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Former Super Eagles coach Samson Siasia says the Nigeria Football Federation supported FIFA to have him banned for alleged involvement in match-fixing in August 2019. In a recent interview with Athlist, the...... Read more ‘Shaibu’s impeachment didn’t affect Insurance’

Bendel Insurance say their current struggles are not connected to the travails and eventual impeachment of former Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, The PUNCH reports. In a telephone chat with our correspondent,...... Read more Gusau backs Falcons to shine at Olympics

The President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Ibrahim Gusau, is optimistic the Super Falcons will derive inspiration from their impressive performance at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and...... Read more Suspended SWAN Secretary General Cannot Sign Official Letters -Nyong

The President, Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Otuekong Bonny Nyong says a purported letter signed by the suspended Secretary-General of the Association, Ikenna Okonkwo, addressed to the immediate past president,...... Read more Lagos SWAN Hails Tunde Onakoya's Heroic New World Chess Record

Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) Lagos Chapter has commended Mr Tunde Onakoya for breaking and set a new Guinness World Record for the longest chess marathon on Saturday, after playing...... Read more Ex-players divided over hiring of foreigner as Eagles coach

Former Super Eagles stars have expressed different opinion over hiring a foreigner as coach of the senior national team, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Following Jose Peseiro’s departure after guiding the Eagles to the Africa...... Read more Chippa won’t stop Nwabali exit Chippa United’s owner, Siviwe Mpengesi, says the Chilli Boys will be keen to allow Stanley Nwabali to leave the club this summer if they receive a better offer for him in the...... Read more FA Cup Now President Federation Cup As GTI Takes It To Next Level

..Signs partnership agreement with Sports Ministry Strategic partners of NFF, GTI Assets Management and Trust Limited has announced plans to repackage the most glamorous and oldest football competition in the country. With the...... Read more Nigerian females break barriers, dominate 2024 Nigeria's Olympic team

When the Nigerian Contingent sets sail to participate in the upcoming Olympic Games, tagged the ''2024 Paris Games'', Team Nigeria as they are known will be dominated by the womenfolk. It...... Read more S’Eagles to get new coach in two weeks – Sports minister

The Minister of Sports, Senator John Enoh, has assured Nigerians that the senior men’s national team, the Super Eagles, would have a new coach in the next one or two weeks....... Read more Guinness World Record: 16 hours in, Nigerian Onakoya remains unbeaten in chess marathon

Renowned chess master, Tunde Onakoya, who commenced his mission to surpass the Guinness World Record for the longest chess marathon for 58 hours, has played the game for 16 hours, winning...... Read more NPFL: Rangers secure top spot with nail-biting Oriental derby victory

Nigeria Premier Football League leaders, Enugu Rangers, retained top spot on the log after edging Abia Warriors 3-2 in Tuesday’s match-day 30 Oriental derby at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu, Punch Sports...... Read more Troost-Ekong donates Eagles allowances to Akwa Ibom kids

Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has donated his future camp allowances and match bonuses to Akwa Ibom kids, in a bid to help them achieve their football dreams, PUNCH Sports Extra reports....... Read more Lawal: Youngster using football to fight poverty

Many who go into sports are motivated to better their families, especially in Nigeria, where footballers like Victor Osimhen, who was a hawker before becoming the 2023 African Player of The Year,...... Read more I will make Eagles champions again – Amuneke

Former Tanzania coach, Emmanuel Amuneke, who also led the Golden Eaglets to win the U-17 World Cup in 2015, talks about his dream of becoming the next Super Eagles coach and...... Read more JOF U-13 Cup: It's Zamadek Boys vs HB Utility For Final

Zamadek Boys of Lagos Island and HB Utility from Ilupeju have qualified for the final of the 5th edition of JOF U-13 Cup football championship. The two teams booked their places...... Read more Coal City United crowned Enugu Federation Cup champions

The Enugu State FA on Saturday confirmed NNL side Coal City United FC champions of the state’s Federation Cup, after Enugu Rangers allegedly refused to play penalties after the final game...... Read more 2024 Paris Olympics torch relay stops unveiled

The sacred flame for the Paris 2024 Olympics, to be lit Tuesday in Olympia, the birthplace of the ancient Games, will journey to the four corners of Greece before heading to...... Read more Olympics: Sports ministry to ensure timely release of fund, says Enoh

The Minister of Sports Development, John Enoh, has said that the ministry would ensure the timely release of funds to prepare Nigerian athletes for the Paris 2024 Olympics Games. The News...... Read more No Faction In Lagos SWAN, Oladunni-led Executive Is Only Recognised Leader

The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) Lagos chapter has reaffirmed its stand that no faction exists in the association in Lagos State as there is only one chairman in the...... Read more NFF laments Falcons poor treatment by S’African FA

The Nigeria Football Federation has lamented the South African Football Association’s poor treatment of the Super Falcons following Tuesday’s final 2024 Paris Olympics qualifier in Pretoria, The PUNCH reports. Randy Waldrum’s side played...... Read more Bay eager to watch Oshoala shine in Paris

Bay FC are thrilled by the prospect of watching Asisat Oshoala strut her stuff with the Super Falcons at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. The National Women’s Soccer League side expressed...... Read more Club owners downplay rift with NPFL board

The Nigeria Premier Football League club owners association says “there are no complaints or problems” following reports that clubs were set for a showdown with the NPFL board over financial differences,...... Read more Waldrum wants proper preparation for Paris ‘Group of Death’

Following their qualification for the 2024 Olympic Games women’s football tournament, Super Falcons head coach, Randy Waldrum, has called on the Nigeria Football Federation and the sports ministry to ensure proper preparation...... Read more Ex-coach, others hail Falcons

Former assistant coach of the Super Falcons, Mansur Abdulahi, as well as fans have hailed the team for weathering the storm in South Africa to book a spot in the Women’s Football...... Read more