Glasgow 2026 Begins! Team Nigeria’s Medal Chase Starts Friday as Boxers, Para Powerlifters and...
After months of preparation and a thrilling countdown, Team Nigeria will officially launch its campaign at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games on Friday, July...
‘Last Season Is History’ — Victor Boniface Fires Warning As Bayer Leverkusen Target More...
Super Eagles forward Victor Boniface has declared that Bayer Leverkusen are fully focused on writing another successful chapter in the club's history, insisting that...
‘We Want The NPFL Title And A Strong CAF Campaign’ — Finidi George Opens...
Rivers United head coach Finidi George has declared that reclaiming the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) title and making a significant impact in the...
‘Talent Alone Won’t Win WAFCON’ — Edwin Okon Warns Super Falcons Against Complacency
Former Super Falcons head coach Edwin Okon has cautioned Nigeria's players against relying solely on their talent as they prepare to defend their Women's...
The Ball Is Now In Your Court’ — NSC DG Olopade Charges Team Nigeria...
Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Bukola Olopade, has challenged Team Nigeria athletes to justify the nation's investment in their preparations by...
NSC Diaspora Talent Drive Already Paying Off, Says Shehu Dikko Ahead of Commonwealth Games
Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Mallam Shehu Dikko, says Nigeria's strategy of recruiting elite athletes from the diaspora is already yielding positive...
‘I’m Ready to Make Nigeria Proud’ — Shot Put Star Jessica Oji Targets Commonwealth...
Nigeria's rising shot put sensation, Jessica Oji, says she is eager to make her Commonwealth Games debut and is determined to compete for a...
This Team Has What It Takes’ — Abdul Mohammed Backs D’Tigers After World Cup...
Head coach of Nigeria Customs Basketball Club, Abdul Mohammed, has expressed confidence in the new-look D'Tigers, praising the team's resilience after securing qualification for...
Anthony Joshua Hit With Scary Warning Ahead Of Saturday’s Return To Boxing Ring In...
Nigerian-born former two-time heavyweight boxing champion of the world, Anthony Olaseni Oluwafemi Joshua has been hit with a scary warning from his opponent in...
NCF Acknowledges Importance Of ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup Africa Qualifiers In Rwanda
Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) has acknowledged the importance of the upcoming continental under-17 championship in Kigali, Rwanda and expressed confidence in the ability of...
Adebodunrin Thomas Determined To Achieve Landmark Performance At Commonwealth Fencing Championship In Lagos
Nigeria's number one female épée fencer, Adebodunrin Thomas has disclosed that she is determined to achieve a landmark performance at this year's Commonwealth Fencing...
Miami Heat Is Right Place For Me To Be, Giannis Antetokounmpo Declares
Nigerian-descent new arrival at Miami Heat of USA, Giannis Antetokounmpo has come out with a stern reaction to speculation that he might struggle at...
Nigeria Retains U-19 Boys’ Team Title as Egypt Dominates ITTF Africa Youth Championships in...
Nigeria successfully defended its U-19 Boys' Team title at the 2026 ITTF Africa Youth Championships in Accra, Ghana, after producing a thrilling comeback victory...
Glasgow 2026 Opening Ceremony: Time, Date, Where to Watch as Team Nigeria Begins Historic...
The countdown is over as the 23rd Commonwealth Games officially begin on Thursday, July 23, with the Opening Ceremony in Glasgow set to usher...
Glasgow 2026: Four Team Nigeria Stars Poised to Deliver Gold Medal Glory as Commonwealth...
Team Nigeria heads into the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow with renewed optimism and one of its strongest squads in recent history as the...
Paul Onuachu Donates More Than 50 Football Boots, Plus Various Kits To Young Stars...
Trabzonspor of Turkey striker, Paul Ebere Onuachu has proven once again that he has not forgotten his roots, as the giant attacker extended a...
Olopade Declares Ahead Of Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony: Our Athletes Are Prepared, Our Structures...
The director-general of Nigeria's National Sports Commission (NSC), Honorable Bukola Olopade has predicted a successful outcome for the country at the 2026 Commonwealth Games...
