Olusola Adebayo
Exclusive: Captain Alalibo Somiari, Four Others Depart Enyimba on Mutual Terms
At least five key players of Enyimba FC, including club captain Alalibo Somiari, have parted ways with the Aba-based side by mutual consent, Sports247...
Nduka Ugbade Proffers Solutions to the Dwindling Fortunes of Youth Football...
Former Golden Eaglets captain and coach, Nduka Ugbade, has raised concerns over the steady decline in the quality of youth football in Nigeria,
The coach...
“I Can’t Explain the Feeling” – Kingsley Awodi Relishes Flying Eagles...
Flying Eagles midfielder Mathew Kingsley Awodi has expressed his excitement and readiness to contribute to the team’s success as they gear up for the...
CAF U20. AFCON: All 24 Players Train, Fit and Ready...
As part of their preparations for the upcoming CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 in Egypt, the Flying Eagles continued their intensive...
Gateway United Mourns Former Captain Chiemeka Onyi Who Died In Lagos...
Gateway United Football Club has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic death of its former captain, Chiemeka Onyi, who passed away in a building...
NWFL Premiership MD 13 Review: Nasarawa United Snap Edo Queens Unbeaten...
The penultimate matchday of the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership season delivered a cascade of crucial results, with high-stakes implications at both ends...
50 Clubs, 400 Plus Participants Listed For 2025 National Table...
Otan Ayegbaju, a historic town in Southwestern Nigeria, will host 50 teams from states and clubs across the country for the 5th edition of...
NPFL Hammer Falls on El-Kanemi Warriors for Security Breaches
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has imposed heavy sanctions on El-Kanemi Warriors following security breaches during their Matchday 34 fixture against Ikorodu City...
Indebtedness: Heartland, Abia Warriors Face Stiffer Sanction From NFF Disciplinary Committee...
Heartland FC and Abia Warriors may soon face stiff sanctions from the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Disciplinary Committee following multiple reports of non-compliance with...
44 Players Fail NLO Medical Tests
No fewer than forty-four (44) players have been axed by the Nationwide League One (NLO), after a comprehensive medical check-up conducted by authorized doctors...
Retired FIFA Assistant Referee Bosede Momoh Passes Away
Nigeria's football community is in mourning following the passing of retired FIFA Assistant Referee, Bosede Momoh.
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Katsina United Goalkeeper George Michael Reflects on His Unforgettable NPFL Moment
Nigerian goalkeeper George Michael is aiming to take his career beyond Nigeria, following a successful journey through the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL).
Renowned for...
Echefu Jecinta: From Striker to Shot-Stopper – The Grit Behind the...
When you watch Echefu Jecinta guard the goalposts for Ibom Angels with confidence and composure, it’s easy to assume she’s always been a goalkeeper.
But...
2025 World Junior Championships: “Learning Experience” Fencing Federation Lists Gains...
Despite Team Nigeria’s inability to secure a podium finish at the recently concluded World Junior Fencing Championships in Wuxi, China, the Nigeria Fencing Federation...
2024/2025 NPFL: Top Five Things to Know on Matchday 34
Matchday 34 of the 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season delivered crucial results across the country.
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RAAF Lagos Female Unity Cup Teams to Receive Participation Fees
The organizers of the RAAF Lagos Female Unity Cup have set aside funds for the teams competing in this grassroots tournament, Sports247 reports
The Lagos...
Favour Ofili, Two Others Qualify for 2025 World Athletics Championships
Three Nigerian athletes Favour Ofili, Kanyinsola Ajayi, and Tima Godbless, have secured qualification for the 2025 World Athletics Championships set to take place in...
WBC Grand Prix: Rasheed Adeyemo Completes Hat-Trick of Losses for Nigerian...
The inaugural WBC Boxing Grand Prix, hosted in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, came to a thrilling close with mixed results for Team Nigeria.
Four Nigerian boxers...
Flamingos Soar to Victory: Nigeria Thrashes Algeria 4-0 in U17 Women’s...
The Flamingos of Nigeria delivered a remarkable performance today at Remo Stadium in Ikenne, dominating Algeria 4-0 in the first leg of their FIFA...
WBC Grand Prix: Michael Adesodun Falls to Mujibillo Tursunov, Exits the...
In a commanding performance, Uzbekistan’s Mujibillo Tursunov secured a decisive victory over Michael Adesodun during the opening stage of the Riyadh Season WBC Boxing...
Reactions as Portable Defeats Speed Darlington by TKO in ‘Chaos in...
Zazzu sensation Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable (Omo Olalomi), emerged victorious over Speed Darlington in the Chaos in the Ring bout early Saturday...
WBC Grand Prix: Michael Adesodun Takes on Mujibillo Tursunov in Super...
The WBC Boxing Grand Prix continues to deliver high-stakes action as Nigeria’s Michael Adesodun gears up to face Mujibillo Tursunov in the super lightweight...
Portable vs Speed Darlington Clash in “Chaos In The Ring”:...
As excitement builds ahead of the highly anticipated “Chaos In The Ring” boxing event, Chairman of the Nigerian Boxing Board of Control (NBBofC), Rafiu...
Court Finds Nasarawa United, NPFL, NFF Negligent Five Years After Chineme...
In a landmark judgment, the National Industrial Court of Nigeria has ruled that Chineme Martin's died due to negligence of some key stakeholders.
Martin's club...
WBC Grand Prix: Idris Timilehin Falls to Mexican Hector Munguia via...
Nigerian featherweight boxer Idris Timileyin Gbadamosi has been eliminated from the inaugural WBC Boxing Grand Prix following a sixth-round technical knockout (TKO) loss to...
