Promoting Healthy Lifestyle: Ikeja Capital City Race Is One Of Many In Lagos –...
The Director-General of the Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC), Lekan Fatodu, has described the maiden edition of the Capital City Race as one of...
Lagos Sports Commission Promotes Development Of People Living With Disabilities
The Lagos Blind Sports Fiesta was concluded on Friday at the Molade Okoya-Thomas Indoor Sports Hall of Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere.
Visually impaired athletes from...
Fatodu Hails Swimmers’ Performance At Falomo Open Water Championship
The Director General of the Lagos State Sports Commission, Lekan Fatodu, has praised the outstanding performances of swimmers at the 2024 Lagos Open Water...
Oyo FA Suspends Peculiar Ultimate Concern Limited Staff For Misconduct During 3SC Match
The Oyo State Football Association, under the leadership of Alakinyele of Akinyele, HRM Oba James Odeniran, has announced the suspension of Olalekan Ojo, known...
Brigadier General Abdulraheem Bello Hails CDS For Upgrading Abuja Stadium Facilities
The Chairman of the Technical Sub-Committee for the ongoing African Military Games 2024, Brigadier General Abdulraheem Bello, has praised the Chief of Defence Staff...
Lagos Supremacy Cup: Debutants Seamoriow Talks Tough, Eyes Trophy
It is less than 72 hours, to the kickoff of the much-anticipated 19th edition of the prestigious Lagos Supremacy Cup, one of this year’s...
Delta Ethnic Peace and Unity Cup Enters Round Two
The Delta Ethnic Peace and Unity Cup is heating up as it enters Round Two.
Today, November 25th, Team Ika will face off against Team...
Iwobi, Lookman Sing New Song After Rwanda Defeats Super Eagles In Uyo
Alex Iwobi and Ademola Lookman were on song for their respective clubs after the international break which ends in defeat for the Super Eagles...
Yucateco Boxing Promotion Elevates Grassroots Boxing In Nigeria With Tournament, Awards
In a bid to boost grassroots boxing and nurture emerging talent, Yucateco Boxing Promotions held a one-day boxing event titled the Yucateco/Northwest Boxing Reform...
ACHIEVERS CUP 2024: China-based Emmanuel Chukwudi Obaji Shines Again, Chases Top Spot With Team...
The latest round of matches at Achievers Cup 2024 served up a remarkable highlight, as a China-based businessman, Emmanuel Chukwudi Obaji stole the show,...
Dr. Thaddeus Ugwueke Leads SFCOBA 94Set In a 30-Year Anniversary Celebration Of Brotherhood, Giving...
As St. Finbarr's College Old Boys Association, 1994 Set (SFCOBA 94Set), prepares for their 30th-anniversary celebration, a sense of pride and nostalgia fills the...
ACHIEVERS CUP 2024: Saint Peter Amuchie Dedicates MOTM Award To His Late Sister, Vows...
A prominent player in the rabble-rousing squad of Team Prossy, Honourable Ambassador Peter Amuchie has dedicated his man of the match award to his...
Edo Queens Miss Out On Individual Awards As New CAF Women Champions League Winners...
Edo Queens conqueror TP Mazembe defeated AS FAR to emerge as the new champion of the CAF Women Champions League, Sports247 reports.
Marlene Kasaj Kav...
National Sports Commission Targets Sustainable Sports Economy with eSports And New Funding Models
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has reaffirmed its dedication to creating a sustainable sports economy by exploring innovative funding models and tapping into the...
OAU Dominates 2024 Osun Intercollegiate Games With Stellar Table Tennis Performances
The 2024 Osun Intercollegiate Games was a thrilling display of athletic prowess and spirited competition, with table tennis emerging as a highlight of the...
Abua Canice, Khadija Mohammed Crowned Champions At 37th Dala Hard Court Tennis Tournament
The 37th edition of the Dala Hard Court Tennis Tournament concluded with thrilling victories as Abua Canice and last year’s female champion, Khadija Mohammed,...