Busayo Agunbiade Keeps His Passion Alive For Basketball, After Joining Lagos Longhorns In Flag...
A highly promising basketball player based in Abesan Estate, Lagos, Busayo Agunbiade is keeping alive his passion for the 'giants' game,' despite recently signing...
Janet ‘Semenya’ Akekoromowei Dedicates Her Contract With Benfica To Victor Osimhen
New signing at Benfica Ladies of Portugal, Janet 'Semenya' Akekoromowei has dedicated her successful deal with the Iberain club to Super Eagles' striker, Victor...
Team Nigeria’s Commonwealth Games Performances Will Inspire Next Generation Of Sports Talents – Kida
The president of Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), Engineer Ahmad Musa Kida has pointed out that the performance of the country's contingent to this year's...
‘Tojemarine Invitational Handball Championship Helps Clubs Across West Africa Showcase Their Talents’ – Organisers
Organisers of the ongoing Tojemarine Invitational Handball Championship in Lagos have disclosed that the competition is an innovation that gives clubs across West Africa...
Azeez Amida Wins First Round as Court Dismisses Jurisdiction Challenge by Verod Capital and...
The National Industrial Court of Nigeria (NICN), sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, has dismissed a Notice of Preliminary Objection filed by Pan African Towers Limited...
Kwara United Unveil 16 New Signings As Titiloye Sets NPFL Title, Federation Cup Double...
Kwara United have sent a strong message to their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) rivals after unveiling 16 new players ahead of the 2026/27...
Anthony Samuel Reveals Why Europe’s Biggest Clubs Are Ignoring Nigerian Players
Parrot Sports Group CEO Anthony Sunday Samuel Speaks on Why Nigerian Players Are Missing Out on Europe's Biggest Clubs
The growing absence of Nigerian footballers...
Charles Okocha Steps Up Training With Heavyweight Boxers Dubois, Itauma Ahead of Portable Rematch
Nollywood actor Charles Okocha has intensified preparations for his highly anticipated boxing rematch against controversial singer Portable, scheduled for July 31 at the Chaos...
Glasgow 2026: AFN Unveils 29-Member Athletics Squad, Backs Team for Commonwealth Games Success
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has expressed confidence in Team Nigeria's medal prospects after unveiling a 29-member athletics squad for the 2026 Commonwealth...
WAFCON 2026: Super Falcons Finally Confirm First Friendly in Casablanca After Earlier Setbacks
Nigeria's Super Falcons have finally secured their first pre-tournament friendly ahead of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco after several...
CAF Increases Coaching Funding as Motsepe Praises Africa’s Record FIFA World Cup 2026 Campaign
Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Dr. Patrice Motsepe has announced increased funding for the training of coaches across Africa as part of a...
CAF Doubles WAFCON 2026 Winner’s Prize to $2m as Super Falcons Eye Record 11th...
Nigeria's Super Falcons have received a major financial boost ahead of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after the Confederation of African...
My Heart Goes Out to Algeria’ – Former ES Sétif Star Augustine Oladapo Reacts...
Former ES Sétif midfielder Augustine Tunde Oladapo has expressed his sympathy and support for the people of Algeria following the devastating wildfires that have...
‘We Can’t Afford Another Failure’ — Eguavoen Unveils Super Eagles’ Early World Cup Plan...
Technical Director of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Augustine Eguavoen, has declared that the Super Eagles will waste no time in beginning preparations for...
‘It’s Time To Pay Nigeria Back’ — Brown Ideye Backs Super Eagles To End...
Former Super Eagles striker Brown Ideye has thrown his weight behind Nigeria's quest to qualify for the 2030 FIFA World Cup, insisting the current...
‘I’m Going For Gold’ — Team Nigeria Boxer Akintola David Targets Commonwealth Games Glory
Team Nigeria boxer Akintola David has declared that he is travelling to the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, with only one target in...
‘We’re Not Going To Glasgow Just To Participate’ — Wheelchair Basketball Captain Targets Historic...
