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...
Olopade Backs Current NFF Leadership Amid Pinnick’s World Cup Claims
Director General of the National Sports Commission, Bukola Olopade, has thrown his support behind the current leadership of the Nigeria Football Federation, insisting that...
Chelle Can Achieve All His Dreams With Super Eagles – Gusau
The president of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau says Franco-Malian tactician, Eric Sekou Chelle will not dump the Super Eagles, because...
Aduku Admits: Falconets Must Defend Resolutely Against Senegal On Saturday
Nigeria’s female under-20 national team, Falconets’ coach, Moses Aduku has declared that his players must defend resolutely against Senegal in this weekend’s second leg...
Favor Ayodele Sues Coach Alongside Five Other Former University Basketball Female Players
A Nigerian-born female basketball player, Favor Ayodele has joined five of her colleagues in suing their former coach at University of Pittsburgh in the...
Maro Itoje Gets ‘Best Couple Tag’ With His Wife, After Mum’s Burial In Nigeria
Bereaved Nigerian-born rugby star, Maro Itoje has gained off-field acclamation alongside his glamorous wife, Mimi, as they have been named England’s best sports couple...
Ishicheli Warns Limited Exposure Is Holding Nigerian Tennis Players Back
Nigeria tennis coach Benson Ishicheli has appealed to sports authorities, the tennis federation and private investors to increase international exposure for Nigerian players, warning...
Akpan Raises Concern on Timing of Nwabali’s Contract Exit at Chippa United
Former Nigeria goalkeeper Bassey Akpan has raised concerns over the timing of Stanley Nwabali’s contract termination at Chippa United, warning that the move could...
Toro Questions World Cup Chances After Nigeria’s Petition Against DR Congo
Former General Secretary of the Nigeria Football Association, Sani Toro, has expressed doubts over Nigeria’s chances of securing a World Cup ticket following the...
Igbokwe Confident Falconets Will Finish Job Against Senegal
Falconets midfielder Joy Igbokwe has expressed confidence that Nigeria’s U-20 women’s team has what it takes to overcome Senegal in the return leg of...
Madu Backs Super Falcons To Defend WAFCON Title in 2026
Former Super Falcons star Maureen Madu has expressed strong confidence in Nigeria’s chances of retaining their continental crown when the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup...
Olu Oluwatimi Makes History In Seattle Seahawks’ NFL Super Bowl Success
Seattle Seahawks’ zone-blocking ace, Olusegun ‘Olu’ Oluwatimi made history for the second time in two years, as he played a key role in the...
Rocket FC Step Up Preparations For Busy 2026 Grassroots Football Programme In Imo State
The coach and players of Rocket FC of Ihioma in Orlu, have stepped up their training routines at Central School ahead of a busy...
Onigbinde Represents Discipline, Courage, Football Intelligence – Philip Shaibu
Former Super Eagles' head coach, Chief Adegboye Onigbinde has been described as a Nigerian icon who symbolised discipline, courage and football discipline, Sports247 reports.
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Aruna Quadri Qualifies for ITTF World Cup; Assar Clinches Seventh African Title
Nigeria’s table tennis star Aruna Quadri has secured qualification for the ITTF World Cup in Macao, claiming one of Africa’s four available slots with...
Burkina Faso Replace Ghana in WAFU B Women’s Four-Nation Tournament
Burkina Faso has been confirmed as replacement for Ghana in the upcoming WAFU B Women’s Four-Nation Tournament, scheduled to hold in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire,...
Okafor, Nmecha Earn Leeds United Point in Thrilling Stamford Bridge Draw
Noah Arinzechukwu Okafor and Lukas Okechukwu Nmecha were the heroes for Leeds United as they battled to a hard-earned draw against Chelsea FC at...
Lampard Praises Onyeka’s Impact as Nigerian Midfielder Settles at Coventry
Coventry City head coach Frank Lampard has praised Nigerian midfielder Frank Onyeka for settling in quickly at Coventry City, describing him as a unique...
Bouloussa Salutes Aruna Quadri After Thrilling ITTF Africa Cup Semi-Final
Algerian table tennis star Mehdi Bouloussa has praised Nigeria’s Aruna Quadri after edging him 4–3 in a pulsating semi-final at the ITTF Africa Cup.
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Bichi First FC Bolster Squad with Akor and Sekarege Signings
Bichi First FC has officially confirmed the signing of former Lobi Stars goalkeeper Itodo Akor until the end of the ongoing Nigeria National League...
Nwabali: No Club Offer Before Chippa United Exit Request
Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has revealed that he had no concrete transfer offer in place before requesting a release from South African club...
Lagos FA Cup Unveils New Trophy Identity Inspired by Eyo Masquerade
The Lagos FA Cup, Nigeria’s oldest football competition, has unveiled a new trophy identity that blends football excellence with the rich cultural heritage of...
18-Year-Old Ononogbo Chinedu Completes Move to Norwegian Top Flight With SK Brann
Nigerian teenager Ononogbo Chinedu, an 18-year-old winger, has completed a permanent transfer to SK Brann in the Norwegian top flight from Right2Win FC, marking...
Blankson Calls for United Front to Boost Nigerian Clubs in Intercontinental Competitions
Rivers Angels head coach Tosan Blankson has called for a more strategic and unified approach to help Nigerian women’s clubs perform better in intercontinental...
Nwosu Hails Team Spirit After Seahawks’ Super Bowl Triumph
Seattle Seahawks linebacker Uchenna Nwosu has expressed delight after winning the Super Bowl, describing the achievement as the product of hard work, trust, and...
