Tag: sports
NPFL: 3SC climb to second as Remo Stars survive home scare
Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan on Wednesday sustained their upward surge in the 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) by beating visiting...
Rainoil to host tennis tournament in Lagos
Organisers of the “Rainoil National Tennis Open” have disclosed plans to host the 2025 edition of the tournament in Lagos from Feb. 3 to...
Basketball: Elan Coton Crush Delta Force of Asaba
Elan Coton Basketball Club of Republic of Benin on Monday defeated Delta Force of Asaba, 63-59 to register their first win at the ongoing...
AFCON 2025: Gusau confident of Nigeria’s qualification chances from Group C
Ibrahim Gusau, the President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), has expressed optimism about the Super Eagles’ chances at the upcoming AFCON 2025 tournament.
Reacting...
Former Super Eagles’ star calls for overhaul of Nigerian football system
Former Super Eagles striker and AFCON 2013 winner, Brown Ideye, has called for a holistic review of the football system in the country to...
2025 AFCON Draw: Nigeria to battle Tunisia, Uganda, Tanzania
Nigeria will battle Tunisia, Uganda, and Tanzania in the group phase of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco.
The News Agency of...
Saudi Sports for All Federation to Launch International Sporting Events in...
The Saudi Sports for All Federation (SFA) has announced a new initiative taking place from February 5-8, 2025, combining two major events: the SFA...
We’ll make Nigeria world’s horse racing hub- Dantata
The National Chairman, Horse Racing Federation of Nigeria, Alhaji Tajudeen Dantata, says Nigeria will soon be the world’s hub of the horse racing tournament.
According...
Tinubu commits to bolstering horse racing in Nigeria
President Bola Tinubu says he is committed to bolstering horse racing in Nigeria for the nation to be on par with her contemporaries globally.
The...
NPFL: Rangers loses again at home to Niger Tornadoes
The Niger Tornadoes of Minna on Saturday defeated Rangers International FC 2-1 in the week 20 fixture of the 2024/25 Premier Football League (NPFL)...
Son leads Tottenham Hotspur to victory at Hoffenheim
Tottenham Hotspur captain Son Heung-min scored in each half to earn his side a 3-2 victory at Hoffenheim in the Europa League on Thursday.
The...
Hope-Renewed anniversary horse racing tournament opens in Bida
The Hope-Renewed International Horse Racing Tournament, tagged ‘Sahel Savannah Stakes Series’, opened on Wednesday in Bida, Niger.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the...
Avoiding Champions League knockout round more important than being top —...
Liverpool manager Arne Slot says, finishing in the top eight and avoiding two playoff games in the Champions League is the most important thing.
This...
Late Raphinha strike earns FC Barcelona comeback win at Benfica
FC Barcelona’s Raphinha scored deep into stoppage time to hand his side a dramatic 5-4 comeback win at Benfica and a place in the...
NPFL: Three Matchday 20 Fixtures Postponed
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has announced the postponement of three fixtures from matchday 20 of the 2024-25 season.
The News Agency of Nigeria...
Cricket: Nigeria makes history, claims first World Cup win
Nigeria has made history with a first win in her first game at the International Cricket Council's (ICC) U19 Women’s T20 World Cup in...
Enyimba crash out of CAF Confederation Cup
Enyimba International FC of Aba was on Sunday eliminated from the 2024/2025 CAF Confederation Cup, following its 3-1 loss to host Zamalek SC of...
