Nigeria Rise in Latest FIFA Rankings
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have climbed four places in the latest FIFA Men’s World Rankings, released on Friday, 17 October moving up to 41st position...
Vanzekin Urges Nwabali to Stay Focused and Learn from Mistakes
Former Nigerian goalkeeper Ambrose Vanzekin has advised Super Eagles shot-stopper Stanley Nwabali to remain focused and not be discouraged by recent mistakes in goal.
Vanzekin,...
Oboabona: Osimhen’s Leadership Key as Super Eagles Eye Playoff Glory
Former Super Eagles defender Godfrey Oboabona has backed Nigeria to overcome their upcoming World Cup playoff test, insisting that the team’s quality and mentality...
Agu Urges Focus as Super Eagles March Toward World Cup Playoffs
Former Super Eagles international Alloy Agu has praised Nigeria’s resurgence and determination as the team sealed qualification for the FIFA World Cup playoffs.
Speaking after...
Favour Rhema Vows Nigeria’s Green Falcons Are Ready to Conquer World Rugby Series in...
Nigeria Green Falcons player Favour Rhema has expressed confidence that the team is fully prepared to represent the country at the World Rugby Series...
Dele Aiyenuba Confident Super Eagles Will Soar Through Playoffs If They Keep Benin Spirit...
Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Dele Aiyenuba has expressed strong confidence in Nigeria’s ability to scale through the upcoming World Cup playoff fixtures — provided...
We’ve Sent a Message to Africa!’ – Mutiu Adepoju Hails Ruthless Super Eagles After...
Former Nigeria international Mutiu Adepoju has praised the Super Eagles for their emphatic 4–0 victory over Benin Republic, describing it as a statement performance...
Cape Verde’s Garry Rodrigues: “We Made History, Now the World Will See Our Football”
Cape Verde winger Garry Rodrigues has expressed immense joy after his nation sealed a historic qualification for the FIFA World Cup, saying the entire...
Super Eagles Must Keep Benin Spirit Alive to Conquer Playoffs – James Peters
Former Super Eagles coach, James Peters, has hailed the team for digging deep and keeping their World Cup dream alive following their emphatic victory...
Taye Taiwo Hails Osimhen’s Relentless Spirit: “He Makes Defenders Tired”
Former Super Eagles defender Taye Taiwo has heaped praise on Victor Osimhen, describing the Napoli and Super Eagles striker as one of the most...
Nigerian Hammer Queen Sade Olatoye Targets More Glory After Tokyo Breakthrough
Nigeria’s top female hammer thrower, Sade Olatoye, has expressed optimism about her athletic future after making her debut appearance at the World Championships in...
Mobi Okparaku: “Super Eagles Are Not a One-Man Team — Coaching Instability Hurt Us”
Former Super Eagles defender, Mobi Okparaku, has come to the defense of Nigeria’s national team amid widespread criticism that the squad is overly reliant...
Peterside Idah: “Nigeria Can Beat Any Team in the Playoffs — We’re Still the...
Former Nigeria international and football analyst, Peterside Idah, has voiced his strong belief that the Super Eagles remain the team to beat ahead of...
Udi: Morocco Raised the Bar — Now It’s Time for Africa to Dream Even...
Former Super Eagles midfielder, Duke Udi, has stated that Morocco’s historic run to the semi-finals of the 2022 FIFA World Cup should be the...
Okpala Urges African Teams: Stop Just Participating — Start Aiming to Win the World...
Former Super Eagles assistant coach, Sylvanus “Quick Silver” Okpala, has challenged African nations to change their mentality from simply participating in World Cups to...
Africa Has the Talent to Win the World Cup — But Lacks the Structure...
Former Super Eagles captain John Mikel Obi has said that African nations have more than enough talent to win the FIFA World Cup but...
Benedict Akwuegbu: Super Eagles’ 4–0 Victory Shows World Cup Qualification Is Within Reach
Former Super Eagles striker Benedict Akwuegbu has praised Nigeria’s emphatic 4–0 victory over Benin Republic, describing it as a statement performance that proves the...
