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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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African Games: IWF restates zero tolerance for doping

Accra, March 13, 2024: Mohammed Jalood, the President, International Weightlifting Federation (IWF), says the body has zero tolerance to doping in the sport as...

Beach Soccer Qualifiers: Nigeria’s Sand Eagles battles Mauritania

By Emmanuel Ndukuba Awka, June 15, 2024 - Nigeria Sand Eagles will face Mauritania in the 2024 Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations (BSAFCON) qualifiers,...

Football: Iloenyosi, Onazi to partner on talent hunt, development

Abuja, Nigeria - The Chairman of the Anambra State Football Association, Chikelue Iloenyosi, and former Super Eagles Defensive Midfielder, Ogenyi Onazi, say that will...

FIFA Women’s World Cup trophy arrives in Abuja, Nigeria

The original FIFA Women’s World Cup trophy to be competed for by 32 teams from across the globe from July 20 to Aug. 20 arrived in Abuja on Saturday afternoon.

U-20 WWC: Some Day 3 group matches concluded

Bogota, Colombia - With the final Group matches concluded on Friday in Groups A and B, hosts Colombia, in Group A, and Brazil, in...

Why NRFF rallies federations ahead of the African Games

The President of the Nigeria Rugby Football Federation, Dr. Ademola Are, has spurred all federations in anticipation of the upcoming African Games scheduled to be held in Ghana.
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