“Our Focus Now Is On The World Cup Ticket” – Majekodunmi Backs Flying Eagles...
In the wake of Nigeria’s Flying Eagles' decisive 3-1 comeback against Niger Republic, Alhaji Ganiyu Majekodunmi, Chairman of the Nigerian Football Federation’s Youth Committee,...
Rasheedat Ajibade Sponsors 11 Lagos Coaches For 3rd Batch Of NIS/LSFA Training
Super Falcons captain, Rasheedat Ajibade, through her foundation, Rasheedat Ajibade Foundation(RAF), is sponsoring 11 Lagos State Coaches For the 3rd batch of the NIS/LSFA...
Coach Aliyu Zubair Reflects on Flying Eagles’ Journey To WAFU-B Final, ‘Belief And Fighting...
For Coach Aliyu Zubair, the journey to the final of the 2024 WAFU B U20 Championship has been a test of faith, resilience, and...
Kirra FC’s Franklin Oluwasegun Praises Flying Eagles’ AFCON Qualification: ‘Victory is Ours!’
As Nigeria’s Flying Eagles secured their spot at the 2025 Africa U20 Cup of Nations following a 3-1 comeback victory over Niger Republic, Franklin...
“I Commend The Fighting Spirit Of The Flying Eagles,” Says NFF President Gusau
The President of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, has lauded the resilience and determination of Nigeria’s U20 team, the Flying...
Rising Nigerian Referee Gbemisola Yusuf Joins Elite CAF Training In Cairo
Gbemisola Yusuf, a promising young referee from Nigeria and University of Lagos undergraduate, has arrived in Cairo, Egypt, to participate in the prestigious CAF...
Mikel Obi Tops Nigerian Players’ Highest Earning Money List, Ranks Sixth Overall In Africa
An amazing discovery by sports247.ng has revealed astonishing data that place former Super Eagles' captain and Chelsea of England ace, John Mikel Obi as...
Gateway Games 2024: Governor Abiodun Gives Construction Workers Pass Mark, Hints At Strict Final...
Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has given construction workers a pass mark for the lofty steps they have taken so far in putting...
APOY 2024: Ademola Lookman Looks Like Best Man For Africa’s Top Award
Another top-notch performance for Atalanta of Italy this past Saturday by Ademola Lookman appears to have cemented an unassailable surge for him to the...
Flying Eagles Qualified For U20 AFCON Set To Defend WAFU B Title Vs Ghana
The Flying Eagles of Nigeria have booked a place in the finals of the CAF U20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after defeating Niger...
Ogunbote Targets ‘Better Synergy’ With Shooting Stars, Hails Improved Refereeing In NPFL
Two straight home victories in the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) may not be good enough to assess the current quality of Shooting Stars...
NPFL 2024/ 25: Matchday Nine Review As Rivers, Elkanemi keep Unbeaten Streak
Rivers United and Elkanemi have stretched their unbeaten streak to nine games in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL after the installation of...
2024 BSAFCON: CAF President, Motsepe happy with Africa’s Stride As Seychelles Host 2025 FIFA...
The Confédération Africaine de Football (“CAF”) President Dr Patrice Motsepe is happy with the development and growth of Beach Soccer in all 54 CAF...
2024 Africa Scrabbles Championship : Nigeria Maintain Dominance As Seven Nigerians Make Top 10...
Nigeria has continued to maintain it's dominance in Africa Scrabbles as seven Nigerians make the top ten at the 15th Africa Scrabble championship which...
International Friendly: Falcons, Green Ladies’ Clash In Lagos On Tuesday To Start 2pm
Tuesday’s international friendly between the Super Falcons and Algeria’s Green Ladies at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Lagos will now commence at 2pm, as against...
Amokachi Gives Tips For Super Eagles’ Success; Says “We Need Street Players Like Rashidi,...
Former Super Eagles' striker and assistant coach, Daniel 'Da Bull' Amokachi has posited that, in order to excel, the Nigerian national needs players who...
Okaka Football Academy Eye Best Community Development, Youth Empowerment Award
A fast-rising soccer project located in the expansive Lekki Peninsula area of Lagos, Nigeria, Okaka Football Academy is staging a bold claim to clinch...
