NNL Club Owners Condemn “Win-at-All-Cost” Syndrome, Propose Expulsion for Erring Referees
The Nigeria National League (NNL), in collaboration with the Nigeria National League Club Owners Association (NALCOMA), has strongly condemned the rising “win-at-home-at-all-cost” culture in...
NFF Mourns as Super Eagles’ Forward, Samuel Chukwueze, Loses Mother
Nigeria football is in mourning, once more, following news of the death of Mrs Sarah Chukwueze, the mother of Super Eagles’ ace forward, Samuel...
Ntiense Williams Showers Accolades On Wellspring University For Adopting Rugby Activities
Nigeria's leading rugby motivator, Obong Ntiense Williams has showered a spree of accolades on Wellspring University, Benin City for adopting activities for the gritty...
2026 NSC Budget: Anniversaries/Celebrations Get Highest Allocation at ₦49.1 Billion — Full Breakdown
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has allocated the largest single portion of its 2026 budget to anniversaries and celebrations, with a sum of ₦49.1...
Olusoji Fasuba Charges AFN’s Current Leadership To Revive Nigeria’s Athletics Sector
Former African men's 100m record holder, Olusoji Adetokunbo Fasuba has sent out a terse charge to the current leadership of Athletics Federation of Nigeria...
Olumide Oyedeji Outlines ‘Collective Strategy’ To Help Him Suceed As World Olympians Scribe
The new secretary-general of World Olympians Association, Olumide Oyedeji has outlined a 'collective strategy' that will help him succeed on the job, as he...
Cynthia Mega Crowned NWFL Matchday 7 Top Performer After Fans’ Vote
Remo Stars Ladies forward Cynthia Mega has been voted the Top Performer of Matchday 7 in the 2025/26 NWFL Premiership, following an impressive showing...
Football World Rallies Around Chukwueze After Death of Mother
Nigerian international winger Samuel Chukwueze is mourning the loss of his mother, who passed away after a brief illness, drawing widespread sympathy from the...
CAF Fixes Dates for 2025/26 Confederation Cup Final
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially announced the dates for the final of the 2025/26 CAF Confederation Cup, despite the competition still...
Orlando Pirates, Olisa Ndah Part Ways by Mutual Consent
South African giants Orlando Pirates have announced the mutual termination of their contract with Nigerian international defender Olisa Ndah.
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City FC Abuja Loan Ngei Oluka to Nasarawa United as Lafia Boys Intensify Title...
City FC Abuja have confirmed that promising midfielder Ngei Oluka has joined Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side Nasarawa United on loan for the...
Wahab Hits Four as Igdir F.K Thrash Agri Spor Kulubu in Turkey
Ibadan-born striker Ayomide Wahab delivered a stunning performance on Wednesday, January 28, scoring four goals and providing one assist as Igdir F.K cruised to...
NNL Board Praised for Sponsorship Drive as Life Ban Sought for Erring Referees, Officials
The George Aluo-led Board of the Nigerian National League (NNL) has been commended for restoring credibility to the country’s second-tier league, with stakeholders linking...
Stakeholders Accuse Veteran Board Member of Plot to Undermine NBBF Leadership
Basketball stakeholders across Nigeria have raised the alarm over what they describe as a coordinated attempt to destabilise the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), accusing...
Tyson Fury’s Return and Its Impact on the Heavyweight Market
Tyson Fury’s return to boxing has created a lot of excitement among fans, fighters, and promoters. When a famous champion comes back, it changes...
NPFL: Pride of Lagos Bolster Attack with Ibrahim Ayoola Signing Ahead of South-West Derby
The Pride of Lagos have strengthened their attacking options with the signing of experienced striker Ibrahim Ayoola, completing a deal that signals clear intent...
Exclusive: PSAC Distances Itself from Delay as Arbitration Verdicts Lie Idle at NFF Secretariat...
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Players’ Status and Arbitration Committee (PSAC) has distanced itself from the prolonged delay in the release of verdicts and...
DG NSC Hails Dayo Israel On His Birthday, Describes Him as Symbol of Purposeful...
The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, has joined millions of Nigerians in celebrating the National Youth Leader of...
No World Cup Ban For Senegal as CAF Roll Out Sanctions After AFCON Morocco...
The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) Disciplinary Board has announced a raft of sanctions against the Fédération Sénégalaise de Football (FSF), but no World...
Ola Aina’s Versatile Assets Inspire Heart Of Lions Football Academy Captain Abeeb Olarewaju
Nottingham Forest of England defender, Ola Aina’s versatile abilities are the main assets that keep motivating a Lagos-based youngster, Abeeb Olarewaju to aim for...
Super Falcons To Collect WAFCON Reward Houses, National Honours, Cash In Two Batches
Nigeria's female national team, Super Falcons are bound to collect in two batches the rewards that were promised them for winning a 10th Women’s...
Antetokounmpo Edges Closer To Exit Door At Former NBA Champions
Nigerian-born sensation, Giannis Antetokounmpo is edging closer to the exit door at Milwaukee Bucks of USA, as the National Basketball Association (NBA) former champions...
Frank Onyeka May Move To Coventry City In English Championship Before Sunday
Super Eagles’ battling midfielder, Frank Onyeka (The Tank) could be on his way to English lower division side Coventry City any time this week,...
Patrick Dorgu’s Injury Ignites Confusion At Manchester United
Officials at Manchester United of England are currently in a state of confusion, following an injury copped by the club’s Nigerian-born winger, Patrick Dorgu,...
Precious Nanakeme Blazes Fresh Trail For Nigerian Players In Bosnia-Herzegovina
A highly enterprising midfielder-cum-defender, Precious Poweidou Nanakeme is blazing a trail for other Nigerian players to follow in Bosnia-Herzegovina, Sports247 reports.
