Two Days to Go: Afrobeats Star Shoday Set to Light Up Access Bank Lagos...
With just two days to the 2026 Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, excitement has reached fever pitch as award-winning music sensation Shoday has been...
House of Representatives Calls for Increased Budgetary Provision to Accelerate National Sports Development
The House of Representatives has called for increased budgetary allocation for sports to fast-track the achievement of Nigeria’s sports development objectives.
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‘I Can See the Finish Line’ – Adesanya Targets 2027 Retirement Set For Joe...
Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya has revealed he is targeting a potential retirement from mixed martial arts by 2027, admitting that the end...
NPFL: Rivers United’s Outstanding Fixtures Rescheduled After CAF Champions League Exit
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has officially announced the rescheduling of Rivers United FC’s outstanding fixtures following the club’s exit from the CAF...
Ademola Lookman Faces Stern Test as Atlético Madrid Take on Barcelona in Copa del...
Nigeria international Ademola Lookman will be in focus as Atlético Madrid host Barcelona in the first leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final clash...
Aina, Awoniyi Set for New Coach as Nottingham Forest Sack Dyche Amid Relegation Battle
Nigerian internationals Ola Aina and Taiwo Awoniyi will work under yet another manager this season after Nottingham Forest confirmed the dismissal of head coach...
Bassey, Iwobi and Chukwueze Start as Fulham Suffer 3-0 Defeat to Manchester City
Nigerian trio Calvin Bassey, Alex Iwobi and Samuel Chukwueze were all in the starting lineup for Fulham, but it was a difficult afternoon at...
Mikel Obi Declares: Luka Modric, Dani Carvajal, Toni Kroos Are World Class Players
Former Chelsea of England midfielder, John Mikel Obi has refuted media reports that he once slammed Real Madrid of Spain’s stars, Luka Modric, Dani...
Carney Chukwuemeka Commences Switch In Allegiance To Play For Austria At World Cup
Nigerian-born former Chelsea and Aston Villa of England attacker, Carney Chukwuemeka has commenced the process of switching his national team allegiance in order to...
Samu Aghehowa Puts Hope On Medical Report To Revive His World Cup Chances
FC Porto of Portugal’s Nigerian-born striker, Samu Aghehowa is hanging unto hope for a favourable medical verdict from checks on the injury he copped...
Leeds United’s 2-2 Draw With Chelsea Was Huge Result – Okafor
Leeds United’s Nigerian-born striker, Noah Okafor has described his side’s come from behind 2-2 draw with Chelsea in the English Premier League as a...
Daniel Dubois Gets Confirmation Of World Title Fight On May 9th
Nigerian-born former world heavyweight boxing champion, Daniel Dubois has received confirmation of his quest to regain the belt in a title fight against fellow-British...
Emmanwori Receives Congratulatory Message From His Former School After NFL Super Bowl Victory
Nigerian-born American Football star, Nicholas Ovundah Eze Emmanwori has received a congratulatory message from his former high school in the United States, following his...
Goals 4 Girls Project Announces Two Days In February For 2026 Summit
A gender empowerment project that focuses on young females, Goals For Girls has announced February 24th and 25th for its 2026 summit, Sports247 reports.
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Nwokeji Victor Ezuchukwu Hunts For Talented Kids In Orlu
A youthful football coach named Nwokeji Victor Ezuchukwu is hunting for talented kids in the nooks and crannies of Orlu in Imo State, Sports247...
IF Elfsborg Complete Signing of Nigerian Youth International Midfielder Oladimeji Abdulmuiz, Beyond Limit Prodigy
Swedish top-flight club IF Elfsborg have completed the signing of highly rated Nigerian midfielder Oladimeji Abdulmuiz from Beyond Limits Football Academy.
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Galatasaray Set €80m Valuation for Osimhen as Barcelona keen on Summer Move
Galatasaray have reportedly placed an €80 million price tag on Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen amid rising interest from Spanish powerhouse Barcelona, according to...
Let Her Play’ Will Revolutionise Women’s Football Development in Nigeria – Anaelechukwu
The Director-General of the Ajeromi-Ifelodun Sports Council, McAnthony Anaelechukwu, has described the Let Her Play initiative as a game-changing platform capable of transforming women’s...
CAF Inspection Team Begins AFCON 2027 Visits to PAMOJA Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania
The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) has dispatched a team of technical experts to Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania as preparations intensify for the TotalEnergies...
SEALED: Taiwo ‘Esepo’ Agbaje Set to Face Tosin ‘Soja Boi’ Osaigbovo in April Showdown
The long-anticipated featherweight clash between Taiwo “Esepo” Agbaje and Tosin “Soja Boi” Osaigbovo has officially been confirmed, Sports247 reports.
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Africa Running Conference 2026 Begins Thursday, as Global Athletics Leaders Converge in Nigeria
From policy shapers to race organisers and global athletics leaders, Nigeria is set to host a powerful convergence of minds as the Africa Running...
Top International Prospects to Participate In 10th Annual Basketball Without Borders All-Star Camp During...
NEW YORK AND MIES, SWITZERLAND, Feb. 9, 2026 – The National Basketball Association (NBA) and the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) today announced 40 of the...
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Top African Football Nations
African football keeps growing through competitive leagues, strong national teams, and wide fan interest. Results in continental tournaments shape how leagues...
SSA Hails Birth of American Football Federation, Urges New NFAF Board to Build Strong...
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, Hon. Adeyinka Anthony Adeboye, has described the inauguration of the board of the...
FIFAWCQ: Falconets Arrive in Senegal for Crucial World Cup Qualifier Second Leg
Nigeria’s U-20 women’s national team, the Falconets, have safely arrived in Senegal ahead of their decisive second-leg clash in the third round of the...
