Exclusive: Coaches Now Eat Last? A Slap Too Many in National Sports Festival Camp!
In what is now spiraling into a full-blown embarrassment, a troubling incident at one of the state camps preparing for the 22nd National Sports...
National Sports Festival Boost: States Celebrate Dangote Refinery’s Petrol Price Slash as Relief for...
With athletes and officials preparing to converge in Ogun State for the highly anticipated 22nd National Sports Festival, participating states have welcomed the recent...
Students Compete in Chess Tournament Honoring Late Barrister K.C. Idemudia
On May 9, 2025, a chess competition was held in Benin City, Edo State, to honour the memory of the late Barrister Kehinde Cletus...
“Job Not Finished” – Harcourt Rallies Flying Eagles After World Cup Spot Secured
Flying Eagles goalkeeper Ebenezer Harcourt has spoken with calm resolve after helping Nigeria secure a dramatic quarterfinal victory over Senegal to book a spot...
Lagos FA Chairman Hails Flying Eagles On World Cup Ticket
The Nigeria football community is agog, following the hard-earned victory of Nigeria's U20 national team, the Flying Eagles, in Monday's quater-finals clash against reigning...
“We Are Not Celebrating Yet”: Flying Eagles Coach Shifts Focus After Eliminating Defending Champions,...
Flying Eagles head coach, Aliyu Zubairu, says Nigeria's mission at the 2025 CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations is far from over, despite sealing...
“They Made Life Difficult For Senegal” Coach Adeyemi Salutes Flying Eagles’ Growth Says Team...
Switzerland-based Nigerian football coach, Adeyemi Anthony Adedeji, has commended the Nigeria U20 team following their nerve-wracking 3-1 penalty shootout victory over Senegal in the...
Juliet Chinonso Makes History with Record-Breaking Double Hat-Trick in Israel
Nigerian football sensation Sunday Juliet Chinonso has etched her name in history by becoming the first Nigerian female footballer to score a double hat-trick...
Schools from Akwa Ibom, Imo & Rivers win titles at MTN CHAMPS Grand Final
The MTN Champs train, now in its third season, made its final stop in Uyo for the Grand Finale, where several titles were claimed...
“The Golden Ticket Is Ours!” – NFF’s Majekodunmi Hails Flying Eagles, NFF Leadership After...
Chairman of the NFF Youth Committee and Executive Board Member, Alhaji Ganiyu Majekodunmi, has expressed deep pride and gratitude following Nigeria’s qualification for the...
“We Trained for This Moment” – Flying Eagles Coach Aliyu Zubairu Hails Team’s Grit...
Flying Eagles head coach Aliyu Zubairu has praised the mental strength and tactical discipline of his team after Nigeria sealed a place in the...
2025 ITTF World Championship: Aruna, Omar Eager to Hit New Height in Doha
As the 2025 ITTF World Championships in Doha, Qatar, approach, African stars are set to make their mark from May 16 to 25, 2025.
Despite...
Italian Fencing Federation to ProvideTechnical Support For 2025 African Fencing Championships as Four Year...
To kickstart their four-year partnership, the Italian Fencing Federation
(Federazione Italiana Scherma, FIS) will provide technical support to the Nigerian Fencing Federation in preparation for...
Shedrack Akpeki Shines with Silver in Men’s 100m Final at Sunbelt Outdoor Championships
Nigerian sprinter Shedrack Akpeki delivered a career-defining performance on Sunday, claiming the silver medal in the men’s 100m final at the prestigious Sunbelt Outdoor...
Flying Eagles Through to U-20 World Cup, AFCON Semifinals After Penalty Triumph Over Defending...
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles are through to the semifinals of the TotalEnergies CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations Egypt 2025 and have clinched a place...
Remo Stars Ladies Make It Two Wins from Two, Set Up Blockbuster Clash with...
Remo Stars Ladies have continued their blistering form at the 2024-25 NWFL Premiership Super Six Playoffs, edging Naija Ratels 1-0 in a gritty Game...
