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Deaf athletes in Nigeria are peacefully protesting their exclusion from the National Sports Festival despite para sports being included. Over 300 athletes want equal opportunity to compete for their country.
Nigeria's women's national soccer team has begun training for their 2028 Olympic qualifying matches, bringing together players determined to bounce back after missing their first-ever World Cup. Nine athletes have already arrived at camp, with star players joining this week as the team prepares to face Comoros in October.
Three Nigerian athletes who won medals at the Commonwealth Games just received job offers from their state governor. Their success at the grassroots level is now paying off with stable careers in sports development.
Nigeria is launching its first National Intermediate Games in Lagos this October, bringing together over 14,000 young athletes for the country's newest talent discovery platform. The event signals a major investment in youth sports and talent development across the nation.
Nigerian football club Edo Queens came from behind twice to reclaim their regional championship and earn a spot in Africa's biggest women's club competition. Their stoppage-time equalizer and penalty shootout victory showed incredible resilience against the same team that beat them earlier in the tournament.
Nigerian football champions Edo Queens face Ghana's Ampem Darkoa Ladies in Saturday's WAFU-B final, seeking revenge after their only tournament loss and a spot at Africa's biggest women's club competition. The winner represents West Africa at the continental championship in South Africa.
Nigeria's defending champions Edo Queens delivered a dominant 5-1 victory over Burkina Faso's USFA in Wednesday's semifinal, securing their spot in the WAFU-B CAF Women's Champions League qualifying final. The win puts them one match away from continental competition and a potential rematch with the only team to beat them this tournament.
A FIFA pioneer is partnering with local football groups to transform Nigeria's capital into a powerhouse for discovering young athletes across all sports. The initiative aims to bring professional coaching to schools and create opportunities for talented youth in underserved communities.
Ezekiel Nathaniel sprinted to gold in the 400m hurdles at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, clocking 48.47 seconds and bringing Nigeria's medal count to nine golds. The 23-year-old Delta State native delivered on his promise as the fastest qualifier, beating England and Jamaica to claim the title.
The University of Calabar is preparing to welcome 50,000 student athletes from over 50 Nigerian universities for the country's biggest collegiate sports festival in November 2026. The event promises to unite young talent while leaving behind a lasting legacy of world-class sports facilities.
A groundbreaking French documentary that racked up 10 million views is now transforming mental health conversations in Nigeria's sports world. World Cup winners sharing their struggles is helping Nigerian athletes break dangerous silence.
Former Nigerian presidential candidate Peter Obi is turning a celebrity boxing match into a rallying cry for youth sports development. His message celebrates the event while urging leaders to channel Nigeria's youthful energy into structured athletic programs.