Chibuike Nwaiwu Won’t Join West Ham Unless Hammers Pay Trabzonspor
All expectations for a summer move by Trabzonspor of Turkey defender, Chibuike Nwaiwu to West Ham United will not see the light of day...
Antetokounmpo’s Move To Miami Heat Revives Memories Of Shaquille O’Neal At Iconic NBA Franchise
The recent move by Nigerian-born sensation, Giannis Antetokounmpo to Miami Heat in USA’s National Basketball Association (NBA) has revived memories of a similar deal...
Anthony Joshua Gains Massive Tip To Whip Tyson Fury In Epic ‘Battle Of Britain’
Nigerian-born former world heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Olaseni Oluwafemi Joshua has received a massive tip top defeat his fellow-British rival, Tyson Fury (The Gypsy...
Nigerian Defender Orji Nelson Joins Newly Promoted Thai League Side Rasisalai United
Young Nigerian centre-back Orji Nelson has completed a move to Thai top-flight club Rasisalai United FC from fellow Thai side Muangthong United, marking the...
Nigerian Newspaper Sports Headlines Today – Friday, June 26, 2026
Stay up to date with the biggest Newspaper sports stories making the front pages of Nigeria's leading newspapers today.
Sporting Life
- Garba Lawal backs Eric...
SSA Adeboye Celebrates Yetunde Olopade at Birthday, Describes Her as a Driving Force Behind...
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, Hon. Adeyinka Anthony Adeboye, has extended warm birthday felicitations to the Managing Director...
FIFA World Cup 2026: Côte d’Ivoire Join Morocco and South Africa in Historic Round...
Côte d'Ivoire have become the third African nation to book a place in the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after...
NWFL Championship Return to Calabar, Kick Set for July Kick Off
The Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Championship will return to Calabar, Cross River State, for the 2026 edition, two years after the city hosted...
‘Repeat or Revenge’ Taiwo Agbaje vs Tope Musa Rematch After 8 Years as Portable...
The highly anticipated rematch between Taiwo "Esehpo" Agbaje and Tope "TP Rock" Musa has been officially confirmed for July 31, 2026, at the Balmoral...
Coach Ashifat ‘Brazil’ Highlights Benefits of NFF CAF B-License Refresher Course After Abuja Programme
Coach Ashifat Sulyman, popularly known as "Brazil," has praised the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) CAF B-License Refresher Course, describing it as a valuable platform...
AFN Commonwealth Games List Under Scrutiny as Soetan Reveals Only 12 of 29 Invited...
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria's (AFN) selection of athletes for the 2026 Commonwealth Games has come under intense scrutiny following claims that only 12...
Olakunle Olusegun Laments Nigeria’s World Cup Absence, Calls for Early Preparation for 2030
Russian-based Super Eagles forward Olakunle Olusegun has expressed disappointment over Nigeria's failure to qualify for the ongoing FIFA World Cup, urging stakeholders to begin...
SSA Adeboye Celebrates Femi Gbajabiamila, Governor Sanwo-Olu on Birthdays, Hails Their Leadership and Commitment...
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, Hon. Adeyinka Anthony Adeboye, has extended warm birthday felicitations to the Chief of...
More than 10 Players From and with African Descent Selected in the 2026 NBA...
The second round of the 2026 NBA Draft was held in the early hours of this morning at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y. Overall,...
‘Becoming National Champion Was My Mission’ — Favour Ashe Sets Sights On Commonwealth Games...
Newly crowned Nigeria men's 100 metres champion Favour Ashe has revealed that winning the national title was one of his biggest ambitions this season...
‘I’m Under No Pressure’ — Flying Eagles Coach Maikaba Sends Strong Message Ahead Of...
Flying Eagles head coach Abdu Maikaba has dismissed suggestions that he is under pressure following his appointment, insisting his priority is to build a...
‘China Tour Will Shape Our Future’ — Golden Eaglets Coach Uwejamomere Unveils Big Plans
Newly appointed Golden Eaglets head coach Eboboritse Uwejamomere has revealed that preparations are already in full swing for Nigeria's tour of China, describing the...
