Sports

NOC plans to mark 2026 Olympic Day on June 27

Àbuja, April 7, 2026 – Under the global auspices of Olympic Solidarity, the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) and the Sport- For-All Commission are proud to announce the 2026 Olympic...

Why Eritrean national team players defect in South Africa

In a shocking development, seven players from the Eritrean senior national team have reportedly gone missing in South Africa, refusing...

Are women now better poised for dynamic leadership roles?

Are women now better poised for dynamic leadership roles in Nigeria's sports administration? The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), in...

Man City defeats Arsenal 2-0 to lift Carabao Cup

Manchester City has claimed the first piece of silverware of this season, after it defeated Arsenal 2-0 to...

NFF appeals FIFA’s decision on petition against DR Congo

By Dianabasi Effiong The General Secretary, Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), says the appeal process on the decision of the...
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Côte d’Ivoire beats Nigeria to capture African crown

The Elephants came from behind to beat Nigeria 2-1 to win their third CAF Africa Cup of Nations title on Sunday (11 February). Côte d'Ivoire delivered...

NOC/Sports Ministry unveil athletes list for Paris 2024 Games

July 25, 2024 - A team of 84 Nigerian athletes is set to represent the nation at the Paris Olympics, scheduled to kick off...

Brentford beat champions Man City but miss out on Europe

Ethan Pinnock's late goal earned Brentford a 1-0 home win over champions Manchester City on the final day of the Premier League campaign on Sunday, but it was not enough for them to secure a place in Europe next season.

President Tinubu rewards D’Tigress with $100,000, others

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced a reward package for Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, following their victory at the 2025 FIBA Women’s...

Benzema hits hat-trick as Real Madrid beat Almeria 4-2

Karim Benzema scored a first-half hat-trick as Real Madrid recovered from a disappointing midweek loss at Girona by beating lowly Almeria 4-2 at home in LaLiga on Saturday.

De Tigers out of zone qualification in Côte d’Ivoire

Cote D'Ivoire defeated Nigeria, 74-65 to qualify for the finals of the FIBA AfroCan basketball tournament.
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