• Mon. Feb 16th, 2026

#AFCON2023 Snub: Minister declares state of Emergency on Officiating

The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has stated that the snubbing of Nigerian match officials for AFCON 2023 duties by the Confederation of African Football (CAF)…

AS Cotonou signs ex-Flying Eagles Goalie on Two-year deal.

Republic of Benin’s Premier League football club side, AS Cotonou has snapped former Flying Eagles of Nigeria goalkeeper, Kolawole Oladipupo on a two-year permanent deal. The goalkeeper last played for…

Maryann Shaibu Adds Another Year Today

Today marks a significant milestone in the life of Mrs. Maryann Philip-Shaibu, wife of Edo State Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu. Today is her special day as she…

C.C. Chukwujekwu: Faith Irabor is working to reposition Refereeing in Nigeria.

In the wake of Nigeria Referees missing out on the CAF list of 85 referees for a preparatory course for the 2023 AFCON, the head of Nigeria (football) Referee Association…

NNL 2023/2024: Maiden Southern Zonal Referees Assessor Seminar Staged in Benin City.

…Chief instructor promises improved performance from Nigerian Referees. As the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) intensifies plans to kick off the new season of football in the country, all stakeholders continue…

AFCON 25: Nigeria Referees may not be recognised – Retired FIFA Referee

At the last African Cup of Nations (AFCON) held in Cameroon, only one Nigerian, Samuel Pwadutakam was selected as a match official for the biennial tournament. This came as a…

John Enoh meets NOC, Anti-Doping Committee to address WADA Challenges

In continuation of his moves to restructure Nigerian sports and align it in line with international best practices, the Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh on Thursday…

Victor Osimhen Nominated for FIFA Best Award

Victor James Osimhen’s remarkable achievements in football hasbgarnered recognition from FIFA, the world’s football governing body with the 24-year-old nominated for the prestigious FIFA Best award. The FIFA Best Football…

RS Berkane departs Morocco for Nigeria.

Bendel Insurance Football Club of Benin opponents in the CAF Confederation Cup second preliminary round, RS Berkane of Morocco have departed their country en route to Nigeria ahead of their…

FIBA Rankings: D’Tigress now 11th in the world

Nigeria’s D’Tigress has climbed seven places in the latest International Basketball Federation (FIBA) Women’s Rankings, released in September. This rise is a result of their outstanding performance at the 2023…