Nigeria News News Nigeria » Sports: Nigeria wins bid to host ITTF championship in 2028
Nigeria has won the right to host the 2028 International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) Africa Championships. At the African Table Tennis Federation annual general meeting in Morocco, Nigeria secured ...
News Nigeria » Sports: Nigeria at 66 - six of the best, six of the worst
As the country turns 66, we present six of the best moments from Nigeria's sporting history, as well as another six of the darkest days endured by the nation.
News Nigeria » Sports: Nigeria soccer team boycotts Africa Cup qualifier after being stranded at Libya airport
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Nigeria's soccer players returned to their country dancing and singing on Monday after boycotting their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Libya where they were stranded ...
News Nigeria » Sports: Nigerian football enduring 'worst time in history' - Odegbami
Former Afcon winner Segun Odegbami has slammed those running Nigerian football after the country missed out on the men's and women's World Cups.
News Nigeria » Sports: Nigeria vs Benin: CAF World Cup qualifier – start time, team news, lineups
Nigeria host Benin in the final matchday of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Confederation of African Football (CAF) first round, looking to steal direct qualification for next year’s tournament from the Group ...
News Nigeria » Sports: Nigeria vs. Madagascar Lineups, Predictions, Live Streams, How & Where to Watch on TV
Find Como vs. Manchester United kickoff times worldwide, live-streaming options, and TV channels across countries for Wednesday's Champions League match. Right-back Samuel Rodrigues and forward ...
News Nigeria » Sports: Nigeria vs. Tanzania in AFCON 2025: Nigeria asserts its hierarchy in Fez
In an exciting group stage match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, Nigeria secured a valuable 2–1 victory over Tanzania at the Fez Stadium, kicking off their tournament run with a convincing ...
News Nigeria » Sports: How to Navigate Sports and Betting Markets with PinUp Bet Nigeria
This guide walks through the basics of betting in Nigeria and what to review before you place a single wager. Sports betting has grown into one of the most popular pastimes across the country, with ...
News Nigeria » Sports: Nigeria vs Tunisia: AFCON 2025 – team news, start time and lineups
Nigeria were left to rue their inability to convert chances in their opening match, and the former champions can ill afford a repeat when they face a resolute Tunisia side in Saturday’s pivotal clash ...
News Nigeria » Sports: Helios targets Africa’s $20bn market as Nigeria’s sports economy attracts N50bn investment
Nigeria’s sports economy is gaining commercial momentum, attracting more than N50 billion in private-sector investment in 2025, as investors increasingly turn to the continent’s youthful population, ...
News Nigeria » Sports: Abula - Nigeria's indigenous game with lofty ambitions
Abula is played on a rectangular court by two teams of four and has similarities to volleyball and tennis On a school playground in Lagos four decades ago, a new Nigerian sport was born. Today, its ...