NLO Sets March 15 Deadline, Reaffirms Home-and-Away Return for 2025/2026 Season
The Nationwide League One (NLO) has drawn a clear compliance line for Division One and U-19 Youth League clubs ahead of the 2025/2026 football...
Akwa United Ring the Changes, Release Nine Players Ahead of NNL Second Stanza
Akwa United have taken decisive steps to reset their campaign ahead of the second stanza of the 2025/2026 Nigeria National League (NNL) season, announcing...
Breaking: PSAC Orders Lobi Stars to Pay Amokachi ₦52m as NFF Releases Over 80...
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has officially released the long-awaited decisions of its Players’ Status and Arbitration Committee (PSAC), nearly 60 days after the...
Abuja 2027: NSC Inaugurates Local Organising Committee for African Youth Games
In its bid to stage a successful second edition of the African Youth Games, tagged Abuja 2027, the National Sports Commission has officially inaugurated...
Falconets Will Deliver ‘– Aduku Confident of Victory Despite Akekoromowei’s Absence as Nigeria Heads...
Head coach Moses Aduku has expressed strong confidence that Nigeria’s U20 women’s team, the Falconets, will secure victory against Senegal despite the absence of...
Super Eagles Coach Eric Chelle Profiles Ndidi, Onyedika, Explains Why Ndidi is Ahead
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has explained the tactical differences between Wilfred Ndidi and Raphael Onyedika, highlighting why Ndidi remains Nigeria’s superior option...
Fans’ Support Kept Us Going — Nigeria’s Tennis No. 2 Canice Abua Credits Home...
Nigeria’s tennis number two, Canice Abua, has credited the passionate support of home fans for inspiring the national team’s historic Davis Cup success in...
The Work Has Just Begun — Ikorodu City FC Coach Bright Ozebagbe Charges Team...
korodu City FC head coach Bright Ozebagbe has urged his players to remain focused and united as the club intensifies its push for the...
Super Eagles Goalkeeper Nwabali Not in a Hurry to Decide Next Club
Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has played down speculation surrounding his future, insisting he is in no rush to decide his next move after...
Ogunbote Explains Secret Behind Plateau United’s Unbeaten Streak
Plateau United head coach Gbenga Ogunbote has shed light on the blend of mental strength and tactical discipline driving his team’s recent surge in...
Winter Games 2026: Nigeria’s Only Athlete Ikpefan Fails to Progress, Finishes 65th in Men’s...
Nigeria’s lone athlete at the Milano–Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, Samuel Ikpefan, finished 65th in the Men’s Sprint Classical qualification on Tuesday, February 10.
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NFF Shifts Extraordinary General Assembly
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced a new date for its forthcoming Extraordinary General Assembly (EGA).
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NBA Announces Rosters for NBA All-Star Saturday Action
The NBA announced the rosters for NBA All-Star Saturday action. The 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend tips off in Los Angeles, California, on Friday, Feb.13,...
Which Nigerian Players Were on the Move in the January Transfer Window?
Nigerian football has been on somewhat of a decline in recent times, at least on the international stage. The Super Eagles were stunned in...
Immanuel Feyi-Waboso In Doubt For England’s Rugby Six-Nations Fixtures
Nigerian-born England rugby national team wing, Immanuel Feyi-Waboso has been cast in doubt for any further appearance in the Six Nations outing by Steve...
Assar Clinches Seventh ITTF Africa Cup Title, Goda Extends Unbeaten Run
Egypt’s Omar Assar reaffirmed his dominance in African table tennis by clinching his seventh ITTF Africa Cup crown, while teenage sensation Hana Goda extended...
NSC Confirms Disbursement of 200 Million Naira in Training Grants to 26 Athletes Ahead...
Twenty-six (26) Nigerian athletes have received a major morale boost ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, as the National Sports Commission (NSC),...
4 Days to Go: Access Bank Lagos City Marathon Expo Kicks Off
With four days to go until the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, excitement shifts to the official marathon Expo, which began on Monday, February...
Nnadozie Seeks Redemption With Brighton Versus Arsenal Ladies This Sunday
Brighton & Hove Albion Ladies’ goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie will be all out to redeem herself this weekend in England’s Women’s Super League, when her...
Eniola Aluko Slams Ian Wright For Blocking Female Football Analysts
Nigerian-born former female football star, Eniola Aluko has slammed Arsenal of England icon, Ian Wright and other male analysts for allegedly blocking opportunities for...
Former Eaglets’ Battler King Osanga Dazzles With Akwanga All Stars
Nigeria 2009 FIFA U17 World Cup silver medalist, King Osanga tolled back the hands of time, as he dusted his boots to play in...
Dele Alli Allegedly Loses £25,000-per-night In Late Night Gambling Spree
Former Tottenham Hotspur of England dazzler, Bamidele ‘Dele’ Alli has been cited in a controversial gambling spree that costs him at least £25,000-per-night, even...
Uchenna Nwosu Excels In Seattle Seahawks’ NFL Super Bowl Success
Nigerian-born linebacker, Anon Uchenna Nwosu Jnr was at the centre of the heroics on Sunday in the United States of America, as Seattle Seahawks...
Josh Abe Stuck In Stern Battle Between Liverpool, Chelsea
A stern battle of ownership has erupted between English Premier League giants, Liverpool and Chelsea over the ownership of Nigerian-born youngster, Josh Abe, Sports247...
