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Team Nigeria Captain Makes Bold Commonwealth Games Promise After ‘Best-Ever’ Preparation...
Team Nigeria captain and para powerlifting world record holder Folashade Oluwafemiayo has declared that Nigeria's athletes have "no excuses" ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth...
Team Nigeria’s Wheelchair Basketball Captain Fires Medal Warning Ahead Of Commonwealth...
Captain of Nigeria's women's wheelchair basketball team, Ijigbamigbe Gbemisola, has declared that Team Nigeria is ready to spring a surprise at the 2026 Commonwealth...
Special Eagles Captain Oyeleke Elected NAFF Athletes’ Representative, Pledges New Era...
Captain of Nigeria's Amputee Football National Team, the Special Eagles, Sarafadeen Olalekan Oyeleke, has been elected as the Athletes' Representative of the Nigeria Amputee...
Stan Okoye Shuts Down ‘Saviour’ Claims After D’Tigers Revive World Cup...
D'Tigers forward Stan Okoye has dismissed claims that he single-handedly rescued Nigeria's 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup qualification campaign, insisting the team's recent resurgence...
D’Tigers Coach Pinpoints Two Major Flaws Despite Nigeria’s Commanding Win Over...
Nigeria men's national basketball team assistant coach David Lawrence Vanterpool has insisted D'Tigers still have plenty of room for improvement despite their impressive victory...
Diamond League: Kanyinsola Ajayi Reveals Secret Behind Record-Equalling Sprint, Sets Sights...
Nigeria's fastest man of the moment, Kanyinsola Ajayi, has revealed that consistency, not just speed, is now his biggest ambition after announcing himself on...
Commonwealth Games 2026: Nigeria Boxing President Targets Podium Finish, Reveals Medal...
President of the Nigeria Boxing Federation (NBF), Wale Edun, has expressed strong confidence that Team Nigeria's boxing contingent will return home with medals from...
FIFA World Cup: Nosa Igiebor Reveals Why African Teams Fell Short,...
Former Super Eagles midfielder Nosa Igiebor has urged African nations to adopt a stronger mentality and learn from Morocco's success after the continent endured...
Flamingos Star Harmony Chidi Sends Bold Warning To Benin After Narrow...
Flamingos striker Harmony Chidi has expressed confidence that Nigeria will complete the job against Benin Republic in the second leg of their 2027 FIFA...
FIFA World Cup: Idah Peterside Reveals Why African Teams Keep Falling...
Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Idah Peterside has challenged African football nations to adopt a winning mentality if they hope to become genuine contenders for...
Super Eagles: Godwin Okpara Backs Eric Chelle’s Dual Role, Reveals Why...
Former Super Eagles defender Godwin Okpara has thrown his support behind plans for Eric Chelle to oversee Nigeria's U-23 team in addition to his...
Flamingos: Akeem Busari Fires Warning To Benin, Reveals Nigeria’s Plan For...
Flamingos head coach Akeem Busari has warned that Nigeria will be a different side in the return leg against Benin Republic, insisting his team...
“Celebrate a Youth Today, Build a Nation Tomorrow” — Prince Saheed...
It was a moment of pride, gratitude and inspiration as one of Nigeria's foremost hospitality entrepreneurs, Prince Saheed Akorede Kekere-Ekun, popularly known as Oga...
A5, Pangos Announce First-Ever A5 Pangos All-African Elite Invitational in Lagos,...
A5 and Pangos Camps is proud to officially announce the inaugural A5 Pangos All-African Elite Invitational, an unprecedented international basketball showcase that will take...
Statement Made! D’Tigers Complete Perfect 3-0 Sweep With 44-Point Rout of...
Nigeria's senior men's basketball team, D'Tigers, have served notice to the rest of Africa after wrapping up the latest FIBA Basketball World Cup African...
Diamond League: Olopade Hails Kanyinsola Ajayi, Tobi Amusan After Stunning Nigeria...
