Transformers Rise: FUTMINNA Clinch the 2025 NUGA Football Crown in Thrilling Style

In a breathtaking showcase of grit, skill and unrelenting ambition, the men’s football team of the Federal University of Technology, Minna (FUTMINNA) — popularly dubbed the “Transformers” — have emerged victorious in the football competition of the Nigerian University Games Association (NUGA) 2025 edition. This triumph marks a landmark achievement for the institution’s athletics programme,…

Sarah Matthew Strikes Gold as Nigeria’s Medal Haul Climbs to 14 at the 2025 Islamic Solidarity Games

Nigeria’s dominance in weightlifting continues to echo across the international stage as star lifter Sarah Matthew clinches another gold medal at the ongoing 2025 Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Her victory not only added to Nigeria’s growing reputation in strength sports but also pushed the nation’s total medal count to 14, reaffirming the…

TASUED Athletes Make History, Clinch First-Ever NUGA Gold Medals in Record-Breaking Performance

The Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED) has achieved a groundbreaking milestone in its sporting history as two of its athletes clinched the university’s first-ever gold medals at the Nigerian Universities Games Association (NUGA) Championship. The victory marks a defining moment for the institution, positioning TASUED among Nigeria’s rising forces in university athletics. For the…

Benson Idahosa University Dominates Day One of 27th NUGA Games Swimming Events at UniJos 2025

The 27th Nigerian University Games Association (NUGA) Games kicked off in grand style at the University of Jos (UniJos) on Monday, November 10, 2025, with electrifying performances in the swimming events that left the crowd cheering throughout the day. The much-anticipated competition showcased a blend of youthful energy, athletic prowess, and school pride as athletes…

Feel the Roar: Jay-Jay Okocha Backs Super Eagles Ahead of Crucial Gabon Showdown

Nigerians across the world are eagerly anticipating a decisive football encounter as the Super Eagles prepare for a high-stakes World Cup playoff clash against Gabon. Adding to the growing momentum and national enthusiasm, Nigerian football icon and former Super Eagles captain, Austin “Jay-Jay” Okocha, has publicly voiced his unwavering support for the team, encouraging them…

Nigeria Misses Out as Chiamaka Nnadozie Stands Alone in 2025 FIFA The Best Awards Shortlist

Nigeria’s representation at the global football stage has once again been reduced to a single shining light — Chiamaka Nnadozie, the Super Falcons’ formidable shot-stopper, who emerged as the only Nigerian shortlisted in the 2025 edition of The Best FIFA Football Awards. While fans had hoped to see men’s stars like Victor Osimhen and Ademola…

Tension Mounts as FIFA Faces Backlash Over Appointment of South African Referees for Nigeria vs Gabon World Cup Playoff Clash

A heated wave of reactions has trailed the recent decision by the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) to assign a South African refereeing team to handle the crucial World Cup playoff match between Nigeria’s Super Eagles and the Panthers of Gabon. The appointment has sparked widespread concerns, debates, and criticism among fans, pundits, and…

UEFA Champions League Matchday 4: Full Tuesday Fixtures, Kick-off Times

Football fans across the world are in for another thrilling night of UEFA Champions League action as Matchday 4 kicks off this Tuesday, promising blockbuster fixtures, fierce rivalries, and potential qualification deciders. The competition is heating up, and several European heavyweights will be in action, battling to secure vital points that could shape their journey…