Nigerian-born Heavyweight Boxer Daniel Dubois Hit With Stern Challenge From Chinese Southpaw
Nigeria-born former world heavyweight boxing champion, Daniel Dubois has been hit with a stern challenge coming from Chinese southpaw fighter, Zhilei Zhang, who wants...
Reuben Chinyelu Outshines Michael Nwoko In USA’s Collegiate Basketball League
Reuben Chinyelu of Florida Gators was the happier of two Nigerian players on opposing sides in USA’s National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) men’s basketball...
Hilary Adiki Hails Senegal’s Triumph, Urges Nigeria to Invest in Grassroots Football
Former Nigerian international Hilary Adiki has congratulated Senegal on their recent continental success, praising the team’s mentality, resilience, and overall organisation, while calling on...
Solomon Adeshina: Nigeria Deserved AFCON Glory Despite CAF Controversies
Veteran football coach Solomon Adeshina has hailed Nigeria’s national team for an impressive outing at the Africa Cup of Nations, insisting that the Super...
NWFL: Super Six Race Heats Up as Bayelsa Queens, FC Robo Hold Firm After...
The race for the NWFL Premiership Super Six is gathering serious momentum as Matchday 7 delivers fresh twists across both groups, with the battle...
Whyte Ogbonda Hails Bayelsa Queens’ Fighting Spirit After 4–1 Away Win Over Adamawa Queens
Bayelsa Queens head coach, Whyte Ogbonda, has expressed satisfaction with his team’s performance following their emphatic 4–1 away victory over Adamawa Queens in the...
Christeen Iwuala Loses In NCAA, Favour Nwaedozi Wins; Different Strokes For Two Mississippi Squads
It was a case of different strokes for two Nigerian female players based at rival universities in Mississippi, USA, as Christeen Iwuala lost with...
Israel Adesanya Floors UFC’s Middleweight Class, Boasts: I Can Be Champion Again
Nigerian-born former two-time Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) title holder, Israel Adesanya (The Last Style Bender) has come out with a boastful declaration that he...
Algeria Lodge Appeal Against CAF Sanctions After Super Eagles’ Face-off
Algeria’s officials have lodged an appeal at Confederation of African Football (CAF), in a bid to overturn sanctions placed on two of their players,...
Lookman’s Goal Against Tanzania Listed Among Best 11 At AFCON 2025
Atalanta of Italy winger, Ademola Lookman’s goal against Tanzania at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations has been listed among the best 11 sizzlers...
NWFL Premiership MD7 Wrap: Remo Stars End Robo’s Unbeaten Run as Abia Angels Stun...
Matchday Seven of the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership delivered major talking points across the country on Wednesday, highlighted by Remo Stars Ladies...
UEFA Confirm George Ilenikhena’s Champions League Record
The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) has confirmed Nigerian-born youngster, George Osrzehmen Ilenikhena as the youngest African to reach 15 appearances in their...
NWFL Matchday Seven Recap: Away Shocks, Derby Drama, and Rivers Angels’ Ruthless Statement
Matchday Seven of the NWFL Premiership delivered a full spectrum of drama across nine centres, featuring emphatic home wins, crucial away victories, and tightly...
Awujoola Sodiq Shines Again, Climbs to Top of Egyptian League Scorers Chart
Saki-born forward Awujoola Sodiq continued his remarkable run of form in the Egyptian League, delivering yet another decisive performance as he found the back...
NPFL: Niger Tornadoes Re-Sign Bashir Usman on Two-Year Deal
Niger Tornadoes have completed the signing of Bashir Usman from Katsina United, marking the winger’s return to the Ikon Allah Boys ahead of the...
Super Eagles Used To Cry For Finishing Second, Sunday Oliseh Recalls
Former Super Eagles' midfielder, Sunday Ogochukwu Oliseh has taken his mind back in time and recalled how players in the Nigerian national cried for...
