Numbers Don’t Lie: Emmanuel Fernandez Caps Remarkable Debut Season with Rangers Recognition
Nigerian defender Emmanuel Fernandez has enjoyed a standout 2025/26 campaign with Rangers F.C., emerging as one of the most consistent performers in the Scottish...
NPFL Leading Scorer Arumala Speaks on Golden Boot Race
Nigeria Premier Football League- NPFL, leading marksman Joseph Arumala has insisted he is not feeling any pressure in the race for the Golden Boot.
Arumala...
How Frank Onyeka’s Costly Error Nearly Delays Coventry City Premiership Returns
Frank Onyeka endured a tense night that almost overshadowed a historic achievement, as his mistake nearly delayed Coventry City’s long-awaited return to the Premier...
BOUMSONG SPEAKS! Africa Armwrestling Sec-Gen Julien Boumsong Opens Up on Ghana 2026 Showdown and...
With anticipation building ahead of the African Armwrestling Championship in Accra, Ghana (May 1–2, 2026), the Secretary General of the African Armwrestling Federation, Julien...
‘We Want To Grow The Game’ Babarinde Eyes Breakthrough — Nigeria Targets Rise In...
President of the Nigeria Catchball Federation Bola Babarinde has revealed ambitious plans to grow the sport in the country, as Nigeria prepares to compete...
They’re A Strong Side’ Lookman Eyes Arsenal Clash — Atletico Star Ready For Tough...
Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman has described Arsenal as a formidable opponent ahead of Atletico Madrid’s UEFA Champions League semi-final showdown.
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‘Don’t Sit Back!’ Mikel Warns Arsenal — Urges Gunners To Go All Out Against...
Former Super Eagles captain John Mikel Obi has advised Arsenal to adopt an aggressive approach in their crucial clash against Manchester City, warning that...
AFCON Meant More’ Ekong Makes Honest Admission — Ranks 2023 Campaign Above World Cup...
Former Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has made a candid admission about his international career, revealing that Nigeria’s recent Africa Cup of Nations campaign...
Cycling Teen, Grace Osaretin Claims Stage 5 Victory at Tour du Burkina Faso, as...
Nigeria’s rising cycling star, Godwin Grace Osaretin, delivered a standout performance to win Stage 5 of the prestigious Tour du Burkina Faso, further cementing...
Udoh Blazes to Gold with Massive PB at MTN Champs Grand Finale
Dominion Udoh delivered a sensational performance to claim gold in the U20 boys’ 400m final at the MTN Champs Grand Finale in Ibadan, clocking...
Nnamdi Smashes National Record with 84.68m Javelin Throw in Florida
Chinecherem Prosper Nnamdi delivered a historic performance at the Tom Jones Memorial, setting a new Personal Best of 84.68 metres in the men’s javelin...
Olajide Breaks Barrier with Wind-Aided Sub-23 Run at Tom Jones Memorial
Olayinka Olajide delivered a breakthrough performance at the Tom Jones Memorial, clocking an impressive 22.76 seconds in Heat 3 of the women’s 200m Invite.
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Oyibu Leads West African Charge at Tom Jones Invitational with Strong 200m Display
Success Oyibu continued her steady rise this outdoor season with a solid performance at the Tom Jones Invitational, clocking 22.98 seconds (+3.0 m/s) in...
Ofoku Claims Podium Finish at Jim Mize Invitational With Encouraging Sprint Display
Praise Ofoku delivered an encouraging performance at the Jim Mize Invitational, clocking 11.66 seconds to finish third in the women’s 100m final.
Competing against a...
Onyeka Promoted: Coventry City Return to Premier League After Draw with Blackburn
Frank Onyeka and Coventry City have secured promotion to the English Premier League following a hard-fought draw against Blackburn Rovers.
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Oba Femi Admits Ahead Of Clash With Brock Lesnar At WrestleMania 42: My Rise...
Nigerian-born professional wrestler, Isaac Odugbesan (Oba Femi) has admitted that he is enjoying a meteoric rise in USA’s World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), where he...
