Reality Check’ – Yakubu Says Super Eagles Are Not AFCON Favourites in Morocco
Former Nigeria international Yakubu Aiyegbeni has insisted that the Super Eagles cannot be considered favourites to win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in...
Doubts or Not, We’re Still Strong’ – Oliseh Tips Super Eagles to Top AFCON...
'Former Super Eagles captain Sunday Oliseh has expressed confidence that Nigeria can finish top of Group C at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations...
Unity or Nothing’ – Reuben Says Super Eagles Must Pull Together to Reach AFCON...
'Former Super Eagles midfielder and 2013 AFCON winner, Gabriel Reuben, has called for greater unity within the national team following the Nigeria Football Federation’s...
Forget Petitions!’ Garba Lawal Says Nigeria Blew Its Chance, Must Focus on AFCON”
Former Nigeria international Garba Lawal has dismissed hopes that the Super Eagles could still reach the World Cup through administrative action, urging the country...
Wearing This Jersey Is Heavy!’ Nnadi Feels the Pressure as Super Eagles Chase AFCON...
Super Eagles midfielder Tochukwu Nnadi has admitted that wearing the Nigerian national team jersey comes with enormous pressure, describing it as the hope of...
Relax!’ Duke Udi Says Egypt Defeat No Alarm as Super Eagles ‘Always Start Slow’
Former Super Eagles international Duke Udi has dismissed concerns surrounding Nigeria’s 2–1 friendly defeat to Egypt, insisting the result is not a true reflection...
“One Step at a Time!’ Ekpo Urges Calm Approach as Super Eagles Plot AFCON...
Former Super Eagles midfielder Friday Ekpo has cautioned against rushing expectations at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, urging Nigeria to adopt...
Abuja Starlet Abubakar Seals Dream Move to Spain as Celta Vigo Snap Up FC...
Nigerian youth football continues to enjoy a steady rise on the European scene following the official signing of FC Footwork of Abuja prospect, Suileman...
Nathaniel Delivered Despite Bowerman Snub After Historic NCAA Season
Nigeria’s Ezekiel Nathaniel has capped off a remarkable 2025 athletics season as a finalist for the prestigious Bowerman Award, following a sensational year competing...
Gusau: Ahmed Musa Was A Rock For Nigeria
President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Ibrahim Musa Gusau (MON) has applauded the contributions of former Super Eagles’ captain Ahmed Musa to the Nigerian...
Morocco 2025: Super Eagles Target Fourth Crown As Biggest AFCON Kicks Off
Nigeria’s arrival in Fés on Thursday evening, aboard a chartered flight from their final training camp in Cairo, signalled the reality of a stout challenge...
Fans Can Make the Difference’ Odiaka Says Super Eagles Need Total Support at AFCON
F'ormer Nigeria international Monday Odiaka has stressed that the Super Eagles’ success at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco will largely depend...
Next Generation Mission’ Nigeria Taekwondo Sets Sights on Discovering New Talent
Vice President of the Nigeria Taekwondo Federation, Godwin Abba, has revealed that the federation is intensifying efforts to discover and develop young athletes capable...
Kun Khalifat FC Bolster Attack With Signing of Obari Israel
Kun Khalifat FC have completed the signing of highly rated Nigerian striker Obari Israel from Acquire FC, adding fresh firepower to their attacking options...
Chizzy Ezenwanta Signs First Professional Contract with Chelsea FC
Young Nigerian centre forward Chizzy Ezenwanta has taken a major step in his football journey after officially signing his first professional contract with Chelsea...
₦40bn Private Investment Set To Transform Nigerian Football Leagues
Nigerian football is poised for a major transformation following a landmark ₦40 billion investment commitment by Toptier Sports Management aimed at revitalising the Nigeria...
Africa Youth Games Gold Rush Vindicates Nigeria’s Grassroots-First Sports Vision
Team Nigeria’s outing at the ongoing Africa Youth Games (AYG) in Luanda, Angola, is fast becoming a strong validation of the country’s renewed focus...