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has celebrated Nigeria's outstanding performances at the Prefontaine Classic Diamond League in Eugene, Oregon, with Director General Hon. Bukola...
Team Nigeria Set for Grand World Cup Send-Off as NFAF Unveils...
The Nigeria Federation of American Football (NFAF) has announced plans for a spectacular Team Nigeria Showcase, a landmark event designed to officially present the...
Africa’s First Professional Flag Football Stadium Takes Centre Stage As Showtime...
The Nigeria Federation of American Football chooses Showtime Arena for the official Team Nigeria Showcase, reinforcing the venue's status as the home of elite...
SSA Adeboye Celebrates NSC Chairman Shehu Dikko at Birthday, Commends Transformational...
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, Hon. Adeyinka Anthony Adeboye, has congratulated the Chairman of the National Sports Commission...
“Bayo Adegboyega’s Appointment Will Strengthen Sports Communication” — Majekodunmi Congratulates NSC...
Chairman of the Ogun State Football Association and Executive Board Member of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ganiyu Majekodunmi, has congratulated seasoned sports...
Saheeto Signature Joins Inside Naija Sports as Official Hospitality Partner, Sets...
Nigeria's leading hospitality and catering brand, Saheeto Signature, has officially partnered with Sports247Naija as the Official Hospitality Partner of the highly rated weekly television...
D’Tigers: David Fizdale Reveals What Inspired Nigeria’s Dramatic Win Over Tunisia
D'Tigers head coach David Fizdale has hailed his players' resilience and fighting spirit after Nigeria secured a hard-fought 84-81 victory over Tunisia in the...
D’Tigers: Stanley Gumut Reacts To Fizdale’s Winning Debut, Predicts Bigger Things...
Former D'Tigers player Stanley Gumut has praised Nigeria's hard-fought victory over Tunisia in the FIBA Basketball World Cup African Qualifiers, describing it as the...
Super Eagles: Dimeji Lawal Challenges NFF To Stop Talking, Start Planning...
Former Super Eagles winger Dimeji Lawal has challenged the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to move beyond words and begin concrete preparations for the 2030...
Commonwealth Games 2026: Shehu Dikko Reveals Team Nigeria’s Gold Medal Target,...
Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Mallam Shehu Dikko, has revealed that Team Nigeria is targeting between 16 and 20 gold medals at...
Super Eagles: Ex-International Urges NFF To Start 2030 World Cup Plans...
Former Nigeria international Taiwo Oloyede has urged the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to begin preparations for the 2030 FIFA World Cup immediately, insisting the...
FIFA World Cup: Ex-Super Eagles Star Backs African Champions Despite Painful...
Former Nigeria international Abiodun Obafemi has praised the overall performance of Africa's representatives at the ongoing FIFA World Cup despite the heartbreaking elimination of...
Super Eagles: Moses Simon Breaks Silence On World Cup Heartbreak, Sends...
Super Eagles winger Moses Simon has opened up on Nigeria's failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting the players are still...
Flamingos: Akeem Busari Sends Strong Warning Ahead Of Benin Republic Qualifier
Flamingos head coach Akeem Busari has warned his players against complacency ahead of Nigeria's CAF U-17 Women's Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Benin...
D’Tigers: David Fizdale Reveals What Inspired Nigeria’s Dramatic Win Over Tunisia
D'Tigers head coach David Fizdale has hailed his players' resilience and fighting spirit after Nigeria secured a hard-fought 84-81 victory over Tunisia in the...
Golden Eaglets: Agege Wonderkid Abdussalam Lands Nigeria Squad As China Tournament...
Spartan FC midfielder Abdussalam has taken another giant step in his rapidly rising career after earning a place in Nigeria's Golden Eaglets squad for...
From Supporting Star to Game Changer: Why Oluwakemi Adegbuyi Is Nigeria’s...
As Nigeria's Flamingos prepare for a decisive showdown against Benin Republic in the final round of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup qualifiers,...
