Abdul Samad Lasisi, a bright 10-year-old student of Highland College (JSS1), has found his passion in the beautiful game — not just on the field, but on the screen. His love for football began when he discovered the magic of FC Barcelona, inspired by players whose creativity and style bring him constant joy and happiness….
The entire executive and legislative arms of the Ifako-Ijaiye Local Government Area have extended their heartfelt congratulations to two outstanding young athletes who brought pride to the community at the recently concluded 9th National Youth Games held in Asaba, Delta State. Representing Lagos State in the boxing category, Oyindamola Agboola (42kg) and Quam Abdurahman (40kg)…
The grand finale of the highly anticipated All Stars Unity Cup 3.0 is set to take place on Saturday, September 13th, 2025, at 9:00 AM, promising an electrifying atmosphere for sports fans and music enthusiasts alike. The tournament’s final showdown will feature a high-stakes clash between Ikeja All Stars, a team comprising members of the…
The Nigeria Collegiate Flag Football League (NCFFL), an initiative of the Nigeria American Football Association (NAFA), successfully hosted its first-ever exhibition games on September 6, 2025, at Unique Open University’s Ikeja Campus. The event brought together over 60 student-athletes from four tertiary institutions across Nigeria, competing in eight thrilling games before a crowd of over…
Captain William Ekong has assured that there will be no diffidence in the Super Eagles’ play when they take on South Africa’s Bafana Bafana in a potentially-explosive 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match in Bloemfontein on Tuesday night. The defender, who was voted Man of the Competition at last year’s Africa Cup of Nations finals…
The Nigerian national football team, the Super Eagles, arrived in Bloemfontein, South Africa, on Sunday evening, ahead of their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against the Bafana Bafana. The team was warmly welcomed at the Bloemfontein Airport by Nigerian officials, including His Excellency Tope Ajayi, Nigeria’s High Commissioner to South Africa, and Sir…
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have reignited their 2026 FIFA World Cup aspirations with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Rwanda at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo. Tolu Arokodare’s 51st-minute goal sealed the win, boosting Nigeria’s campaign tally to 10 points. The Super Eagles’ win sets the stage for a thrilling encounter with South Africa, with implications…
The highly anticipated All Stars Unity Cup 3.0 is set to enter its thrilling quarterfinal stage on September 6th, 2025. The defending champions, Evergreen All Stars, will face off against Isheri Idimu All Stars at 9:00 AM in a match that promises to be electrifying. All the Quarterfinal Fixtures are: 1. 9:00 AM: Evergreen All…
Oyo State U-15 weightlifting athlete, Fathia Owoyele Toluwalase, has won three silver medals at the ongoing 9th National Youth Games tagged “Asaba 2025”, competing in the 48kg female category. Fathia has established herself as one of Nigeria’s most promising young lifters, having won three gold medals at the 2024 National Youth Games also held in…
The President of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Mr. Isaiah Benjamin, on Thursday arrived Asaba, Delta State capital for the 9th edition of the National Youth Games scheduled to kick-off on Friday August 29, 2025. A statement by SWAN Secretary-General, Amb. Ikenna Okonkwo, revealed that other members of the SWAN National Executive Committee (NEC)…
