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  In what will go down as another milestone for the Country's Sports development, the National Sports commission, NSC, has secured host states for the 2028 and 2030 National Sports Festivals. The 2028 Games will be held in the beautiful South South state of Bayelsa, located in the core of the Niger Delta while the 2030 Games will be hosted in the crocodile state of Kaduna. Hosting the games in 2028, will mark the first time the National Sports Festival will be staged in Bayelsa state while staging the games in Kaduna in 2030 will mark the third time the state will be hosting the festival after the 1977 and the 2009 games. Director General of the NSC, Hon Bukola Olopade, said the Government of both states have shown the required commitment and readiness to stage the Country's biggest domestic sporting competition. The DG stated that this is a massive departure from what it used to be in the past where the Sports festival struggled for feasibility and recognition that it truly de...

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has announced a 21-man Local Organizing Committee (LOC) for the Africa School Games, slated to hold in Abuja, Nigeria, in 2027. Nigeria was unanimously announced as the host of the 2027 edition of the Games during an extraordinary session of the ANOCA Executive Committee held on the sidelines. The NSC has been proactive in putting together a world class event, which prompted its leadership to announce the LOC. According to the Director General of the Commission, Honorable Bukola Olopade, “We are glad to host the Africa School Games. We were in Algeria for the last edition, and our athletes did well with spectacular podium performance. “We set up this organizing committee in order to have a befitting event in Abuja. We witnessed what transpired in Algeria, and we want to put up a better show.” “The members of the committee are sports administrators with credible track records and were carefully selected. We believe they will give us the best event,” ...

The National Sports Commission (NSC), under the leadership of its Chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko, and Director-General, Honourable Bukola Olopade, on Tuesday opened the Technical Session of the 2nd National Council on Sports in Calabar, Cross River State.  The Technical Session forms a major component of the wider Council activities being steered by the Commission toward strengthening Nigeria’s sports sector under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR. During the opening, DG Bukola Olopade described the Technical Session as the engine room for sports policy formulation, where actionable recommendations guiding the future of Nigerian sports are shaped. He noted that the Renewed Hope Agenda has already accelerated progress in infrastructure renewal, athlete development, governance reforms, and private-sector collaboration.  Olopade reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to the RHINSE Framework, which is driving commercialization, athlete welfare improvements...

In a post on the microblogging platform X, Tobi claimed that Elegbeleye as the NPFL Chairman approved stadiums with poor playing pitches for matches of the top league. He further claimed that the club players have been injured as a result of playing on poor pitches. In a letter of reprimand, Davidson Owumi, the Chief Operating Officer of the NPFL, chided Tobi for peddling wrong information capable of conveying the wrong perception of the person of the Chairman and the league itself. Owumi wrote, "Our attention has been drawn to a false claim you made on the microblogging platform known as X in which you maliciously accused the Chairman of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), Otunba Gbenga Elegbeleye of approving the use of a stadium which caused injury to players of your club. "The allegation which has been published by NaijaFooty, an online blog is patently false because Elegbeleye and the NPFL are not responsible for stadium approvals which fall under Infrastructure ...

The Ardova Handball Premier League 2025 enters its decisive Phase 2 on Tuesday in Lagos, with teams across the men’s and women’s divisions bracing for defining fixtures that could reshape the title race. For the opening three match days, matches will be played at the Rowe Park Sports Centre, Yaba, before the competition shifts to the Indoor Sports Hall of the National Institute for Sports (NIS) at the National Stadium, Surulere, for the remainder of the phase. As the action resumes, Matchday 1 already promises several crucial fixtures across both categories, games that could set the tone for the rest of the phase.  In the men’s division, league leaders Safety Shooters open against Osun United, a side that may prove stubborn defensively but will need something extra to trouble the high-scoring leaders while Rima Strikers, who sit third, begin their hunt for the top spot with a tricky tie against Benue Buffaloes. Lagos Seasiders will be banking on home support when they tackle Niger ...

