Sports

Tribute to a Titan as NOC’s Gumel mourns Galadima

By Tony Nezianya It is with a heavy heart and a profound sense of loss that I received the news of the passing of Alhaji Ibrahim Galadima, a towering...

ManCity beat Arsenal 2-1 to close gap at Premier League

Lagos, April 19, 2026 - Manchester City have reduced Arsenal’s lead at the top of the Premier League...

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...

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...
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Guinea clip Super Eagles’ wings in pre-AFCON competition

The Super Eagles faltered 2-0 against Guinea in a pre-AFCON friendly game in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), on Monday, raising concerns about Nigeria’s readiness for the competition which begins this week. 

NOC congratulates Badminton on impressive outing at African meet

The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) has congratulated Francis Orbih, president, Badminton Federation of Nigeria (BFN) and their players on their impressive outing at the...

Samuel Eto’o freed on match fixing, guilty of betting

Facing charges of alleged manipulation of football matches and violating the principles of ethics and integrity, former Cameroonian Soccer Super star, Samuel Eto’o Fils,...

2024 Olympics: Five Africa countries now on medals table

Paris, France - Uganda and Ethiopia have joined South Africa, Tunisia and Egypt on the medals table at the ongoing 2014 Olympics in Paris,...

NOC/Sport-for-all Commission to mark Olympic Day on June 28

The Olympic Solidarity, the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) and the Sport For All Commission will organise the Olympic Day celebration, which has been scheduled...

Athletes/officials praise a seamless partnership ahead of the inaugural Africa Schools Games

By Tony Nezianya ÀNNABA (Algeria), July 26, 2024 – A new era of seamless cooperation between the Nigerian Olympic Committee (NOC) and the National...
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