seven latest sports updates in Nigeria as of March 9, 2026

 

Here are the seven latest sports updates in Nigeria as of March 9, 2026:

1. Women's 4x400m Relay Team Qualifies for World Relays

Nigeria’s women’s 4x400m relay team officially secured a spot at the 2026 World Relays Championships in Botswana. The quartet of Patience Okon-George, Anita Enaruna, Treasure Okereke, and Jecinter Lawrence clocked 3:31.14 at the MTN Champs in Calabar. This performance moved Nigeria to 21st in the world rankings, displacing Mexico.

2. NPFL: Rangers Thrash Remo Stars, Rivers United Stay Top

In a major Matchday 29 clash, Rangers International defeated defending champions Remo Stars 4-1 in Enugu. The result leaves Remo Stars at the bottom of the table, while Rangers remain 2nd. Meanwhile, Rivers United maintained their lead at the top of the NPFL with a 3-1 win over Bendel Insurance.

3. Super Eagles Deny Éric Chelle’s Departure Rumors

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has dismissed reports that Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle is leaving for Moroccan club Wydad Casablanca. Media officer Promise Efoghe confirmed that Chelle remains committed to his contract, which runs until January 2027.

4. Men’s 4x400m Relay Narrowly Misses Qualification

While the women celebrated, the Nigerian men’s 4x400m team fell just short of qualifying for the World Relays. They clocked 3:04.59, missing the required 3:03.00 benchmark by less than two seconds. The team remains optimistic about hitting the mark in upcoming competitions.

5. Nnamdi Onwaeze Opens Outdoor Season with a Win

Reigning national 110m hurdles champion Nnamdi Onwaeze started his 2026 outdoor campaign with a victory in the 100m heat at the Beach Opener. He posted a time of 10.67 seconds, though the run was wind-assisted (+4.3 m/s).

6. Super Eagles to Face Jordan in March Friendly

Nigeria has scheduled an international friendly against Jordan during the March FIFA window (March 23–31). The match will serve as a rebuilding opportunity for the team as they look toward future continental competitions.

7. Boxing: NBF Targets 10 Medals for 2026 Commonwealth Games

The Nigeria Boxing Federation (NBF) has listed 20 boxers for a specialized training camp ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. The federation has set an ambitious target of 10 medals for the tournament.

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