Ajayi, Ogazi, Nnamdi make Bowerman semifinal shortlist after record-breaking NCAA season
Nigerian trio Kayinsola Ajayi, Samuel Ogazi and Chinecherem Nnamdi have been named among the 10 men’s semifinalists for the 2026 Bowerman Award, the highest individual honour in United States collegiate…
World Cup 2026: Germany top Group E, Ivory Coast, Ecuador also advance to knockout stage
Germany finished as Group E winners of the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite losing to Ecuador 2-1 in their final group match, while Ivory Coast secured second place with a…
NSC, NFF launch WAFCON welfare committee as Super Falcons target 11th African title
Nigeria’s preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) have received a major boost after the National Sports Commission (NSC) and the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) announced the…
Christy Ucheibe bids emotional farewell to Benfica after trophy-laden six-year spell
Christy Ucheibe has sent an emotional farewell message to Benfica supporters after the Portuguese club confirmed that she will leave at the end of June to begin a new chapter…
West Ham United join Fulham and Bayer Leverkusen in pursuit of Trabzonspor defender Chibuike Nwaiwu
West Ham United have entered the race to sign Nigerian defender Chibuike Nwaiwu after his impressive performances for Trabzonspor attracted attention from several European clubs ahead of the summer transfer…
’Weight is a bit of his weak spot’ — Bayer Leverkusen chief Simon Rolfes on Victor Boniface
Bayer Leverkusen sporting director Simon Rolfes has identified Victor Boniface's weight as a key area of concern, saying the Nigerian striker must return to peak physical condition if he is…
Ebuka Okorie, Zuby Ejiofor lead six Nigerian-descendant players selected in 2026 NBA Draft
...Ebuka Okorie goes at No. 17, Zuby Ejiofor No. 23 A total of six players of Nigerian descent were selected in the 2026 NBA Draft, with two hearing their names…
Temitope Adeshina named Bowerman semifinalist after historic collegiate season
Nigerian high jumper Temitope Adeshina has been named among the 10 women’s semifinalists for the prestigious 2026 The Bowerman Award following a remarkable collegiate season with Texas Tech. The U.S.…
2026 World Cup: Brazil, Morocco advance to Round of 32 after victories over Scotland, Haiti
Brazil secured a dominant 3-0 victory over Scotland to seal their qualification to the 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 32 as Group C winners, while Morocco defeated Haiti 4-2…
Amusan, Brume, Nathaniel headline AFN’s 29-athlete Commonwealth Games camp
World record holder Tobi Amusan, long jump star Ese Brume and NCAA champions Ezekiel Nathaniel, Samuel Ogazi, Kanyinsola Ajayi and Temitope Adeshina headline the 29 athletes invited by the Athletics…
