Cagey! Falconets Fly Past Stubborn Young Scorchers in Ikenne, Ready to Complete Job in...
Nigeria’s U-20 girls, Falconets, dominated easily and created a hatful of opportunities as they earned a 2-0 win over their counterparts from Malawi in...
Showtime Flag Football Set For Explosive Week 7 As Knights Seek Response, Rebels Ride...
The drama of Week 6 in the Showtime Bowl Series XIV is still fresh, but attention has now turned to a blockbuster Week 7...
Safe Hands in Ukraine! Abdulmajid Muhammad Stars in Kryvbas U19 Victory
Young Nigerian goalkeeper Abdulmajid Muhammad delivered a composed and decisive performance for FC Kryvbas Kryvyi Rih U19 in their 2–1 away victory over SC...
Red-Hot Akpabio! Nigerian Forward Bags Brace in 5–0 Rout, Hits Three Straight Doubles in...
Nigerian attacker Ukeme Akpabio is in unstoppable form, delivering another standout performance for SV Wildon in their emphatic 5–0 away victory over SV Pachern...
Global Stage Beckons! Obi Siblings Set for Gothia Cup Spotlight with Afro Asia Academy
Nigerian and Thailand-heritage siblings Chibuike Obi and Amarachi Obi are set to take their talents to one of the world’s biggest youth tournaments, as...
Goal in Defeat! Chinedu Isaiah Impresses Again for Slavia Praha U20 in Czech Clash
Former Right 2 Win FC (Abia State) defender Chinedu Isaiah continued his steady rise in Europe with another impressive display for SK Slavia Praha...
Creative Spark! Emmanuel Arinze Emerging as One of Edo’s Most Promising Young Talents
Young Nigerian prospect Emmanuel Arinze is steadily gaining attention for his performances with Living Voice Football Academy (Edo State), as he continues to develop...
Cup Final Stage! Benjamin Precious Gains Valuable Experience in Altach’s Defeat to LASK
Former Grassrunners FC (Ogun State) forward Benjamin Precious featured for SCR Altach in their 4–2 loss to LASK in the ÖFB Cup Final.
The Nigeria...
Nigeria, 38 Other Countries Jostle for World Relays Medals; Qualification Spots for 2027 World...
The stage is set in Gaborone as 38 countries converge for the highly anticipated World Athletics Relays, with athletes competing not only for medals...
Babajide Oguntuase Blames Poor Preparation, Coach’s Short-Term Contracts for Nigeria National U-17 Football Team...
Standing just off the touchline, watching his young players grind through another training session, Babajide Oguntuase folded his arms and shook his head—half in...
African Armwrestling Championship 2026: Adedokun Stephen Wins Silver, Nwobodo Claims Bronze as Both Qualify...
Nigeria’s armwrestling team recorded a significant milestone on Day 1 of the 15th African Armwrestling Championship in Accra, as Oluwatobiloba Adedokun Stephen and Emmy...
African Armwrestling Championship 2026: Florence Boakye Mensah Secures Silver, Sets Sights on African Games...
Ghana’s Florence Boakye Mensah delivered a strong performance at the African Armwrestling Championship 2026, claiming a gold and silver in the 80kg+ Masters category...
We Will Neutralise Scorchers’ Strength – Falconets Coach Confident Ahead of Malawi Showdown
Nigeria’s U-20 women’s team, the Falconets, are brimming with confidence ahead of their crucial final-round qualifier for the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, with...
‘Beating Nigeria Will be My Biggest Achievement’ – Malawi Coach Maggie Chombo Targets...
Malawi U-20 women’s head coach Maggie Chombo has described a victory over Nigeria’s Falconets as the biggest achievement of her career, as both sides...
Time, How to Watch, Team News, Expectations as Falconets Face Malawi in Ikenne for...
Nigeria’s Falconets return to action this Saturday in Ikenne as they take on Malawi’s Young Scorchers in a decisive first-leg clash of the final...
How Carter Efe Dethroned Portable as King of Celebrity Boxing in ‘Chaos in the...
Carter Efe emerged as the new king of celebrity boxing after defeating street-hop star Portable by unanimous decision in a chaotic showdown at the...