“Super Eagles Can Defeat Anyone, But Must Stay Ruthless and United” Says Garba Lawal:
Former Nigeria international Garba Lawal has backed the Super Eagles to rise to the occasion and secure qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup,...
CAFCL: Mamelodi Sundowns Arrived Lagos ahead of their CAF Champions League Match Against Remo...
PSL giants, Mamelodi Sundowns have arrived Lagos, Nigeria ahead of their CAF champions league preliminary round against Nigeria Premier Football League champion Remo Stars...
Zulkifilu Rabiu Completes Move to Libyan Giants Al Tersana
The Nigerian international and highly versatile midfielder Zulkifilu Rabiu Muhammad has signed for Al Tersana SC, a top club in the Libyan Premier League,...
TS Galaxy Officially Unveiled Bankole Kayode
South African side, TS Galaxy has officially unveiled Super Eagles and former Remo Stars' goalkeeper, Bankole Kayode
The Nigerian goalkeeper, who signed a 2-year contract,...
Lobi Stars Duo Shines In NPFL U19 National Team Selection
Lobi Stars U19 duo Paul Aver and Daniel Onu have made the final cut of the 17 players selected for the NPFL National Under-19...
Title Races Heat Up as Ardova Handball Premier League Heads to Lagos for Season-Deciding...
The race for supremacy in Nigerian handball is set to reach a thrilling climax as the second phase of the 2025 Ardova Handball Premier...
2025 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup: Flamingos Begin New Adventure on Sunday Against Canada
It is the Football Academy Mohammed VI (Pitch 2) in Moroccan city of Salé that Nigeria’s U17 women national team, the Flamingos, will on...
2026 Women’s AFCON Qualifying Race: Madugu calls Ajibade, Nnadozie, 19 others for Bénin
Days after the senior men's national team of Nigeria, Super Eagles, dashed Bénin Republic’s dream of a first-ever FIFA World Cup appearance, the senior...
Nigeria’s Rising Influence in African Football Governance Highlighted by Faith Irabor’s CAF Appointment
Nigeria’s stature in African football governance has received another significant boost with the appointment of retired FIFA referee and Chairperson of the Nigeria Football...
No Aruna, No Problem – Taiwo Mati Confident as Team Nigeria Begins Quest for...
Rising Nigerian table tennis star Taiwo Mati believes the team can still secure one of Africa’s coveted qualification slots for the 2026 World Championships...
Blessing ‘Kenya’ Owolabi Emerges Highest-Scoring Nigerian Player in Europe
Nigeria’s forward, Blessing Owolabi Kenya, has established herself as one of the continent’s most prolific goal scorers after netting an impressive 30 goals in...
Nigeria’s Simon Nkom Elected into African Hockey Federation Executive Board
The President of the Nigeria Hockey Federation (NHF), Engr. Simon O. Nkom, has been elected into the Executive Board of the African Hockey Federation...
ITTF Africa: Team Nigeria Battle for Spots at London 2026
Team Nigeria Intensify the race to pick one of the the eight available African team slots at the 2026 ITTF World Team Championships begins...
Folashade Oluwafemiayo Sets New World Record, Wins Gold for Nigeria in Cairo
Nigeria’s powerlifting sensation, Folashade Oluwafemiayo, has once again etched her name in the history books, breaking the world record in the women’s 86kg category...
Sevilla FC Welcomes Akor Adams Back From International Duty
The Nigerian star, Akor Adams was gladly welcome back to his team Sevilla FC after earning his debut for the Super Eagles of Nigeria...
Teboho Mokoena Admits World Cup Qualification Was A Huge Relief
Bafana Bafana’s qualification to the FIFA 2026 World Cup came as a huge relief to the team’s midfield powerhouse, Teboho Mokoena, after what he’s...
Super Eagles’ World Cup Push Set to Land NFF Over ₦14 Billion in FIFA...
