4 h. ago NSC Pays Athletes’ Allowances, Bonuses At Tokyo World Championships

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has paid the allowances and bonuses of the Team Nigeria athletes at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan. NSC’s Director of Press, Dr. Kehinde Ajayi disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday morning. Ajayi highlighted that the NSC Director General, Hon Bukola Olopade held an important meeting […]

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5 h. ago Amusan Salvages Team Nigeria’s Campaign With Silver Medal In Tokyo

World record holder in the 100m hurdles, Tobi Amusan, has salvaged Team Nigeria’s campaign at the ongoing 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo by clinching a silver medal for the country in the Women’s 100m hurdles final yesterday. The Nigerian sprint star finished in 12.29 seconds, securing second place behind Switzerland’s Ditaji Kambundji, who claimed […]

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5 h. ago Nigerians see no gains from subsidy removal — Civil Society tells Gov’t

…Says Citizens Still Waiting for Promised Dividends From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Gombe State have faulted the federal government’s handling of the fuel subsidy removal, saying Nigerians are worse off two years after the policy was announced. The Chairman of the Gombe Network of Civil Society (GONET) and Team Lead of […] The post Nigerians see no gains from subsidy removal — Civil Society tells Gov’t appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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22 h. ago Flying Eagles depart for Chile ahead of 2025 FIFA U20 World Cup

Nigeria’s U20 men’s national team, the Flying Eagles, have left the country for Chile ahead of the 2025 FIFA U20 read more Flying Eagles depart for Chile ahead of 2025 FIFA U20 World Cup

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22 h. ago World Championships: Amusan Claims Silver In Women’s 100m Hurdles, Opens Team Nigeria’s Medal Count

Tobi Amusan has secured a silver medal for Team Nigeria at the ongoing World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, marking her first podium finish since her remarkable world title victory in 2022. The former world champion and record holder clocked an impressive time of 12.28 seconds, finishing just behind Switzerland’s Ditaji Kambundji, who raced to gold […]

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23 h. ago Nathaniel Clinches Victory In Tokyo, Advances To Men’s 400m Hurdles Semifinals

Team Nigeria’s Ezekiel Nathaniel delivered a breathtaking display of athletic prowess on Monday, storming to victory in the final heat of the men’s 400m hurdles at the World Athletics Championships ‘Tokyo 2025’. The young athlete clocked an impressive time of 48.37 seconds to secure his place in the semifinals and leaving spectators in awe of […]

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40 h. ago Nigeria, Egypt lead African battle for London 2026 world table tennis spots

Africa’s table tennis heavyweights, Nigeria and Egypt, will headline the fight for qualification to the 2026 ITTF World Team Championships read more Nigeria, Egypt lead African battle for London 2026 world table tennis spots

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45 h. ago 2025 WAC: Officials Forced Me To Compete With Injury At 2025 World Championships — Ogazi

The controversy surrounding Team Nigeria’s participation at the World Athletics Championships (WAC) in Tokyo has intensified following accusations from 400m sprint star Samuel Ogazi. Ogazi alleged that national team officials compelled him to compete despite being injured. The athlete, a bronze medallist at the 2024 African Championships and competitor at the 2024 Olympic Games, expressed […]

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53 h. ago 2025 WAC: AFN Breaks Silence On Team Nigeria’s Kit Controversy

The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has dismissed reports suggesting a controversy over Team Nigeria’s kits with World Record holder Tobi Amusan, insisting that all the athletes were fully equipped and prepared for the ongoing 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. LEADERSHIP recalls that Amusan, had in a viral video expressed her disappointment regarding Nigeria’s […]

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2 d. ago 2025 WAC: Chukwuebuka Secures Third Consecutive Shot Put Final Spot

Nigeria got early medal signs at the 2025 World Athletics Championships (WAC) in Tokyo, Japan, as Chukwuebuka Enekwechi seals a slot at the shot put final. Enekwechi delivered two outstanding throws of 20.83 m, qualifying 5th in Group A and 7th overall. With a showdown like this, Chukwuebuka was gradually cementing his spot among established […]

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3 d. ago 2025 WAC: Enekwechi Advances To Men’s Shot Put Final As Chioma, Amaechi Drop Out

