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Rugby: Nigeria Stallions beat Ghana 28-5 in Kampala Sevens opener
The victory gives Nigeria an important start to its campaign as it continues its quest in the Kampala tournament. The post Rugby: Nigeria Stallions beat Ghana 28-5 in Kampala Sevens
NUJ Lagos unveils 2026 Media Games logo, holds football draws
Journalists from different NUJ chapels and media organisations across Lagos State are expected to participate in the competition, which will feature indoor and outdoor events. The post NUJ Lagos unveils
Rivers Hoopers reclaim NPBL crown, secure seventh title, 2027 BAL return
The victory carried added significance for Hoopers, as it provided redemption for last season’s painful championship defeat to the same opponents The post Rivers Hoopers reclaim NPBL crown, secure seventh
Nigeria Triathlon Union sets date for elective congress
The congress, which will also serve as the union’s general assembly, will hold at the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) headquarters inside the National Stadium, Surulere, The post Nigeria Triathlon Union
Netball World Cup Qualifiers: Malawi crush Nigeria 82–22 in Nairobi
According to World Netball, South Africa and Uganda had already qualified for Sydney 2027 through their world ranking, while the Africa qualifier determines additional teams to be invited to the
Amusan finishes second at Athlos London, earns $35,000
The Nigerian clocked 12.51 seconds (+1.2m/s) at StoneX Stadium in Barnet, finishing just 0.01 seconds behind American Alaysha Johnson, who took victory in 12.50 seconds. The post Amusan finishes second
Kenya wins bid to host 2029 World Athletics Championships
The 2029 championships will mark the first time the flagship World Athletics event is staged on African soil. The post Kenya wins bid to host 2029 World Athletics Championships appeared
Nigeria set to begin 8 Championship campaign, eye Olympic Qualification
The Nigerian team has been drawn in Group C alongside Algeria and Chad, with their opening fixture against Chad scheduled for Wednesday, 16 September The post Nigeria set to begin
Nigeria’s fastest man Kanyinsola Ajayi reflects on breakthrough 2026 season
Budapest may have ended with disappointment, but missing bronze by four thousandths of a second only reinforced how close Ajayi now is to the very top. The post Nigeria’s fastest
US Consulate backs AFEDEV’s push for wheelchair American football in Nigeria
The collaboration with AFEDEV also provided an opportunity for Nigerian sports administrators from different states to observe wheelchair American football and consider how to introduce the sport in their respective