Enabulele Applauds Falokun’s Elevation to Super Falcons Team Coordinator
The Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Hon. Amadin Desmond Enabulele, has congratulated Mrs. Folashade Falokun on her appointment as Team Coordinator...
FIFA World Cup: Godwin Okpara Makes Bold Claim After Africa’s Historic...
Former Super Eagles defender Godwin Okpara believes African football has reached another significant milestone after the continent's impressive showing at the ongoing FIFA World...
FIFA World Cup: Gernot Rohr Names African Team Ready To Shock...
Former Super Eagles head coach Gernot Rohr has tipped Morocco to emerge as Africa's standout nation at the ongoing FIFA World Cup, insisting the...
FIFA World Cup: Yannick Bolasie Reacts To DR Congo’s England Exit...
Former DR Congo international Yannick Bolasie has paid tribute to the Leopards following their elimination from the FIFA World Cup, describing the team's performance...
Nigerian Newspaper Sports Headlines for Thursday, July 2, 2026
From passionate fans gathering at newspaper stands every morning to catch up on the biggest stories to lively discussions in viewing centers across the...
Para Powerlifting: New President Kingsley Awodi Unveils Bold Agenda After Election...
Newly elected President of the Para Powerlifting Federation of Nigeria (PPFN), Kingsley Awodi, has unveiled an ambitious vision for the future of the sport...
D’Tigers: David Fizdale Reveals Winning Formula Ahead Of Crucial World Cup...
Nigeria's senior men's basketball team, D'Tigers, will approach the upcoming 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup African Qualifiers with renewed intensity and determination, according to...
NFF Elections: Olopade Breaks Silence On September Congress, Reveals NSC’s Next...
The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Bukola Olopade, has broken his silence on the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) elective congress, revealing...
‘Missing The World Cup Still Hurts’ — Alloy Agu Backs Nigeria...
Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Alloy Agu has described Nigeria's failure to qualify for the FIFA World Cup as one of the most painful moments...
‘Eric Chelle Should Not Coach Two National Teams’ — Friday Ekpo...
Former Nigeria international Friday Ekpo has opposed the proposal for Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle to also take charge of Nigeria's U-23 national...
‘Eric Chelle Must Receive Full Support’ — Okunowo Backs NFF Contract...
Former Nigeria international Gbenga Okunowo has welcomed the Nigeria Football Federation's decision to extend Eric Chelle's contract as Super Eagles head coach, urging the...
Super Eagles: ‘Eric Chelle Should Oversee, Not Coach U-23 Team’ —...
Former member of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Technical Committee, Barrister Austel Elumelu, has opposed plans for Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle to...
Nigeria Football Federation: ‘FIFA Forward Project Will Transform Nigerian Football’ —...
Vice Chairman of the Senate Committee on Sports Development, Senator Ned Nwoko, has applauded the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) for the progress made on...
Super Eagles: ‘Missing The World Cup Hurt Us The Most’ —...
Adams has dismissed claims that Nigeria's players are indifferent to the country's failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting the disappointment...
Premier League: ‘Nottingham Forest Can Finish In The Top Four’ —...
Super Eagles defender Ola Aina has expressed confidence that Nottingham Forest can secure a top-four finish in the Premier League and qualify for the...
Hockey: ‘Nigerian Clubs Need More International Exposure’ — Berhman Urges Foreign...
Federation of International Hockey (FIH) instructor Michael Berhman has called on the Nigeria Hockey Federation (NHF) to create more opportunities for domestic clubs to...
FIFA World Cup: ‘Africa’s Progress Is Clear For Everyone To See’...
Former Nigeria international Duke Udi has hailed the outstanding performances of African nations at the ongoing FIFA World Cup, describing the continent's success as...
Super Eagles: ‘Eric Chelle Should Focus On One Job’ — Efetobore...
Former Super Eagles defender Efetobore Sodje has welcomed the Nigeria Football Federation's decision to extend Eric Chelle's contract as head coach of the Super...
