D’Tigers Seek Redemption, After Bold Effort Fails To Floor South Sudan In FIBA Qualifiers
Nigeria's men's basketball national team, D'Tigers are in search of redemption, after their bold effort could not prevent them from falling 82-79 to South...
Hamzat Malik Comes Out With Startling Revelation: ‘I’m A Striker But Messi’s My Favourite...
A youngster who is currently making waves in the Agege area of Lagos, Hamzat Malik, has come out with a startling revelation that, although...
Mary Mamudu Becomes Latest Teenage Sensation In Moses Aduku’s Falconets’ Squad
Edo Queens of Benin City attacker, Mary Mamudu became the latest reenage sensation to flaunt in Nigeria's female youth national team, Falconets, following her...
Enugu City Marathon Is Not Just Another Sporting Event. Says Barrister Lloyd Ekweremadu
The commissioner for sports in Enugu State, Barrister Lloyd Ike Ekweremadu Jnr has described this Saturday's international marathon in the capital as a very...
Flamingos’ Camp Opens This Sunday In Abuja, Ahead Of FIFA Women’s U17 World Cup
The camp of Nigeria's cadet female national team, Flamingos, will open this Sunday in Abuja, as coach of the side, Hakeem Busari commences the...
Kelechi Nwakali Faces Uncertain Career Future, Following Sack By Yet Another Club
Nigeria's winning captain at the 2015 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Chile, Kelechi Nwakali has found himself at the crossroads, with piercing questions emerging...
Moses Itauma Unleashes Brutal Push That Almost Floors His Opponent Ahead Of Saturday’s Title...
Nigerian-born heavyweight boxer, Moses Itauma unleashed a controversial push that almost sent his Croatian opponent, Filip Hrgovic crashing to the floor during their official...
“Nigeria Must Now Build a Football System That Matches Its Talent” — SSA Adeboye...
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, Hon. Adeyinka Anthony Adeboye, has welcomed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s directive for a...
“The National Sports Festival Is Now Leaving a Legacy Behind in Every Host State”...
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, Hon. Adeyinka Anthony Adeyinka, has described the unveiling of the official mascot and...
Enugu 2026 Mascot Unveiled as Olopade Promises Biggest-Ever National Sports Festival
The official mascot and logo of the 23rd National Sports Festival, tagged “Coal City Games, Enugu 2026,” have been unveiled in Enugu, with the...
D’Tigers Fall Again, As South Sudan Hold Firmly For 82-79 Victory In FIBA Qualifiers
Nigeria's men's basketball national team, D'Tigers put up a bold battle on Friday, but still fell 82-79 to South Sudan and suffered a second...
Faro Abdulrahman Calls for Refereeing Overhaul, Merit-Based Promotion and Improved Welfare
Football referee Faro Abdulrahman has called for comprehensive reforms within the Nigerian refereeing system, urging stakeholders to address concerns surrounding fitness testing, recruitment, career...
Lagos Walking Football League Returns for Blockbuster Matchday 6
The beautiful game slows down, but the intensity only goes up. Matchday 6 of Season 4 of the Lagos Walking Football League (LWFL) returns...
Nigerian Youngster Zadok Yohanna Features as Brighton Seal Conference League Progression
Nigerian youngster Zadok Yohanna made another appearance for Brighton & Hove Albion as the Premier League side secured a convincing 4-0 victory over Norwegian...
Nigerian Women’s Football Trio Begin New Turkish Adventure After Securing Professional Contracts
Three talented female footballers have officially taken the next major step in their careers after securing professional contracts in Turkey, opening a new chapter...
SSA Adeboye Pays Visit To Enugu Rangers, Rekindles 40 Years Relationship
The Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Grassroots Sports Development, Hon. Anthony Adeyinka Adeboye, Thursday, paid a courtesy visit to the...
Youth Football Terrain Receives Fresh Boost In Appeal To Private Sector For More Involvement
A fresh appeal has gone out to business organisations and firms in the private sector across Nigeria to involve more in youth football ventures...
‘We Have a Lot to Show’ – Gaiters FC Joins TCC to Enhance Youth...
