Olusola Adebayo
NPFL Releases Rearranged Matchday Two Fixtures
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has announced a fresh schedule for Matchday Two of the 2025/2026 season, with new dates, times, and venues...
South Africa Coach Hugo Broos Makes Super Eagles Confession Ahead of...
Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has named his final 23-man squad for South Africa’s upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Lesotho...
Players’ Union Commends NPFL for Ensuring Fair Hearing for Goalkeeper Adewale...
The National Association of Nigeria Professional Footballers (NANPF) has applauded the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) for its decision to lift the provisional suspension...
Gift Orban Joins Hellas Verona on Loan from Hoffenheim – Super...
Nigerian striker and Super Eagles invitee Gift Orban has officially joined Serie A side Hellas Verona on loan from Bundesliga outfit Hoffenheim, the Italian...
Omewa, Anam Imo on Target as Abideen Falls Short in UEFA...
Nigerian stars were in action across Europe as the UEFA Women’s Champions League qualifying matches continued, with Joy Omewa and Anam Imo finding the...
Joseph Edidiong, Ruth Imoleavo Ayodele Add to Nigeria’s Medal Haul at...
Nigeria’s impressive outing at the 2025 Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships in Ahmedabad, India, continued on Wednesday as Joseph Edidiong Umoafia and Ruth Imoleavo Ayodele delivered...
Kun Khalifat FC Threatens NPFL Withdrawal Over Financial Strain
Kun Khalifat FC of Owerri has raised the alarm over severe financial constraints that could force the newly promoted side out of the 2025/2026...
Amusan Missing from Zurich Diamond League Final as Udodi, Ezekiel Set...
Nigeria’s World 100m hurdles record holder, Tobi Amusan, has been left out of the final start list for the Diamond League Final in Zurich,...
Super Falcons Duo Shine as Roma Edge Closer to UEFA Women’s...
Super Falcons duo of Babajide Rinsola and Shukurat Oladipo saw all ninety minutes of action as AS Roma Women strengthened their bid for a...
NPFL and Niger Tornadoes: How Micheal Anthony Adoyi Was Used and...
The Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) has once again exposed its double standards by shielding Niger Tornadoes from justice in the case of Micheal...
Bayelsa Queens Cruise Past ASKO to Secure WAFU B CAF Women’s...
Bayelsa Queens FC booked their place in the semi-finals of the WAFU B CAF Women’s Champions League Qualifiers with a commanding 3-0 win over...
Nigeria’s Udodi Onwuzurike Qualifies for 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo
Nigeria’s Udodi Onwuzurike has secured his place at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan, after earning qualification through the updated World Rankings.
The...
24 Hours After Nwabali Injury Blow, Sevilla Declare Akor Adams Injured...
Nigeria’s preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers have been dealt a major setback with two key invitees sidelined by injuries within 24...
37 Sports, 6,382 Officials and Athletes Confirmed as 9th National Youth...
The stage is set for the 9th edition of the National Youth Games (NYG), with an impressive turnout of athletes and officials confirmed to...
Six Super Falcons in UEFA Women’s Champions League Qualifying Action as...
Six Super Falcons players will be in the spotlight as the 2025/26 UEFA Women’s Champions League (UWCL) second qualifying round kicks off on Wednesday.
These...
Cyril Dessers Returns for Rangers Ahead of UEFA Champions League Play-Off...
Rangers have been handed a major boost ahead of their UEFA Champions League playoff second-leg clash against Club Brugge, with manager Russell Martin confirming...
Bayelsa Queens Face ASKO of Togo in Decisive Group B Clash...
Bayelsa Queens will take on ASKO of Togo today, wednesday, August 27, 2025, in a crucial WAFU B CAF Women’s Champions League qualifying group...
CHAN 2024: Morocco Dethrone Champions Senegal on Penalties, Set Up Final...
Morocco sealed their place in the final of the TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 after defeating defending champions Senegal 5-3 on penalties, Sports247...
Stanley Nwabali Injury Blow for Super Eagles Ahead of FIFA 2026...
Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has emerged as a major injury concern ahead of Nigeria’s decisive 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, after picking up...
CHAN 2024: Madagascar Beat Sudan in Extra-Time to Reach Historic Final
Madagascar have made history by reaching their first-ever TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) final after a dramatic 1-0 extra-time victory over Sudan on Tuesday...
Omolola Onome Wins Gold at Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships, Secures 2026 Commonwealth...
Nigeria’s Omolola Onome Didih struck gold on Tuesday at the ongoing Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships in Ahmedabad, India, lifting a combined total of 197kg (90kg...
” I am Relieved ” Adewale Adeyinka Pens Emotional Note as...
Nigerian goalkeeper Adewale Adeyinka has expressed relief and gratitude after the Nigeria Premier Football League NPFL has officially cleared him of betting-related allegations, granting...
NPFL Lifts Ban on Adewale Adeyinka After Betting Allegation Clearance
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has officially cleared goalkeeper Sunday Adewale Adeyinka of all allegations of betting involvement, bringing an end to weeks...
Super Falcons Captain Ajibade Cites Jay-Jay Okocha’s Legacy After Joining Echegini...
Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade has credited Nigerian football legend Austin “Jay-Jay” Okocha as one of the inspirations behind her decision to join Paris...
Jubilation in Flying Eagles Camp as More European Clubs Release Foreign-Based...
The handlers of the Nigeria U-20 team has reason to celebrate as European clubs have finally begun to release invited players.
The technical crew and...
British Fighter Danny “Hurricane” Higgins to Face Nigeria’s Tony Adebayo Adesanya...
