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Pre-WAFCON Test: Super Falcons Won’t Pull Punches Against Cameroon – Madugu
Head Coach Justine Madugu says the Super Falcons will entertain no hold-backs when they take on Cameroon’s Indomitable Lionesses in two friendly matches at...
Super Eagles Need More Training, Must Work Harder To Improve –...
Super Eagles' coach, Eric Chelle has heaped praise on his players in the Nigerian national team for Wednesday's victory over Ghana, but admitted they...
Tosin Adarabioyo Ready To Choose Between Nigeria, England For His International...
Chelsea of England defender, Tosin Adarabioyo has served a strong hint that he will soon make an official announcement over his international future, Sports247...
“A Beacon of Hope”: Presidential Aide Hails Tinubu’s Impact On Sports,...
As Nigeria marks two years of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, tributes are pouring in from across the country.
One of the most heartfelt came...
Ogun2025: Adamawa’s Pwasato Bolki Nickson Aims to Boost Career in Wrestling
Pwasato Bolki Nickson, representing Adamawa State, secured a hard-fought victory in the Men’s 86kg wrestling category at the 22nd National Sports Festival in Abeokuta....
Ogun2025: Osun Debutant Coach Crystal-Anne Secures Bronze, Optimism in Judo’s Future
At the conclusion of judo events at the 22nd National Sports Festival in Ilisan, Osun State coach Ayodele Temitope Crystal-Anne celebrated a successful first...
OGUN 2025: Sade Olatoye Strikes Twice, Two Golds In 48 Hours...
In an electrifying performance that has stunned fans and athletes alike, Nigerian international Sade Olatoye delivered back-to-back gold medals for Rivers State at the...
UNITY CUP 2025: Super Eagles’ Former Defender Abbey George Hails Chelle...
Former Super Eagles' right-back, George Abbey has showered praise on the Nigerian national team's coach, Eric Sekou Chelle for starting three home-based players in...
Ogun2025: Delta’s Chinonye Okonkwo Triumphs in Judo with Golden Comeback
Chinonye Okonkwo delivered a stunning performance in the women’s judo competition at the 22nd National Sports Festival in Abeokuta, claiming the gold medal for...
OGUN 2025: 17 States, 2 Days, 1 New Star Sport –...
In what many have called the highlight of the 22nd National Sports Festival – Gateway Games Ogun 2024, arm wrestling made a thunderous debut...
Grassroots Sports Gets Boost As Adeboye Co-Leads FG’s Education-Sports Taskforce
In a landmark initiative aimed at bridging the gap between education and sports in Nigeria, the Federal Government has inaugurated a joint committee to...
Ogun2025: “I’m Proud of Myself”- Ayobamide David Osiwoga Celebrates Record Judo...
As the judo competition concluded at the 22nd National Sports Festival in Abeokuta, Ogun State coach Ayobamide David Osiwoga reflected on his team’s historic...
UNITY CUP 2025: Jamaica’s Coach Steve McClaren Seeks Massive Support Against...
The coach of Jamaica's national team, Steve McClaren will be counting on loud chants from supporters rooting all the way for his team in...
Mikel Obi Thanks Mourinho, Makelele For Change Of Role That Ignited...
Former Super Eagles captain, John Mikel Obi, has cast his mind back to the beginning of his successful career and recalled how his coach...
CAF, Morocco LOC Unveil Six Host Venues for WAFCON 2024
The Confederation of African Football (CAF), in collaboration with the Morocco Local Organizing Committee, has announced the six stadiums that will host the TotalEnergies...
Cyriel Dessers Leads Super Eagles to Unity Cup Final with 2-1...
The Super Eagles of Nigeria secured a 2-1 win over Ghana in the semi-final of the 2025 Unity Cup, held at the Gtech Community...
Rasheedat Ajibade Reveals Targets Of Upcoming Friendlies Versus Cameroon
Nigeria's female national team, Super Falcons' captain, Rasheedat Ajibade says the biggest target the squad can achieve from two upcoming international friendlies with Cameroon...
OGUN 2025: Ilisan-Remo Thrives as Judo Championship Brings National Spotlight and...
The atmosphere in Ilisan-Remo is electric as the town plays host to the judo events of the ongoing 22nd National Sports Festival, “Gateway Games...
Unity Cup Invitational Tournament: Super Eagles And Black Stars In Explosive...
Three-time African champions Nigeria and four-time champions Ghana will bring alive the Unity Cup Invitational Tournament in London on Wednesday when both regional rivals...
“Football Has Returned Home” — Ogun FA Chairman Alhaji Ganiyu Majekodunmi...
Alhaji Ganiyu Majekodunmi, Chairman of the Ogun State Football Association and Executive Board Member of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), has declared that football...
Steve McClaren Vows to Bring Hellfire to Nigeria and Others At...
Jamaica’s head coach, Steve McClaren, isn’t holding back as the Reggae Boyz gear up for the Unity Cup kickoff today in London.
With fierce determination,...
Lagos Crowned Champions As Flag Football Makes Historic Debut At Gateway...
The final day of the flag football demonstration at the 22nd National Sports Festival, Gateway Games 2024, delivered a fitting climax as Team Lagos...
Tobi Amusan Reveals How She Overcomes Pressure From Great Expectations
World female hurdles record holder, Tobi Amusan of Nigeria has confessed that she feels the pressure of trying to meet up to all expectations,...
UNITY CUP 2025: Super Eagles Need Unity, One Accord To Defeat...
Former Super Eagles' goalkeeper, Alloy Agu has pointed at unity, togetherness and one accord as positive factors that will help the Nigerian squad snatch...
UNITY CUP 2025: Sam Sodje Wants Home-based Players To Feature Against...
