Omeruo rules out return to NPFL, eyes scouting role
Super Eagles defender, Kenneth Omeruo, may have ruled out the possibility of his return to join the likes of Ahmed Musa and Brown Ideye in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL).
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Fencing: Samuel hinges C’wealth hosting rights on successful W/Cup
President of the Nigeria Fencing Federation, Adeyinka Samuel, has explained that the country’s successful hosting of the 2025 World Cup persuaded the Commonwealth Fencing Federation (CFF) to award its 2026 championships right to the nation. Nigeria made history yesterday when it became the first African country to be awarded the hosting rights for the 2026 Commonwealth Senior and Veterans Fencing Championships. The CFF conditionally approved Nigeria’s bid, with certain conditions to be met for the 2026 tournament. This achievement follows Nigeria’s successful hosting of the Fencing World Cup last year, the first time a Sub-Saharan African country hosted such an event. Over 10 countries participated in the World Cup staged at Charter House Lagos. Samuel said that Nigeria beat Australia, a nation that has hosted the Commonwealth Championships three times and is among the most experienced globally, to win the hosting right.
Elite Athletes: ‘Los Angeles Olympics will be a major test for new board’
The newly appointed Chief Executive Officer of Elite Athletes Development and Podium Board of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Yusuf Ali, has declared that the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics will be a major test of how much the board’s effectiveness has gone.
Lagos FA sacks coach body over gross misconduct, insurbodination
The board of Lagos State Football Association (LSFA) on Monday said it has dismissed the board of Lagos State Football Coaches Association (LSFCA) over an alleged gross misconduct and insurbodination.
Chelsea consider move for £62m Serie A striker to replace Nkunku
Chelsea are reportedly weighing up a move for Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic. Mail Sport reported how Christopher Nkunku has grown frustrated at his lack of game time and that he could be offloaded to Bayern Munich, so the Blues are eyeing replacements.
Cricket World Cup: Nigeria battles South Africa for group top spot
On the back of Monday’s historic win over New Zealand, Nigeria’s Junior Female Yellow Greens will hope to end the group stage of the 2025 ICC U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup in style, when they come up against South Africa in their last group game on Wednesday.
Heartland Queens to face Edo Queens in NWFL matches
Delta Queens host Benue Queens in Asaba
Ajagba versus Bakole eliminator bout set for May
The International Boxing Federation (IBF) has fixed May, 2025, as date for the final eliminator bout between Nigeria’s Efe Ajagba, and Congolese fighter, Martin Bakole. The winner will secure the right to fight for Daniel Dubois’ IBF heavyweight world title.