Hat-Trick Queens: Rivers Angels’ Ruthless Finishers Shine This Season
Rivers Angels continue to underline their attacking dominance in the NWFL Premiership, with two of their stars already registering hat-tricks this season to set...
Tabugbo Opens 2026 Indoor Season With 8.43s in Finland
Nigerian hurdles star Adaobi Tabugbo made an encouraging return to competitive action on Saturday, opening her 2026 indoor season with a strong performance at...
CAF Moves to Decision Stage in Controversial 2025 AFCON Final Amid Audio Evidence Revelations
Fresh developments have emerged in the fallout of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final, with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) reportedly moving...
CAF Slaps Algeria $100,000 Fine, Suspends Defender After AFCON 2025 Clashes with Nigeria
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has imposed a $100,000 fine on the Algerian Football Federation (FAF) following a series of disciplinary breaches during...
NWFL: Blessing Okon Strike Earns Abia Angels Away Win Over Delta Queens
Abia Angels returned to winning ways on NWFL Premiership Matchday Seven with a narrow but crucial 1–0 away victory over Delta Queens in Asaba.
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Onwuzurike Returns: Nigerian Sprint Star Opens 2026 Indoor Campaign in Boston
Nigerian sprint sensation Udodi Onwuzurike is set to light up the track as he opens his 2026 indoor season at the prestigious New Balance...
NWFL: Ogunfuwa Late Strike Earns Nasarawa Amazons Point Against Confluence Queens
Confluence Queens and Nasarawa Amazons shared the spoils in a 1–1 draw at Iyahmo on NWFL Premiership Matchday Seven, with a dramatic late equaliser...
Nigerian Teen Sensation Ebuka Agbawodikeizu Turns Pro at Derby County
Young Nigerian striker Ebuka Charles Agbawodikeizu has taken a major step in his football journey after officially signing his first professional contract with English...
NWFL: Cynthia Mega’s Late Strike Hands Remo Stars Ladies Derby Win Over FC Robo...
Remo Stars Ladies claimed a hard-fought 1–0 victory over FC Robo Queens in a tense South-West derby, as Cynthia Mega’s late goal decided a...
Social Media Abuzz With Critical Reactions, As NSC Earmarks $14m To Renovate Abuja Stadium
A move by the National Sports Commission (NSC) to reportedly renovate Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abuja with a princely $14m has been hit with a...
NWFL: Rivers Angels Run Riot as Kareem and Uwah Inspire 5–0 Rout of Heartland...
Rivers Angels delivered a dominant performance to overwhelm Heartland Queens 5–0 in their NWFL Premiership clash, producing one of their most emphatic displays of...
Cameroon Set ‘Continuity’ Example For NFF, Confirm Contract Extension For National Team’s Coach
Cameroon have set an example for Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to follow by announcing a contract extension for David Pagou, the coach of their...
Ondo Coaches Tasked to Field Best Athletes Ahead of 2nd Niger Delta Games
The Ondo State Liaison Committee has urged coaches across 17 sports disciplines to ensure that only the most prepared and competitive athletes represent the...
CFN Unveils Packed 2026 Calendar, Targets Stronger Cycling Development
The Cycling Federation of Nigeria (CFN) has released its comprehensive calendar of events for the 2026 sporting year, setting the tone for an action-packed...
Players Fume as NFF PSAC Verdicts Remain Unreleased 44 Days After Hearings
Players involved in cases before the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Players’ Status and Arbitration Committee (PSAC) have expressed growing frustration over the prolonged delay...
UNICAL Clinches Hosting Rights for 28th NUGA Games, Signs MoA
The University of Calabar (UNICAL) has been officially confirmed as the host of the 28th Nigerian University Games Association (NUGA) Games following the formal...
Golden Arrows Shock Algeria, Open AFCON Handball Campaign With Gritty Win
Nigeria’s Senior Men’s Handball Team, the Golden Arrows, sent a strong statement across the continent on Tuesday after grinding out an impressive 25–23 victory...