From IDP Camp to the World: Maiduguri-Born Tahir Maigana Makes ...
In an inspiring story of resilience and talent, 16-year-old Tahir Maigana, born and raised in Maiduguri, Borno State, has earned a spot in Nigeria’s...
SK Slavia Seal Strategic Partnership With Right2Win Academy
SK Slavia Prague has officially established a partnership with Right2Win Academy.
Although the two parties already have a professional relationship which has now been formalised...
Gateway SC wins Nigeria Scrabble Federation Inter Club Championship as National...
The new entrance into club scrabble in Nigeria, Gateway SC of Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, South West, Nigeria has been crowned champions of the most...
WBC Grand Prix: Nigerian Boxer Yusuf Adeniji Adisa Secures Opening Day...
Nigerian boxing prospect Yusuf Adeniji Adisa marked an impressive start at the WBC Boxing Grand Prix – 1st Boxing World Cup with a determined...
Nigeria’s Under 18 and 20 Women Handball Coaches Release Final Team...
Coaches of Nigeria's under 18 and women handball teams have released their final lists of 14 players respectively ahead of the IHF Women's Trophy...
WBC Grand Prix: Yusuf Adisa, Idris Timilehin to Start Season Against...
Nigerian boxing prospects Yusuf Adisa Adeniji and Idris Timilehin are set to take center stage at the inaugural WBC Boxing Grand Prix, which runs...
2025 ITTF World Cup: Africa’s Journey Ends as Quadri Aruna Falls...
Africa's hopes at the 2025 ITTF World Cup came to an end on Wednesday as Nigeria’s Quadri Aruna—Africa’s last man standing—was eliminated following a...
Nigeria Scrabble Inter Club Challenge: Surprise Package Yenagoa Scrabble Club to...
The surprised package of the 2025 Nigeria Scrabble Federation Inter Club finals Yenagoa Scrabble Club, will face Gateway SC in the grand finale of...
NWFL Premiership MD 12 Wrap: Benue Queens In Historic NWFL Win...
Newcomers Benue Queens recorded their first-ever win in the 2024/25 Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership season following a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Ibom...
President Federation Cup: Dominant Second Half Sees Ikorodu City FC...
Ikorodu City FC continues to make history in the 2025 President Federation Cup with a commanding 2-0 victory over Beyond Limits FA in the...
President Federation Cup: Kwara United Crush Solution FC 3-0 to Reach...
Kwara United have secured a spot in the quarterfinals of the President Federation Cup after a commanding 3-0 victory over Solution FC in Benin...
NSF Inter Club Challenge: Defending champions of Pyramid Scrabble Club of...
The defending champions of the Nigeria Scrabble Federation Inter Club Challenge, Pyramid SC of Lagos has crashed out of the competition,Sports247 reports.
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John Dosu’s Tips for Goalkeepers: Protecting Your Fingers
As a goalkeeper, your fingers take a lot of punishment—powerful shots, awkward saves, and sudden impacts. Here's how to keep them safe and in...
12 Teams Compete For Glory in RAAF Lagos Female Unity Cup
The groups for the RAAF Lagos Female Unity Cup were established on the Tuesday, April 15th.
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NWFL Premiership MD12: Robo Queens, Remo Stars, Nasarawa Amazons Eye Super...
As the 2025 NWFL Premiership season heads into its final stretch, Matchday 12 on Wednesday promises high drama and decisive moments, with just three...
Mali Dislodge Burkina Faso to Set Up Final Showdown with Host...
The stage is now set for a thrilling final between two of the tournament’s standout teams as Mali faces Morocco on Saturday, 19 April,...
Time to Rethink CAF U-17 World Cup Qualification System as ...
For the first time in the expanded history of the FIFA U-17 World Cup, ten teams from Africa will participate on the global stage,...
Indebted Players Groan as Players’ Status Arbitration Rulings Gathers Dust in...
Seven weeks after the conclusion of hearings by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Players' Status and Arbitration Committee (PSAC), affected players, coaches, clubs and...
“AJ Will Invest Wisely”: Nigerians React as Anthony Joshua Poses with...
Nigerians have taken to social media in excitement after a photo of British-Nigerian boxing champion Anthony Joshua with Nigerian business moguls Aliko Dangote and...
Rugby Returns to National Sports Festival Line-Up After Unanimous Approval
In a major boost for the Nigerian sporting community, rugby has officially been reinstated into the lineup of the 2024 National Sports Festival, themed...
WHITEROSE Group partners RAAF Lagos Female Unity Cup
WHITEROSE Group has established a partnership with the organizers of the Raliat Anako Abdulsalam Foundation (RAAF) Lagos Female Unity Cup.
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Nigeria Conclude ITTF World Para Future in Jordan With Five Gold...
Nigeria reaffirmed its status as a top nation in para table tennis at the recently concluded ITTF World Para Future in Amman, Jordan.
The team...
Aruna Eyes Revenge Against Swedish Kallberg at 2025 ITTF World Cup
Quadri Aruna is determined to break his losing streak against Sweden’s Anton Kallberg when they face off on Wednesday, April 16, in the Group...
Beyond Limits Eye Another Upset, Face Ikorodu City as President Federation...
The 2024 President Federation Cup resumes this week with thrilling Round of 16 encounters scheduled across various venues nationwide.
One of the headline fixtures features...
“We Are in Benin City Not as tourists” Central Scrabble Club...
The 2025 Nigeria Scrabble Federation (NSF) Inter-Club Finals officially kicked off today at Florence Hotel and Suites, Benin City, Edo State, with eight elite...
