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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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.

NOC mourns passing of sports committee chair, Adams

Engr. Habu Ahmed Gumel, the President of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), has mourned the sudden demise of Hon. Ekene Abubakar Adams, the Chair...

“Visit Saudi” will not be sponsor at women’s World Cup – Infantino

FIFA president Gianni Infantino says "Visit Saudi”, an organisation owned by Saudi Arabia, will not be a sponsor at this year’s women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. 

Why President Tinubu confers national honours on Super Eagles

President Bola Tinubu has conferred the prestigious title of Member of the Order of Nigeria (MON) on Nigeria’s national football team, the Super Eagles. The...

Finidi George resigns as Super Eagles coach

By Emmanuel Ndukuba Awka, June 15, 2024 - Finidi George, recently appointed as the Nigerian Super Eagles coach, has resigned. His resignation comes as a major...

Sevilla beat Roma on penalties to win seventh crown

Sevilla beat AS Roma 4-1 on penalties on Wednesday to win the Europa League for a record-extending seventh time, handing Jose Mourinho his first defeat in six European finals.
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