The 1st Vice President of the Nigerian Olympic Committee (NOC) and former President of the Athletics Federation, Dr Solomon Ogba was overjoyed as he extended his warmest congratulations to the Super Falcons, Continental Queens of football, on their historic 10th win. This remarkable achievement was a testament to the team’s unwavering dedication, resilience, and professionalism. Ogba expressed his deepest admiration for the Super Falcons’ outstanding performance, which showcased their exceptional skills, teamwork, and determination. “Your 10th win is a monumental milestone, and we celebrate your resilience, teamwork, and professionalism,” he said. “Every member of the team, from the players to…
Author: ROSEMARY UGIOMOH
Super FalconsTop officials of the National Sports Commission, NSC, will arrive with other Government officials alongside the victorious Super falcons from Morocco by 12 noon today. The streets of Abuja will be agog as the Players will be involved in a city tour with the trophy as they head to the Presidential Villa to see Mr President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR. There will also be live concert at the Eagles Square this evening from 7pm with top celebrities expected to perform to the delight of the team and the fans alike.
By Folusho Adeogun The Presidential Villa, Abuja, became a site of reflection and reverence on Monday, 27 July 2025, as the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, paid a solemn visit to the State House Press Gallery to honour the memory of the late Dr. Leon Usigbe, Abuja Bureau Chief of the Nigerian Tribune. In an atmosphere filled with grief and respect, the CGC signed the condolence register opened by the State House Press Corps, describing Dr. Usigbe as “a seasoned professional who carried out his duties with rare depth, integrity, and commitment to the ideals…
….. Victorious team to hold trophy parade Frankie Omokhua, Enugu The victorious Super Falcons of Nigeria and 10th-time Women African Cup of Nations (WAFCON) winners will be arriving in Abuja from Morocco today (Monday). Reports say officials of the National Sports Commission (NSC) and other government officials will be on the team’s entourage back home by 12pm local time. Meanwhile, football fans and Nigerians from all walks of life will line up the streets of Abuja to welcome the Falcons, as the players will be on a trophy tour parade around the Federal capital city. Thereafter, the team will proceed…
By: Chinedum Ohanusi The National Association for Women In Sports (NAWIS) has joined well-meaning Nigerians in felicitating with, the players of the nation’s senior women’s football team, the Super Falcons, on winning a historic 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title in Morocco, a feat that ensured that they successfully accomplished “Mission X”. The congratulatory message contained in a statement released by spokesperson of the association, Comrade Oluwafunmmike Kanjuni to the media in Abuja, quotes the NAWIS President, Professor Adefunke Mariam Suleiman as reserving special praise for the team. “The hard-fought victory, tenacity of coming from two goals down, and…
It was a weekend of triumph, resilience, and sporting excellence as Nigeria’s flag flew high across multiple arenas on the international stage. From basketball courts in Abidjan to badminton courts in Cardiff, and from school sports in Algeria to arm wrestling in Abuja, Nigeria delivered a series of standout performances that reaffirmed its status as a sports powerhouse. The nation went into the weekend with four sports federations competing in international competitions at same time. Contingents were in Morocco (WAFCON), Algeria (School Sports), Côte d’Ivoire (basketball) and badminton (Wales). *D’Tigress Begin AfroBasket Title Defence in Style* Nigeria’s women’s basketball team,…
The long-anticipated inaugural African School Games kicked off in grand style at the iconic 19 May 1956 Stadium in Annaba, Algeria, on Saturday, July 26, 2025. In a dazzling display of culture, sportsmanship, and unity, young athletes from across the continent converged to celebrate the spirit of the Olympics, the vibrancy of youth, and Africa’s shared future. But it was Team Nigeria that stole the show, drawing loud cheers from the crowd as they marched in with infectious energy, proudly donning vibrant green-and-white apparel that reflected the nation’s bold spirit. The delegation comprising 60 student-athletes competing in 10 sports exuded…
The absence of the men’s and women’s singles defending champions notwithstanding, the best of tennis was really on display at the 46th edition of the Central Bank of Nigeria National Open tennis championship at the package ‘B’ of the Moshood Abiola stadium, Abuja, at the weekend . Emmanuel Michael and Chicago based Adesuwa Osabuohien surpassed all odds to emerge champions of the 2025 Central Bank of Nigeria National Open men’s and women’s championship. Playing in the men’s singles category, Emmanuel Michael defeated hard fighting Prosper Okonkwo, 2-1 ( 7-5, 2-6, 6-3 to lift the trophy and carted home the star…
Defending Women basketball champions, Nigeria’s D’Tigresses have sent an early warning to the rest of the teams after a dominant display against Rwanda in their first game of the 2025 FIBA Women Afro-Basket Championship in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire. The Nigerian girls who headed into the competition with a boosted charge by the National Sports Commission, NSC, with an increased welfare package, wasted no time to lay down their mission in Abidjan, beating the Rwanda girls with a total of 92- 45 points at the Palais des sports de Treichville. This win also marks the DTigresses’ 25th win in a row…
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has congratulated Nigeria’s 2024 Paralympic Games bronze medalist, Eniola Bolaji, on her stunning gold medal triumph at the 2025 British and Irish Para-Badminton International, held at the Sport Wales National Centre in Cardiff on Saturday.Bolaji showcased grit and brilliance in the final of the women’s SL3 category, defeating world No. 1 and Tokyo Paralympic silver medalist, Qonitah Ikhtiar Syakuroh of Indonesia, in a thrilling 2-1 match (21-16, 16-21, 21-13) on Court 4. Reacting to her victory, Seyi Johnson, Chief of Staff to the Director General of the National Sports Commission, lauded Bolaji’s feat and the…