Nigeria’s Wordsmith Star, Doko Wins 15th African Scrabble Championship In Style
Nigeria's wordsmith star, Oluwatimilehin Doko has won the 15th edition of the African Scrabble Championship concluded in Kigali, Rwanda on the 27th of October...
Amaju Pinnick To Deliver Distinguished Lecture On Sports Infrastructure At University Of Ibadan
The University of Ibadan will host a highly anticipated lecture by Mr. Amaju Melvin Pinnick, former President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and...
‘ I love To Play For Chelsea’ One On One With Aishat Animashaun-...
Aishat Animashaun helped Nigeria complete a perfect group stage campaign at the U-17 Women’s World Cup but got eliminated against
the USA in the...
FIFA U17 WWC: Olowookere Reacts As Flamingos Fail To Fly Past USA
The coach of the Nigeria U17 Women teams, Flamingo, Bankole Olowookere has reacted to the failure of the team failure to fly past the...
Veteran Match: Chevron All-Stars Defeat Delta SWAN 3-0
Chevron All-Stars Warri defeated Delta SWAN 3-0 in a friendly match at Chevron Recreational Center.
The first half was goalless, with tactical substitutions.
Chevron All-Stars controlled...
Osun United FC Enlists Sports Journalist “Mr. VAR” To Lead Seminar On Sportsmanship And...
Ahead of the 2024/2025 Nigeria National League season, Osun United Football Club is taking a proactive approach to foster sportsmanship among fans, coaches, and...
Osun To Celebrate World Judo Day On Monday
King Timmy Judo and Sambo Foundation in conjunction with Osun State Sports Council will on Monday, 28th October, 2024 join the rest of the...
Just-In: Flamingos’ World Cup Run Ends As USA Secures 2-0 Victory
The Nigerian U-17 women’s team, the Flamingos, saw their impressive World Cup journey come to an end after a hard-fought quarterfinal against the United...
International Friendly: Ajibade’s Double Earns Falcons Victory Over Algeria’s Green Ladies
Two exquisite first-half strikes by Captain Rasheedat Ajibade in Ikenne-Remo on Saturday earned nine-time African champions Nigeria victory over visiting Algeria in the first...
Nigeria Amputee Football Federation Extends Congratulations To New National Sports Commission Chairman
Ambassador Paul Maduakor, President of the Nigeria Amputee Football Federation (NAFF), joined voices across Nigeria to celebrate Mallam Shehu Dikko's appointment as the new...
Remo Stars Celebrate As Five Players Earn Super Eagles B Call-Up For CHAN Qualifiers
Remo Stars FC is celebrating a remarkable achievement as five of its standout players have been called up to Nigeria’s Super Eagles B squad...
Breaking News: CAF Awards Nigeria 3-0 Win Over Libya, Levies $50,000 Fine In AFCON...
In a major development, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Disciplinary Board has ruled in favor of Nigeria over a protest concerning the scheduled...
CHAN 2025: Eguavoen invites Sadiq, Rabiu, Ogunleye, 32 others for Ghana
Head Coach Augustine Eguavoen has called to camp Remo Stars’ wing-back Ismail Sadiq, Kano Pillars’ forward Zikifilu Rabiu and Enugu Rangers’ attacking midfielder Kazeem...
WAFU B: Decision Day As Highly Motivated Flying Eagles Seek Niger’s Scalp For AFCON...
Two qualifying tickets for 2025 CAF TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations ,CAF U20 AFCON tickets will be decided today as the Flying Eagles of...
New Beginning’ Super Falcons Tackle Algeria In Ikenne Today To Begin ‘Life After ‘Waldrum
Super Falcons of Nigeria will tackle Algeria in an international friendly match today, their first match after the Nigeria Football Federation failed to renew...
Reigning champions Senegal to face debutants Mauritania in CAF Beach Soccer AFCON Final Today
The CAF Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations Egypt 2024 will be contested by defending champions Senegal as well as competition debutants, Mauritania on...
