Nigeria

2023 African Games: Flying Eagles start on losing note against Uganda

Flying Eagles to face Cote d’Ivoire in international friendlies in Abidjan

Nigeria’s under-20 men’s team, the Flying Eagles, will take on Cote d’Ivoire in a double-header friendly this month, Afrosport reports. The Flying Eagles, with the hopes of preparing for the U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), will play their Ivorian counterpart in the first match on Wednesday, 26 February, with the second leg set for two days later. The two matches will be played in Abidjan,...

Inspired D’Tigers finish unbeaten in Libya to qualify for 2025 FIBA AfroBasket

Nigeria’s men’s basketball team, the D’Tigers, finished the third window of their 2025 FIBA AfroBasket qualifiers in Libya unbeaten following a 77-62 win over Cape Verde on Sunday, Afrosport reports. Having lost their opening three games, the D’Tigers needed to win their remaining games in the final round of the qualifiers, and the coach Abdulrahman Mohammed-led side did just that. NIGERIA WINS!! We started this window...

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Lookman, Ajibade Lead Nominations for 11th Nigeria Pitch Awards

Organisers of the Nigeria Pitch Awards have revealed the 2025 nominations for the 11th edition of the annual awards, Afrosport reports. The football accolade, instituted in 2012, was created to celebrate individuals' contribution to the expansion and deepening of football development in the country. Three nominees in 18 different categories have been shortlisted for this edition of the awards. The top three selection for the “King...

NRFF releases provisional squad for 2024 Africa Cup XVs, camp to open on Dec. 10

Nigeria Rugby Football Federation unveils calendar of events for 2025

The Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF) has announced an ambitious lineup of activities for the 2025 calendar year, featuring a mix of local and international tournaments, training programs, and developmental initiatives aimed at growing the sport across the nation. The NRFF kicked off the year with the launch of the Rugby Rising Play Nigeria initiative across 15 states on 10 February, marking a significant step in...

2023 African Games: Flying Eagles start on losing note against Uganda

U-20 AFCON: Flying Eagles drawn in Group B with South Africa, Egypt & Morocco

Nigeria’s under-20 men’s team, the Flying Eagles, have been drawn in Group B of the U20 Africa Cup of Nations scheduled to take place in Cote d’Ivoire this year, Afrosport reports. The Flying Eagles, record winners of the competition, will battle South Africa, 1997 winners Morocco, and four-time winners Egypt in Group B. The seven-time African champions defeated Ghana’s Black Satellites 3-1 in the final of...