‘It’s The Right Decision’ — Garba Lawal Backs Eric Chelle’s New Role But Raises...
Former Super Eagles midfielder Garba Lawal has welcomed the Nigeria Football Federation's decision to extend the contract of head coach Eric Chelle, describing it...
‘Chelle Deserves His New Deal — But Don’t Overload Him’ — Abiodun Obafemi Warns...
Former Nigeria international Abiodun Obafemi has welcomed the decision to extend the contract of Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle but has warned against...
‘The Players Must Take Responsibility’ — Chikelue Iloenyosi Delivers Blunt Verdict On World Cup...
Former Super Eagles defender Chikelue Iloenyosi believes the players must accept the biggest share of responsibility for Nigeria's failure to qualify for the FIFA...
‘We Must Learn From This Failure’ — Sam Sodje Sends Strong Message To NFF...
Former Super Eagles defender Sam Sodje has described Nigeria's failure to qualify for the FIFA World Cup as a painful setback, insisting the country...
‘It Hurts Watching The World Cup Without Nigeria’ — Wike Laments Super Eagles’ Painful...
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has expressed his disappointment over Nigeria's failure to qualify for the FIFA World Cup, describing the...
‘I Need More Support To Reach The Top’ — Favour Ashe Makes Passionate Plea...
Nigeria's newest men's 100 metres champion, Favour Ashe, has appealed to the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) for greater support as he targets success...
‘I’m Living My Dream’ — Raheem Salaudeen Stars As Golden Eaglets Thrash Sporting Dream...
Nigeria's U-17 national team, the Golden Eaglets, stepped up preparations for next month's China Invitational Tournament with an emphatic 4-1 victory over Sporting Dream...
Nigerian Newspaper Sports Headlines Today – Thursday, June 25, 2026
Stay up to date with the biggest sports stories making the front pages of Nigeria's leading newspapers today.
Sporting Life
N1bn Prize Money: Baribote blasts NSC,...
‘Super Falcons’ Welfare Is Non-Negotiable’ — Bukola Olopade Unveils WAFCON Committee
The leadership of the National Sports Commission (NSC), in partnership with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), has constituted a seven-member Welfare Committee to oversee...
FC Inter Turku Secure Nigerian Forward Clinton Jephta on Permanent Deal
Finnish top-flight club FC Inter Turku have completed the permanent signing of Nigerian attacker Clinton Jephta from Nigeria Premier Football League side Niger Tornadoes...
Heartland Queens, Nasarawa Amazons Reach 2026 President’s Federation Cup Final
Heartland Queens and Nasarawa Amazons have booked their places in the final of the 2026 Women’s President’s Federation Cup following dramatic semi-final victories on...
Philip Enyeama Appointed Assistant Coach of French Club USM Merville
Philip Aniekan Enyeama, the elder brother of former Super Eagles captain and legendary goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama, has taken a significant step in his coaching...
Anita Enaruna Sets New Personal Best, Wins 200m Title in Spain
Nigerian sprinter Anita Itohan Enaruna continued her impressive run of form on the European circuit by storming to victory in the women's 200 metres...
FIFA World Cup 2026: Morocco, South Africa Secure Round of 32 Spots as Seven...
The African challenge at the 2026 FIFA World Cup remains alive and well, with Morocco and South Africa becoming the first teams from the...
The Evolution of Football Analysis in the Digital Tool Era
How Data and Technology Are Reshaping the Beautiful Game Across Analysis, Training, and Fan Experience
New Tools Are Changing How Teams Win and Fans Engage.
On...
Commonwealth Games 2026: AFN Invites Tobi Amusan, Kanyinsola Ajayi, 27 Others for Abuja Camping
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has invited 29 athletes to the National Sports Commission (NSC) Commonwealth Games camp in Abuja as preparations intensify...
President Federation Cup: Heartland Queens Edge Robo Queens, Set Up Final Clash With Nasarawa...
Heartland Queens booked their place in the final of the 2026 Women's President Federation Cup after defeating FC Robo Queens 2-1 in a keenly...