The town of Market Harborough in Leicestershire, United Kingdom, is set to host a thrilling showdown as British boxer Danny “Hurricane” Higgins takes on...
Nigeria’s Ruth Asuquo Wins Silver as Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships Kick Off...
Nigeria’s Ruth Asuquo Nyong opened the country’s medal account at the 2025 Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships in Ahmedabad, India, after clinching silver in the women’s...
NPFL to Honour Ogunmodede, Anas in Abuja on September 2
Standout performers in the 2024/25 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), Yusuf Anas and Coach Daniel Ogunmodede are set to be rewarded on Tuesday, September...
Bayer Leverkusen Forward Victor Boniface Addresses Collapsed AC Milan Move on...
Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface has spoken publicly for the first time since the collapse of his proposed transfer from Bayer Leverkusen to AC...
Rwanda Name 27-Man Provisional Squad for Super Eagles Ahead of ...
Rwanda head coach Adel Amrouche has unveiled a 27-man provisional squad ahead of their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying fixtures against Nigeria and...
Super Eagles Midfielder Christantus Uche Set for €20m Move to Wolves
Getafe midfielder-turned-forward Christantus Uche is on the verge of sealing a sensational €20 million transfer to Premier League side Wolverhampton Wanderers, though doubts remain...
Nigeria/South Africa Strenghten Sporting Ties Ahead of FIFA 2026 World Cup...
With just weeks to go before the high-profile 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier between South Africa and Nigeria in Bloemfontein on September 9, Nigeria...
2025 Wanda Diamond League Final: Amusan Leads Nigeria’s Charge as Ofili...
Nigeria’s representation at the 2025 Wanda Diamond League Final in Zurich has taken an unexpected twist, with sprint star Favour Ofili withdrawing from the...
2025/26 NNL: ABS Ilorin FC Set September Date For Resumption
The Management of Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS) Ilorin Football Club has announced that the team will officially resume for the new season on Sunday,...
Brown Ideye Denies Calling for Jail Term for Broke Retired Footballers
Former Super Eagles striker, Brown Ideye, has dismissed reports claiming he called for retired footballers who fall into financial hardship to be jailed.
The 2013...
Nigeria Promising Swimmers Clinton Opute, Collins Ebingha Get World Aquatics Awards...
World Aquatics, the global governing body for swimming, has awarded international training scholarships to two of Nigeria’s rising stars in the sport — Clinton...
52 Year Old Ike Ibeabuchi Explains Why He Couldn’t Knock Out...
Former heavyweight contender Ike Ibeabuchi marked his long-awaited return to the ring with victory over Idris Afini last Saturday at the Teslim Balogun Stadium...
Adama’s Silver Secures Nigeria a Historic Finish on the Medals Table...
Nigeria etched its name into the history books at the World Aquatics Junior Swimming Championships 2025, concluding the week-long competition in Otopeni with a...
‘We Need to Bounce Back Immediately’ — Barau FC’s Ladan Bosso...
Barau FC head coach, Ladan Bosso, says his team must bounce back quickly from their goalless draw against Enyimba in the opening match of...
D’Tigers Finish 5th as Angola Crush Mali to Claim 12th FIBA...
Nigeria’s D’Tigers wrapped up their 2025 FIBA AfroBasket campaign in fifth place after posting a respectable 3-1 record, showing glimpses of promise despite falling...
Nigeria Begins Commonwealth Weightlifting Championship Campaign in India
Nigeria has officially commenced its quest to secure qualification for the weightlifting event at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, with a strong...
Nigeria Unveils Team for World Youth Scrabble Championship Amid Financial Crisis
The Nigeria Scrabble Federation (NSF) has announced a four-man squad to represent the country at the 2025 World Youth Scrabble Championships in Malaysia, despite...
NNL Boss, Aluo Thumbs Up Newly Promoted Clubs’ Strong Start in...
Nigeria National League (NNL) Chairman George Aluo has lauded the impressive performances of the four newly promoted clubs in the opening fixtures of the...
EPL: Iwobi Assist Salvages Point for Fulham, Ends Manchester United’s Winning...
Manchester United’s run of eight successive victories at Craven Cottage came to an end on Sunday after Emile Smith Rowe struck a late equaliser...
Boniface’s AC Milan Move Collapses Over Medical Concerns
Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface’s proposed transfer to AC Milan has collapsed after medical concerns and opposition from head coach Massimiliano Allegri forced the...
NSC Showers Encomium as Abduljabar Adama Wins Nigeria First Ever Silver...
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has congratulated Nigeria’s teenage swimming star, Abduljabar Adama, and the Nigeria Aquatics Federation after the youngster clinched a historic...
2025/2026 NPFL: Five Things to Know on Matchday One
The 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season kicked off with thrilling encounters across match centres, as fans witnessed goals, drama, and red cards...
Bayelsa Queens Beat Police Ladies to Open WAFU B CAF Women’s...
Bayelsa Queens began their campaign in the CAF Women’s Champions League WAFU B Qualifiers on a bright note, defeating Ghana’s Police Ladies 2-1 on...
Bayelsa Queens Begin Quest for CAF Women’s Champions League Spot, Rekindle...
Bayelsa Queens will kick off their campaign in the CAF Women’s Champions League WAFU B Qualifiers with a highly anticipated clash against Ghana’s Police...
Moffi Marks Super Eagles Recall With Goal as Nigerian Players Paint...
Super Eagles striker Terem Moffi celebrated his recall to the national team with a goal for OGC Nice as Nigerian exports continued to impress...