FIFA U17 WWC: Flamingos Faces USA In Trickish Quarter Final Clash
Nigeria U 17 Women National Team, the Flamingos will begin the quest for a place in the Semi Final at the FIFA U17 Women...
Kano State Government Post Humously Rewards Salisu ‘ Mai Gida” Yaro For Commitment To...
The Kano State Government has rewarded Salisu Yaro aka Mai Gida for his commitment to Kano Pillars during his lifetime, Sports247 reports.
This was disclosed...
New NSC Chairman Shehu Dikko Lays Groundwork To Transform Nigerian Sports
In a major step toward establishing a sustainable sports economy in Nigeria, Shehu Dikko, the newly appointed Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC),...
Deputy Senate President, Wilfred Ndidi, Coach Adeyemi Others Motivate Flying Eagles Big For AFCON...
As part of efforts to spur the U20 Boys National Team, Flying Eagles, to book an AFCON 2025 ticket at the expense of Niger...
CAF President Patrice Motsepe Announces Re-Election Bid For 2025
CAF President Dr. Patrice Motsepe has officially announced his decision to run for a second term in the March 2025 CAF presidential elections, responding...
Gusau Pledges NFF’s Support To Special Eagles, Champions Of Resilience In Nigerian Football
In a heartening ceremony at the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Headquarters, Abuja, the NFF President, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau MON, was presented with a...
Kwara Sports Community Celebrates Abraysports CEO Abduliah Yussuf’s 50th Birthday In Grand Style
The Kwara State Stadium Complex came alive with excitement and celebration as sports stakeholders and fans gathered to honor Mr. Abduliah Yussuf, CEO of...
Buruj FC Thrash Bright Future Lion FA, As Anjaoluwa Shines With A Brace
Buruj Football Club thrashed Bright Future Lions Football Academy 3-0 As Anjolaoluwa Idowu scored twice to open the 2024/2025 season on a winning note,...
Captain Daniel Bameyi Wins Man Of The Match as Flying Eagles Reach WAFU U20...
In a thrilling encounter at the WAFU U20 Championship in Togo, Daniel Bameyi, the captain of Nigeria's National U20 team, was awarded the Man...
Flying Eagles Soar To Semi-Finals: LSFA Chairman Congratulates Team On Historic Win
Lagos State Football Association (LSFA) Chairman, Hajji Olawale Liameed Gafar, extended his heartfelt congratulations to the Flying Eagles of Nigeria following their impressive qualification...
Salary Debts: NPFL Withdraw Licenses Of Newly Registered Players of Nine Clubs
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) on Thursday moved to enforce arbitration decisions of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Players Status/Arbitration Committee following the...
How Arierhi Kparobo’s Magic Fired Nigeria Into the WAFU U-20 Semis”
Beyond Limits Football Academy wonder striker Kparobo Arierhi showcased why he’s called the "Wonderboy" in Nigeria’s thrilling 2-1 victory over Côte d'Ivoire, propelling the...
Coach Zubairu Lauds Nigeria’s Grit After Comeback Win Over Côte d’Ivoire
Coach Aliyu Zubairu was full of praise for his team’s character following Nigeria’s dramatic 2-1 victory over Côte d’Ivoire, which secured their spot in...
WAFU U20: Nigeria Defeat Cote D’ivoire, Through To Semi Finals
Nigeria U20 Men National Team, the Flying Eagles have defeated the Junior Elephants by 2-1 to book a place in the semi finals of...
2024CAFAWARDS: Super Eagles Shine in Nominations, as Nigerian Stars Eye Top Honors
The Super Eagles have been nominated for the prestigious National Team of the Year award at the 2024 CAF Awards, recognizing their strong performance...
Super Eagles Climb to 36th in Latest FIFA Rankings, 4th in Africa
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have risen three spots in the latest FIFA Men's World Rankings, moving to 36th globally and improving their position...
CAFAwards24 : CAF Unveils Venue For 2024 CAF Awards
The #CAFAwards24 will be hosted in the tourist city of Marrakech, Morocco, on 16 December 2024, the Confédération Africaine de Football (“CAF”) has announced.
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