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Super Falcons
Malawi Shock Super Falcons 3-2 to Hand Nigeria Painful WAFCON Defeat
Nigeria’s defence of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title got off to a poor start after Malawi…
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Commonwealth Games
Kanyinsola Ajayi Ends 20-Year Wait, Wins Nigeria’s First Commonwealth Games Men’s 100m Medal Since 2006
Nigeria’s Kanyinsola Ajayi has written his name into the country’s athletics history after becoming the first Nigerian male sprinter in…
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International Football
The Journey to Roberto Mancini’s Return as Italy Head Coach
Roberto Mancini has returned as Italy’s head coach for a second spell after a dramatic few days that saw Andrea…
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Football
What You Should Know About Zidane’s Appointment as France Head Coach
Former Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has been appointed as the new head coach of the France national team, ending…
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Flying Eagles
Flying Eagles Focus on Togo After Strong Win Over Ghana
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles have turned their attention to their next match after beating Ghana 4-2 in their opening game of…
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Super Falcons
Match Preview: Super Falcons Begin WAFCON Title Defence Against Debutants Malawi
Defending champions Nigeria will begin their campaign at the 2026 TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations with a Group…
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Flying Eagles
Flying Eagles Beat Ghana 4-2 to Go Top of WAFU B U20 Group
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles made a winning start to the 2026 WAFU B U20 Championship with a 4-2 victory over rivals…
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Commonwealth Games
Edidiong Umoafia Plans to Buy Training Equipment, Car After Commonwealth Games Gold
Nigeria’s Commonwealth Games gold medallist Edidiong Joseph Umoafia has revealed how he plans to use his prize money after winning…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Tolu Arokodare Nears Ajax Loan Move from Wolves
Nigerian striker Tolu Arokodare is close to joining Dutch giants Ajax after the club reached an agreement with Wolverhampton Wanderers…
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Commonwealth Games
Onome Didih Wins Nigeria’s Fifth Gold with Record-Breaking Display in Glasgow
Nigeria’s excellent run at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow continued on Monday as weightlifter Onome Omolola Didih won the…
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Commonwealth Games
Edidiong Umoafia Wins Gold as Nigeria’s Medal Rush Continues at Glasgow 2026
Nigeria’s impressive start to the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games continued on Monday as 23-year-old weightlifter Edidiong Joseph Umoafia won gold…
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Women's Football
Hosts Morocco Cruise Past Kenya 4-0 in WAFCON 2026 Opener
Hosts Morocco made a flying start to the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations with a comfortable 4-0 victory over…
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Commonwealth Games
Ruth Nyong Wins Silver as Team Nigeria Endures Mixed Day at Commonwealth Games
Ruth Asuquo Nyong was Team Nigeria’s brightest star on Day Three of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow after winning…
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Women's Football
Algeria Beat Senegal 2-0 to Make Winning Start at WAFCON 2026
Algeria made a strong start to their 2026 TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a 2-0 win…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Daniel Daga Scores on First Start as Molde Fight Back to Beat KFUM Oslo
Nigerian midfielder Daniel Daga marked his return to the starting line-up with a goal as Molde came from behind to…
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9ja Flavour
Finally: Blackpool Academy Learn Promotion Playoff Date as NLO Releases Fixtures
Blackpool Football Academy have finally learned the date, venue and fixtures for the Nationwide League One (NLO) promotion playoff after…
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Boxing
Anthony Joshua Fights Back to Win Emotional Comeback Bout, Sets Up Tyson Fury Clash
Anthony Joshua made an emotional return to the boxing ring on Saturday night, coming from behind to stop Albanian heavyweight…
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Super Falcons
Super Falcons Land in Rabat, Ready for WAFCON 2026 Challenge
The Super Falcons have arrived in Rabat, Morocco, ahead of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), making a…
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9ja Flavour
Governor Sule Rewards Nasarawa Amazons with Bus, Cash After FA Cup Triumph
Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule has rewarded the players of Nasarawa Amazons with cash gifts, a new 38-seater coaster bus…
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Nigeria Professional Football League
Ubong Friday Joins Kano Pillars Ahead of New NPFL Season
Kano Pillars have completed the signing of experienced winger Ubong Friday from Rivers United as the club continues to strengthen…
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Commonwealth Games
Esther Nworgu Wins Nigeria’s First Gold as Team Claims Para Powerlifting One-Two
Nigeria’s Esther Nworgu has won the country’s first gold medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games after a brilliant display in…
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9ja Flavour
Roland Ezuruike Wins Nigeria’s First Medal at Glasgow 2026
Nigeria’s Roland Ezuruike has won the country’s first medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games after claiming silver in the men’s…
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African Football
CAS Fixes October 8 Hearing for AFCON 2025 Final Appeal
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has fixed October 8, 2026, as the hearing date for the appeal over…
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9ja Flavour
Emmanuel King Unveiled as El-Kanemi Warriors Technical Adviser Ahead of 2026/27 Season
El-Kanemi Warriors FC have officially unveiled Emmanuel King as the club’s new Technical Adviser ahead of the 2026/27 Nigeria National…
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Commonwealth Games
Glasgow 2026: Team Nigeria Records First Victory After Beating Cayman Islands in 3×3 Basketball
Team Nigeria has recorded its first victory at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow after defeating the Cayman Islands 21-17…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Akor Adams Explains Why He Joined Venezia, Unveiled in Traditional Nigerian Attire
Super Eagles striker Akor Adams has explained why he left Spanish club Sevilla to join newly promoted Italian Serie A…
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9ja Flavour
Flying Eagles Beat Ivorian Club in WAFU B U-20 Warm-up Match
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles continued their preparations for the WAFU B U-20 Championship with a 2-1 win over Ivorian Ligue 2…
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9ja Flavour
Emmanuel King Linked With El-Kanemi Warriors Head Coach Role
CAF A-licensed coach Emmanuel King has been strongly linked with the vacant head coach position at El-Kanemi Warriors ahead of…
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9ja Flavour
NSC Chairman Assures Super Falcons of WAFCON Bonus Payment
Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Mallam Shehu Dikko, has assured the Super Falcons that they will receive their…
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Football
Real Madrid Considering Surprise Move for Rodri
Real Madrid could make a surprise move to sign Manchester City midfielder Rodri after his outstanding performances at the 2026…
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