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is on the brink of a significant financial windfall, with the Super Eagles’ strong performance in the 2026 FIFA...
Odeyemi Announces Return in Style, Fires Crown FC to Victory in 2025 Gold Cup...
Crown FC striker Ebenezer Odeyemi delivered a statement performance in the 2025 Gold Cup opener on Wednesday, scoring twice in just 20 minutes to...
Boboye Hits the Ground Running at Bendel Insurance, Sets Focus on Discipline and Unity
Newly appointed Bendel Insurance Technical Manager, Coach Kennedy Boboye, has officially resumed duties with the Benin Arsenals, taking charge of his first training session...
Nigeria Rugby Team Appoints Alan Kilshaw as New Head Coach
Nigeria Rugby League has confirmed the appointment of Alan Kilshaw as the new head coach of the national team.
Kilshaw, who currently manages the Keighley...
Yellow Cards Threaten Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup Playoff Hopes
Nigeria’s push for a 2026 FIFA World Cup ticket faces a serious threat as disciplinary concerns loom over the Super Eagles’ crucial CAF playoff...
Nigerian Sprinter Donald Nwamere Shines at Harding University, Sets Records and Earns Academic All-American...
It’s been a breakout year for Nigerian sprint sensation Donald Nwamere, whose freshman season at Harding University has been nothing short of spectacular. The...
Benin Set to Host 6th Eyoto Sports Academy Championship — A Boost for Grassroots...
The Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City will once again become the heartbeat of grassroots athletics in Edo State as the 6th edition of...
CAF Champions League: Sundowns to Unleash Eight Bafana Bafana Stars on Remo Stars
South African champions, Mamelodi Sundowns, are set to parade a star-studded lineup featuring at least eight Bafana Bafana internationals when they face Nigeria’s Remo...
Nigeria Legend Segun Toriola Joins Saleh: to Guide Generation Next In Tunis
Nigeria Tebale Tennis Legend Segun Toriola and Egyptian Legend Ahmed Saleh are shaping the skills of the new generation of African Table Tennis Stars...
ITTF Africa Champs: Assar, Goda Emerge as Africa Singles Champions
Omar Assar and Hana Goda have emerged as the men and singles champions reactive at the ITTF Africa Champship in Tunis on Wedenesday, Spirts247...
2025 Africa Cup of Nations Hockey: Nigeria Women Triumph Over Egypt as Men Fall...
It was a mixed fortunes of results for Nigeria on Wednesday at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Hockey in Egypt.
The women’s team secured...
FIFA World Cup Playoff: Burkina Faso’s Steeve Yago Slams FIFA, CAF Over Ranking Criteria...
Burkina Faso defender Steeve Yago has launched a scathing criticism at FIFA and the Confederation of African Football (CAF) over the criteria used to...
Morocco Makes History, Reaches First-Ever FIFA U-20 World Cup Final
Morocco’s Atlas Cubs have written their name into football history, booking a place in their first-ever FIFA U-20 World Cup final, Sport247 reports.
The Morrocans...
Nigeria’s Amietimi Tutu Enewarikpemi Scores First Professional Goal for Plateau United
Promising Nigerian defender Amietimi Tutu Enewarikpemi marked a major milestone in his young career after scoring his first professional league goal for Plateau United...
Nigeria’s Rising Midfield Talent: Favour Kenechukwu Making Waves at Blessed Stars Academy
Emerging Nigerian talent Favour Kenechukwu, a gifted midfielder from Enugu State, is fast gaining attention for his exceptional performances with Blessed Stars Football Academy...
Nigeria’s Osagie Justin Signs for Chelsea Youth Team
Promising Nigerian forward Osagie Justin, from Edo State, has officially signed with the Chelsea Youth Team, marking a major milestone in his budding football...
Nigeria’s Chike Chinedu Heads to Germany for Bayern Youth Cup
Former Nigeria U15 and U17 goalkeeper, Chike Chinedu, has officially departed for Germany to participate in the prestigious Bayern Youth Cup.
The talented Enugu State–born...