Bashir Rufai, representing newly admitted Gaiters FC, says the club's entry into The Creative Championship (TCC) is a major step in its ambition to...
Terem Moffi Tipped To Add ‘Extra Firepower’ At Hamburg, As Sporting Director Rates Nigerian...
The arrrival of Super Eagles' striker, Terem Moffi at SV Hamburg of Germany has been rated as a significant breakthrugh that will add 'extra...
Enugu Marathon: Nilayo Targets Jos, Kaduna As National Road Race Expansion Takes Shape
Organisers of the Enugu City International Marathon have disclosed plans to expand the road race to other parts of Nigeria, with consultations already underway...
Moses Itauma’s Scary Past Surfaces, As Older Brother Recounts His Brutal Bashing Of Male...
As hype continues spreading ahead of this Saturday's hugely-anticipated world title fight for Nigerian-born heavyweight, Moses Itauma, one of the youngster's brothers has revealed...
‘We Are Still the Babies, We Are Coming to Learn’: Akabusi Says As D’Shack...
Founder of D’Shack Football Academy, John Zimako Akabusi, says the academy is joining The Creative Championship (TCC) with a clear focus on player development,...
BFN President Francis Orbih Relishes Turnout Of Participants At 9th Lagos International Badminton Classics
The president of Badminton Federation of Nigeria (BFN), Chief Francis Orbih has stated delight and appreciation over the turnout of participants in the ongoing...
‘At 16, She Is Already Making Her Mark’ — Boboye Hails Rising Edo Queens...
Edo Queens head coach Kennedy Boboye has heaped praise on teenage sensation Oluwakemi Adegbuyi following another impressive performance by the 16-year-old at the WAFU-B...
TCC Already Among Africa’s Top Five Youth Development Pathways – Ajibolade
Remo Stars head coach, Olumide Ajibolade has described The Creative Championship (TCC) as one of Africa’s leading youth development pathways, insisting that the league’s...
Akanji’s Extra-Time Assist Sends Lillestrøm Into Europa League
Sporting Lagos academy graduate Seun Akanji played a decisive role in Lillestrøm Sportsklubb’s dramatic UEFA Europa League playoff triumph over Egnatia, providing the match-winning...
WAFU-B WCL Qualifier: 16-Year-Old Oluwakemi Adegbuyi Named Woman of the Match as Edo Queens...
Sixteen-year-old Oluwakemi Adegbuyi has continued to announce herself on the continental stage after being named Woman of the Match following Edo Queens’ impressive 3-1...
Tobi Amusan Takes Consolation From Season’s Best Time, After Losing World Record To USA’s...
Nigeria's top female athlete of the current generation, Tobi Amusan will take consolation from the fact that she ran a season's best time of...
‘ASEC Were the Better Side’ — Boboye Hails Edo Queens’ Discipline After Semifinal Qualification
Edo Queens head coach Kennedy Boboye has praised his players for their disciplined performance after the Nigerian champions defeated ASEC Mimosas Ladies 3-1 to...
President Tinubu Gives Sweeping Verdict: ‘Nigerian Football Continues To Suffer Due To Structural Deficits’
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has come out with a sweeping verdict that Nigeria's football aspirations continue suffering from various setbacks due to 'structural deficits.'
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TCC Targets Smarter Expansion, Data-Driven Growth in Seventh Season- Chike Nwoye
Chief Operating Officer of The Creative Championship (TCC), Chike Nwoye, says the privately owned football league is targeting intelligent expansion, greater fan engagement and...
Enugu City International Marathon: Government Unveils Major Traffic Plan, Warns Against Illegal Parking
The Enugu State Government has unveiled a comprehensive traffic management plan ahead of the Enugu City International Marathon, assuring participants, residents and visitors of...
Dazzle Football Academy Bank On Femi Soluade’s Experience To Achieve Giant Strides In Youth...
Veteran football tactician and technocrat, Femi Soluade has popped up as a team administrator at Dazzle Football Academy of Surulere, with a mission to...
EAGLE EYE: Now That Gusau Is Gone, What Next?
An ominous question is looming over the future of Nigerian football, following the historic resignation of Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau as the country's number...
