AFN to pick athletes for World Indoor Championships today
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) will, today, decide the number of athletes and coaches that will fly the nation’s flag at the 20th World Indoor Championships in China.
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South West Games to honour Adenuga as Africa’s Pillar of Sports
The Chairman of Globacom, Dr. Michael Adenuga Jr., is set to receive one of the highest honours in African sports as he will be celebrated as the Pillar of Sports in Africa at the opening ceremony of the South West Games 2025. Slated to be held on March 26, at the Onikan Stadium, this prestigious recognition underscores his influence on sports development in Nigeria and across the continent, particularly in football, where his visionary sponsorship and commitment have left an indelible mark.
NFF signs ValueJet as national teams’ official airline
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), at the weekend, in Ikenne, Ogun State, signed an agreement with Valuejet Airlines, which makes the firm the official airline of the federation and the national teams. The partnership means that Valuejet will fly the national teams to all their continental and global events. At a ceremony at the Remo Stars Sports Institute, Ikenne-Remo, the Chief Executive Officer/Accountable Manager of ValueJet, Capt. Omololu Majekodunmi, said that the airline is delighted to become an official partner of Nigeria football, and is determined to work towards ensuring comfortable movement and timely presence of the national teams at major international matches and championships.
John Fashanu drags Nigeria Police to court over “unlawful arrest”
Former Wimbledon and Aston Villa striker John Fashanu has taken legal action against the Nigeria Police, demanding ₦200 million (£100,000) in compensation for what he describes as an unlawful arrest and violation of his rights.
Nigeria shines in Spain: Bolaji wins gold, Jeremiah, Chukwuebuka bronze
The National Sports Commission (NSC) on Sunday applauded the Nigerian contingent at the 2025 Spanish Para Badminton International after another impressive outing that saw the team secure a gold and a bronze medal in Toledo, Spain, on Sunday.
Bolaji clinches para-badminton gold in Spain
World number two, Eniola Bolaji, has cemented her dominance in para-badminton SL3 by winning her 12th career gold medal.
‘Nigeria gained nothing from Pinnick’s tenure in FIFA Council’
As mixed reactions continue to trail Amaju Pinnick’s exit from the FIFA Council, former Green Eagles player and 1984 AFCON silver medalist, Paul Okoku says Nigeria football gained nothing from his administration.