Chiamaka Nnadozie Embraces Brighton Challenge: “I’m Ready For a New League”
Brighton, UK, June 2025 – Chiamaka Nnadozie, newly signed goalkeeper for Brighton & Hove Albion Women, says the chance to test herself in the...
Former Falcons Captain Akide-Udoh Blames Coaching Turnover For Super Falcons’ Inconsistency
Mercy Akide-Udoh, former captain of the Super Falcons, has voiced concerns over frequent coaching changes as a key factor behind Nigeria's recent underwhelming performances.
According...
NWFL Chairperson Nkechi Obi Bows Out, Celebrates Historic Milestones In Women’s Football
In a landmark memo addressed to the President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), the Chairperson of the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL), Nkechi...
Mission X: Madugu assures Super Falcons will continue to improve after win over Ghana
Head Coach Justine Madugu insisted on Monday that Nigeria’s Super Falcons must continue to improve in several areas, despite an emphatic 3-1 win over...
WAFCON 2025: Super Falcons Will Emerge Champions Without Dropping Any Point – Stella Mbachu
Nigeria female ex-international, Stella Mbachu has spoken out with immense confidence that the national team, Super Falcons, will emerge winners of this year's Women's...
Okoye: “My Confidence Has Skyrocketed Since Joining Udinese”
Super Eagles and Udinese stopper Maduka Okoye says his confidence has soared thanks to valuable guidance from his goalkeeping coaches after stepping up from...
Transfer Tug-of-War: West Ham and Everton in Battle for Nigerian Star Raphael Onyedika
Premier League rivals West Ham United and Everton are set to go head-to-head in the race to sign Nigerian international Raphael Onyedika from Belgian...
Falode Applauds Quality and Growth of Women’s Football After Thrilling Federation Cup Final
Nigeria Football Federation Executive Board member Aisha Falode has praised the impressive standard of play in the 2025 President Federation Cup Women’s final, describing...
Just-In: KAS Eupen Sign Nigerian Forward Ade Oguns on Permanent Deal from Caracas FC
Belgian club KAS Eupen have officially completed the permanent signing of Nigerian forward Ade Oguns from Caracas FC of Venezuela, following a successful loan...
Football Shockwave: Kwara Seizes Nigeria’s Top Trophies In One Weekend!
Kwara State has shaken the foundation of Nigerian football.In an unprecedented weekend, Kwara United lifted the 2025 President Federation Cup, while their U-19 squad...
Zadok Yohanna Signs First Pro Deal with Swedish Giants AIK, Ready for European Journey
Nigerian midfielder Zadok Yohanna has officially signed his first professional contract with Swedish top-tier club AIK (Allmänna Idrottsklubben), marking a major milestone in his...
UNSCRIPTED: Calistus Chukwudi Chukwujekwu’s Story (Part 3) – I Have No Regrets Being A...
In this final installment of our three part exclusive interview with former FIFA-badged referee, Calistus Chukwudi Chukwujekwu, the highly-respected instructor tells Sports247 what Nigeria...
ABUJA ON FIRE: Wike Set To Receive Championship Torch As Countdown To Africa’s Biggest...
With just 23Days to go, the city of Abuja is heating up as the countdown to the 14th African Armwrestling Championship intensifies.
At the center...
Defying The NSC? Power Play In Flag Football? Allegations Surface Of Player Intimidation Amid...
Just days after Nigeria’s historic double triumph at the IFAF African Flag Football Continental Championships in Cairo, dark clouds are gathering over what was...
Nigeria-Born Midfield Star Chima Fujita Joins Germany’s FC St. Pauli on Long-Term Deal
Germany’s Bundesliga club FC St. Pauli has officially signed Chima Fujita, a rising star of Nigerian descent, on a long-term contract that runs until...
Nigerian-German Goalkeeper Noah Atubolu Breaks Neuer’s Record, Eyes Senior Germany Call-Up After U21 EURO...
Noah Atubolu, a goalkeeper of Nigerian descent, has made headlines after breaking Manuel Neuer’s record for most appearances with Germany’s U21 national team during...
Too Many Betting Sites, Not Enough Trust: Why Finding a Reliable Platform in Nigeria...