Team Nigeria’s Chukwuebuka Enekwechi has progressed to the men’s Shot Put final at the 2025 World Athletics Championships (WAC), which commenced on Saturday in Tokyo. The US-born Nigerian athlete demonstrated impressive form, securing his place in the final with two notable throws measuring 20.83m. This effort saw him finish fifth in Group A and seventh […]

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3 d. ago Team Nigeria Aims For Medal Glory As 2025 World Athletics Championships Kick Off In Tokyo

Nigeria is gearing up for a formidable challenge at the 20th World Athletics Championships, which commence on Saturday in Tokyo, Japan. The country’s quest for medal success will be spearheaded by discus thrower Obiageri Pamela Amaechi, who previously secured a bronze medal at the Commonwealth Games. After returning without a medal from the last Championships […]

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3 d. ago Serie A: Ademola Lookman set for Atalanta return against Lecce

Nigerian winger Ademola Lookman could return to Atalanta’s first-team squad for Sunday’s Serie A clash with Lecce. According to Sky read more Serie A: Ademola Lookman set for Atalanta return against Lecce

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4 d. ago Team Nigeria Aims For Medal Glory As 2025 World Athletics Championships Begin In Tokyo

  Nigeria is gearing up for a formidable challenge at the 20th World Athletics Championships which commence on Saturday in Tokyo, Japan. The country’s quest for medal success will be spearheaded by discus thrower Obiageri Pamela Amaechi, who previously secured a bronze medal at the Commonwealth Games. After returning without a medal from the last […]

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5 d. ago Oyo Allocates ₦110m For Falconets’ World Cup Qualifier In Ibadan

Oyo State Government has approved the sum of N110million to hosting Nigeria’s U-20 women’s national football team, the Falconets, ahead of their 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifying match against Rwanda. The Falconets will play the return-leg match against Rwanda Saturday, September 27, at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, Ibadan, Oyo State capital. The […]

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6 d. ago Team Nigeria Depart For World Athletics Championships in Tokyo

Nigeria’s delegation of athletes and officials has departed for the 2025 World Athletics Championships taking place in Tokyo, Japan, set to commence on Saturday, September 13. While some athletes based in the United States have already arrived in Tokyo, the contingent includes a blend of home-based competitors and team officials. Last week, the Athletics Federation […]

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6 d. ago 2026 WCQ: Bafana Bafana coach, Broos reacts to Bassey’s goal

South Africa’s head coach, Hugo Broos, has commented on Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey’s goal against his team. Broos witnessed Bafana Bafana’s 1-1 tie with Nigeria in Tuesday’s World Cup qualifier in Bloemfontein. William Troost-Ekong’s own goal gave the hosts the lead after 22 minutes. However, Bassey equalised for Nigeria just before halftime, bundling the […] The post 2026 WCQ: Bafana Bafana coach, Broos reacts to Bassey’s goal appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago 2026 WCQ: Super Eagles to commence first training in Bloemfontein

The Super Eagles will hold their first and only training session at Bloemfontein on Monday night (today). The session, which will take place at Toyota Stadium, will begin at 6 p.m. Nigerian time. Promise Efoghe, the team’s media officer, announced that the first 15 minutes of training will be open to the media and supporters. […] The post 2026 WCQ: Super Eagles to commence first training in Bloemfontein appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago World Cup Qualifiers: Osimhen ruled out of Bafana Bafana clash

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has been excluded from Tuesday’s 2026 World Cup qualifying match against South Africa in Bloemfontein. The update comes after Osimhen picked up an injury during Saturday’s match against Rwanda, which ended 1-0 in favour of the Nigerian team. Information from the Super Eagles camp on Sunday revealed that Osimhen has […] The post World Cup Qualifiers: Osimhen ruled out of Bafana Bafana clash appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago 2026WCQ: Rwanda was tired – Chelle speaks on Nigeria’s victory

Super Eagles coach, Eric Chelle, has attributed the team’s victory over Rwanda in the 2026 World Cup Qualifier match on Saturday to their opponents getting tired. The Nigerian team managed to scrape a win in Uyo thanks to a goal from Tolu Arokodare, with Chelle expressing happiness with the three points earned. Speaking in a […] The post 2026WCQ: Rwanda was tired – Chelle speaks on Nigeria’s victory appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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