Sporting Life News Updates

The President of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Chief Tonobok Okowa, has reaffirmed the Federation’s commitment to ensuring Nigeria’s elite athletes achieve podium finishes at next year’s Commonwealth Games. Chief Okowa made this known shortly after a strategic stakeholders’ meeting held in Abuja, where preparations and lessons from the… Read more »

Exciting young defender Benjamin Fredrick has joined the Super Eagles camp in Polokwane, South Africa, ahead of Nigeria’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup Group C qualifiers against Lesotho and Benin Republic. Fredrick’s arrival, confirmed by the team’s media officer Promise Efoghe, brings the total number of players in camp to… Read more »

The stage is set for the 27th Nigerian University Games (NUGA) with the University of Jos (UNIJOS) preparing to host thousands of student-athletes from November 6 to 16, 2025. With just a month remaining before kickoff, preparations are in full swing as UNIJOS finalises arrangements to welcome 7,457 accredited athletes… Read more »

Werder Bremen have confirmed that Nigerian international Felix Agu will be sidelined for several months after sustaining a syndesmosis ligament injury. The 26-year-old picked up the injury during Bremen’s 1-0 victory over FC St. Pauli last weekend and was substituted in the 44th minute for Isaac Schmidt. A statement on… Read more »

UEFA has given approval for La Liga and Serie A fixtures to be played outside Europe, allowing matches to take place in the United States and Australia, respectively. The decision, which has sparked outrage among fans, will see Barcelona face Villarreal in Miami this December, while AC Milan take on… Read more »

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has penned an emotional message to mark his daughter Hailey’s third birthday, describing her as the light that brightens his world. In a post on Instagram, the Galatasaray forward reflected on the joy of watching his daughter grow. “You are the light that brightens my… Read more »

The Super Eagles have opened camp in Polokwane, South Africa, ahead of their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying Matchday 9 encounter against the Crocodiles of Lesotho. Head coach Eric Chelle and his technical crew, with other backroom staff, arrived in Polokwane on Monday and are lodged at the Ranch… Read more »

Brighton & Hove Albion goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie has been nominated for the PFA Women’s Super League (WSL) Fans’ Player of the Month award for September. The Nigeria international, who joined Brighton on a free transfer this summer after leaving French side Paris FC, has been one of the standout performers… Read more »

Former Nigerian international Brown Ideye believes the Super Eagles still face an uphill task in their bid to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite South Africa’s recent points deduction. Nigeria’s qualification hopes received a boost after CAF docked Bafana Bafana three points for fielding ineligible midfielder Teboho Mokoena… Read more »

Saudi Arabia U-20 head coach Marcos Soares has voiced his disappointment following his team’s 3-2 loss to Nigeria at the ongoing FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile. The defeat on Friday morning confirmed the Saudis’ early exit from the tournament after also losing their opening match 1-0 to Colombia. Despite… Read more »