NGA
GHA
Sep18
Athletics2 days event
National Athletics Championship
9am – 4pm WAT
Abuja (ICC)
Athletics Federation of Nigeria
Young athletes from across Nigeria compete in a multi-sport event focused on talent discovery and development.
National Sports Commission / Nigeria
Where Nigerian champions
are made
We develop sport from grassroots to the world stage. Building talent, facilities and opportunities for every Nigerian.
- States + FCT
- 36
- Zonal offices
- 6
- Since
- 1962
- Years of champions
- 65+
Meet the Chairman
Shehu Dikko
Chairman, National Sports Commission
2024–present
Shehu Dikko leads the National Sports Commission, overseeing the development of sport across Nigeria from grassroots to elite level. A seasoned sports administrator, he brings extensive experience in football governance and league management to the Commission’s mission of making sport a driver of national unity, job creation and economic growth.
Read more about Shehu Dikko
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Explore Nigerian sport
Athletes, competitions, records and the organisations behind the game.
Meet Nigeria’s legends
Discover public profiles, achievements and competition history from athletes across Nigerian sport.
Follow the action
See live competitions, recent scores and completed results.
See what’s next
Discover upcoming competitions, championships and sporting events.
Remarkable performances
Explore recognised Nigerian records and standout performances across different sports.
Sport by the numbers
Explore approved data and performance statistics from across Nigerian sport.
Find your sport
Discover Nigeria’s recognised sports federations and the organisations behind each sport.
News and updates
Latest from the Commission
A preview of how official news and sporting stories can come alive.
Sports calendar
What’s coming up
See how competitions and national sporting events can be browsed at a glance.
- View details: National Athletics Championship
Oct12
Multi-sports2 days eventView details: National Sports Festival QualifiersNational Sports Festival Qualifiers
- 9am – 4pm WAT
- Abuja (ICC)
- Athletics Federation of Nigeria
Young athletes from across Nigeria compete in a multi-sport event focused on talent discovery and development.
Nov15
School sports2 days eventView details: National Principals’ Cup FinalsNational Principals’ Cup Finals
- 9am – 4pm WAT
- Abuja (ICC)
- Athletics Federation of Nigeria
Young athletes from across Nigeria compete in a multi-sport event focused on talent discovery and development.
Nov21
Basketball300 participantsSecure your spot: Nigeria Basketball Championship FinalsNigeria Basketball Championship Finals
- 9am – 5pm WAT
- Abuja (ICC)
- Nigeria Basketball Federation
The country’s top basketball clubs meet in the season’s deciding games.
Sports calendar
Follow the action
See what’s happening now, catch up on recent results, and find upcoming competitions across Nigerian sport.
- View details: Nigeria v Senegal, Sep 13 at 08:30
AfroBasket qualifier · Basketball
Nigeria v Senegal, Sep 13 at 08:30
Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abuja
- View details: Nigeria v Egypt, Sep 15 at 11:00
African Wrestling Championship
Nigeria v Egypt, Sep 15 at 11:00
FNB Stadium, Johannesburg
- View details: Nigeria v South Korea, Sep 14 at 14:15
Women’s international · Football
Nigeria v South Korea, Sep 14 at 14:15
Enyimba International Stadium, Aba
- View details: Nigeria v Ghana, Sep 12 at 19:45
International football friendly
Nigeria v Ghana, Sep 12 at 19:45
Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abuja
- View details: Nigeria v Cameroon, Sep 16 at 16:45
African Championship · Volleyball
Nigeria v Cameroon, Sep 16 at 16:45
Stade Omnisports Ahmadou Ahidjo, Yaoundé
- View details: Nigeria v Morocco, Sep 17 at 09:30
Table tennis · Team event
Nigeria v Morocco, Sep 17 at 09:30
Yakubu Gowon Stadium, Port Harcourt
Nigerian sport in numbers
Records that define the game
Explore standout performances and recognised records from Nigerian athletes across different sports.
Athletics · 100m hurdles
Tobi Amusan
World recordEugene · 2022World Championships
View record: Tobi AmusanRecent records
Selected record-setting moments
- National record
Ese Brume
Athletics · Long jump
Chula Vista · 2021Chula Vista Field Fest
- National record
Folashade Oluwafemiayo
Para Sport · Para powerlifting · Women’s over 86kg
Paris · 2024Paralympic Games
Nigerian athletes
The people behind Nigerian sport.
Meet athletes across different sports. Explore their stories, achievements and competition history.
FootballVictor Osimhen
Football / Super Eagles
AthleticsTobi Amusan
Athletics / World champion
Table TennisAruna Quadri
Table tennis / Olympian
FootballNwankwo Kanu
Football / Olympic champion
FootballAustin “Jay-Jay” Okocha
Football / Olympic champion
FootballAsisat Oshoala
Football / Super Falcons
AthleticsChioma Ajunwa
Athletics / Olympic champion
BoxingDick Tiger
Boxing / World champion
Moments that moved us
Made in Nigeria.
A visual home for verified milestones from Nigerian athletes and teams.
Sport discovery
Find your sport.
Explore the sports that power our athletes, federations, competitions and records.
Athletics
Track events, field events, records and Nigerian athletes.
Basketball
National teams, competitions, results and player profiles.
Swimming
Aquatic events, national records, competitions and athletes.
Wrestling
Nigerian wrestlers, championships, results and medal performances.
Football
National teams, fixtures, results, competitions and player profiles.
Volleyball
National teams, tournaments, fixtures and competition results.
Our purpose
Building the system behind Nigerian sporting excellence.
Supporting the pathways, institutions and opportunities that move Nigerian athletes from participation to podium performance.
- 1ParticipationGrowing access to sport.
- 2DevelopmentSupporting talent and athletes.
- 3PerformanceEnabling Nigeria to compete at the highest level.