Sports

​The 2026 Olympic Day celebration postponed by a week

The main organisers of the Sport-For-All Commission under the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) have announced a one-week postponement of the 2026 Olympic Day celebration. Initially scheduled for Saturday, June 27,...

FIFA World Cup 2026: Durable themes in troubled times

By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu When the FIFA World Cup finals kick off on June 11, Nigeria’s presence will be felt,...

15 Nigerians to play for other nations at FIFA World Cup

By Dianabasi Effiong No fewer than 15 footballers of Nigerian descent will feature for other nations at the FIFA...

Nigeria’s Rema, Burna Boy, Davido, Arya Starr listed in FIFA World Cup 2026 Album Squad

By Dianabasi Effiong Global music icons from Nigeria - Rema, Burna Boy, Davido, and Arya Starr - have been...

How over 400 were arrested as ACL victory celebration turn violent

More than 400 individuals were taken into custody across France after celebrations marking Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League win...
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New Era for Nigerian Sports as NOC Introduces Estate’s-based model

By Tony Nezianya On April 29, 2026, the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) set off a revolution in the sports sector with the inauguration of the...

Morocco 2025: Eagles, Fennecs clash in Marrakech pick of last-8

By Dianabasi Effiong Saturday’s third quarter-final of the 35th Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) remains the pick of the last-8 clashes as Nigeria’s Super Eagles...

Rangers fans in Ebonyi “over the moon” on NPFL triumph

Rangers International Football Club of Enugu fans residing in Ebonyi, have expressed great ecstacy over the club's triumph in the just concluded 2025/ 2026...

NOC condoles Kano, Ogun Govt. sports bodies over death of athletes

Lagos, June 1, 2025: The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) says that with a heavy heart, it is extending its condolences over the death of...

Nigeria’s Bakare participates in IOC World Conference on injury…..

Dr Bakare Ummukulthoum, a member of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) Medical & Scientific Commission will be representing commission at the 7th edition of...

How over 400 were arrested as ACL victory celebration turn violent

More than 400 individuals were taken into custody across France after celebrations marking Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League win over Arsenal descended into violence, leaving...
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