It was a joyous moment as stakeholders in the sports sector across the country converged on Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital to inaugurate a world class ultra-modern table tennis facility, the “Coastal Fortress”. The Coastal Fortress is a state-of-the-art facility built by Ama-Ebi Ebikpolade Stow, the chairman of the Bayelsa State Table Tennis Association to
In a bold step that reflects deep commitment to sports innovation and athlete empowerment, Showtime Arena has announced the full deployment of cutting-edge unmanned PTZ (pan-tilt-zoom) camera systems, transforming how sports are broadcast in Nigeria—just in time for the nation’s biggest stage: the 22nd National Sports Festival in Abeokuta. This major tech leap arrives as
After seven electric weeks of fast-paced action, dramatic finishes, and jaw-dropping plays, the Flag Football Showtime Summer Series—sanctioned by the Nigeria Flag Football Federation—has reached its next chapter: The Playoffs. Week 7 sealed the fate of teams battling for survival and glory, delivering twists right up to the final whistle. The Lagos Raptors launched themselves
In a landmark achievement for the sport, the Nigeria Flag Football Federation (NFFF) has received official approval from the National Sports Commission to demonstrate flag football at the 22nd National Sports Festival, biggest sporting event in Nigerian sports development, tagged “Gateway Games Ogun 2024”, scheduled to take place from May 16 to 30 in Abeokuta,
In an action-packed Showtime Flag Football Summer Series Week 6, teams showcased grit, determination, and explosive performances that kept fans on the edge of their seats. The competition is intensifying as teams push to secure their spots ahead of the playoffs, all under the sanctioning of the Nigeria Flag Football Federation. Panthers Sports put on
Nigeria’s table tennis prospect Taiwo Mati has cited financial constraints as the main barrier to reaching the next level in his international career, following a tough stretch of results at recent WTT events including the 2025 Contender Tunis. In an exclusive interview with PUNCH Sports Extra, the 20-year-old remained upbeat despite an extended run of
Action-packed week of flag football delivers high-energy moments under the Nigeria Flag Football Federation as Gameday 5 of the Flag Football Showtime Summer Series, played under the Nigeria Flag Football Federation, brought fans another electric round of matchups—but while the scoreboard lit up, the standings refused to budge. Every team held their spot, but the
The Flag Football Showtime Summer Series, sanctioned by the Nigeria Flag Football Federation, heads into Gameday 5 with one message ringing loud across the turf: it’s battle time—and for some, it’s now or never. With the L.A Knights and Warriors sitting undefeated at the top of the table, every other team is eyeing their shot
The Ogun State chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has lauded the state government on the development of sports infrastructure in preparation for hosting the National Sports Festival, tagged the “Gateway Games.” In a communiqué released following its congress held on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at the SWAN Secretariat within the MKO
The Boxing Promoters Association of Nigeria has pay a condolence visit to the family of former West African and national light-heavyweight champion, Segun ‘Success’ Olanrewaju, whose shocking death still troubled boxing stakeholders and sports enthusiasts. BPAN executives led by the President, Hon. Omonlei Imadu were in Sango Otta, Ogun State to commiserate with the family
