Tinubu Orders Major Overhaul of Nigerian Football Amid NFF Crisis

President Bola Tinubu has ordered a comprehensive overhaul of Nigerian football, citing the country’s repeated failures to qualify for major regional, continental and global competitions. The President directed the Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC) to work with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) secretariat and other key stakeholders to develop far-reaching reforms covering governance,... Read More

Africa News, Sport

August 26, 2026

Ethiopia Enters AFCON 2028 Hosting Race, Eyes Return After 52 Years

By Hauwa Gwandu Ethiopia has officially entered the race to host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), seeking to bring Africa’s biggest football tournament back to the country for the first time in more than five decades. The Ethiopian Football Federation confirmed the bid in a post on X on Monday, declaring that the... Read More

Africa News, Sport

August 3, 2026

Flying Eagles Reach WAFU B U-20 Semi-finals Despite Defeat to Burkina Faso

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles suffered their first defeat at the 2026 WAFU B U-20 Championship, losing 2-0 to Burkina Faso in their final Group B match on Sunday, but still advanced to the semi-finals of the competition. The seven-time African champions were second best in the opening half as Burkina Faso capitalised on defensive lapses to... Read More

Africa News, Sport

July 23, 2026

World Cup 2026: Ranking Africa’s Top 10 Best Players

Africa’s top 10 players at the 2026 World Cup revealed Africa’s historic 10-team representation at the 2026 FIFA World Cup produced some of the tournament’s most memorable individual performances, with players from across the continent starring in attack, midfield and defence. From Senegal’s goalscoring exploits to Morocco’s midfield brilliance and Cabo Verde’s goalkeeping heroics, African... Read More

Africa News, Breaking News, Sport

July 19, 2026

Nigeria Green Hawks Make History: New National Team Records Maiden International Victory

Nigeria’s newly established national netball team, the Green Hawks, has taken another significant step towards international recognition after securing a convincing 33-12 victory over Pakistan in Hatfield, England. The historic win follows the team’s maiden international appearance against Commonwealth Games hosts Scotland in Glasgow. Against Pakistan, the Green Hawks demonstrated remarkable improvement, confidence and teamwork,... Read More

Africa News, Breaking News, Sport, UK News

July 18, 2026

UMUOBASI MBALA ISUOCHI-BORN FOOTBALL LEGEND, OBINNA OBIAKA, CELEBRATED FOR RESILIENCE AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO NIGERIAN FOOTBALL

Former Iwuanyanwu Nationale FC (now Heartland FC) star, Obinna Obiaka, has been celebrated for his remarkable resilience, enduring legacy, and invaluable contributions to Nigerian football. A proud son of Umuobasi, Mbala Isuochi in Umunneochi Local Government Area of Abia State, Obiaka was among the outstanding players who featured for Iwuanyanwu Nationale during the club’s golden... Read More

Africa News, Breaking News, Sport

May 5, 2026

Gov. Ododo Promotes Women’s Football, Donates New Bus To Confluence Queens

By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London Governor Usman Ododo of Kogi State, has donated a brand-new 32-seater bus to Confluence Queens FC of Lokoja, in a bid to reposition sports and energise women’s football in the state. The landmark gesture, designed to boost the mobility, morale, and competitive edge of the state-owned female... Read More

Africa News, Breaking News, community, Governance, Nigeria News, Politics, Sport

May 3, 2026

Nigeria Clinches 15th African Wrestling Title with Dominant Women’s Display

Eight gold medals power Team Nigeria to victory in Alexandria as men secure podium finish By Ifeoma Onyekachi A commanding performance by Nigeria’s female wrestlers has propelled the country to overall victory at the 15th African Wrestling Championships in Alexandria, Egypt, reaffirming its dominance on the continental stage. Team Nigeria sealed the title... Read More

Africa News, Business, Nigeria News, Sport

May 3, 2026

Nigeria’s Mixed Relay Team Sets African Record, Eyes World Championship Spot

Quartet posts historic time at Botswana meet, boosting hopes of Beijing 2027 qualification By Ifeoma Onyekachi Nigeria’s mixed 4×100m relay team delivered a standout performance at the ongoing World Relay Championship in Botswana, raising strong prospects of securing a place at the 2027 World Athletics Championships in Beijing, China. The team made up... Read More

Africa News, Entertainment, Nigeria News, Sport

April 17, 2026

Top Executive Is Quietly Rewriting Nigeria’s Playbook for Power, Purpose and Legacy

Milestones often invite noise, grand speeches, loud declarations, and exaggerated reflections. But as Kunle Soname turns 60, the story unfolding around him feels markedly different. It is not driven by spectacle, but by substance. Not by applause, but by accumulated impact. Across Lagos and beyond, a series of carefully curated events; spanning football showcases, thanksgiving... Read More

Breaking News, Business, Featured, Sport, UK News, World News

Tinubu Orders Major Overhaul of Nigerian Football Amid NFF Crisis

Ethiopia Enters AFCON 2028 Hosting Race, Eyes Return After 52 Years

Flying Eagles Reach WAFU B U-20 Semi-finals Despite Defeat to Burkina Faso

World Cup 2026: Ranking Africa’s Top 10 Best Players

Nigeria Green Hawks Make History: New National Team Records Maiden International Victory

UMUOBASI MBALA ISUOCHI-BORN FOOTBALL LEGEND, OBINNA OBIAKA, CELEBRATED FOR RESILIENCE AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO NIGERIAN FOOTBALL

Gov. Ododo Promotes Women’s Football, Donates New Bus To Confluence Queens

Nigeria Clinches 15th African Wrestling Title with Dominant Women’s Display

Nigeria’s Mixed Relay Team Sets African Record, Eyes World Championship Spot

Top Executive Is Quietly Rewriting Nigeria’s Playbook for Power, Purpose and Legacy

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