Security beefed up as maiden Niger Delta Sports Festival begins in Uyo
Athletes, officials laud NDSF accreditation process
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SWG: FirstBank pledges commitment to youths, sports development
Impressed by the outcome of the maiden South-West Games, the Games major sponsor, FirstBank, has pledged to support any sporting initiative that targets youths and sports development across the country.
BAL: Upbeat Rivers Hoopers arrive Lagos, depart for Morocco tomorrow
Nigeria’s representatives in the 2025 Basketball Africa League (BAL), Rivers Hoopers of Port Harcourt, will depart for Rabat, Morocco, tomorrow ahead of the championship, which tips off this weekend.
President Federation Cup round of 32 fixtures announced
The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has released the fixtures for the Round of 32 in the ongoing President Federation Cup, with top clubs set to battle for a place in the next stage of the prestigious competition.
Defending champion, El-Kanemi, takes on Enyimba as round of 32 games hold tomorrow
El-Kanemi Warriors, who defeated Abia Warriors 2-0 in the final game of the 2024 President Federation Cup, will face another team from Abia State, Enyimba, in a round-of-32 battle for the trophy this year.
Nigerian coach meets Arsenal star Nwaneri in London
Still reeling from the tepid display by some of his players in the recent 2026 World Cup qualifiers, Super Eagles Coach, Eric Chelle, has started rebuilding his team for better performance when the qualifiers resume in September.
Ajax beat PSV 2-0 to close in on Eredivisie title
Ajax won 2-0 at arch-rivals PSV Eindhoven on Sunday, taking the Amsterdam giants one step closer to a 37th Dutch league title.
Late Nigerian boxer died fighting for N3m in Ghana
Autopsy will decide cause of death, says NBB of C The late Nigerian boxer, Gabriel Oluwasegun Olanrewaju, who died on Saturday during a bout in Ghana, died fighting for N3 million, The Guardian has learnt.