WA Relays: Nigeria Face Stern Test Against Netherlands, Jamaica in World Relays Heats as...
The 8th edition of the World Athletics Relays Championship begins today at the National stadium in Gaborone; Botswana will 743 athletes from 40 countries...
NNL Super-4: How Restricting Players’ Age Limit To 23 Years Propelled Sporting Lagos Back...
The lid has been blown off a secret policy that restricted the highest age of any player wishing to play for Sporting Lagos FC...
UK-based Jordan Joel Pledges: I Want To Keep Winning Taekwondo Medals For Nigeria
United Kingdom-based taekwondo revelation, Jordan Osanrenren Joel is relishing his stunning performance at this year's British international championship and declared that he wants to...
Nigerian Students Mobilised To Support Wrestling Team At African Championship in Egypt
A large number of Nigerian students have been mobilised to flock around the country's wrestling contingent at the ongoing African Wrestling Championship in Alexandria,...
Liadi Taiwo’s Medals Are Not Just Personal Achievements – Dr Ibrahim Abdul
The President of Nigeria Weightlifting Federation (NWF), Dr Ibrahim Abdul has hailed the historic feat achieved by the country's top female lifter, Liadi Taiwo...
David Adeleye Confirms Impending British Heavyweight Boxing Bout With Moses Itauma In Lagos
England-based heavyweight boxer, David Bankole Adeleye has confirmed that he will have a bout with fellow-Nigerian-born fighter, Moses Itauma sometime in the summer, Sports247...
Ruan Uys Claims Junior Gold, Eyes Bright Future in Armwrestling
South African youngster Ruan Uys announced himself on the continental stage with a standout performance at the African Armwrestling Championship Accra 2026, clinching gold...
EAGLE EYE: Pros And Cons Of Private Owned Clubs
A historic innovation will be enacted at the start of next week in Ikenne, Ogun State, as four private-owned football clubs will commence battles...
Messi, Kante, Dembele Cited In Nicknames Of God Did Foundation Holiday Cup Finalists
The names of three global football stars - Lionel Messi of Argentina as well as Ngolo Kante and Ousmane Dembele of France - have...
Ebenezer Akinsanmiro Set To Play In Italy’s Second Division, Following Relegation With Pisa
Former Remo Stars of Ikenne battler, Ebenezer Akinsanmiro may end up playing in the Italian second division next season, as he was on Friday...
Michael Olise Touted As ‘Perfect’ Summer Transfer Option For Liverpool, After Salah’s Exit
Bayern Munich of Germany dazzler, Michael Olise has been touted as a 'perfect' summer transfer option for Liverpool of England, who have struggled for...
Ayo Dosunmu Doubtful For Minnesota Timberwolves’ NBA Play-off Game Against San Antonio Spurs
Minnesota Timberwolves' Nigerian-born rookie, Ayo Dosunmu has been listed as doubtful for the history chasing team in Monday's National Basketball Association (NBA) play-off opener...
South Africa’s Sebastian Reflects on First International Experience at African Armwrestling Championship
A young South African athlete, Sebastian Palmer, has shared his excitement and optimism after making his international debut at the ongoing 15th African Armwrestling...
African Armwrestling Championship 2026: Nigeria Wins Six Gold Medals, Reaches Eight Finals on Opening...
Team Nigeria delivered a commanding performance on the opening day of the African Armwrestling Championship 2026 in Accra, clinching six gold medals and securing...
Coach Agbagu Rallies Support for Falconets Ahead of Crucial World Cup Qualifier
The Chairman of the Nigeria Football Coaches Association (Ogun State Chapter), Victor Damilola Agbagu, has called on football stakeholders and fans to turn out...
“I CAN’T BELIEVE IT!” Police Inspector Okechukwu Wins Nigeria’s First Gold, Dedicates Victory to...
Nigeria’s campaign at the ongoing 15th African Armwrestling Championship in Accra, Ghana has burst into life, with Inspector Nnadi Okechukwu delivering the country’s first...
‘Family Came First’ Ekong Explains Shock Exit — Says Decision To Quit Eagles Was...
Former Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has opened up on his surprising decision to step away from the national team just weeks before the...
