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DG Bukola Olopade Meets NSC Directors, Unveils Transformative Vision For Nigerian...
The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, has reaffirmed his commitment to reshaping Nigeria’s sports landscape during his inaugural...
Garba Lawal Backs Ahmed Musa’s Return To Super Eagles
Formed Super Eagles' battler, Garba Chindo Lawal has backed the Nigerian national team's out of favour captain, Ahmed Musa for a recall to the...
International Friendly: Super Falcons, Team Officials Jet Into France For Big...
Players and officials of the Super Falcons Nigeria have started arriving in the city of Angers, France from Wednesday morning, ahead of Saturday’s much-anticipated...
AMGA 2024: Nigeria Annihilates Sierra Leone In Volleyball
Nigeria’s men’s volleyball team delivered a commanding performance at the ongoing African Military Games 2024 (AMGA) in Abuja, securing an emphatic 3-0 (25-17, 25-8,...
Godwin Uwua Gives NPFL Coaches Stern Advice; Declares: “Stop Complaining After...
Veteran football coach, Godwin Koko Uwua has come out with a stern piece of advice to tacticians in the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL),...
Canon Central & North Africa To Bring World Unseen To Kenya
Canon Central and North Africa (CCNA) (https://Canon-Cna.com/), a leader in imaging solutions, is proud to announce the showcase of its World Unseen exhibition in...
Obasa Games Will Produce Talents Who Can Represent Lagos State, Nigeria,...
The ongoing Obasa Games 2024 competition in Agege area of Lagos State has been cited as a platform for the production of Nigeria's future...
Nigerian Star Glory Edet Makes History in TP Mazembe’s CAF Women’s...
Nigerian footballer Glory Edet played a pivotal role in TP Mazembe's historic win at the 2024 CAF Women’s Champions League, becoming the first Nigerian...
13-Year-Old Aishat Aramide Becomes Youngest Match Official In Kwara Kiddies League
At just 13 years old, Al-Imam Aishat Aramide has made history in Kwara State, Nigeria, as the youngest ever match official in the Kwara...
Prince Nwoha Emmanuel Izuchukwu Shares Coaching Journey,Vision for The Future
Prince Nwoha Emmanuel Izuchukwu, a dedicated sports administrator and coach, shared his inspiring journey in football and his commitment to developing young talents in...
Godwin Koko Uwa Gives NPFL Top Marks; Cites Away Wins, Tight...
Veteran football coach, Godwin Koko Uwa has reflected on another weekend of matches in the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) and declared that the...
#TCCLeague25: Iganmu Tiger Breaks Winless Streak: “This Is The Start We...
In an impressive turnaround, Iganmu Tiger secured their first victory of the season with a 3-1 triumph over Imperial FC in the Creative Championship...
2024/25 Totalenergies CAF Champions League Group Stage Kicks Off With Moroccan...
The TotalEnergies CAF Champions League and TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup remain the pinnacle of club football on the African continent and a chance for...
Broos Reflects On Bafana Bafana’s Impressive Qualifying Campaign
South Africa coach Hugo Broos has lauded his side for maintaining their focus and professionalism during the final TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations...
CAF Women’s Champions League Final Post Match Facts
The CAF Women’s Champions League concluded on Saturday, 23 November with TP Mazembe securing a historic continental title with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over...
We Have to Put Right People in the Right Position –...
Olakeji Isaac, a former player turned coach, shared insights into his football journey and thoughts on sports development in Nigeria in an exclusive interview...
Catholic Diocese of Gboko to Host Maiden Marathon, Fifth Bishop’s Cup...
Father Christopher Agev, the Director of Sports for the Catholic Diocese of Gboko in Benue State, recently spoke to Sports247 about two significant upcoming...
Katsina United Chase Victory Away To Abia Warriors, Coach Says They...
Abia Warriors FC of Umuahia may be in for a shock during their next home game in the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL), sports247.ng...
Remo Stars Turn Their Fury On Shooting Stars, Following 2-0 Loss...
Remo Stars FC of Ikenne will this Wednesday unleash their fury on Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan, as they aim to make...
Promoting Healthy Lifestyle: Ikeja Capital City Race Is One Of Many...
The Director-General of the Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC), Lekan Fatodu, has described the maiden edition of the Capital City Race as one of...
Lagos Sports Commission Promotes Development Of People Living With Disabilities
The Lagos Blind Sports Fiesta was concluded on Friday at the Molade Okoya-Thomas Indoor Sports Hall of Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere.
Visually impaired athletes from...
Fatodu Hails Swimmers’ Performance At Falomo Open Water Championship
The Director General of the Lagos State Sports Commission, Lekan Fatodu, has praised the outstanding performances of swimmers at the 2024 Lagos Open Water...
Brigadier General Abdulraheem Bello Hails CDS For Upgrading Abuja Stadium Facilities
The Chairman of the Technical Sub-Committee for the ongoing African Military Games 2024, Brigadier General Abdulraheem Bello, has praised the Chief of Defence Staff...
ACHIEVERS CUP 2024: China-based Emmanuel Chukwudi Obaji Shines Again, Chases Top...
The latest round of matches at Achievers Cup 2024 served up a remarkable highlight, as a China-based businessman, Emmanuel Chukwudi Obaji stole the show,...
Dr. Thaddeus Ugwueke Leads SFCOBA 94Set In a 30-Year Anniversary Celebration...