TCC Enters Seventh Season With 14 Teams, Unveils New Partnership and Development Plans
The Creative Championship (TCC) is set for a new chapter as Nigeria's grassroots football competition enters its seventh season, with the 2026/27 campaign bringing...
Enugu City Marathon Organisers Confirm N3m For 42km Nigerian Winner, Plus N1m Prize To...
Organisers of this weekend's Enugu City Marathon have revealed special cash prizes that Nigerian competitors stand to go home with at the end of...
D’Tigers Turn Focus On Friday’s Clash With South Sudan, Following Thursday’s Loss To Cameroon
Nigeria's men's senior basketball national team, D'Tigers have quickly turned their attention towards getting a reival of status with victory against South Sudan on...
UCL Qualifiers: Arokodare Continues Stunning Start at Ajax With Brace Against Sion
Nigerian striker Tolu Arokodare continued his impressive start to life at Ajax, scoring twice as the Dutch giants defeated Sion 5-3 in an entertaining...
Dessers Strikes Twice Off the Bench to Fire Panathinaikos Into Conference League Group Stage
Super Eagles striker Cyriel Dessers delivered a sensational impact from the bench, scoring a match-winning brace as Panathinaikos secured a dramatic 2-1 away victory...
Super Falcons Goalkeeper Comfort Erhabor Begins Trial With Swedish Club AIK
Super Falcons goalkeeper Comfort Erhabor has begun a trial with Swedish women’s football club AIK, as the 21-year-old shot-stopper targets a move to Europe.
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Transfer: Christy Ucheibe Leaves Portugal for Saudi Arabia, Joins Al Hilal Women
Super Falcons star Christy Ucheibe has completed a move to Al Hilal Women, joining the Saudi Women’s Premier League after a trophy-laden six-year spell...
Edo Queens Beat ASEC Mimosas 3-1 to Maintain Perfect WAFU-B Start
Nigeria’s champions Edo Queens continued their impressive campaign at the WAFU-B Women’s Champions League Qualifying Tournament with a hard-fought 3-1 victory over ASEC Mimosas...
TCC SEASON 7: THE NEXT CHAPTER BEGINS AS NIGERIA’S DEVELOPMENT LEAGUE TURNS TALENT INTO...
Nigerian football is often judged by the trophies won at senior level, the stars playing abroad and the national teams competing on the biggest...
Nigerian Forward Ndubisi Jonathan Begins New Chapter in Slovenia After NK Vrhnika Move
Nigerian attacker Ndubisi Jonathan has officially completed his move to Slovenian side NK Vrhnika, joining the club from Austrian outfit ASKÖ Oedt.
The talented forward...
ASEC Mimosas Captain Gnougnoue Confident of Victory Against Edo Queens
BASEC Mimosas Women captain Erika Gnougnoue has expressed confidence in her team’s ability to defeat Nigeria’s Edo Queens in their crucial Group encounter in...
FIBA World Cup Qualifiers: D’Tigers’ World Cup Push Suffers Setback as Cameroon Expose Nigeria’s...
Nigeria’s D’Tigers opened the second round of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 African Qualifiers on a disappointing note, falling 78–62 to Cameroon in...
Bolaji Bale – ‘Professional Grassroots Football Commentator’ With Strong Passion To Encourage Young Talents...
Sports247 has discovered a vibrant hypeman, Bolaji Bale, who is fast becoming a household name in the Ikotun area of Lagos, and can be...
Falconets Step Up Poland Preparations Ahead of 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup
Nigeria’s U-20 Women’s National Team, the Falconets, have intensified preparations for the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup after settling into their training camp...
Abeokuta Set for Continental Football Double as Rangers, Shooting Stars Adopt MKO Abiola Stadium
The MKO Abiola Sports Complex in Kuto, Abeokuta, Ogun State, is set to take centre stage in Nigerian football this season as both Rangers...
KFN President Chukwudi Dimkpa Targets Successful Outing At UFAK African Karate Championship
Karate Federation of Nigeria (KFN) president, Dr Chukwudi Dimkpa has expressed a strong desire that the country will excel at the upcoming continental championship...