Frank Onyeka’s Impact Noted In Coventry’s Successful Promotion To English Premier League
The arrival of Super Eagles’ midfielder, Frank Onyeka at Coventry City has been cited as a huge factor in the club’s successful push for...
Nigerian Youngster Uar Bernard Holds Great Expectations Heading Into USA’s 2026 NFL Draft
Another Nigerian is set to set USA’s National Football League (NFL) on fire next week, as 21-year-old Uar Bernard is holding great expectations and...
How Favour Ofili’s Türkiye Switch Was Stalled By Five Kenyans, Four Jamaicans
More facts are emerging in the chain of factors that occasioned the unsuccessful nationality switch by Nigerian female sprinter, Favour Ofili, whose application was...
Onuachu Leaves Imo State Government In Dark Regarding His Hospital Project
Trabzonspor of Turkey striker, Paul Ebere Onuachu has apparently left the government of Imo State in the dark regarding his extensive community hospital project,...
Ademola Lookman Can’t Win Champions League With Atletico Madrid – Kroos
Atletico Madrid of Spain winger, Ademola Lookman has been hit with a strong warning that he cannot win this year’s UEFA Champions League with...
“I Was Born with the Gift” – Bombata Bisola Mumunat Opens Up on Football...
Fast-rising youngster Bombata Bisola Mumunat has shared an inspiring story of passion, resilience, and determination in an exclusive interview with Sports247, revealing how her...
‘We Are Not Entitled’ Adepoju Fires Back — Ex-Internationals Reject Claims Of Seeking Favouritism
Former Super Eagles captain Mutiu Adepoju has pushed back against growing claims that Nigerian ex-internationals feel entitled to roles within the Nigeria Football Federation...
‘Everyone Is To Blame’ Oguh Points Fingers — Players and NFF Share Responsibility For...
Former Super Eagles player John Oguh has declared that both the Nigeria Football Federation and the players must take responsibility for Nigeria’s failure to...
Okeola Concord FC Clinch Lion of Judah Title with Narrow Win Over Ultimate FC
Okeola Concord FC emerged champions of the Lion of Judah Invitational Football Championship after edging Ultimate FC 1-0 in a tightly contested final.
The four-team...
Fervent Edet Blazes to Youth 100m Gold at MTN Champs Grand Finale
Fervent Edet Blazes to Youth 100m Gold at MTN Champs Grand Finale, clocking 11.10 seconds (+0.1) in a highly competitive race.
The young sprinter had...
Aladeloye Leads Nigerian Charge at Tom Jones Invitational with Season’s Best Run
Adetutu Aladeloye delivered a standout performance to headline a strong showing from Nigerian athletes at the Tom Jones Invitational, clocking a season’s best of...
Enugu Set to Host 2026 National Sports Festival as “Coal City Games” Kicks Off...
The National Sports Commission has officially announced that the 21st National Sports Festival will take place from November 27 to December 11, 2026, in...
‘Let The Coach Decide’ Ejiofor Backs Chelle — Says New Faces Must Be Given...
Former Nigeria international Eric Ejiofor has thrown his support behind Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle, insisting that the manager should be given full...
‘Strengthen The Squad Now’ Ahmedu Warns Flyers — Says BAL Is A Different Level...
President of FIBA Zone B Sam Ahmedu has issued a strong warning to Nigeria’s representatives at the Basketball Africa League, Marktown Flyers, urging them...
Mentality Was Everything’ Lookman Hails Atletico Comeback — Eyes Next La Liga Battle After...
Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman has praised Atletico Madrid’s resilience and mentality after they secured qualification for the UEFA Champions League semi-finals in dramatic fashion.
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I’ve Never Had A Player Like Him’ Simeone Raves About Lookman — Atletico Boss...
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has heaped remarkable praise on Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman, admitting he has never worked with a player quite like...
‘Joshua Will Beat Fury’ Usyk Predicts Blockbuster Outcome — Backs Rival To Become Undisputed...
Unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk has tipped Anthony Joshua to defeat Tyson Fury if the much-anticipated showdown between the two British heavyweights finally takes...
NSC Restates Commitment to Favour Ofili, Urges Her Return to National Team
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has restated its commitment to Nigerian sprint sensation, Favour Ofili, following the decision by World Athletics to deny her...
Nigeria’s Most Player-Friendly Club’ — SmartCity FC Founder Adeboye Secures Life Insurance for Players,...
In what is being described as a groundbreaking move in Nigerian football, SmartCity Football Club, founded by the Senior Special Assistant to the President...
‘Another Lagos Giant Rises’ — SSA Adeboye Salutes Sporting Lagos’ NPFL Promotion
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, Hon. Adeyinka Anthony Adeboye, has congratulated Sporting Lagos FC on their promotion to...
Favour Ofili’s Favourable Failure….
The story of Favour Ofili is one filled with bitter-sweet trappings but also loaded with several learning points. However, the lessons to be learnt...
NSC, NCC Enter Bold Alliance to Make Nigeria E-Sports Capital – From Stadium to...
The National Sports Commission (NSC) is taking Nigerian sports beyond the track and pitch into the digital arena.
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Favour Ofili’s Failed Switch From Nigeria To Türkiye Excites Solomon Ogba
A former president of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Chief Solomon Ogba has expressed total delight and excitement over the decision by the...
Oba Femi’s Name Hogs All Lips Ahead Of WrestleMania 42 This Weekend In Las...
The name of fast-rising Nigerian professional wrestler, Isaac Odugbesan (aka Oba Femi) is on all lips, hogging discussion points and highlighting media headlines ahead...
Judo National Team Athletes Urged To Stay Disciplined Ahead Of African Championship
Nigeria’s judo team has received a charge to maintain discipline and stay focused ahead of the forthcoming Africa senior championship in Nairobi, Kenya; where...
Let Her Play Project Is About Sport, Health, Education – McAnthony Anaelechukwu
The recent ‘Let Her Play Project’ of Ajeromi-Ifelodun Sports Council has been described as a venture that empowered female teenagers and youths with skills...
Imo State Can Host Next Edition Of Niger Delta Games – GOC Nwadike
A strong verdict has emerged that Imo State might be the next host of the sub-regional Niger-Delta Games, Sports247 reports.
A pointer in this direction...
Chidera Amuji Follows Samuel Chukwueze’s Footsteps, Shakes Heartland FC In FA Cup
A youngster from Ezeagu in Enugu State, Chidera Daniel Amuji is following the same path that took Fulham of England winger, Samuel Chukwueze, into...
Philip Shaibu Reveals Plan To Turn NIS Into ‘Global Institution’ Based On New Hope...
Director-general of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), Comrade Philip Shaibu has revealed that an elaborate plan has been set in motion to transform...
LSFA Chairman Gafar in Cloud Nine, Calls For More Cooperate Support as Sporting Lagos,...
The Lagos State Football Association (LSFA) has celebrated a landmark moment for football in the state following the promotion of Sporting Lagos and Inter...
NWFL Suspends Two Players as Pacesetter/ Ekiti Queens Descends into Violence After Final Whistle
The Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) on Thursday handed match suspensions to two players following a violent altercation after Wednesday’s Premiership fixture between Ekiti...
NWFL Premiership: Race for Super Six, Relegation Reach Boiling Point After Matchday 15
The battle for supremacy in the NWFL Premiership has intensified following the conclusion of Matchday 15, delivering a mix of certainty in Group A...
Sporting Lagos Secure NPFL Return as Lagos Set for Three-Team Representation
Sporting Lagos have completed a remarkable return to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), sealing promotion for the 2026/2027 season and adding fresh energy...
All Set For Finals Amid Twists, Turns of Upsets at Felicia Alabi Memorial Table...
It was a day of shocks and surprises on Thursday, April 15, at the 6th Michael and Felicia Alabi Memorial Table Tennis Tournament in...