Nigeria’s sports betting scene has exploded in recent years. With new platforms launching seemingly every other week, each promising unbeatable odds, massive welcome bonuses,...
Obilor Okeke Goal Seals KFUM Oslo’s 3-2 Victory Over Molde in Eliteserien Clash
KFUM-Kameratene Oslo secured a crucial 3–2 away win over Molde FK on Sunday evening, with Nigerian winger Obilor Okeke scoring the decisive goal in...
Beach Volleyball: Nigeria finish 3rd, qualify for World Championship
Nigeria women's beach volleyball team have qualified for the 2025 World Championship in Adelaide, Australia, next November.
The pair of Esther Mbah and Pamela Bawa...
” A Step Forward ” Victory Over Ghana Excites Abiodun Deborah, Hails Ghana’s Physicality...
Nigeria’s Super Falcons midfielder Deborah Abiodun has praised Sunday’s 3-1 friendly victory over Ghana as a good step forward in the team’s preparations for...
Game-Changer For Youth: Sports and Vocational Training Institute To Launch In Kwara, Backed By...
In a landmark move set to redefine youth development and sports innovation in Nigeria, a world-class Sports and Vocational Training Institute is set to...
“Playing in Federation Cup Final is the Height of Sports in Ebonyi State” —...
Head coach of Abakaliki FC, Ifeanyi Onyedika, M.O.N., has described his team’s historic run to the final of the 2025 President Federation Cup as...
“Lagos Still Nigeria’s Home of Football” – Lagos FA Chairman Gafar Applauds Governor Sanwo-Olu,...
The Chairman of the Lagos State Football Association (LSFA), Alhaji Liameed Gafar, has described Lagos as the undisputed "home of football" in Nigeria following...
Water FC CEO MK Meets NOC President Habu Gumel, Shares Vision for Grassroots Sports...
The Chief Executive Officer of Water FC, Makanjuola Nureni, popularly known as MK, paid a courtesy visit to the President of the Nigeria Olympic...
Kwara United U-19 Crowned Inaugural National Youth League Champions in Thrilling Finale
Kwara United U-19 made history on Sunday by winning the maiden edition of the National Youth League after edging Atlantic Business Football FA 3-2...
Osun Govt Rallies Behind Osun United Ahead of NNL Super 8 Playoffs
In a major show of support, top government officials and football stakeholders converged at the Osogbo Township Stadium to boost the morale of Osun...
“A Year of Growth”- Ijele FC CEO Picks Positives Despite a Challenging Season in...
As the curtain falls on a challenging yet inspiring debut campaign in the Nigerian National League (NNL), the Chief Executive Officer of Ijele Sports...
Ezechukwu Returns to Track After WAEC Break, Set to Battle Nwankwo in Sprint Events
After nearly three months away from competitive action due to her West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WAEC), rising sprint sensation Miracle Ezechukwu is...
ANSSI: Njikoka LG Reigns Supreme as Soludo Doles Out Millions to Winners
Njikoka Local Government of Anambra State at the weekend emerged winner of the 3rd edition of the Anambra Sports Solution Initiative (ANSSI) for primary...
President Federation Cup: Kwara United Coach Tunde Sanni: “We Never Knew Abakaliki FC Were...
Kwara United head coach Tunde Sanni has admitted his surprise at the quality of opponents Abakaliki FC after guiding his team to a historic...
Kabiru Dogo Takes Charge as El-Kanemi Warriors Begin New Era Ahead of NPFL Season
El-Kanemi Warriors have ushered in a new chapter with the official unveiling of Kabiru Dogo as their new Technical Adviser, signalling their intent to...
Proud Day for Kwara: Governor AbdulRazaq Hails First-Ever Federation Cup Win, National Debate Title
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has expressed overwhelming joy as Kwara United Football Club won the 2025 President's Federation Cup — the first time...
Nigerian Teen Vince Osuji Impresses at Club Brugge Ahead of Belgian League Kickoff
Nigerian defender Vince Osuji has begun making a strong impression at Club Brugge following his January transfer from Swedish club Kalmar FF.
The 18-year-old centre-back...
Akuchie Sets Sights on NPFL Promotion as Kun Khalifat Arrive Asaba For NNL Super...
