Avre tasks NSC, NFF on Super Falcons' 2028 Olympic qualification
Former Super Falcons striker Patience Avre-Odeli urges NSC and NFF to ensure Nigeria secures an African ticket for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.
Category : Athletics
World Athletics, CAA Tap Nigeria's Nesiama for Ghana Mentoring
World Athletics and CAA have invited Nigeria's Commodore Omatseye Nesiama to mentor referees at the African Championships in Accra, Ghana, from May 10 to 19, 2026.
Winning in Sports: More Than Just Coming First
Segun Odegbami reflects on IICC Shooting Stars' 1977 African Cup-Winners Cup semi-final loss to Rangers FC, highlighting that winning is about effort and performance, not just finishing first.
Bruno Fernandes wins FWA Footballer of the Year
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has won the Football Writers' Association Men's Footballer of the Year award for the 2025-26 season.
NBF: Ghana friendly to boost boxing team for Commonwealth Games
The Nigerian Boxing Federation says its 17-man team for an international friendly in Ghana will help improve the squad ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
Gnabry, Rodrygo, Militao Headline Stars to Miss World Cup
Serge Gnabry, Rodrygo, and Eder Militao are among top players ruled out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup due to injuries, as concerns grow over player workload.
NWF Vows to Keep Women's Dominance, Lift Men's Wrestling
Nigeria Wrestling Federation president assures fans of building on women's success and improving men's team after African Championships.
Piers Morgan Tips Rice for 2026 Ballon d'Or
British broadcaster Piers Morgan has backed Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice to win the 2026 Ballon d'Or, citing his stellar season leading the Gunners to Champions League and Premier League glory.
Osimhen Leads UCL Man of the Match Awards Despite Galatasaray Exit
Victor Osimhen tops the UEFA Champions League man-of-the-match awards with four, despite Galatasaray's Round of 16 exit after a 4-1 aggregate loss to Liverpool.
Big Brother 24 Cast Three Years Later: Taylor Hale Hosts TV
Three years after Big Brother 24, Taylor Hale is a TV host, while others pursue fitness, law, or step back. Catch up on the cast in 2026.
Kvaratskhelia Unlikely for 2026 Ballon d'Or Despite PSG Heroics
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has been exceptional for PSG but is not a Ballon d'Or favorite because Georgia failed to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.
PSG Duo Equals Kanu's UCL Semi-Final Record
Warren Zaïre-Emery and Désiré Doué join Nwankwo Kanu in starting four Champions League semi-finals before age 21 after PSG's win over Bayern Munich.
Arsenal Favored Over PSG in UCL Final by Supercomputer
Opta's supercomputer predicts Arsenal will defeat Paris Saint-Germain in the 2026 UEFA Champions League final, giving the Gunners a 55.76% chance of winning their first title.
Okpekpe Race Gets First World Athletics Medical Director
Okpekpe International 10km Road Race appoints Dr. Sam Ogbondeminu as first World Athletics-certified medical director ahead of its 11th edition on May 30, 2026.
Nigeria sole African 4x100m relay team at Budapest event
Nigeria is the only African nation in the mixed 4x100m relay at the World Athletics Ultimate Championships in Budapest, with a $10 million prize pool.
Ballon d'Or Rankings Shift After UCL Finalists Set
The 2026 Ballon d'Or rankings have shifted after PSG and Arsenal confirmed as Champions League finalists. Top contenders include Dembele, Kane, Yamal, Olise, and Rice.
JUSUN Holds Fitness Walk for HCJ Games in Ikeja
Judiciary workers, including magistrates, participated in a fitness walk in Ikeja to mark the annual HCJ's Games, promoting health and unity among court staff.
Amusan Leads 49 Others to Ghana 2026 CAA Championships
World record holder Tobi Amusan will lead a 51-member Nigerian team at the African Senior Athletics Championship in Accra, Ghana, from May 12-17, 2026.
Barewa, AJ Sharks Win Atlantic Rugby 7s in Lagos
Barewa RFC beat Cowrie RFC 19-0 to win men's, AJ Sharks edged Edo Queens 7-0 for women's title at Atlantic Rugby 7s in Lagos, boosting domestic rugby development.
Shaibu Seeks Stronger Sports Sector Collaboration
Philip Shaibu, NIS Director-General, urges stronger inter-agency collaboration to unlock Nigeria's sports potential, highlighting visa support from Foreign Affairs and progress with NFF and NELFUND.
Parrot Predicts UCL Semi-Final Second Leg Winners
A parrot named Roza has predicted the winners of the UEFA Champions League semi-final second-leg matches between Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid and Bayern Munich vs PSG.
Opta Supercomputer Predicts Arsenal vs Atletico Finalist
Opta's supercomputer gives Arsenal a 56% chance to reach the Champions League final after a 1-1 first-leg draw with Atletico Madrid.
Ogazi breaks Nigerian 400m record, Egbunike thrilled
Samuel Ogazi ran 44.02s to break Innocent Egbunike's 39-year-old Nigerian 400m record. Egbunike congratulated him, urging humility and leadership.
D'Tigress WNBA Tour Long-Term Investment: NBBF
Ugo Udezue, NBBF marketing chairman, says D'Tigress WNBA tour is a long-term investment blending youth and experience for future success.
Falconets Beat Malawi 2-0 in World Cup Qualifier First Leg
Nigeria's U-20 women's team, the Falconets, defeated Malawi 2-0 in the first leg of their final World Cup qualifying round, securing a strong advantage for the return leg.
Nigeria Secures Three World Championships Tickets
Team Nigeria's relay teams qualify for Beijing 2027 World Championships and Budapest Ultimate Championships, showcasing strong performances in Gaborone.
England Names Squad for Lagos 2026 Commonwealth Fencing
England Fencing has announced its squad for the Senior and U-23 Commonwealth Fencing Championships in Lagos, Nigeria, in August 2026, marking Nigeria as the first African host.
Abia Taekwondo Chief Seeks New Talents from Grassroots
Olympic bronze medallist Chika Chukwumerije is inaugurated as chairman of Abia Taekwondo Association, vowing to discover and groom grassroots talents for global success.
Okpekpe 10km Race Moved to May 30, 2026
The Okpekpe International 10km Road Race has been shifted from May 23 to May 30, 2026, to enhance logistics, medical coverage, and security for athletes and fans.
Peter Obi Urges FG to Harness Youth Potential Through Sports
Peter Obi calls on governments and corporate bodies to invest in youth-driven sports like celebrity boxing, citing its potential for talent discovery and national development.
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