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The Secretary General of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, has commended the President of the Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF), Engineer Musa Nimrod, for the visible growth and renewed momentum of volleyball in Nigeria. Sanusi made the remarks on Friday in Abuja, shortly after Life Camp Volleyball Club edged Ajase Ipo VC 3-2 (17-25, 25-23, 25-23, 22-25, 15-11) in a thrilling encounter at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium. Speaking on the development of volleyball in the country, Sanusi noted that Nimrod’s presence at the arena was not surprising to those familiar with his sporting background. According to him, the sport has continued to attract admiration and respect under Nimrod’s leadership, driven by purposeful administration and a genuine passion for the game. He praised Nimrod’s deep-rooted connection to volleyball, describing it as a major strength that has translated into effective leadership and steady progress for the federation. San...

Faces of Newstap/SWAN Five Stars Award last year . Organizers of the second edition of the annual SWAN/ Newstap Award has announced the setting up of a three man Local Organizing Committee for the award. According to a press release signed by the Editor of  Newstap.com.ng, Ifeanyi Eduzor, the LOC will be headed by the Deputy Editor of Telegraph Newspapers. Others are; veteran journalist and Group Sports Editor of Vanguard Newspaper, Tony Ubani and former media aide to Sunday Dare, one time  Minister of Sports , Jay Jay Akanji. The release explained that the LOC is expected to organize a seamless award as well as recommend the five qualified awardees from the hundreds of nominations received by the award committee. " We have kick started the process of having an award that will be one of the best in the history of sports award in the country and we look forward to the LOC coming up with modalities to make this edition a memorable one. Meanwhile chairman of the LOC, ...

By: Maxwell Kumoye    Olumide Oyedeji, the man widely tipped to lead the next board  of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), has shown leadership beyond the court, extending a powerful hand of compassion to Mozambique in its moment of grief. Deeply moved by the devastating floods that struck the southern African nation a few days ago, the NBA alumnus and ambassador sent heartfelt condolences and sympathetic message to the government and people of Mozambique, mourning those who lost their lives and standing with families displaced by the disaster. Mozambique occupies a place of pride in Oyedeji's heart. He   notes with nostalgia that he captained the D'Tigers to win the Gold Medal at the All Africa Games in Maputo, Mozambique, in 2011.  Mozambique still remains one of the top countries in African Basketball. Its National Teams remain in the top echelon of basketball on the continent while its top Clubs like Maxaquene and Ferevier...

It appears that the present board of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and NPFL are stamping out their zero tolerance to poor officiating as a centre referee, Ishaya Usman from Gombe State and the match assessor have been suspended indefinitely from all football matches. According to a statement signed by Mohammed Ameenu on behalf of the Chairman, NFF Refereeing Development Committee, the suspended referee will no longer officiate any match until further notice. The statement blamed the referee for ignoring a glaring penalty situation that adversely affected the outcome of the match between Kano Pillars and Abia Warriors on January 19, 2026. "Such an action was adjudged not in line with the provisions the Laws of the Game," the statement added. "Similarly, the Referee Assessor for the match was found to have neglected virtually every of his duties and responsibilities to the team of Referees as his reports did not reflect any incidence or situ...

Nigeria’s Pillar of Sports, Chief Donatus Agu-Ejidike, has congratulated the Super Eagles of Nigeria on their hard-fought AFCON bronze medal victory, following the team’s 4–2 penalty shootout win over the Pharaohs of Egypt on Saturday. Chief Agu-Ejidike described the performance of the Super Eagles at the tournament as a triumph of belief, resilience and collective discipline, noting that the team rose above modest expectations to restore national pride and confidence in Nigerian football. “This Super Eagles team reminded us that football is not only about reputation, but about character,” Chief Agu-Ejidike said. “Against all odds, the players stood tall, stayed united, and delivered when it mattered most. Winning the bronze medal is not a consolation prize; it is proof of growth, grit, and genuine progress. The team overcame the ghost of the misses in the penalty shootout against the host last Wednesday, by dispatching the Pharaohs, by 4-2, the same margin by which they lo...

Nigerians will witness a new phase in football scouting programme as European-based football talent scouting coaches and managers including Best Talent FC will storm Mobolaji JohnsonSports Arena, , Lagos State. Releasing the fixture of carefully selected teams with great ambition on players management, media visibility and emphasis on youth oriented clubs across Nigeria, the maiden edition of Youth football competition include the high flying football club with great football artistry that narrowly lost NNL ticket, Best Talent Football Club of Mowe owned by former player, Adeyinka Adeyemo.  Others are Go Pro FC, De Sapele Likns, Utility FC, The Charlesann FC, Ajuwa FA, Academy For Stars ,Just John, Cynosure FC, Sporting FA, Dominion Hotspur FC, Sporting 24 FA and Ikorodu FC. The fixtures are as follows: GO PRO SCOUTING PROGRAM  (DAY ONE ) FIXTURES . 1.Go Pro FC vs The Charlesann FC 7:00am - 7:50am  2.DE Sapele lions vs Ajuwa FA 8:00am - 8:50am 3.Best talent FC...