Igali commends FG, Chief of Defence Staff For Using Sports To Promote Peace
The President Nigeria Wrestling Federation, Hon. Daniel Igali has commended the breath-taking African Military Games being hosted by Nigeria under the stewardship of the...
“Gusau Is a True Leader Who Creates More Leaders,” Majekodunmi Congratulates Gusau On WAFU...
Alhaji Ganiyu Majekodunmi, the Chairman of the Ogun State Football Association and a board member of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), has extended his...
ACHIEVERS CUP 2024: David Oyido Serves Huge Boast, Says Team Prossy Will Not Lose...
Team Prossy kept their place on top of the table in the ongoing Achievers Cup 2024 with another victory on Saturday, after which one...
ACHIEVERS CUP 2024: Team T-Gold Target Conquest Of IASC/Providus Bank Competion With Victory In...
Members of Team T-Gold have mapped out strategies that would help them win this year's Achievers Cup, organised by Island All-Stars Sports Club, sports247.ng...
Buruj Sports Academy Strengthens Defense With Signing Of Osagie Destiny Daniel
Buruj Sports Academy, a prominent Nigerian football development center, has announced the addition of Osagie Destiny Daniel to its roster, Sports247 reports.
A...
Volleyball: 6 Countries Battle For Glory At AMGA 2024
Six men’s teams and two women’s teams will compete at the 2024 African Military Games (AMGA) in Abuja, with the volleyball tournament promising thrilling...
Visually Impaired Athletes Are Affected By Lack Of Facilities, Finance, Poor Organisation; Says Kekere...
A multi-talented, though visually impaired athlete, Kekere Oladele Samuel has disclosed that many budding stars in his sector are bring curtailed due to an...
Christian Chukwu: How I Became Known As ‘Chairman’
Nigerian football legend, Christian Chukwu has gone back in time once again and came out with details of how he got the nickname, 'Chairman.'
Read...
LAGOS SUPREMACY CUP 2024: Organisers Reaffirms Commitment To Timeliness Of Matches
In line with its avowed commitment towards hosting a professionally coordinated and hitch-free tournament, the organisers of the 19th edition of the prestigeous Lagos...
Lagos FA Boss Gafar Liameed Congratulates Gusau On WAFU Election Victory
The Chairman of Lagos State Football Association, Hajji Gafar Liameed, has congratulated the President of Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau on his election...
Sarkin Yoruba Of Kano Donates 0.25 Million Naira To SWAN Kano Members To Pursue...
Education as all parents and guardians admit, is a long term investment with an equally long gestation period.
It is also one of the best...
After Boniface, Injury Knocks Out Another Super Eagles Striker
Barely 24 hours after news broke that Victor Boniface is injured, another Super Eagles, Sadiq Umar has been knocked out injury, Sports247 reports.
Bayern...
Three Nigerian Tennis Players Banned For Over Two Years, Fined $10,000 Each For Match-Fixing...
The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) announced suspensions and fines for three Nigerian tennis players, ranked outside the top 1,000, tied to a Belgian...
13th Women AFCON: Super Falcons To Face Tunisia, Algeria, Botswana
Nigeria will tackle two North African teams – Tunisia and Algeria – as well as Botswana, in Group B of the 13th Women Africa...
Edo Queens Returns Empty Handed From Morocco 2024 As FC Masar Finish Third...
Nigeria's Edo Queens return home from Morocco 2024 empty handed after losing the third place match to FC Masar in the CAF Women Champions...
Kekere Oladele Reveals: Visually Impaired Talents Can Make Nigeria Proud At Commonwealth, Africa...
A visually impaired athlete, Kekere Oladele has called for more attention given to disabled sports talents, because he believes they can win medals for...
NFF Vows To Improve Lower Leagues – Gusau
The President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Gusau, has assured that the lower leagues will experience significant improvements in the 2025/26 season.
This...
