speaking after the competition, Nimrod said the Super Cup has become a critical platform for discovering […]
Nigeria Beach Soccer League Unveils 2026 Season Calendar
By Arinzechi chukwunonso The Nigeria Beach Soccer League (NBSL) has released its proposed calendar for the 2026 season, outlining host venues and timelines for what promises to be another exciting year of sand football in the country. The calendar was presented by the League Coordinator, Mahmud Hadejia, during a virtual stakeholders’ meeting held on Tuesday, […]
CNS Spikers, Customs Shine on Day 3 of NVBF Super Cup
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso CNS Spikers and Nigeria Customs Service delivered standout performances on Day 3 of the ongoing 2025 Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) Super Cup in Abuja, with both sides emerging victorious in thrilling five-set encounters that highlighted the growing intensity of the competition. CNS Spikers were pushed to the limit before securing a dramatic […]
NAqF Unveils 2026 Swimming Calendar to Boost Sports Tourism
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Aquatics Federation’s 2026 calendar is expected to boost sports tourism, with swimming competitions, training programmes and governance activities scheduled across more than ten Nigerian cities throughout the year. The Federation on Monday unveiled its 2026 Programme of Activities, outlining a comprehensive lineup of national championships, age-grade competitions, certification courses and […]
Nigeria Hockey Federation Reacts to Award, Outlines 2026 Plans
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso A Board Member of the Nigeria Hockey Federation, Yohanna Faruk, has described the award received by the federation as a major boost for the development of hockey in Nigeria and across Africa. Faruk, who spoke on behalf of the President of the Federation, Engr. Simon Nkom, was reacting after receiving the award […]
Chelle Unveils 23-Man Super Eagles Squad for Crucial World Cup Qualifiers
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Super Eagles’ Head Coach, Eric Chelle, has announced a 23-man squad for Nigeria’s decisive 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Lesotho and Benin Republic, with captain William Troost-Ekong, Alex Iwobi, Wilfred Ndidi, and prolific forward Victor Osimhen all making the list. The list released by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Communications […]
Kingdom Unity Games Unveils Engr. Joseph as Ambassador
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso As preparations gather momentum for the maiden edition of the Kingdom Unity Games Abuja (KUGA) 2025, organizers have announced Engineer Ciroma Joseph as the official Ambassador of the Games. The event, scheduled to hold from September 6 to 13, 2025 at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, is a faith-driven sporting initiative designed […]