“Coaching Courses Will Be at Your Doorstep” — Gusau Vows to Decentralise Football Education...
President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, has pledged to decentralise coaching education across the country, sports247.ng reports.
He said future...
‘This Is A Massive Opportunity For Me’ — Lucky Ezeh Makes Winning Start At...
Nigerian forward Lucky Ezeh has made a bright start to life at Czech club FC Zbrojovka Brno after featuring in a convincing 4-1 victory...
‘I’m Ready For This New Challenge’ — Prosper Nwachukwu Completes Croatian Move
Nigerian winger Prosper Obiora Nwachukwu has completed a transfer to Croatian club NK Kustošija Zagreb from Slovenian side ND Gorica, as the youngster embarks...
Four Super Eagles Stars at Transfer Crossroads Ahead of 2026/27 Season
As clubs across Europe accelerate their summer transfer business, a number of Super Eagles stars find themselves at crucial crossroads, with their futures still...
Meet Comfort James: Seven-Time National 800m Champion, Nigeria Customs Officer
Nigeria's athletics scene is filled with remarkable talents, but few stories embody resilience, consistency, and quiet excellence like that of Comfort James.
While many athletes...
Flying Eagles Coach Abdu Maikaba Concludes Screening, Trims Camp to 30 Players Ahead of...
Flying Eagles Head Coach Abdu Maikaba has concluded the team's screening exercise and is now focusing on building a formidable squad ahead of the...
Nigeria Athletics Is Back to Its Glorious Days, Says Former Jumper Olu Sule at...
Coach Olu Sule believes Nigerian athletics is experiencing a golden era once again and perhaps an even greater one than ever before.
As athletes lit...
Commonwealth Games Trials: Ben Aghazu Excellence Award Adds Spice, Bite as Home Athletes Reach...
The 2026 Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) Commonwealth Games Trials in Lagos were not only about securing national titles and Commonwealth Games spots.
For a...
NPFL: Ranchers Bees Make Bold Statement as Umar Sadiq’s Club Appoints Usman Abdallah, Intensifies...
Before a ball is kicked in the 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League season, one club is already making a loud statement.
After ending an 18-year...
Nigeria Weightlifting Federation Technical Director Provides Details Of Pre-Commonwealth Games Training Camp
The technical director of Nigeria Weightlifting Federation (NWF), Sefiya Onubaye has provided details of the daily routine and training regimen the country’s competitors are...
Yucateco Boxing Promotions’ CEO Omonlei Imadu Aims To Make South-West Hub For Pugilism In...
The chief executive officer of Yucateco Boxing Promotions, Honourable Omonlei Imadu has disclosed that his biggest aspiration is to make Nigeria’s south-west zone the...
Oba Femi Hit With Another Scary Conspiracy Warning Ahead Of WWE’s ‘King Of The...
Nigerian professional wrestler, Isaac Odugbesan (Oba Femi) has received a scary warning about a conspiracy that might erupt against him when he goes out...
Maro Itoje Replaced As England’s Captain For Rugby Fixtures Against South Africa, Fiji, Argentina
Nigerian-born rugby star, Maro Itoje has been replaced as England’s captain for their upcoming Nations Championship fixtures against South Africa, Fiji, and Argentina, following...
‘Give Eric Chelle Time’ — James Peters Backs New Deal But Sends NFF Strong...
Former Super Eagles head coach James Peters has backed the decision to retain Eric Chelle as Nigeria's head coach, but has warned the Nigeria...
USA-based 200m Sprinter Udodi Onwuzurike To Carry Nigeria’s Flag At Boris Hanžeković Memorial In...
United States-based Udodi Chudi Onwuzurike, who specialises in the men’s 200m, will carry Nigeria’s flag aloft this weekend at the World Athletics Continental Tour...
Lagos Reaffirms Commitment to Sports Development at Zen Archery International Open Finals, as Cote...
The Lagos State Government has reiterated its commitment to creating an enabling environment for all sports to flourish, describing sports as a vital tool...