NBA Family And Global Basketball Community To Engage Hundreds Of Millions Of Youth And...
The NBA family and the global basketball community, including the International Basketball Federation (FIBA), USA Basketball, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), the Naismith...
SSA Adeyinka Adeboye Celebrates Ahmed Musa’s Legendary Super Eagles Career, Describes Him as a...
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, Hon. Adeyinka Adeboye, has described the retirement of Ahmed Musa from international football...
Nigerian-Descent Boxer Caroline Dubois Vows to “Break” Panatta Ahead of WBC Title Defence
British boxer of Nigerian descent, Caroline Dubois, has issued a bold warning to challenger Camilla Panatta as she prepares to defend her WBC lightweight...
36 Lion FC Hosts Graduation Football Fiesta for New Talents
On Thursday, December 18th, 36 Lion Football Club organized a football fiesta at the Legacy pitch of the National Stadium. This event was for...
AFCON 2025: Super Eagles to Make Up for Lost Time, Plan Two Training Sessions...
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have adjusted their preparations in Fès, Morocco, following a delayed arrival on Thursday that forced changes to the team’s training programme...
Christantus Uche Celebrates First Start in Style, Scores in Back-to-Back Games
Christantus Uche marked his first start for Crystal Palace in memorable fashion on Thursday night, scoring a stunning goal as the Eagles played out...
AFCON 2025: Davido to Perform as Opening Concert Holds on Saturday
Afrobeats megastar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has been confirmed as one of the headline performers at the opening concert of the TotalEnergies...
NFF Upholds Kano Pillars Fines, Points Deduction, Reduces Stadium Ban to Five Games, Katsina...
The Disciplinary Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has upheld several sanctions imposed on Kano Pillars and Katsina United by the Nigeria Professional...
EAGLE EYE – NFF’s Protest Against DR Congo
Apart from the 35th Africa Cup of Nations kicking off this weekend in Morocco, the biggest news item shaking the sporting scene is a...
AYG: Nigeria Wins Eight Gold Medals as Weightlifting Begins in Luanda
Team Nigeria made a commanding start to the weightlifting events at the 4th African Youth Games in Luanda, Angola, clinching eight gold medals and...
Vince Iwuchukwu Out Until Mid-January In USA’s Collegiate Basketball
Georgetown University’s basketball team’s centre, Vince Iwuchukwu is approaching full recovery, but he is not expected back in action until the middle of next...
Frank Onyeka Wants To Score Goals For Super Eagles At AFCON 2025
Brentford of England midfielder, Frank Onyeka has confessed that he is eager to score goals for the Super Eagles at the upcoming Africa Cup...
American Football Star Emeka Egbuka Rates Low-High For Outgoing Week In NFL
American National Football League (NFL) side, Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Nigerian-born star, Emeka Egbuka has been rated both low and high on the cards of...
Lagos To Host Former World Heavyweight Boxing Champion Deontay Wilder In 2026?
American former world heavyweight boxing champion, Deontay Wilder could be on his way to Lagos for a mega-fight sometime next year, Sports247 gathered.
The prospects...
Oshoala’s Back-to-Back Hat-Tricks Fire Al Hilal Into Saudi Women’s Cup Final
Asisat Oshoala delivered another breathtaking performance, scoring her second consecutive hat-trick in just three days as Al Hilal Ladies cruised to a 6-2 victory...
Super Eagles’ Potential Battle With Cristiano Ronaldo Emerges From NFF’s Petition Against DR Congo
A potential clash between the Super Eagles and Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal has emerged from a likely successful outcome of an eligibility protest lodged...
Ahanor Attracts Interest From Chelsea, Manchester City; May Leave Ademola Lookman Behind At Atalanta
Atalanta of Italy winger, Ademola Lookman may not meet Nigerian-born youngster, Honest Ahanor at the club when he returns from the Africa Cup of...
