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The Niger Delta Sports Festival has officially commenced with a spectacular opening ceremony, celebrating the region’s vibrant cultural heritage and outstanding athletic talent. Chairman of the Nation...

The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, has extended heartfelt congratulations to the President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), Engr. Musa Kida,...

Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has officially announced the members of the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the 23rd National Sports Festival, scheduled to be held in Enugu in 2026. In a st...

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has pledged full support for the upcoming Niger Delta Sports Festival (NDSF), recognizing it as a crucial platform for discovering and nurturing emerging sporting ...

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola doesn't believe his squad deserves any of the £97m prize money their club will pocket by winning the Club World Cup this summer.World governing body Fifa announced t...

The stage is set for the highly anticipated BetKing Wheelchair Basketball 3×3 National Open Championship, scheduled to take place on April 3rd–7th 2025, at the Lake Sports Centre, Ijeja, Abeokuta, Ogu...

BY GOC Nwadike, OwerriThe Torch Lighting Ceremony for the Niger Delta Sports Festival Took place Thursday in Owerri, the Imo State Capital following the arrival of the Torch Light to the state capital...

...as Gov. Uzodinma Sets To Receive Festival Torch Light Thursday_By GOC Nwadike, Owerri. State Trials of the over 670 athletes drawn from the recently concluded Local Government And Zonal trials...

```International football is heavily influenced by politics, and UEFA has had to take precautions to prevent high-risk fixtures. The bans and restrictions are usually due to ongoing or historical...

A devoted Galatasaray fan has journeyed from Turkey to Kigali to cheer on Victor Osimhen ahead of Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Rwanda’s Amavubi on Friday (today).Osimhen, who is exp...

Nigerian winger Ademola Lookman has described his recognition as Africa’s best player as an honor and a blessing.Lookman, who claimed the prestigious award in Marrakech, Morocco, last December, follow...

In recognition of his contributions to sports development, the Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Mallam Shehu Dikko, has been inducted as an Honorary Member of the International Milita...

Global sportswear brand PUMA has secured a major deal with the Premier League, becoming its Official Ball Supplier starting from the 2025/26 season.Announced on Monday, this partnership sees PUMA take...

The Nigeria Wheelchair Basketball Federation (NWBF) has commended sports betting company BetKing for its unwavering support in fostering the growth of wheelchair basketball in the country. NWBF Presid...

A player's eligibility doubt will no longer exist in the Nationwide League One (NLO) as the nation's third-tier football body has enhanced its website with a Face ID application, first of its kind in ...

Nigeria's Under 18 Men Handball team finished second at the IHF Trophy's Intercontinental Phase following a 34-30 loss to Kosovo after overtime in the final of the competition on Sunday in Pristina, ...

World number two, Eniola Bolaji, has solidified her dominance in para-badminton SL3 by winning her second medal in two weeks. The Paralympic bronze medalist triumphed over Turkey’s Halime Yildiz 2-0 (...

Legs taut, backs bent at the waist, the wrestlers slowly stretched out their arms towards each other, searching for a grip while trying to avoid becoming exposed themselves.In a flash it was all over ...

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta says he expected Chelsea to be "contenders" to win the Premier League this season. The teams meet at Emirates Stadium on Sunday (13:30 GMT) with the Gunners current...

Chelsea have finalized a deal to sign highly-rated Portuguese winger Geovany Quenda from Sporting CP, with the youngster set to join the club in 2026.Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirmed the agre...