2024 Achievers Cup: Vice President, Bonny Alinta Expect Tougher Competition, Promises Better Organisation...
Vice President, CSP Bonny Alinta has promised a better competition as the second round of the 2024 IASC/Providus Bank Achievers Cup, Sports247 reports.
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Chivas Regal Unites Football Fans Across Nigeria for the Ultimate Arsenal vs. Chelsea Watch...
Football season is in full swing, and Arsenal and Chelsea fans were recently treated to an exhilarating watch party, courtesy of Chivas Regal, the...
NFF President Ibrahim Gusau Elected 1st Vice President Of WAFU B
Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), has been elected as the 1st Vice President of the West African Football...
Lagos State Sports Commission Closes Key Venues For December Due To High Demand And...
As the end of the year approaches, the Lagos State Sports Commission, led by Director General Lekan Fatodu, has announced the limited availability of...
Badminton Confederation Africa Launches “Path To Olympic Glory” In Nigeria
The Badminton Federation of Nigeria (BFN) is looking forward to a podium finish at the next Olympic Games holding in Los Angeles in 2028...
Basketball Africa League To Tip Off Milestone Fifth Season On April 5 With First...
The Basketball Africa League (BAL) today announced that the league’s milestone fifth season will tip off on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at the Prince...
NAPHER-SD Awards: Ogo Clarkson, Azuka Chiemeka, Tosan Blankson, And Tony Pemu Emerge As Top...
The 5th edition of the Nigeria Association for Physical and Health Education, Recreation Sports, and Dance (NAPHER-SD) Awards took place at the Engineering Faculty...
Breaking: Enugu State To Host 2026 National Sports Festival After Winning Competitive Bid
In a major announcement, the National Sports Commission (NSC) has confirmed Enugu State as the host for the 23rd edition of the National Sports...
NDLEA Launches “Kick Drugs Out of Sports” Awareness Campaign at An-Nour Science Academy Kano
National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Kano State Command has launched a kick drug out of the Sports campaign on Thursday Sports247...
Oyo State FA, Peculiar Ultimate Unveil 2024 U-20 Football League Logo, Backed By Governor...
On Tuesday, November 19th, 2024, the Oyo State Football Association, led by HRM Oba James Odeniran, the Alakinyele of Akinyele, unveiled the official logo...
NAPHER-SD Award: Ogo, Owojero, Chiemeka, Blankson, Neville Nominated For State Sports Personality Of The...
The Nigeria Association for Physical and Health Education, Recreation Sports, and Dance (NAPHER-SD) has announced the nominees for its 25th Annual Conference and Award...
Allstars Novelty Match Ends In Thrilling 2-2 Draw With Osubi All-stars Jubilating
Osubi Allstars Force Selected All-stars to Stalemate even with a penalty shootout lost.
Honourable Ehis Iyoho, Special Adviser to the Delta State Governor on Youth...
BREAKING: NNPC Ltd Pledges Collaboration With Stakeholders To Develop Nigerian Football
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has pledged to work closely with stakeholders in the sports sector to develop and commercialise the...
Goalball Star Justina Mokwue Woos Sponsors, Seeks Govt Support With Details Of Advantages
A visually challenged goalball star, Justina Mokwue has reeled out several advantages of the game and urged sponsors to step forward in order to...
“My Father Pushed Me To Reach Higher Height ” Edo Queens Midfield Maestro Emem...
Edo Queens star player, Emem Peace Essien has revealed how her father supported and pushed her career to a new height, Sports247 reports.
In an...
Super Falcons To Avoid South Africa, Morocco In Group Stage As CAF Announce 2024...
The Super Falcons of Nigeria will not be playing South Africa and Morocco in the group stage of the 2024 CAF Women’s Africa Cup...
Festus Allen Appointed Head Coach of Gateway United FC for 2024/2025 Season
Gateway United FC has officially announced the appointment of Festus Allen as head coach for the upcoming 2024/2025 Nigeria National League season.
The unveiling ceremony,...