Ogechi Ukwuoma Dominates Midfield in FK Apolonia’s Draw Against KF Vllaznia
Nigerian midfielder Ogechi Ukwuoma has quickly become a cornerstone for FK Apolonia Fier in the Albanian Women's League. Since making her debut, the defensive...
How Ahmad Gero’s Decisive Strike Seals Victory for FCI Levadia in Estonian Meistriliiga
Nigerian forward Ahmad Gero emerged as the match-winner for FCI Levadia Tallinn, netting the decisive goal in their 2-1 triumph over Paide Linnameeskond in...
Philip Otele Joins Nigerian Legion of Swiss League Champions After Historic Basel Triumph
Philip Otele has etched his name into the proud lineage of Nigerian footballers who have conquered the Swiss Super League, following FC Basel’s emphatic...
Abiodun Hails NPFL’s New Era As Remo Stars Lift 2024/25 Trophy In Style
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has expressed delight at the steady transformation of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), commending the league's organizers...
World Cup Tickets At Stake As Africa’s Best Collide In U20 AFCON Quarter-Finals
The race for Africa’s four coveted spots at the FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025 reaches a boiling point as the quarter-final matches of...
Flag Football Showtime Summer Series 2025: Titilayo Abanikanda Tips Raptors For Title, Despite Heavy...
A heavy 23-8 defeat suffered by Raptors against LA Knights at the start of action in the play-offs of this year's Flag Football Showtime...
2024/2025 NPFL: Top Five Things to Know On Matchday 37
As the 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League nears its dramatic conclusion, Matchday 37 delivered defining moments across the table from champions crowned to heartbreak...
Flag Football Showtime Summer Series 2025: LA Knights’ Audu Salamat Rates Team Low In...
A promising lass in the rampaging squad of LA Knights flag football team, Audu Salamat Favour has rated her side low, despite their massive...
Edo Queens’ Coach Moses Aduku Plans To Unleash ‘Winning Mentality’ On Rivers Angels
Edo Queens of Benin City coach, Moses Aduku says he will have to unleash a 'winning mentality' on Rivers Angels of Port Harcourt when...
Victor Osimhen Goes Spiritual, Wants God To Help Galatasaray Win Turkish Double
Galatasaray of Turkey striker, Victor James Osimhen is not taking his team's strides for granted, as he is seeking divine intervention to help them...
Flying Eagles Must Improve In Order To Defeat Senegal On Monday – Chidi Osuchukwu
Former Flying Eagles' star, Chidi Osuchukwu has charged the current set of players in Nigeria's youth national team to step up all effort and...
NFF, Ogun State seal pact on football matches and events!
Ogun State, the Gateway State, has signed up to be a strategic partner of the Nigeria Football Federation in delivering events, programmes and activities...
AFN Extraordinary Congress Holds Today, To Decide on New Venue of Presidential Election
The Extraordinary Congress of the AthIetics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), holds today, Sports247 reports.We understand that the Extraordinary Congress which will you be virtual,...
Joshua Caleb Retains Sprint Titles at GNAC Outdoor Championships, Anchors Alaska Anchorage to Relay...
Nigerian sprint sensation Joshua Caleb has once again proven his dominance on the track, successfully defending his titles at the Great Northwest Athletic Conference...
Amas Obasogie’s Clean Sheet Record Still Stands as NPFL Goalkeepers Close In
Former Bendel Insurance and Super Eagles goalkeeper, Amas Obasogie, continues to hold the record for the most clean sheets in a single Nigeria Premier...
Nigeria Hosts Continental Judges’ Course As Abuja Pushes to Become Africa’s Gymnastics Nerve-Centre
Nigeria’s drive to transform itself into a global sports hub gathered fresh momentum this week as the National Sports Commission (NSC) welcomed officials from...
Just-In: Nigerian Para-Cyclists Make Golden Statement In Cairo With Four Medals
Nigeria’s para-cycling team delivered a commanding performance at the ongoing African Para-Cycling Track Championships in Cairo, Egypt, securing four gold medals in a historic...
Taiwo Awoniyi Makes 83rd Minute Entry For Nottingham Forest, Denies Desperation For Regular Action
Nottingham Forest of England striker, Taiwo Awoniyi was back in action as an 83rd minute substitute on Sunday, but fervently denied widespread reports that...