The attention of Enyimba Football Club has been drawn to a misleading report currently circulating, alleging that the club has slashed the salaries of its players by 50% following the home defeat to Wikki Tourist FC. Enyimba FC wishes to categorically state that at no time did the management approve, initiate, or implement any salary reduction. The club remains fully committed to maintaining the highest standards of professionalism in its relationship with players and staff. This report is purely a figment of the writer’s imagination and should be disregarded by the general public. As a professional club, Enyimba FC communicates all official decisions and updates exclusively through its verified channels. The club expresses concern that such false information emanated from a supposedly reputable media organization/personnel without any attempt to verify the claims from the club’s official platforms or through its management or media team. Enyimba FC, while upholding its longstanding mu...

  *By: Sunday Agunbiade (Mr VAR)* Four teams from Oyo State Football veterans will trade tackle in a Mini football competition to Commemorate the installation of Engineer Jubril Dotun Sanusi as Okanlomo Oódua on December 4th to 5th ,2025. The State Coordinator of PHSO, Pace Setters Humanitarian Support Organisation, Oyo State, *Mogaji Igbinsola Sunday Paul purpularly known as Coach Chocho* made this known to newsmen in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital that a day Soccer fiesta from football veterans will be part of the much anticipated programmes to honor Chief Jubril Dotun Sanusi, the Principal of the organization The friendly matches which was tagged "Above 50" football fiesta will feature some prominent ex footballers who are in their Golden age to celebrate with the Community figure and a business mogul across the South West States. The football matches will hold on Saturday, 29th November, 2025 at Wesley College, Elekuro, Ibadan from 9am-3pm The four invited legend teams wil...

The Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) has launched a compulsory digital portal for player registration and club licensing, beginning on Friday, November 14, 2025 ahead of the 2025/26 Premiership season.  The initiative was announced in a statement by the league’s Media Director, Samuel Ahmadu, as part of ongoing efforts to modernise administrative processes and strengthen regulatory compliance across the league. Confirming the development, Chief Operating Officer Modupe Shabi said the digital platform represents a significant advancement in the NWFL’s governance standards.  “This platform is designed to eliminate manual delays, minimise documentation errors, and provide real-time oversight of all registration activities. It is an important step toward making the NWFL more efficient and globally competitive,” she said. Shabi noted that the portal’s verification features will play a critical role in reducing common infractions such as age falsification, dual registration, and...

  Nigeria's Senior Men National Handball Team, the Golden Arrows, have been drawn into Group A of the 27th Africa Men's Handball Nations Cup scheduled for January 2026 in Kigali, Rwanda. Nigeria will battle host nation Rwanda, seven-time African champions Algeria, and Zambia in what promises to be a highly competitive group, following the official draw conducted on Friday in Kigali. The Golden Arrows head into the tournament with renewed ambition after winning the President’s Cup at the last Africa Handball Nations Cup in Cairo, Egypt. In that edition, the team finished 9th overall but showed great resilience by defeating Libya 31–27 to clinch the placement title. Nigeria has featured in the Africa Handball Nations Cup 15 times since first qualifying for the championship in Tunisia in 1974 with best performance being a 4th-place finish in 1998 in South Africa; an achievement the current administration of the Handball Federation of Nigeria (HFN) is determined to surpass. Speakin...

‎ ‎ ‎The Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Institute For Sports (NIS), Comrade Philip Shaibu has congratulated the Super Eagles of Nigeria on their 4-1 victory over Gabon in the semifinal of the CAF 2026 World Cup qualifying playoff in Morocco. ‎ ‎Shaibu who is the immediate past Deputy Governor of Edo State was at the Prince Moulay El Hassan Sports Complex in Rabat to cheer the team to victory praised the players for their commitment and doggedness in achieving the win. ‎ ‎"The Super Eagles have really made us proud tonight and I salute them for that. Even when the Gabonese equalized, they still kept their composure and determination", he said. ‎ ‎The DG further charged the Eagles to be focused on the next task ahead against either the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon or the Leopards of DR Congo. ‎ ‎"Today's victory has come and this is not yet complete. They should not be carried away by the euphoria of this victory. They should be focused o...

