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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 handles scholarship grants to athletes with transparency

Lagos, April 11, 2024 - The National Olympic Committee (NOC) obtains scholarships from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) through its affiliate bodies, namely Olympic...

CAF releases information on 2024/25 Interclub competition

The 2024/2025 CAF Interclub season will kick-off with the Preliminary Round scheduled between 16 and 18 August, 2024. The Group Stages are scheduled between October...

Anambra’s Solution FC rallies media, fans for NPFL finish

Chukwuma Ezeamama, Chairman, Solution Football Club (FC), has called on the media and private sector to support the state-owned team to progress from the...

Nigeria celebrates golden haul in weightlifting at Islamic Solidarity Games

By Tony Nezianya Riyadh, November 14, 2025 - Team Nigeria has made a significant impact so far at the 6th Islamic Solidarity Games (Riyadh 2025),...

Southampton edge out Leicester to move off the bottom

Carlos Alcaraz grabbed the only goal as Southampton beat Leicester City 1-0 at St Mary's Stadium on Saturday to move off the bottom of the table with their second Premier League win in three matches under new manager Ruben Selles.

Angola breeze into Cup of Nations quarters with 3-0 Namibia win

Bouake, Ivory Coast, Jan. 27, 2024 (Reuters) - Angola's Gelson Dala scored twice as they reached the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals with a...
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