National Sports Commission (NSC) Archives

The Federal Government approves landmark sports infrastructure projects nationwide, including a major Moshood Abiola Stadium revamp, Enugu upgrades, and new community sports centres.

FG approves massive sports infrastructure overhaul as Abuja, Enugu, Lagos, Kaduna, Kano get major projects

The Federal Government, through the National Sports Commission, has approved a series of landmark sports infrastructure projects and developmental initiatives aimed at...

The National Sports Commission has confirmed the 20 approved sports for the 23rd National Sports Festival, Coal City Games Enugu 2026, citing economic realities and alignment with the 2026 Commonwealth Games model.

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Athletics

NSC confirms 20 sports for 2026 National Sports Festival in Enugu

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has confirmed that twenty sports will feature at the 23rd National Sports Festival, tagged the Coal City...

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Athletics

“She is our daughter”: NSC woos Ofili with fresh Olympic backing

Nigeria’s National Sports Commission of Nigeria has moved to reassure sprint star Favour Ofili, urging her to return to the national fold...

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Super Eagles

Super Eagles World Cup hopes still alive despite DR Congo listing – Dikko

Nigeria’s hopes of reaching the 2026 FIFA World Cup through the intercontinental playoff remain alive, according to Chairman of the National Sports...

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AFCON

AFCON 2025: Dikko explains delay in Super Eagles bonus payments

The Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Mallam Shehu Dikko, has explained why the Super Eagles bonuses were delayed during the...

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Super Eagles

Super Eagles receive promised houses nearly two years after AFCON final

Federal Government of Nigeria has fulfilled its long-standing pledge to reward members of the Super Eagles’ silver-medal-winning squad at the 2023 Africa...

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Athletics

NSC DG Olopade hits back at ‘fake news’ over Tokyo trip

The Director-General of National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon Bukola Olopade, has dismissed claims that officials from the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN)...

NSC DG Bukola Olopade dismisses ₦4bn scandal and leadership rift, stressing unity with Shehu Dikko, Commonwealth Games bid & sports growth.

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NSC DG Bukola Olopade denies rift With Shehu Dikko, rejects ₦4bn allegation

The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, has strongly dismissed reports suggesting a leadership crisis within Nigerian...

Nigeria face Portugal in a key friendly in Lisbon as both teams prepare for major continental tournaments. Here's what's at stake.

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Super Falcons

‘We deserve an apology’ – NSC DG disputes Ajibade over Super Falcons WAFCON unpaid bonus claim

National Sports Commission (NSC) has denied claims by Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade that players are yet to receive their WAFCON bonuses....