Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Shehu Dikko, has confirmed that a formal complaint has been submitted to FIFA over the eligibility of some players fielded by DR Congo in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, Afrosport reports. Speaking on Arise News on Friday, Dikko said the complaint is currently under review and could still affect Nigeria’s chances of qualifying for the FIFA World Cup, and...
Nigeria has officially secured the hosting rights for the 2nd edition of the African Schools Games, scheduled to take place in 2027, Afrosport reports. The announcement was made on Tuesday in Algiers, following a competitive bidding process in which Nigeria emerged victorious over other strong contenders, including South Africa and Kenya. Reacting to the milestone, the Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola...
Nigeria’s contingent of student-athletes has arrived safely in Annaba, Algeria, ahead of the maiden African School Sports Championship, which will be held from July 26 to August 5, 2025, Afrosport reports. The delegation, made up of 60 student-athletes, is accompanied by their coaches and representatives of the National Sports Commission (NSC). These young athletes, selected from various schools across the country, will compete in 10 different...
A team of 60 student-athletes has departed Nigeria for Annaba, Algeria, to participate in the first-ever African School Sports Championship, scheduled to run from July 26 to August 5, 2025, Afrosport reports. The Nigerian contingent will compete across 10 sporting disciplines, including athletics (12 athletes), swimming (8), football (18), taekwondo (4), beach canoe (4), badminton (3), basketball 3x3 (3), beach volleyball (2), cycling (2), and table...
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has announced that every Nigerian athlete who secures a podium finish at the ongoing CAA U18/U20 African Championships in Abeokuta will receive a cash reward, Afrosport reports. According to the NSC, gold medalists will earn ₦1 million each, silver medalists will receive ₦750,000, while ₦500,000 will be awarded for every bronze medal won. This incentive package was revealed from the stands...
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