Kun Khalifat FC goalkeeper Obinna Junior Akuchie says he is fully prepared to lead his team to promotion as they begin their campaign in...
16-Year-Old Dotun Ogunkoya Set for Gothia Cup After Success with Valencia FC Academy
Oluwasomidotun “Dotun” Ogunkoya, a 16-year-old footballer currently playing for the Dallas Hornets MLS 2 team, is set to participate in the upcoming Gothia Cup...
Israel Adesanya Inducted Into UFC Hall Of Fame, Cements Legacy In Mixed Martial Arts...
Nigeria’s Israel Adesanya, popularly known as “The Last Stylebender,” has been officially inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame, marking a historic milestone in...
Gata Brothers Etch Their Names in History with President Federation Cup Triumph
In a heartwarming tale of brotherhood and football legacy, Ismaila Gata and Adeshina Issa Gata have etched their names into Kwara United folklore by...
Five Key Observations from the 2025 President Federation Cup Finals
The 2025 President Federation Cup Finals delivered high drama, intense emotions, and a vibrant showcase of Nigerian football culture. Hosted at the iconic Mobolaji...
Ayeleso Suraj Cements FA Cup Legacy with Third Final Appearance, Wins 2025 Best Goalkeeper...
Kwara United’s shot-stopper, Ayeleso Suraj Olayiwola, has been named the Best Goalkeeper of the 2025 President Federation Cup, capping off a remarkable tournament with...
Egwero Defies Age with Blistering Sprint at ATX Classics
Veteran Nigerian sprinter Ogho-Oghene Egwero proved that age is just a number as he turned back the clock with a sizzling performance at the...
Favour Ofili Stuns with 10.87s PB at ATX Classic as Nigerian Sprinters Shine in...
Nigerian sprint sensation Favour Ofili delivered a standout performance at the 2025 ATX Classic in Texas, clocking a blistering new Personal Best (PB) of...
LSFA Delivers Historic President Federation Cup Finale as Kwara United End 49-Year Title Drought
History was made on Saturday at the iconic Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, as Kwara United Football Club captured their first-ever President Federation Cup title,...
Kwara United Triumph In Thrilling Penalty Shootout To Clinch 2025 FA Cup Title, Book...
Kwara United have etched their name in the history books once again, emerging as the 2025 President's Federation Cup (FA Cup) champions following a...
Rivers Angels Cement Legacy with Back-to-Back President Federation Cup Titles
Rivers Angels have solidified their dominance in Nigerian women’s football, clinching the President's Federation Cup for the second consecutive year after a dramatic 4-2...
Ogbeni Breaks New Ground in Shot Put as Amaechi, Olatoye Shine at Iron Wood...
Nigerian thrower Onome Ogbeni delivered a standout performance at the Iron Wood Classic, hurling a massive Personal Best (PB) of 17.75m in the women’s...
Plateau United Appoints Shola Adegun As New Head Coach In Fresh Era Shakeup
Plateau United FC have officially announced the appointment of Shola Adegun as their new head coach, marking a significant shift in the club’s technical...
Trujillo Floors Kayode in Sixth-Round TKO at Wichita Heavyweight Clash
American heavyweight prospect Gustavo “Cuban Assassin” Trujillo (8‑0, 7 KOs) continued his undefeated streak after delivering a commanding sixth-round stoppage of Nigerian veteran Lateef...
Dr. Amos Adamu Named Grand Patron of Samuel Okwaraji U-16 Football Championship
In a significant boost for grassroots football development in Nigeria, former Director General of the National Sports Commission, Dr. Amos Adamu, has been officially...
Victor Osimhen Gifts Match-Worn Jersey to Peller During Live Stream, Fans Go Wild
Nigerian football star Victor Osimhen stunned fans during a surprise live stream when he gifted social media influencer Peller his match-worn Galatasaray jersey, sparking...
UNSCRIPTED: Calistus Chukwujekwu’s Story – My FIFA Duties And Transition Into Referees’ Instructor (Part...
In continuation of this special three-part series interview, renowned former FIFA badged referee, Calistus Chukwudi Chukwujekwu exclusively tells Sports247 Jide-Ojo Jide Olusola details of...