Remo Stars Crowned NPFL Champions as Governor Abiodun Presents Trophy in Ikenne
Remo Stars Football Club were officially crowned champions of the 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) on Sunday, following a commanding 4-1 victory over...
NWFL Super-6: Remo Stars Ladies’ Coach Wemimo Matthew Targets Victory Over Naija Ratels, Seeks...
Remo Stars Ladies of Ikenne coach, Wemimo Matthew has set her sight on getting victory over Naija Ratels of FCT in their next match...
Kalada Kienka, Effiong Ejehi Shine at NNPC/SNEPCo Tennis Tourney
The annual NNPC/SNEPCo sponsored Tennis Tournament ended at the Ikoyi Club 1938 with interesting results to cap up the 10-day long competition.
At the Centre...
Edo Sports Commission Rallies Edo Queens for NWFL Super Six Glory
Executive board members of the Edo State Sports Commission, led by Chairman Hon. Desmond Amadin Enabulele, have urged Edo Queens Football Club of Benin...
Governor Dapo Abiodun Assures Smooth Transport, Security for Gateway Games 2025
To ensure a hitch-free experience at the 22nd National Sports Festival (NSF), Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has pledged seamless transportation for all contingents...
Unicorn FC Product, Yusuf Taiye, Shines Bright as Olympiacos Win Greece U19 League
Promising Nigerian talent, Yusuf Taiye, has etched his name in the history books after helping Olympiacos FC clinch the Greece U19 League title.
The gifted...
Badejo Emmanuel Clocks Another Sub-47s to Win 400m at NSIC Outdoor Championships
Nigerian quarter-miler Badejo Emmanuel is making waves yet again on the U.S. collegiate circuit, delivering another stellar performance in the men’s 400m at the...
Wasiu Falolu Stars as Crown FC Triumphs Over Igbajo United to Strengthen NNL Play-off...
Crown FC of Ogbomoso on Saturday clinched a crucial 1-0 win over Igbajo United FC in a tense South-West derby at the Soun Stadium,...
Oyo State Gears Up for Gateway 2025 with 421-Member Contingent and Enhanced Athlete Welfare
Oyo State is set to make a strong impact at the 22nd National Sports Festival, tagged “Gateway 2025,” scheduled to take place from May...
Wikki Tourists’ Coach Abdu Maikaba Prays For Flying Eagles To Defeat Senegal On Monday
Abdu Maikaba, a former assistant coach in Nigeria's youth national team, has sent out a passionate prayer for the Flying Eagles to defeat Senegal...
Rugby Federation President Ademola Are: We Can Invite Players Born Overseas To Represent Nigeria
The emergence of Nigerian-born star, Maro Itoje as England's new rugby captain has put the spotlight on his ancestral nation, leaving room open for...
Final Four Faceoff: Showtime Playoffs Ignite As Knights, Warriors, Ikan & Raptors Chase Glory!
The stage is set. The spotlight is on. After seven weeks of fierce competition, stunning touchdowns, and unforgettable moments, the Showtime Flag Football Summer...
Nigeria vs Senegal: NFF Scribe, Mohammed Sanusi Visits Flying Eagles Camp, Charges Players to...
As anticipation builds for the Flying Eagles’ crucial quarter-final clash against the Teranga Cubs of Senegal, the General Secretary of the Nigeria Football Federation...
Who Is Threatening Nigeria’s Youth in the Name of National Representation?
A storm is quietly brewing in Nigeria’s flag football community, and it raises urgent questions: Who is threatening the future of Nigerian youth under...
Mubaraq AbdulHammeed’s Late Winner Lifts Gateway United Over First Bank FC in Thrilling NNL...
Mubaraq AbdulHammeed was the match-winner as Gateway United edged First Bank FC 3-2 in a thrilling Nigeria National League (NNL) 2024/2025 Matchday 17 encounter...
Kun Khalifat FC Tighten Grip on NNL Southern Conference B, Eye Super 8 Playoffs...
Kun Khalifat FC have emerged as the dominant force in the Nigeria National League (NNL) Southern Conference B, sitting comfortably at the summit with...
