BREAKING NEWS: William Troost-Ekong Announces Retirement from International Football

In what marks the end of a defining era for Nigerian football, Super Eagles stalwart and former captain William Troost-Ekong has officially announced his retirement from international football. The emotional decision was confirmed shortly after Nigeria’s failure to secure qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a campaign whose final blow came in the playoff…

After World Cup Heartbreak, Tinubu Encourages Super Eagles: ‘Nigeria Still Stands With You’

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sent an uplifting and emotional message to the Super Eagles following their heartbreaking miss in the race for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The President’s statement came at a time when millions of Nigerians were still processing the disappointment, offering encouragement, unity, and renewed determination for the nation’s beloved team….

FUTMINNA Stands Tall at NUGA 2025 With Eleven-Medal Breakthrough Performance

The Federal University of Technology, Minna (FUTMINNA) has recorded one of its most inspiring outings at the Nigerian University Games Association (NUGA) Games, rounding off the 2025 edition with an impressive eleven-medal haul that has stirred pride across the university community. Hosted in Jos, the Games saw FUTMINNA athletes push through intense competition to secure…

NUGA 2025 Quarter-Finals Deliver Unforgettable Thrills as EKSU, KASU, FUTMINNA, and TSU Advance to Semi-Finals

The 27th edition of the National Universities Games Association (NUGA) Games 2025 has reached a thrilling juncture as the quarter-finals witnessed high-octane football matches that left fans on the edge of their seats. The competitions, staged at various venues across Jos, Plateau State, saw Ekiti State University (EKSU), Kaduna State University (KASU), Federal University of…

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…