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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NOC urges athletes to adapt food on offer by Algeria

By Tony Nezianya Ànnaba (Algeria), July 27, 2025 -- Engr Habu Ahmed Gumel, the president of the Nigerian Olympic Committee (NOC), has appealed to...

Atletico Madrid held to 1-1 draw against Getafe

Atletico Madrid were held to a 1-1 draw on Saturday by LaLiga's second-from-bottom side Getafe, who cancelled out Angel Correa's goal on the hour with a thunderous Enes Unal penalty late on.

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles defeat Italy 2-0 to qualify for 2nd Round of U-20 World Cup

Two second half goals from Salim Fago and Jude Sunday gave Nigeria’s U-20 team, the Flying Eagles, a second victory at the FIFA U-20 World Cup and a ticket to the second round with a game to go in Group D.

7 cyclists set for Commonwealth Youth Games

 A group of 4 cyclists remarkable female cyclists are set to embark on an extraordinary journey to participate in an international cycling championship. 

Nigeria battles Kenya, Zambia, Namibia in Africa’s Olympic qualifiers

Nigeria's quest to feature in the 2024 Olympic Games rugby event slated to hold in Paris, France will begin on September 16 with the national team, the Black Stallions facing Kenya, Zambia And Namibia in the Africa qualifiers in Zimbabwe this month.

NOC AGM will be held on December 13

The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) is scheduled to hold its 2023 Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Dec. 13, 2023.
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