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated the Super Eagles on their emphatic 4-1 victory over Gabon in today's FIFA World Cup qualifying Africa Playoff match, describing the performance as a clear expression of the Nigerian character that rises, adapts, and prevails.   President Tinubu noted that the team played with courage, balance, and precision, and reminded the country that football has always been one of Nigeria's most potent symbols of unity and shared pride.   He stated that the victory adds fresh momentum to the national spirit and strengthens the collective resolve to secure a place at the World Cup.   President Tinubu commended the players, the coaching staff, and the entire technical and administrative crew for their unwavering commitment to the national cause, adding that the dedication has brought the national team victory.   He added that the victory reflects the deep pool of talent that Nigeria continues to produce and the determination of the Sup...

*November 10, 2025* – Ibadan, Oyo State – The leadership of the Oyo State Chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), led by Chairman *Otunba Ayomiku Ajibola*, convened a constructive and reconciliatory meeting with the Honourable Commissioner for Youth and Sports, *Alhaja Wasilat Adegoke*, at her office today. The meeting, initiated by the Commissioner, was also attended by the Chairman of the Oyo State Football Association, *Ọba James Odeniran*, and senior directors from the Ministry of Youth and Sports. It served as a deliberate step toward mending fences following recent misunderstandings over media coverage of the Falconets versus She-Amavubi FIFA U‑20 Women’s World Cup qualifier. During the session, Honourable Alhaja Adegoke extended an unreserved apology to SWAN members, describing the incident as a valuable learning experience. She reaffirmed her commitment to fostering seamless and respectful collaboration with sports journalists across the state. In response,...

🏆 *QUEENS CUP 2025 PRE-SEASON*: Match Day 5   *Final*  FT *FC Robo Queens 2 🆚 0  Remo Stars Ladies FC*  ⚽ Adegbuyi Oluwakemi (FCR) 26mins ⚽ Rafiu Tosin (FCR) 87mins Congratulations 🎉 🎉 🎉 to FC Robo for emerging the Winner of the South West Preseason Cup 🏟 Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, Ibadan   #QueensCup25 | #PreSeason | #RobRem | #NWFLPrep

                                                                                                                                                                      Captain William Ekong, ace forward Victor Osimhen, goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, and defenders Bright Osayi-Samuel and Calvin Bassey have been included in Nigeria’s 24-man list for next week’s 2026 FIFA World Cup African Play-off Tournament in Rabat, Morocco.   Super Eagles’ Head Coach Eric Chelle has also included 89-cap midfielder Alex Iwobi, exciting young defender Benjamin Fredericks, midfielders Frank Onyeka ...

Remo Stars Ladies and Robo Queens have clinched the two finalists spots in the maiden edition of the Queens Cup Southwest Preseason Tourney at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Ibadan. Remo Stars outclassed Nakamura FA 5-0, while Robo Queens defeated Dannaz Ladies 4-1 to reach the final. Remo Stars Ladies 5-0 Nakamura FA  Remo Stars Ladies skipper, Subomi Ogundele broke the deadlock of the encounter a minute before halftime despite a torrid first 45 minutes. Substitute, Chiamaka Ojialor doubled the NWFL Premiership giant lead four minutes into the second half. Daniella Fagbenro 76th minute penalty extended the Sky Blue Ladies lead.  Oluwaseyi Arubo  87th minute strike complimented Ojialor brace in the 90th minute.