Echegini on Target as PSG Held by Benfica in Lisbon
Paris Saint-Germain Féminines were held to a 1-1 draw by Benfica Women in their UEFA Women’s Champions League clash at the Estádio da Luz,...
Uche Scores As Palace Held by KuPS, Forces Conference League Play-Off Route
Crystal Palace were held to a 2-2 draw by Kuopion Palloseura (KuPS) in their final UEFA Conference League group game at Selhurst Park, a...
Almost a No Case’ NFF Petition Against DR Congo Unlikely to Succeed Under FIFA...
S‘ports lawyer Mohammed Jubril Olanrewaju has described Nigeria’s petition against the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) over alleged player ineligibility as “almost a...
Alavés Knock Sevilla Out of Copa del Rey as Ejuke and Akor Adams Miss...
Deportivo Alavés secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Sevilla to book their place in the Copa del Rey Round of 32, overcoming the Andalusian...
Judgement Day: Joshua Pushes Jake Paul’s Fist Away as Tempers Flare During Weigh-In Ahead...
Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul set the tone for their much-anticipated heavyweight clash with a tense confrontation at Thursday’s weigh-in in Miami, where Anthony...
Let Them Doubt Us!’ Ideye Urges Super Eagles to Prove Critics Wrong at AFCON
Former Nigeria international Brown Ideye has urged the Super Eagles to embrace the scepticism surrounding their chances at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations...
No Strikes, No Drama! Dikko Promises Smooth AFCON for Super Eagles After Budget Approval
Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Mallam Shehu Dikko, has assured Nigerians that there will be no repeat of the embarrassing allowance and...
Basketball Needs New Energy’ Mark Igoche Declares Bid for NBBF Presidency
Basketball stakeholder and Founder of Mark Mentors Basketball Club, Abuja, Mark Igoche, has officially declared his intention to contest for the presidency of the...
‘He Controlled Everything’ Iwobi Names Seri as Toughest Battle of AFCON Final
Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has revealed that Jean-Michael Seri was his toughest opponent during Nigeria’s 2023 AFCON final defeat, admitting the Ivorian midfielder...
‘It Was a Proper Test’ Awaziem Says Egypt Friendly Helped Super Eagles Spot Key...
Super Eagles defender Chidozie Awaziem has described Nigeria’s 2–1 friendly defeat to Egypt as a valuable test, insisting the match served its purpose despite...
AFCON 2025: Confidence Boost Despite Defeat- Onuachu Takes Positives from Egypt Friendly
Super Eagles striker Paul Onuachu has insisted that Nigeria’s 2–1 friendly loss to Egypt still offered encouraging signs, describing the match as a good...
ATATA Stands Tall: Ikorodu City’s Unbreakable Wall Between The Posts
Ikorodu City goalkeeper ATATA continues to cement his reputation as one of the most reliable and commanding shot-stoppers in the Nigeria Professional Football League,...
Nigerian Heritage Duo Feature As England U16 Beat Netherlands 4–2
Two players of Nigerian heritage, Chetam Ezenwanta and Mishel Nduka, were part of the England U16 national team setup as the Young Lions recorded...
Back To Where It All Began: Mukthar Adams Reunites With Grassroots Coach
Kano State–born footballer Mukthar Adams, who currently features for Norwegian side Odds Ballklubb, recently shared an emotional moment as he reunited with his grassroots...
Anayo Iwuala, Christopher John Helps Al-Arabi Edge Al-Qadsia 2-1 in Kuwait Premier League Away...
The Nigeria duo Anayo Iwuala and Christopher John Helps Al-Arabi strengthened their push at the top of the Kuwait Premier League table with a...
AFCON 2025: Super Eagles Lead as Teams Flow into Morocco in Glowing, Colourful Attires
The Super Eagles set the tone as African football’s grandest celebration gathered momentum in Morocco, with teams arriving for the 2025 Africa Cup of...
