Nigeria Archives - SportsDay Newspaper https://sportsdayonline.com/tag/nigeria/ Africa's Elite Sports Daily Sat, 20 Jun 2026 07:49:04 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://i0.wp.com/sportsdayonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/cropped-SportsDay-icon.jpg?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Nigeria Archives - SportsDay Newspaper https://sportsdayonline.com/tag/nigeria/ 32 32 86240109 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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]]> 148326 Nigeria Welcomes African Games Bid Evaluation Committee, Delivers Case for 2031 Hosting Rights https://sportsdayonline.com/nigeria-welcomes-african-games-bid-evaluation-committee-delivers-case-for-2031-hosting-rights/ Tue, 31 Mar 2026 07:19:08 +0000 https://sportsdayonline.com/?p=148249 Nigeria officially welcomed the African Games Bid Evaluation Committee on Monday, marking a significant step in the nation’s quest to host the 2031 African Games. The delegation, led by Dr. Decius Chipande, was received by top officials of the National Sports Commission (NSC) and treated to a comprehensive and compelling presentation showcasing Nigeria’s readiness, capacity, […]

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]]> 148249 Nigeria, UK seal £746m deal to upgrade Tin Can, Apapa Ports https://sportsdayonline.com/nigeria-uk-seal-746m-deal-to-upgrade-tin-can-apapa-ports/ Fri, 20 Mar 2026 04:50:00 +0000 https://sportsdayonline.com/?p=147730 UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday received President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at Downing Street as both nations finalised a £70 million steel deal to support the refurbishment of two key Lagos ports. The BBC reported that under the agreement, British Steel will supply 120,000 tonnes of steel for the upgrade of the Lagos Port […]

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]]> 147730 Nigeria, UK seal $496m deal to transform dairy farming https://sportsdayonline.com/nigeria-uk-seal-496m-deal-to-transform-dairy-farming/ Wed, 18 Mar 2026 20:23:24 +0000 https://sportsdayonline.com/?p=147660 The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) and UK-based Asset Green Ltd have signed a landmark agreement to establish a $496 million integrated dairy production and processing platform, in a move aimed at transforming Nigeria’s agricultural sector. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed in London ahead of a high-profile state visit, sets the stage for a […]

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]]> 147660 FIFA’s Silence Deepens Uncertainty Over Nigeria’s Petition Against DR Congo https://sportsdayonline.com/fifas-silence-deepens-uncertainty-over-nigerias-petition-against-dr-congo/ Tue, 10 Mar 2026 22:13:55 +0000 https://sportsdayonline.com/?p=147241 Since the Nigeria Football Federation submitted a petition to FIFA on December 15, 2025 alleging that the DR Congo national football team fielded ineligible players during a World Cup play-off encounter, football followers across Nigeria have been waiting anxiously for a decision from the world football governing body. While FIFA’s disciplinary procedures do not always […]

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]]> 147241 Nigeria is ripe for state police – FG https://sportsdayonline.com/nigeria-is-ripe-for-state-police-fg/ Thu, 26 Feb 2026 19:36:46 +0000 https://sportsdayonline.com/?p=146823 Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, on Thursday said decentralised policing is crucial to tackling Nigeria’s evolving security challenges. He added that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is committed to implementing the reform once the necessary legal framework is in place. Idris made the remarks during a meeting with the Centre for Crisis Communication […]

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