Former Super Eagles' defender, Sam Sodje has disclosed that he would be excited seeing some home-based players line out for Nigeria against Ghana during...
UNITY CUP 2025: Ghana’s Coach Otto Addo Plans To Unleash Young...
Black Stars of Ghana coach, Otto Addo has served a strong hint that he could line out relatively unknown and young yet talented players...
NVBF President Musa Nimrod Donates Technical Equipment to All 36 States...
Engineer Musa Nimrod, President of the Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF), has donated technical equipment to volleyball associations across Nigeria's 36 states and the Federal...
Jay-Jay Okocha Dazzles in Somalia Peace Match, Rekindling Football’s Magic
At 51, Nigerian football legend Jay-Jay Okocha proved that class is indeed permanent as he graced the pitch in Mogadishu, Somalia, alongside fellow African...
Taiwo Awoniyi Honoured as PFA Community Champion for 2024/25 Season
Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi has been honoured with the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) Community Champion Award for the 2024/25 season, recognizing his exceptional...
Mission X: Rasheedat Ajibade Leads Super Falcons into Cameroon Showdown
Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade is spearheading Nigeria's preparations for the upcoming friendly matches against Cameroon, dubbed "Mission X." The fixtures serve as crucial...
1xCup 2025 is Coming – Bigger, Louder, and Hotter!
Get ready, Nigeria! The most anticipated grassroots football tournament is back – and this year it promises to be even bigger, more thrilling, and...
Unity Cup Invitational Tournament: Super Eagles and Black Stars in explosive...
Three-time African champions Nigeria and four-time champions Ghana will bring alive the Unity Cup Invitational Tournament in London on Wednesday when both regional rivals...
22nd National Sports Festival: Team IJA clinches bronze
Team IJA (National U17 Boys) has clinched the football bronze medals of the ongoing 22nd National Sports Festival in Ogun State.
They defeated Team Kaduna...
Ogun 2025: Flamingos’ Coach Bankole Olowookere Plots Strategy To Defeat Delta...
Nigeria's under-17 women's national team, Flamingos' coach Bankole Olowookere is already plotting the strategy that will help his side defeat Delta State in the...
Ogun 2025: Flamingos’ Youngster Muinat Rotimi Banks On Team’s 100% Character...
A vibrant youngster in the Nigerian under-17 women's national team, Flamingos, Muinat Rotimi has disclosed that she and her colleagues will be banking on...
Emem Essien Earns Super Falcons Call-Up for Cameroon Friendlies
Edo Queens forward Emem Essien has been called up to the Super Falcons squad for the upcoming international friendlies against the Indomitable Lionesses of...
Flag Football Bursts Onto The Scene At Gateway Games: Thrills, Skills...
Abeokuta witnessed sporting history on Monday as flag football stormed into the 22nd National Sports Festival – Gateway Games 2024, captivating crowds with speed,...
Chelle Explains Invitation Of Ahmed Musa Among Ten Home-based Players, Reveals...
Super Eagles' coach, Eric Sekou Chelle, has come out with an elaborate explanation of the factors that made him invite Kano Pillars FC attacker...
Eko International Cup Starts July 6 In Lagos
A pre-season football tournament tagged Eko International Cup (EIC) will take a centre stage between July 6th and 13th at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena,...
Gateway Games 2024: Delta Leads Medal Table as Competition Heats Up
As the Gateway Games 2024 enters a crucial phase, the medal standings reveal fierce competition among Nigeria’s top sporting states.
As of 12:00 PM on...
Blessing Oborodudu Bows Out as Wrestling Begins at National Sports Festival
Nigerian Olympic silver medalist and 12-time African champion, Blessing Oborodudu, is set to retire from wrestling as the event kicks off at the 2025...
*Super Eagles Land in London Ahead of Unity Cup Opener Against...
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have arrived in London to commence preparations for the 2025 Unity Cup, a four-nation invitational tournament featuring Nigeria, Ghana,...
OGUN 2025: Azeez Amida Pledges N5M Scholarship, Career Opportunity for Outstanding...
In a groundbreaking show of support for youth sports development, Azeez Amida, Chairman of the Showtime Flag Football League, has announced a ₦5 million...
247 Team Celebrates Appointment of Philip Shaibu as New DG NIS,...
The management and members of 247 Sports Network Limited have extended their warmest congratulations to the newly appointed Director-General (DG) of the National Institute...
NSC DG Olopade Applauds Azeez Amida’s N5M Support for Young Athlete,...
The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, has hailed a transformative intervention by philanthropist and business leader Azeez Amida,...
International Friendlies: Ajibade, Echegini, Babajide Are Early birds For Cameroon…Alozie Says...
Versatile defender Michelle Alozie has admitted her excitement at the upcoming Super Falcons’ friendly matches against bitter foes Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon, which will...
Ogun2025: Bayelsa’s Emmanuel Patricia Vows to Pursue Arm Wrestling After Debut...
At the 22nd National Sports Festival, Emmanuel Patricia of Bayelsa State competed in the 95kg category of the arm wrestling demonstration event, marking her...
Flying Eagles Are 90% Ready For FIFA U20 World Cup –...
Nigeria's youth national team, Flying Eagles are already primed at 90% readiness for this year's FIFA U20 World Cup in Chile, according to one...
Daniel Bameyi Eyes U20 World Cup Glory; Reveals Inspiration From Joseph...
Flying Eagles' captain, Daniel Kolocho Bameyi has revealed how watching videos of former senior national team centre backs, Joseph Yobo and Taribo West, inspired...
Nigeria’s Female MMA Fighter Winifred Peter Turns Focus On World Championship
Nigeria's fast-rising female Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) star, Winifred Peter is still relishing the experience she gained from her first international outing in Luanda,...
