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PRESS STATEMENT The Nigeria Boxing Federation has confirmed the arrival of several foreign-based Nigerian boxers ahead of the maiden edition of National Boxing Week, as the countdown begins to the 2026 Commonwealth Games qualifiers. National Boxing Week, scheduled to hold from March 1–6, 2026, at the Brai Ayonote Boxing Complex, National Stadium, Lagos, will host the National Open Trials to select Team Nigeria’s representatives for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. The week-long event is being organized in alignment with the merit-driven reforms championed by the National Sports Commission. The arrival of diaspora athletes in addition to Nigeria-based boxers signals growing confidence in the Federation’s renewed commitment to transparency, fairness, and global competitiveness. The National Open Trials will provide an equal platform for both home-based and foreign-based boxers to compete for the right to wear the green and white. Vice President of the Nigeria Boxing Federation, Om...

PRESS STATEMENT The stage is set for the 3rd National Para Games, Nigeria’s largest and most prestigious para sports event, scheduled to hold from March 26 to April 3, 2026, in Abuja. For nine thrilling days, the nation’s capital will host more than 3,000 athletes representing all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, competing across 15 different sports in a celebration of resilience, excellence, and inclusion. Champions will rise. Records will fall. History will be made. Organized by the National Sports Commission, the Games continue to serve as a powerful platform for talent discovery, national unity, and the advancement of para sports in Nigeria. Since its inception, the National Para Games has grown into a defining event on the country’s sporting calendar, showcasing the extraordinary abilities of athletes living with disabilities and reinforcing Nigeria’s commitment to inclusivity in sports. The 2026 edition promises to surpass previous outings in scale, organization, and ...

Can Akwa United and Doma FC return to the Nigeria Elite League following their relegation to the second-tier league last season? Both traditional teams are proving their mettle in the NNL, with Akwa United remaining top of Conference B table with a game in hand, while Doma United holds onto the top spot in Conference C despite losing 1-0 to Sokoto United. The Nigeria National League (NNL) is sizzling hot as teams fight for promotion to the top-tier league. The battle for supremacy is getting fiercer by the day, and Matchday 11 in the Southern conference delivered a thrilling round of results, keeping fans on the edge of their seats. Conference A witnessed 2 away wins, 1 home win, and a draw, with the star match of the week seeing Inter-Lagos FC and Beyond Limit FC, ranked 1st and 2nd, respectively, play out a goalless stalemate in Abeokuta. The result allowed Inter-Lagos to maintain their top spot, but Beyond Limit FC remains hot on their heels, determined to snatch the top position. O...

PRESS STATEMENT The Nigeria Boxing Federation (NBF) has officially announced that the maiden edition of National Boxing Week will take place from March 1–6, 2026, at the Brai Ayonote Boxing Complex, National Stadium, Lagos. The week-long celebration of Nigerian boxing will feature a series of high-profile boxing events, headlined by the National Open Trials to select boxers who will represent Nigeria at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, in alignment with the merit-driven approach of the National Sports Commission (NSC). National Boxing Week will also serve as a platform to celebrate the life and legacy of Nigerian boxing legend, Hogan “Kid” Bassey — a national icon of the sport who brought global recognition to Nigeria . Speaking on the significance of the initiative, President of the Nigeria Boxing Federation, Edun Adewale Olawale, emphasized the importance of honoring the past while building a new future for the sport. “Hogan Bassey remains an enduring symbol of courage, excell...

Get ready for an electrifying encounter as Beyond Limit FC takes on Inter-Lagos FC in the Nigeria National League (NNL) Matchday 11 at the Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abeokuta, this Saturday.  This clash of titans pits the 2nd-placed Beyond Limit FC against the top-of-the-table Inter-Lagos FC, promising an electrifying display of football. Inter-Lagos FC, currently leading Conference A, has shown impressive form, while Beyond Limit FC is hot on their heels, seeking to snatch the top spot. In their previous encounter, Inter-Lagos FC edged Beyond Limit FC 1-0, but the latter has been on a roll, with a 1-0 win over Heartland and a 3-0 thrashing of Sunshine Stars. *Key Players to Watch:* - _Adio Ganiu_ (Beyond Limit FC): A dynamic player with a penchant for scoring crucial goals. - _Olasunkanmi Usman_ (Inter-Lagos FC): A midfield general with exceptional skills, vision, and goal-scoring instinct. *Head-to-Head Statistics:* Both teams are evenly matched in terms of results. Inter-Lagos FC r...

PRESS STATEMENT The Nigeria Customs Service, under the leadership of Comptroller General, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi has thrown its weight behind the National Sports Commission’s athletes training grant programme as Nigeria intensifies preparations for the upcoming Commonwealth Games. The NCS provided critical support to the Commission’s initiative designed to boost elite athletes’ readiness ahead of major international competitions. Two weeks ago, 26 elite athletes drawn from different sports received training grants worth millions of naira under the programme. The intervention is targeted at strengthening athletes’ preparation through improved access to quality coaching, enhanced nutrition, modern training equipment and exposure to competitive events. The National Sports Commision noted that the backing of the Customs Service comes at a crucial time, as athletes enter the final stretch of preparations for global competitions. The grants are expected to ease financial pressures that often...