‘I’m Not Done Yet’ Infantino Eyes Another Term — Confirms Iran Will Play World...
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has confirmed he will seek re-election as head of world football’s governing body, while also addressing concerns surrounding Iran’s participation...
‘It’s Bigger Than Results’ Udezue Explains WNBA Tour — Says D’Tigress Are Showcasing Nigeria...
Chairman of the Sponsorship and Marketing Committee of the Nigeria Basketball Federation, Ugo Udezue, has emphasized that D’Tigress’ ongoing WNBA tour is about far...
They Can Still Qualify’ Gumut Backs Flyers — Says Debutants Can Reach BAL Next...
Former D’Tigers player Stanley Gumut has expressed confidence that Maktown Flyers can still qualify for the next round of the Basketball Africa League despite...
‘We Will Bounce Back’ Toriola Fires Warning — Nigeria Eyes Strong Finish After Hong...
Head coach of Nigeria’s men’s table tennis team Segun Toriola has assured that the team remains motivated despite their recent setback pop at the...
‘Nation Builders Deserve More’ — SSA Adeboye Celebrates Workers’ Day, Hails Nigerian Workforce as...
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, Hon. Adeyinka Anthony Adeboye, has joined millions of Nigerians in celebrating Workers’ Day,...
NSC DG Reiterates Mr President’s Commitment to Sports, Charges Team Nigeria to Shine in...
Director General of the National Sports Commission, NSC, Honourable Bukola Olopade, has reiterated the significance of the World relays Championship in Botswana as he...
Nigeria Sweeps Four Gold Medals In Day-1 Of African Senior Wrestling Championships
It was an atmosphere of joy and excitement for Nigeria after sweeping four out of five possible gold medals in the female wrestling event...
NNL Super-4: Victor Ikpeba Advocates More Attention For League Football In Nigeria
As attention shifts to this year’s Super-4 competition among the promoted clubs from the second-tier Nigerian National League (NNL), former Super Eagles’ striker, Victor...
Alex Iwobi Ruled Out Of Fulham’s Clash With Arsenal Due To Hamstring Injury
Fulham of Englsbd midfielder, Alex Iwobi has been ruled out of action against Arsenal this weekend in the Engkisg Premier League due to a...
Gabriel Agbonlahor Declares: Arsenal’s Players Are Looking Tired
Nigerian-born former Aston Villa of England winger, Gabriel Agbonlahor has opined that Arsenal’s chances of winning the English Premier League this season may be...
FROLTISH Football Academy Needs New Training Ground, After NOC Takes Possession Of ‘Olympic Field’
A fast-growing youth development outfit, FROLTISH Football Academy will have to find a new training ground, after Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) took possession of...
Volleyball Federation President Musa Nimrod Seeks Support Towards Hosting Continental Championship In Badagry
The president of Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF), Engineer Musa Nimrod has called for immense backing from corporate bodies and stakeholders of the sport towards...
Liadi Taiwo Wins Triple Silver at IWF World Cup in Samoa
Nigeria’s weightlifting star, Liadi Taiwo, has once again underlined her status as one of the country’s elite athletes with an outstanding performance at the...
Henry Nwosu’s Burial Postponed To May 30th, Still To Hold In Owerri
The much-expected burial of legendary Nigerian ex-international, Henry Nwosu has been postponed until May 30th, 2026 due to organisational and logistics reasons, Sports247 reports.
Although...
Young Tigers Battle Hosts’ Team In God Did Foundation Holiday Football Competition Final This...
Young Tigers Football Academy of Lanre Community will this Sunday tango with the hosts' team in the under-13 final of God Did Foundation Holiday...
D’Tigress’ Next Opponents On USA Tour Indiana Fever Enter Saturday’s Friendly With Depleted Squad
Nigeria’s female basketball national team, D’Tigress will play against a depleted opponent on Saturday in the last match of their ongoing USA Tour, as...
NBF Vice-president Omonlei Imadu Outlines Strategy Towards Picking 10 Boxers For Commonwealth Games
The vice-president of Nigeria Boxing Federation (NBF), Honourable Omonlei Yakubu Imadu has outlined a strategy to be employed towards picking 10 boxers who will...