The semifinal spots of the Queens Cup Southwest Preseason Tourney have been sealed after a breathtaking group stage where four teams advanced to the last four. Dannaz Ladies, Remo Stars Ladies, Nakamura FA and Robo Queens cemented their places in the semifinal after a rigorous group campaign. Nakamura FA 3-0 DreamStar Ladies  Nakamura FA proved critics wrong to book a place in the Semifinal of the Queens Cup Southwest Preseason Tourney. The Mushin based side, thrashed DreamStar Ladies 3-0. Seyi Oyetola broke the deadlock of the game with an emphatic finish in the 15th minute, Ibitayo Adeniyi doubled the Black Arrows lead in the 58th minute while Amidat Fasasi put the icing on the cake in the 86th minute. Robo Queens 9-0 Phoenix Queens  Robo Queens went on rampage as they cruised past Phoenix Queens 9-0 to book a place in the last four of the Queens Cup Southwest Preseason Tourney. Mariam Yahaya continued her scoring spree by scoring four goals consecutively (3rd, 13th, 21st, a...

The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has taken a major commercial leap — announcing a landmark five-year data management and commercialization agreement with Inview Technologies Nigeria Limited and AS Production Hub Limited. The deal, valued at ₦2 billion, includes a mandatory upfront payment of ₦800 million as activation fee — signaling one of the most ambitious financial commitments in the modern era of Nigerian domestic club football. Under this arrangement, NPFL matches will now become accessible on free-to-air television as well as designated digital platforms — a move expected to dramatically expand audience reach and deepen fan engagement across the country. Speaking at the formal signing ceremony, NPFL Chairman, Otunba Gbenga Elegbeleye, said the league is deliberately shifting into an era of commercial innovation, content expansion and wider access. “We want every Nigerian home — in villages, towns, and major cities — to easily watch the NPFL. Our focus now is to create ...

  The Queens Cup Southwest Preseason Tourney Match Day Two witnessed thrilling where 15 goals were scored with dramatic wins as the competition draws towards the last group games. Robo Queens, Pacesetter Queens got their first win of the campaign after witnessing defeats in their first match, while Dannaz Ladies and Remo Stars maintain a perfect record in the competition. Dannaz Ladies 3-0 DreamStar Ladies  Dannaz Ladies trio of Tohibat Abdulazeez, Fatimoh Solaty and Zainab Raji combined to inflict a heavy defeat on DreamStar Ladies. Tohibat opened the goal account of the encounter with an emphatic strike in the 26th minute. One minute later, Solaty doubled the Cedars lead with a fascinating finish while Raji kept the scoreline out of the reach of DreamStar Ladies with 36th minute goal while no goal was recorded in the second half despite chances created by both sides. Robo Queens 6-0 Wazbak Queens  Robo Queens bounced back from their first game loss to Remo Stars Ladies ...

2025 NPFL-winning coach  Daniel Ogunmodede  will  no longer continue as Remo Stars manager , with the club currently sitting  17th on the table  and holding  three games in hand . The  Super Eagles assistant coach , who penned a  three-year contract extension  with the Ikenne-based side in  August 2024 , departs with  two seasons left  on his deal. Ogunmodede, fondly known as  Ijaball , guided Remo Stars to historic heights, including their NPFL title triumph and CAF inter-club appearances, but a difficult start to the new campaign has now brought his tenure to an abrupt end.

The Queens Cup Southwest Preseason Tourney Match Day One recorded thrilling fascinating score line as nine goals were scored. Wazbak Queens, DreamStar Ladies, Dannaz Ladies and Remo Stars Ladies held their ground to grind out opening day wins in the competition. Wazbak Queens 2-1 Phoenix Queens  Temilade Adepoju scored the first goal of the competition to give Phoenix Queens the lead which sealed her name in the history books of the tourney.  Lydia Ojo fought back to put Wazbak Queens on level terms in the 81st minute while she got her brace in the 88th minute to give her side a dramatic comeback win. Wazbak Queens will square up against Robo Queens in their next game, while Phoenix Queens faces Remo Stars Ladies on Tuesday. Pacesetter Queens 0-1 DreamStar Ladies  DreamStar Ladies stunned NWFL Premiership side, Pacesetter Queens to clinch their first win of the tournament. Khadijat Anifowoshe 15th minute strike was enough to seal a three points win against Pacesetter Quee...

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