Nigeria Archives - SportsDay Newspaper https://sportsdayonline.com/tag/nigeria/ Africa's Elite Sports Daily Sat, 05 Sep 2026 14:52:14 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://sportsdayonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/cropped-SportsDay-icon-32x32.jpg Nigeria Archives - SportsDay Newspaper https://sportsdayonline.com/tag/nigeria/ 32 32 86240109 Nigeria, FIFA agree on comprehensive NFF reform – NSC Boss, Dikko https://sportsdayonline.com/nigeria-fifa-agree-on-comprehensive-nff-reform-nsc-boss-dikko/ Fri, 04 Sep 2026 19:16:41 +0000 https://sportsdayonline.com/?p=151865 The Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Mallam Shehu Dikko, has disclosed that Nigeria is set to embark on a comprehensive reform of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), following consultations with world football governing body FIFA and the Confederation of African Football (CAF). Dikko said the reform became necessary after the resignation of the […]

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]]> 151865 Nigeria stun DR Congo in five-set comeback at African Women’s Volleyball Championship https://sportsdayonline.com/nigeria-stun-dr-congo-in-five-set-comeback-at-african-womens-volleyball-championship/ Wed, 02 Sep 2026 10:31:19 +0000 https://sportsdayonline.com/?p=151834 Nigeria’s women’s volleyball team staged a remarkable comeback on Tuesday, rallying from two sets down to defeat the Democratic Republic of Congo 3-2 in a thrilling 9th-12th classification match at the 2026 African Women’s Volleyball Championship in Nairobi, Kenya. The Nigerians appeared destined for defeat after DR Congo claimed the opening two sets 25-20 and […]

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]]> 151834 Nigeria defeat Senegal in classification game at African Volleyball Championship https://sportsdayonline.com/nigeria-defeat-senegal-in-classification-game-at-african-volleyball-championship/ Tue, 01 Sep 2026 07:16:07 +0000 https://sportsdayonline.com/?p=151811 Nigeria secured a hard-fought 3-1 victory over Senegal in the classification game of 9-15 position on Monday in Nairobi the Kenyan capital. Nigeria recovered strongly after dropping the second set to book their place in the next stage of the classification matches. Nigeria made an impressive start, winning the opening set 25-17, but Senegal fought […]

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]]> 151811 Nigeria face Senegal in 9th-16th classification at African Women’s Volleyball Championship https://sportsdayonline.com/nigeria-face-senegal-in-9th-16th-classification-at-african-womens-volleyball-championship/ Tue, 01 Sep 2026 07:06:41 +0000 https://sportsdayonline.com/?p=151805 Nigeria’s women’s volleyball team will begin their battle for a top-10 finish at the 2026 CAVB Women’s African Nations Volleyball Championship when they take on Senegal today Monday, August 31. The classification match, scheduled for 1:00 p.m. local time (10:00a.m. GMT), will be played at the Kasarani Arena in Nairobi, Kenya, venue for the championship. […]

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]]> 151805 Nigeria seal African Nations Cup ticket with fourth straight win https://sportsdayonline.com/nigeria-seal-african-nations-cup-ticket-with-fourth-straight-win/ Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:28:01 +0000 https://sportsdayonline.com/?p=150763 …NVBF President heaps praise on the media, says volleyball is flourishing Nigeria’s men’s volleyball team has qualified for the 2026 African Nations Cup finals in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, after recording a fourth consecutive victory at the ongoing Zone 3 Qualifiers in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. The Nigerian side secured their place at the continental […]

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]]> 150763 Nigeria face Brazil in Kwibuka T20 third-place playoff https://sportsdayonline.com/nigeria-face-brazil-in-kwibuka-t20-third-place-playoff/ Sat, 20 Jun 2026 07:48:58 +0000 https://sportsdayonline.com/?p=150001 Nigeria’s Female Yellow Greens will battle Brazil for the bronze medal at the 2026 Kwibuka Women’s T20 Tournament on Saturday, seeking to end their campaign on a winning note at the Gahanga International Cricket Stadium. The Nigerian side booked a place in the third-place playoff after an 11-run defeat to hosts Rwanda in their final […]

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]]> 150001 Portugal beat Super Eagles 2-1 as Iwobi earns 100th cap https://sportsdayonline.com/portugal-beat-super-eagles-2-1-as-iwobi-earns-100th-cap/ Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:54:50 +0000 https://sportsdayonline.com/?p=149787 A late goal by Francisco Conceição denied Nigeria’s Super Eagles a positive finish to their preparations as Portugal secured a 2-1 victory in an international friendly on Wednesday night. Despite the defeat, the match marked a significant personal milestone for midfielder Alex Iwobi, who earned his 100th international cap to join Nigeria’s exclusive centurions club. […]

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]]> 149787 Ronaldo, Iwobi lead star cast as Nigeria face Portugal in Leiria https://sportsdayonline.com/ronaldo-iwobi-lead-star-cast-as-nigeria-face-portugal-in-leiria/ Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:12:01 +0000 https://sportsdayonline.com/?p=149762 Nigeria’s Super Eagles will face Portugal’s Seleção das Quinas in Leiria tonight in an international friendly expected to provide a stern test for both sides despite its non-competitive status. The encounter carries significant importance for the two teams, with coaches Éric Chelle and Roberto Martinez eager to maintain positive momentum. While Martinez seeks to extend […]

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]]> 149762 Nigeria Clinch Double Glory at IHF Trophy Zone 3, U-18 and U-20 Teams Crowned Champions https://sportsdayonline.com/nigeria-clinch-double-glory-at-ihf-trophy-zone-3-u-18-and-u-20-teams-crowned-champions/ Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:21:05 +0000 https://sportsdayonline.com/?p=148637 Nigeria’s youth handball teams delivered a commanding performance on the regional stage, clinching double glory at the IHF Trophy Africa Zone 3 Phase in Lomé, Togo on Saturday. The Nigeria Under-18 team showcased dominance and tactical superiority in the final, defeating Ivory Coast 32–19 to emerge champions of their category. The young side controlled proceedings […]

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]]> 148637 Nigeria Eyes Relay Boost as Botswana Trials Ignite Track Showdown https://sportsdayonline.com/nigeria-eyes-relay-boost-as-botswana-trials-ignite-track-showdown/ Wed, 01 Apr 2026 08:57:09 +0000 https://sportsdayonline.com/?p=148326 Team Nigeria’s athletics squad is set for a crucial test of speed and depth as they compete at the Botswana for the National Trials scheduled from April 3 to 5, with eyes firmly fixed on boosting their qualification tally for the upcoming World Athletics Relays 2026. Already, Nigeria has secured spots in four relay events, […]

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