Nigeria

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has unveiled the Renewed Hope Initiative for Nigeria’s Sports Economy (RHINSE), to transform the nation’s sports industry. The NSC Chairman, Shehu Dikko, disclosed this in a statement in Abuja. RHINSE…

The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF), wrapped up an extraordinary year of football in 2024, with major milestones in men’s, women’s, youth and club football. From Côte d’Ivoire’s historic AFCON victory to landmark performances…

Hosts Ghana lifted the inaugural WAFU B U17 Girls’ Cup on Sunday with a 5-4 penalty shootout defeat of Nigeria after a 2-2 draw in regulation time, at the Ghanaian Centre of Excellence in Prampram, outside Accra. Both sides earlier…

The final qualifying fixture between Nigeria's Super Eagles B team and Ghana's Black Galaxies in the race to next year’s African Nations Championship ended in a 0-0 draw in the first leg, played at the Accra Sports Stadium in Ghana on…

Remo Stars FC returned to the top of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) on Sunday after a 2-0 home win against the visiting Bayelsa United, at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne, Ogun State. Jabbar Malik scored in the 84th and 88th…

Nigeria vs Ghana Rivalry Heats Up With CHAN and WAFU Finals. For the umpteenth time this year, Nigeria and Ghana reignite their fierce football rivalry on Sunday in a thrilling doubleheader. The Super Eagles B face the Black Galaxies in…

As parts of efforts to encourage community development, the Geezers Football Academy is set to organise a nationwide football league across secondary schools in Nigeria. This was disclosed by the Director Media and Publicity of Geezers…

The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has announced that the federal government will launch the newly introduced contactless international passport renewal system in four Nigerian states—Lagos, Abuja, Rivers, and Kano—by January…

The Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) on Wednesday announced a 15-player squad for the International Cricket Council (ICC) Under-19 Women’s World Cup slated for January. The Junior Female Yellow Greens would be led by Piety Lucky with…

The 2024 edition of the NLNG Golf Classic has ended with Oluwaseun Adedipe and Kafayat Bamimore clinching the top prize in the men and ladies categories in at the Bonny Island Golf Club  (BIGC) in Bonny, Rivers State, Southern Nigeria.…