NFF President Gusau Gives Update on Eric Sekou Chelle’s Future With Super Eagles
The President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau (MON), has provided fresh insight into the future of Super Eagles coach...
Bello Ibrahim Reflects on Marlians Cup Triumph After Defensive Masterclass in IFO
Ajax Sporting Club central defender Bello Ibrahim Abiodun has expressed pride and satisfaction following his side’s triumph at the 8th Edition of the Ibro-Peckham...
Shettima Targets Grassroots Growth to Popularise Shooting Sport in Nigeria
President of the Nigeria Shooting Federation, Mohammed Shettima, has outlined ambitious plans to develop the sport and attract more Nigerians to shooting in the...
Adepoju Hopes Nigeria’s Appeal Against DR Congo Ends Positively
Former Nigeria international Mutiu Adepoju has expressed hope that Nigeria’s appeal against the Democratic Republic of Congo over the World Cup playoff spot will...
Olajuwon: Today’s NBA Is More Athletic and Demands Constant Adaptation
NBA legend Hakeem Olajuwon has described the modern NBA as far more athletic and dynamic compared to the era in which he played, noting...
Usoro Set for European Indoor Debut in Belgrade
Former African Games triple jump champion and 2022 World Indoor finalist Ruth Usoro will make her European indoor debut on Wednesday at the Belgrade...
NNPC Chairman, Musa Kida, Hails President Tinubu’s Sports Reforms
Engr. Musa Kida, Board Chairman of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) and President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation, has commended President Bola...
NPFL Slams ₦7.5m Fine, Stadium Ban on Wikki Tourists Over Security Breach, Crowd Violence...
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has imposed a total fine of Seven Million, Five Hundred Thousand Naira (₦7,500,000) on Wikki Tourists FC following...
APR FC Denies Interest in Nigerian Goalkeeper Olorunleke Ojo
Rwandan giants APR FC have dismissed speculation linking them to Nigerian goalkeeper Olorunleke Oluwasegun Ojo, clarifying that no negotiations or plans exist regarding his...
Pinnick Unveils Plan for Stadium Upgrades Across Nigeria
Former President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Amaju Pinnick, has revealed plans aimed at upgrading major stadium facilities across Nigeria, as part of efforts...
Vilakazi: Nwabali’s Exit a Blow, Decision Taken at Board Level
Chippa United head coach Vusumuzi Vilakazi has described the departure of Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali as a major setback for the club, while...
Whyte Questions Super Falcons’ Four-Nation WAFCON Build-Up
Bayelsa Queens head coach Ogbonda Whyte has raised concerns over the structure and intent of the four-nation tournament organised as part of preparations for...
Akpan Bassey Urges Support for Nwabali After Chippa United Exit
Former Nigeria goalkeeper Bassey Akpan has appealed to Nigerians to rally around Super Eagles shot-stopper Stanley Nwabali following the termination of his contract with...
Nwabali Explains Decision to Leave Chippa United
Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has explained his decision to part ways with South African club Chippa United, describing it as a difficult but...
Lawlessness as Akwa United Defy NFF Orders, Sign New Players Despite Outstanding Debts to...
Akwa United have come under renewed scrutiny after completing the signing of five new players despite an existing directive barring player registration due to...
Osetoba Fights Drug Abuse With Sports as Emure Youths Mark International Drug Drug Abuse...
Ekiti State Technical Advisor on Sports Development, Dr Olusola Osetoba, has reinforced the role of sports in youth development by leading a major anti-drug...
Bright Osayi-Samuel Explains Why He Chose Nigeria Over England
Super Eagles and Birmingham City defender Bright Osayi-Samuel has opened up on why he opted to represent Nigeria internationally, citing a deep cultural connection...
Tochukwu Ogboji Joins Strømmen on Loan for 2026 Season
Nigerian centre-back Tochukwu Joseph Ogboji (19) has been loaned out to Strømmen for the duration of the 2026 season, his parent club has confirmed.
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Kola Daniel: Why I Quit My Lecturer Job For Journalism, Despite Facing Uncertain Future
National Sports Commission (NSC) director-general, Honourable Bukola Olopade's special assistant media, Kola Daniel has revealed reasons behind his decision to resign as a lecturer...
Hajj Gafar Explains Rationale Behind New Lagos FA Cup Trophy
Chairman of the Lagos State Football Association, Hajj Gafar, has explained the reasons behind the introduction of a new trophy identity for the Lagos...
3 Days to Go: Who Will Rise to Break Nyango’s Nigerian Record at Access...
With just three days to the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, a familiar question is back on the streets and among athletics watchers across...
World Athletics, NSC Finalizes Preparations, as Lagos Hosts Africa Running Conference 2026
Nigeria will take centre stage in African road running as Lagos State hosts the Africa Running Conference 2026, a two-day continental gathering designed to...
NSC inaugurates the Board of the Nigeria Federation of American Football
The National Sports Commission, NSC , has charged the new board of the Nigeria Federation of American Football, NFAF, to set new standards and...
Nigeria Becomes First African Nation to Adopt TGL Concept – Golf Federation President
President of the Nigeria Golf Federation, Otunba Olusegun Runsewe, has announced that Nigeria has become the first country in Africa to introduce the Tomorrow...
Falconets Must Attack Senegal, Not Sit Back – Bala Nkiyu Warns Ahead of Return...
Former coach of Nigeria’s U-17 women’s team, Bala Nkiyu, has warned the Falconets against adopting a defensive mindset when they face Senegal in the...