Starters Announced For 2026 NBA All-Star Game
The NBA yesterday announced the 10 players honored as starters for the 2026 NBA All-Star Game, set for Sunday, Feb. 15 at Intuit Dome...
Nigeria Skeleton Racing Queen Adeagbo Finishes 18th in Germany, Eyes Bigger 2026
Nigerian skeleton racer Simidele Adeagbo has expressed renewed optimism after making a competitive return to the Bobsleigh World Cup, finishing 18th at the 2025/26...
Nicole Payne Tipped To Provide Depth, Quality, Strength At Orlando Pride FC
Former Super Falcons' defender, Nicole Oyeyemisi Payne has been tipped to provide depth, quality and strength at Orlando Pride FC of USA, with high...
Destiny Udogie In Distress, As Thieves Smash His £150,000 Range Rover
Tottenham Hotspur defender, Destiny Udogie started the week in distress, after thieves smashed the window of his £150,000 Range Rover and went off with...
Daniel Kanu Excites Walsall’s Coach With Stunning Goal, After Confirming Loan Extension
Walsall of England youngster, Daniel Kalu has gained superlatives from his coach at the English League Two outfit, following his goal the day when...
Chuks Aneke Hunts Around For New Club In His Career Twilight
Former Arsenal of England attacker, Chuks Aneke is forced to hunt around for a new club in the twilight of his career, following the...
Akor Adams Turns Attention Towards Sevilla’s Saturday Fixture Versus Athletic Bilbao
Sevilla of Spain striker, Akor Adams has turned his attention towards this weekend’s La Liga fixture at home versus Athletic Club Bilbao, Sports247 reports
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“I’m Poised to Return to Action” — Chibueze Ezeifule Damien Set for NPFL Comeback
Niger Tornadoes central defender Chibueze Ezeifule Damien has declared his readiness to return to competitive action after recovering from an illness that ruled him...
Super Eagles Trio Named in CAF’s AFCON 2025 Best XI
Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman and Calvin Bassey have been included in the Confederation of African Football’s (CAF) official Best XI of the 2025...
Osimhen, Lookman Return for Crucial UEFA Champions League Showdowns
Super Eagles stars Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman return to club duty on Wednesday night for pivotal UEFA Champions League fixtures, fresh from Nigeria’s...
Abraham Ojo Completes Move to Raków Częstochowa from Botev Plovdiv
Nigerian midfielder Abraham Ojo has officially completed a transfer to Polish Ekstraklasa side Raków Częstochowa, joining the club from Bulgarian outfit Botev Plovdiv.
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Super Eagles Defender Ogbu Igho Returns From AFCON in Time to Face Barcelona in...
Super Eagles defender Ogbu Igho has returned to club duty in time to feature for SK Slavia Prague in their UEFA Champions League clash...
Yaya Toure Hails Nigeria as Most Impressive Team at AFCON 2025
Former Manchester City and Ivory Coast midfield legend Yaya Toure has singled out Nigeria’s Super Eagles as the standout team at the recently concluded...
Troost-Ekong Seals Al Ahli Move, Begins New Chapter in Qatar
Nigerian international defender William Troost-Ekong is set to continue his Middle East journey after agreeing a move to Qatari side Al Ahli SC from...
Ethan Nwaneri Off To Olympique Marseille On Loan
Arsenal of England's Nigerian-born youngster, Ethan Nwaneri is reportedly on his way to Olympique Marseille of France in a loan agreement that will run...
Leeds United Snap Up Teenage Nigeria International Leonard Ngenge
Leeds United have completed the signing of highly rated Nigerian teenage defender Leonard Ngenge, with the 18-year-old centre back joining the club’s academy setup...
Tijani Muhammad Joins Nyíregyháza Spartacus FC on Loan from Slavia Praha
Nigerian international midfielder Tijani Muhammad has completed a loan move to Hungarian top-flight side Nyíregyháza Spartacus FC from Czech giants Slavia Praha.
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