As St. Finbarr's College Old Boys Association, 1994 Set (SFCOBA 94Set), prepares for their 30th-anniversary celebration, a sense of pride and nostalgia fills the...
ACHIEVERS CUP 2024: Saint Peter Amuchie Dedicates MOTM Award To His...
A prominent player in the rabble-rousing squad of Team Prossy, Honourable Ambassador Peter Amuchie has dedicated his man of the match award to his...
National Sports Commission Targets Sustainable Sports Economy with eSports And New...
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has reaffirmed its dedication to creating a sustainable sports economy by exploring innovative funding models and tapping into the...
OAU Dominates 2024 Osun Intercollegiate Games With Stellar Table Tennis Performances
The 2024 Osun Intercollegiate Games was a thrilling display of athletic prowess and spirited competition, with table tennis emerging as a highlight of the...
Igali commends FG, Chief of Defence Staff For Using Sports To...
The President Nigeria Wrestling Federation, Hon. Daniel Igali has commended the breath-taking African Military Games being hosted by Nigeria under the stewardship of the...
“Gusau Is a True Leader Who Creates More Leaders,” Majekodunmi Congratulates...
Alhaji Ganiyu Majekodunmi, the Chairman of the Ogun State Football Association and a board member of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), has extended his...
ACHIEVERS CUP 2024: David Oyido Serves Huge Boast, Says Team Prossy...
Team Prossy kept their place on top of the table in the ongoing Achievers Cup 2024 with another victory on Saturday, after which one...
ACHIEVERS CUP 2024: Team T-Gold Target Conquest Of IASC/Providus Bank Competion...
Members of Team T-Gold have mapped out strategies that would help them win this year's Achievers Cup, organised by Island All-Stars Sports Club, sports247.ng...
Buruj Sports Academy Strengthens Defense With Signing Of Osagie Destiny Daniel
Buruj Sports Academy, a prominent Nigerian football development center, has announced the addition of Osagie Destiny Daniel to its roster, Sports247 reports.
A...
Volleyball: 6 Countries Battle For Glory At AMGA 2024
Six men’s teams and two women’s teams will compete at the 2024 African Military Games (AMGA) in Abuja, with the volleyball tournament promising thrilling...
Visually Impaired Athletes Are Affected By Lack Of Facilities, Finance, Poor...
A multi-talented, though visually impaired athlete, Kekere Oladele Samuel has disclosed that many budding stars in his sector are bring curtailed due to an...
Christian Chukwu: How I Became Known As ‘Chairman’
Nigerian football legend, Christian Chukwu has gone back in time once again and came out with details of how he got the nickname, 'Chairman.'
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13th Women AFCON: Super Falcons To Face Tunisia, Algeria, Botswana
Nigeria will tackle two North African teams – Tunisia and Algeria – as well as Botswana, in Group B of the 13th Women Africa...
Kekere Oladele Reveals: Visually Impaired Talents Can Make Nigeria Proud...
A visually impaired athlete, Kekere Oladele has called for more attention given to disabled sports talents, because he believes they can win medals for...
NFF President Ibrahim Gusau Elected 1st Vice President Of WAFU B
Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), has been elected as the 1st Vice President of the West African Football...
Lagos State Sports Commission Closes Key Venues For December Due To...
As the end of the year approaches, the Lagos State Sports Commission, led by Director General Lekan Fatodu, has announced the limited availability of...
Badminton Confederation Africa Launches “Path To Olympic Glory” In Nigeria
The Badminton Federation of Nigeria (BFN) is looking forward to a podium finish at the next Olympic Games holding in Los Angeles in 2028...
Basketball Africa League To Tip Off Milestone Fifth Season On April...
The Basketball Africa League (BAL) today announced that the league’s milestone fifth season will tip off on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at the Prince...
Breaking: Enugu State To Host 2026 National Sports Festival After Winning...
In a major announcement, the National Sports Commission (NSC) has confirmed Enugu State as the host for the 23rd edition of the National Sports...
BREAKING: NNPC Ltd Pledges Collaboration With Stakeholders To Develop Nigerian Football
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has pledged to work closely with stakeholders in the sports sector to develop and commercialise the...
Goalball Star Justina Mokwue Woos Sponsors, Seeks Govt Support With Details...
A visually challenged goalball star, Justina Mokwue has reeled out several advantages of the game and urged sponsors to step forward in order to...
Visually Challenged Grace Adenike Adedeji Eager To Play Goalball For Nigeria...
A visually impaired lady, Grace Adenike Adedeji has disclosed that she is ready to play goalball for Nigeria at the Olympic Games.
Adedeji disclosed this...
Christain Chukwu: Super Eagles Became Nigeria’s Football Nickname Because Of...
Nigerian football legend, Christain Chukwu has recounted a chain of positive events that led to the country's national team becoming known as Super Eagles,...
13th Women AFCON: Super Falcons to Learn Group Stage Opponents on...
Nine-time champions Nigeria Super Falcons will find out their group stage opponents for next year’s Women Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) when the draw...
Gateway Games Update: Facilities on Track for Completion, Assures Ogun State...
Honourable Isiaka Wasiu, the Ogun State Commissioner for Sports explained in an interview on Thursday that the State Government, under the dynamic stewardship of...
IMG Partners with NFF, NPFL to Transform Nigerian Football
In a landmark initiative, the International Management Group (IMG), a global leader in sports, events, and media, has joined forces with the Nigeria Football...
