BASKETBALL: Aminu rescues Mavericks, records historic double-double

Nigerian basketball star, Al-Farouq Aminu, on Sunday night in Dallas (Monday morning Nigerian time) recorded his first career postseason double-double as the Dallas Mavericks avoided elimination in the NBA Western Conference playoffs with a 121-109 victory over the

AFN lauds Lagos Athletics Classic

The Athletic Federation of Nigeria has applauded the organisers of the recently concluded Lagos Easter Open Relay Championships. The Technical Director of the AFN, Commodore Omatseye Nesiama, said from his base in the that it was a good initiative.
he said the competition was good for the development of track and field in

Men and Women Federation Cup competitions draw to hold in Abuja (see full list)

The Draw Ceremony for this year’s Men and Women Federation Cup competitions will hold in Abuja on Thursday.
In a statement to the Football Associations of the 36 States and the Federal Capital Territory, NFF’s Head of Federation Cup Unit, Ruth David said the Draw Ceremony will

OLYMPIC Qualifier: Falcons to launch Nike jersey on May 9 against Mali

Super Falcons have been given the honour of being the first Nigerian team to use the new NIKE kits in a competitive game when they lock horns with Mali in an Olympics qualifying match on May 9 in Abuja.
General Secretary of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Dr. Mohammed  Sanusi who

San Antonio Scorpions Happy To Get Bright Dike On Loan From MLS Side Toronto FC

San Antonio Scorpions President, Howard Cornfield, announced on Monday that Super Eagles forward Bright Dike has moved from MLS club Toronto FC on a loan deal agreed between both clubs but details of the deal wasn't disclosed.
The Nigeria international, who has been assigned jersey number 20 at

Kelechi Iheanacho Cleared To Join Nigeria Under 20s After Silencing His Critics

On a personal level, Manchester City's teenage sensation Kelechi Iheanacho silenced his critics following his immaculate display against Chelsea's Under 18 squad in the final of the FA Youth Cup. And no wonder the Nigeria youth international celebrated his fifth minute goal at Stamford Bridge by putting a finger to his mouth, a sign to any doubting Thomas to

England And Nigeria In Tug Of War Over Charlton Athletic Superkid Ogbebor-Onaiwu

The English Football Association is in pole position to cap Anglo-Nigerian shot - stopper Edward Ogbebor-Onaiwu ahead of the Nigerian FA report says. The Charlton Athletic youth - teamer has been officially invited to attend a national team get - together at

Liverpool Lead Spurs In The Race To Sign Moses Simon

Liverpool are reportedly desperate to beat a host of clubs including Tottenham Hotspur and Fenerbache in the race to sign Gent 19-year-old Nigerian international Moses Simon.
The Daily Express which ran the news reckoned the Nigerian is a part of manager Brendan Rodgers summer plans that also include a raid for Aston Villa Christian Benteke, Danny

NFF officials in London for PROZONE wizard training

As part of efforts to ensure adequate backroom support for the various National Teams, especially in the area of match preparation, the Nigeria Football Federation has sent four officials to the United Kingdom for specialized training on the all-inclusive match analysis

Mikel's Agent Shittu Insist He is Still A Chelsea Player Amid Real Madrid Link

John Obi Mikel's intermediary has reacted to speculations linking the Chelsea midfielder with a transfer to European champions Real Madrid in the summer transfer market.

Rumours at home and abroad claim the Nigeria international could be heading to the