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SSA Adeboye Celebrates Dayo Israel on His Birthday, Hails APC Youth Leader as Symbol...
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, Hon. Anthony Adeyinka Adeboye, has joined Nigerians across the country to celebrate the...
“A Divine Gift to Nigerian Youth” — Sports247 CEO Jide-Ojo Showers Praise on Dayo...
The National Youth Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Hon. Dayo Israel, marked another birthday today amid glowing tributes from across Nigeria’s youth...
NPFL: Late Penalty Earns Enyimba Point as Nasarawa United Settle for Draw
Nasarawa United and Enyimba International played out a tense 1–1 draw in their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 23 encounter, a result that...
Ekwueme Resigns as Enyimba Sporting Director, State Reason For Quitting
Former Nigeria international Ifeanyi Emmanuel Ekwueme has resigned from his position as Sporting Director of Enyimba International Football Club, with immediate effect.
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NPFL: Abia Warriors, Wikki Tourists Settle for Share of Spoils in Umuahia
Abia Warriors were held to a 1–1 draw by Wikki Tourists in a closely fought Nigeria Premier Football League encounter, as both sides shared...
Ahmed Musa’s Late Strike Seals Crucial NPFL Win for Kano Pillars Over Katsina United
Former Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa once again proved his enduring value as Kano Pillars edged Katsina United 1–0 in a keenly contested Nigeria...
Vincent Double Sinks Rangers as Plateau United Claim Matchday 23 Victory
Plateau United secured a hard-fought 2–1 victory over Rangers International on Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 23, thanks to a decisive brace from...
Lagos FA Lifts Ban On Three Suspended BDFA Members
The Lagos State Football Association (LSFA), has announced the lifting of the disciplinary ban placed on Coaches Bishop Lawson Sampson, Michael Adebayo and Mr....
Simy Nwankwo Hits 16-Goal Mark with Hat-Trick in Saudi Division One
Nigerian striker Simy Nwankwo continued his sensational scoring run in the Saudi Arabia Division One League, netting a hat-trick to inspire Al Orobah to...
TotalEnergies CAF AFCON Morocco 2025 Breaks New Digital Records with 6 Billion Views
The TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 has set a new benchmark in global football engagement, recording an unprecedented six billion...
Niger Delta Games 2026 ; Organisers pay a Working visit to the DG of...
Organisers of the Niger Delta Games say the competition will continue to be an integral part of the sporting calendar of the National Sports...
GLASGOW 2026 COMMONWEALTH GAMES: NSC, British Cycling Association Collaborate For Team Nigeria Cyclists To...
Team Nigeria cyclists will train in Manchester for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. This is one of the fallouts from a meeting between the...
17 Days to Go: Access Bank Lagos City Marathon Organisers Release Official Bib, Cut-Off...
As preparations intensify for the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon 2026, organisers have released the official race schedule and cut-off policy, offering clarity to...
Why I Joined Nottingham Forest – Super Falcons Forward Joy Omewa Explains England Switch
Super Falcons forward Joy Omewa has explained her decision to join English club Nottingham Forest Women, describing the move as an exciting new chapter...
WAFCON 2026: Stella Mbachu Plays Down Threat of Nigeria’s Group Opponents
Former Super Falcons star Stella Mbachu has dismissed concerns over the strength of Nigeria’s opponents in their group at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup...
The Explosive Press Conference That Sentenced Rúben Amorim at Manchester United
In the unforgiving theatre of Old Trafford, one press conference proved to be the final nail in the coffin for Rúben Amorim’s tumultuous tenure...
Morocco Remain Good Example For Nigeria To Follow, Despite Chaotic AFCON Final – Fuludu
A member of Nigeria's gold medal-winning team at the 1994 Africa Cup of Nations, Edema Fuludu has heaped praises on Morocco for how they...
Mutiu Adepoju Advocates Continuity For Super Eagles’ AFCON 2025 Squad
Former Super Eagles' midfielder, Mutiu Adepoju has advocated a system of continuity and longer days together for Nigeria's squad that finished third at the...
Ashanti Akpan Banks On Her Chelsea Experience To Excel At Newcastle Ladies
New arrival at Newcastle United Ladies FC, Ashanti Akpan is hoping to excel with The Magpies in England’s lower division female league, based on...
Young Tigers Football Academy Prepare For Interlinks 2nd Term Holiday Camp
Players in all age categories at Young Tigers Football Academy of Ikotun, Lagos have started preparations physically, mentally, and financially towards this year's Interlinks...
Coach Chijioke Osuagwu Targets Abia State FA Cup Glory With Ahudiya Nnem FC
The head coach of Ahudiya Nnem FC of Abiriba in Abia State, Chijioke Gabriel Osuagwu has revealed that his biggest target is to win...
NBF Unveils Comprehensive 2026 Calendar to Drive Growth of Nigerian Boxing
The Nigeria Boxing Federation (NBF) has unveiled an extensive programme of activities for the 2026 sporting calendar, outlining a roadmap aimed at repositioning Nigerian...
KBSL Super Four Set for January Showdown in Birnin Kebbi
The stage is set for the 2026 Kebbi State Beach Soccer League (KBSL) Super Four, as four teams prepare to battle for the season’s...
Molde Exclude Daniel Daga from Winter Camp Amid Ongoing Sexual Assault Investigation
Nigeria midfielder Daniel Daga has been left out of Molde FK’s winter training camp in Spain as investigations continue into an alleged sexual assault...
Aweroro, Adegoke React as 3SC End Bendel Insurance’s Unbeaten Run in Ibadan
Shooting Stars Sports Club head coach Nurudeen Aweroro and match-winner Qamar Adegoke have shared their reactions following 3SC’s hard-fought 1–0 victory over Bendel Insurance...
