African football tougher than European game, Zimbabwe’s Munetsi claims
Nigeria’s overseas-born stars may have been given an alibi for their poor outing whenever they play for the Super Eagles by Zimbabwe’s Marshall Munetsi.
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Troost-Ekong lights up South-West Games as curtain draws on competition today
After Tuesday’s energy-sapping 2026 World Cup qualifier against the Warriors of Zimbabwe in Uyo, Super Eagles’ Captain, William Troost-Ekong, was at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, on Wednesday, to inspire athletes and their officials at the maiden South West Games, which comes to a thrilling end today.
Expectations high as Africa’s qualifiers begin in Lagos
The University of Lagos Sports Centre and the Tafawa Balewa Square Cricket Oval will be the centre of attention for African cricket lovers as the battle for Africa’s ticket to the 2026 ICC Men’s U-19 Cricket World Cup in Namibia and Zimbabwe begins today.
All set for BetKing 3×3 Wheelchair National Basketball Championship
The championship marks a major boost for wheelchair basketball, which is rapidly growing into one of Nigeria’s premier para-sports. Speaking ahead of the event, the president of the Nigeria Wheelchair Basketball Federation (NWBF), Seyi Johnson, yesterday, expressed profound gratitude to BetKing for their unwavering support.
Nigeria-eligible youngster chooses Italy over Super Eagles
Destiny Onoguekhan Elimoghale, a 15-year-old football prospect born to Nigerian parents in Italy on April 23, 2009, has affirmed his dedication to representing Italy’s national team.
National Sports Festival: Wike urges FCT athletes to go for victory
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr. Nyesom Wike, has urged FCT athletes and coaches preparing for the 2025 National Sports Festival to strive for victory.
Dalung: Inept football managers stifling Nigeria’s football development
Former Minister of Youths and Sports Development Solomon Dalung stirred controversy yesterday when he claimed that football died in Nigeria when he left office. He also lamented the poor state of Nigerian football, which has seen the Super Eagles almost out of contention for a place at the 2026 World Cup.
Super Eagles not solely dependent on Osimhen, says Troost-Ekong
Nigerians express disappointment over result against Zimbabwe Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong, has dismissed the claim by some followers of the team that the national side depends on one player for results. Ekong spoke, even as millions of Nigerian fans are yet to come to grips with the setback caused by the Super Eagles’ 1-1 draw with Zimbabwe, on Tuesday, which has almost ruined the country’s chances of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup.