The Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Mallam Shehu Dikko, will present the trophy to the winners of the 2026 Nigeria National League (NNL) Super Four on Friday at the Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne, Ogun State. The grand finale of the competition is expected to deliver both football excitement and top-class entertainment as popular music star Portable and others are billed to perform live during the closing ceremony. The 2026 NNL Super Four has already attracted notable personalities in Nigerian sports and business circles. Monday’s opening day witnessed the presence of Super Eagles Head Coach Eric Chelle, ex Minister…
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BY OSABUOHIEN VIVIAN-ROSE Argentina winger Gianluca Prestianni could miss the opening matches of the World Cup after FIFA extended his suspension to apply globally. The 20-year-old Benfica player was originally handed a six-game ban by UEFA for discriminatory conduct, following allegations that he directed a homophobic slur at Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr during their Champions League playoff clash in February. In a statement on Wednesday, FIFA confirmed that its Disciplinary Committee had enforced the sanction worldwide in line with Article 70 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code, acting on a request from UEFA. The decision means Prestianni will be unavailable for…
The Director General of the National Sports Commission, NSC, Hon. Bukola Olopade has heaped a special praise on Nigeria’s First lady, Senator Mrs Oluremi Tinubu, CON, for her continuous support for Nigerian Sports. The DG stated this as the First Lady received the Nigeria victorious Women Wrestling team who triumphed at the just concluded Africa Wrestling Championship in Egypt. The Country recorded an unprecedented 15th continental title in the women’s category with eight gold and two silver medals by the country’s women team. The DG said the first lady has been one of the biggest supporters of Nigerian Wrestling and…
BY OSABUOHIEN VIVIAN-ROSE A women’s football club from North Korea is set to make a rare trip to South Korea, marking a significant moment in inter-Korean sports relations. Naegohyang Women’s FC will face Suwon FC Women on May 20 in the semi-finals of the Asian Women’s Champions League. According to South Korea’s Unification Ministry, the North Korean side will travel with a delegation of 27 players and 12 officials. The team is expected to arrive on May 17 ahead of the match, which will be held in Suwon. This visit is particularly notable as it will be the first time…
Nigerian sprint sensation Favour Ashe has set his sights firmly on gold at the upcoming CAA Senior Athletics Championships in Accra, Ghana, following an impressive showing at the World Relays Championship. Fresh from helping Team Nigeria secure qualification for the 2027 World Athletics Championships in China, Ashe is brimming with confidence ahead of the continental showdown, which kicks off on May 12 and is expected to host over 1,000 athletes from 50 countries. The 100m specialist played a pivotal role in Nigeria’s 4×100m mixed relay success in Gaborone, where the team not only booked a spot at the global championships…
BY OSABUOHIEN VIVIAN-ROSE Arsenal booked their place in the UEFA Champions League final for the first time in 20 years after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Atlético Madrid at the Emirates Stadium sealed a 2-1 aggregate semifinal win. The decisive moment came just before halftime when Bukayo Saka reacted quickest to a rebound, tapping home from close range after Jan Oblak had saved an initial effort. The goal proved enough to send Mikel Arteta’s side into a historic final, sparking wild celebrations among players and fans at full time. Atlético began brightly, with Julián Álvarez and Giuliano Simeone testing Arsenal…
BY OSABUOHIEN VIVIAN-ROSE Nigeria’s wrestling team delivered an outstanding performance at the 2026 African Wrestling Championships in Alexandria, Egypt, claiming the overall title after a dominant showing in the women’s division. The team amassed an impressive haul of eight gold and two silver medals out of a possible 10 in the women’s category, sealing a record-extending 15th continental championship victory. While the women stole the spotlight, the men’s team also made notable contributions, finishing third overall to secure a podium place. Andrew Ebierelayefa narrowly missed gold in the 74kg category after losing by pinfall to Egypt’s Omar Mohamed, while Stephen…
The National Sports Commission, NSC, has officially inaugurated the board of the Nigeria Netball Federation, NNF, as the sport gets its long overdued structural foundation and legitimacy in Nigeria. Inaugurating the board on Tuesday in Abuja, Chairman of the NSC, Mallam Shehu Dikko, said the sport of Netball has the potential to give Nigerian kids the pathway to live their dream and win medals for Nigeria at the global stage. The Chairman, who described the Netball board as the most corporately aligned Sport federation in Nigeria urged the new board to grow the sport from bottom to the top. “…
By Olanrewaju Agiri De-Lad’s Boxing Promotions has issued an official apology to table guests who were unable to access their reserved seats during the WBA Africa lightweight title bout between Taiwo “Esepo” Agbaje and Tosin “Sojar Boy” Osaigbovo on Sunday, April 22. The highly anticipated match, which drew an unprecedented crowd, took place at the National Stadium in Surulere, Lagos. Agbaje emerged victorious in the contest, which was promoted by De-Lad’s Boxing Promotions and sanctioned by the Nigeria Boxing Board of Control. However, the event was marred by significant overcrowding at the arena, leaving several premium guests unable to gain…
By Olanrewaju Agiri A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. MKO Abimbola (Abogun), has formally declared his intention to contest for a seat in the House of Representatives ahead of the 2027 general elections, after obtaining the party’s expression of interest and nomination forms. Dr. Abogun is seeking to represent the Ibadan Northwest/Southwest Federal Constituency in Oyo State, a development expected to intensify political activity within the APC and heighten competition for the National Assembly seat. The procurement of the nomination forms on Thursday, signals his official entry into the race, as consultations and alignments begin among political…