Nigerians Advised to Shun Gambling
Nigerians have been warned not to involve in all forms of gambling to avoid addiction. A psychologist with University of Port Harcourt, Professor Glory Amadi who gave the advice in an interview with journalists enumerated the causes of gambling addiction to include poor economy, advertising, and greed. Prof. Amadi stressed that the release of dopamine […]
Super Eagles Star Moses Simon Confirms Nantes Departure
Super Eagles forward Moses Simon has officially confirmed his departure from Ligue 1 side FC Nantes after six successful seasons with the club. Simon, who also operated as a left winger, announced his exit in a heartfelt statement accompanied by a one-minute, fourteen-second video shared on his X page on Tuesday night. Reflecting on his […]
Kwara United Fans Get Boost from Prof. Nusirat Elelu for Federation Cup Final
Prof. Nusirat Elelu, Executive Secretary of the Kwara State Primary Health Care Development Agency, has sponsored the Kwara United Football family to cheer on the Kwara United Football Team in the final of the President’s Federation Cup Competition. Prof. Nusirat Elelu, sport sport-loving Ilorin-born and academic don, is sponsoring the Kwara United Football Family. The […]
NSSF National Swimming Championships Kicks Off in Lagos
The eagerly awaited National Swimming Championships, organised by the Nigeria School Sports Federation (NSSF), will begin today (June 24) at the National Stadium in Surulere, Lagos. This two-day event will feature hundreds of students from both public and private schools nationwide competing for prestigious awards. This year’s tournament is a joint initiative with Dynaspro Sports […]
‘No Hard Feelings’ – Gift Monday on Being Dropped from Super Falcons Squad
Nigeria international and Washington Spirit forward, Gift Monday, has responded to her exclusion from the Super Falcons squad set to represent the country at the upcoming CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) tournament in Morocco. The Port City News earlier reported that the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Friday released a 24-player squad for […]
Nigeria’s Sprint Maestro Ofili, Switches Allegiance to Another Country
Favour Ofili has officially switched her sporting nationality from Nigeria to Turkey, following repeated administrative fracas by Nigerian athletics bodies that cost her two Olympic appearances. Ofili missed the Tokyo Olympics 200m in 2021 after the Athletics Federation of Nigeria and the National Anti-Doping Committee (NADC) failed to get her tested in time, a situation […]
Romanian Club Lands Former Eagles Captain
Nigeria’s AFCON-winning defender Kenneth Omeruo is set to embark on a new journey as he completes a transfer to Romanian powerhouse CFR Cluj on a free transfer. Super Eagles veteran Kenneth Omeruo will officially join CFR Cluj on July 1, heralding the start of a new challenge for the 30-year-old centre-back following his departure from […]
Finidi George “Gingers” Rivers United Ahead of New Season
Rivers United Kick Off 2025/26 Season Preparations Under Finidi George Port Harcourt-based football club, Rivers United, the 2022 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) champions, began their 2025/26 season preparations on Monday at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium. Coach Finidi George, addressing the squad, urged the players to gear up for the challenges ahead in both the […]
Bayelsa Seeks to Host the 2028 National Sports Festival
As the completion of a 25,000-seat stadium in Bayelsa State draws near, Governor Senator Douye Diri has instructed the Commissioner for Sports to make a bid for the state to host the National Sports Festival before he concludes his term in 2028. Diri foresees that the state will rise to the top of the sports […]
Nasarawa FC Striker Skips Eunisell Award as NPFL Tackles Organisers
According to a recent report from Punch Sports Extra, it has been stated that Anas Yusuf, the striker for Nasarawa United, will not be attending the 2025 Eunisell Golden Boot Award ceremony today (Friday) in Lagos. This decision follows a challenge from the Nigeria Premier Football League against the organisers regarding what they term the […]
Abdallah Resigned from His Position at Kano Pillars
Kano Pillars FC wishes to announce that its Technical Adviser, Usman Abdallah, has resigned from his position effective immediately due to personal circumstances. The coach communicated his decision to the club management, indicating that a significant opportunity has arisen which he feels cannot be pursued alongside his current duties without jeopardising either role. After thorough […]
Cardiff City terminate Jamilu Collins’ contract as the player got released by the club
Nigeria defender Jamilu Collins and Ivorian forward Yakou Méïté are among the players released by Cardiff City, an EFL Championship club. As stated on the club’s official website, these players will leave at the end of their contracts on June 30th, 2025. The club also announced the departure of interim coach and former player Aaron […]