Captain of Team Nigeria's wheelchair basketball team, Ijigbamigbe Gbemisola, has declared that the squad is heading into its historic 2026 Commonwealth Games debut with...
‘I’m Ready To Go Even Further’ — Rising Star Adebodunrin Thomas Sets Sights On...
Nigeria's fast-rising fencing talent Adebodunrin Thomas has set an ambitious target ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Fencing Championships, declaring that she is determined to...
‘World Cup Ticket Comes First’ — Barbra Banda Lays Down Zambia’s WAFCON Mission Ahead...
With the countdown to the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) almost over, Zambia captain Barbra Banda has made it clear that the...
‘Playing Football Isn’t Enough’ — Olofinjana Explains Why Ex-Internationals Must Earn NFF Leadership Roles
Former Super Eagles midfielder Seyi Olofinjana has cautioned against the growing belief that former footballers should automatically occupy leadership positions in the Nigeria Football...
‘Choosing Nigeria Was Never About Convenience’ — Decathlete Jami Schlueter Opens Up On Switching...
Nigerian decathlete Jami Oluwarotimi Schlueter has revealed that his decision to represent Nigeria was driven by identity, purpose and the desire to make history...
‘Team Unity Will Win Us Medals’ — Coach Ibrahim Alogba Backs Nigeria For Commonwealth...
National fencing coach Ibrahim Alogba has expressed confidence that Nigeria possesses the quality and unity needed to mount a strong medal challenge at the...
Team Nigeria Arrives Glasgow in Grand Style as NSC Signals New Era for Nigerian...
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has declared that a new era of sports administration and development has begun in Nigeria following Team Nigeria's stylish...
Former Super Eagles’ Striker Shola Ameobi In Tears At Memorial Monument For Late Kevin...
Former Super Eagles' striker, Shola Ameobi was moved to tears while viewing a monument that was lined up in honor of England football legend,...
Burna Boy Gains $1.45m After Performing During World Cup Half Time; Despite No Official...
Sports247 has scooped that Nigerian Afrobeat's icon, Burna Boy raked in a mammoth $1.45m for performing during half-time of this year's FIFA World Cup,...
Rocket FC Of Orlu Set Long Summer Holiday Season In Motion With 4-1 Victory...
Rocket FC of Orlu have set their campaign for the summer long holiday season in motion with a 4-1 spanking of Kings Football Academy...
Anthony Joshua Receives Massive Dose Of Support For Comeback Victory This Saturday In Saudi...
Nigerian-born former heavyweight boxing champion of the world, Anthony Olaseni Oluwafemi Joshua has received a massive dose of support for punching his way to...
Beyond Limits Midfielder Rawa Mohammed Joins Al Hilal on Four-Year Deal
Highly-rated Beyond Limits midfielder Rawa Mohammed has completed a permanent move to Sudanese giants Al Hilal, signing a four-year contract in another milestone transfer...
Nigeria, Egypt, Tunisia, Algeria Storm U-19 Team Semifinals at ITTF Africa Youth Championships
Nigeria, Egypt, Tunisia, and Algeria have secured their places in the U-19 Boys' Team semifinals of the 2026 ITTF Africa Youth Championships in Accra,...
Nigeria’s Ayoola Umar, Elizabeth Emenike Shine at 2026 ITTF Hopes Week Africa
Nigeria's rising table tennis stars Ayoola Umar Olawale and Elizabeth Emenike delivered impressive performances at the 2026 ITTF Hopes Week & Challenge Africa in...
Nigeria Fencing Federation Has Shown Tremendous Profesionalism, Committment, Ambition – Patricia Aiyenuro
The president of British Fencing Association and executive committee member of Fédération Internationale d’Escrime (FIE), Patricia Aiyenuro has showered encomiums on Nigeria's governing body...
Aktobe Regional Football Association President Askhat Sagitzhanuly Kalzhanov Relishes Visit To Lagos
The president of Aktobe Regional Football Association, Askhat Sagitzhanuly Kalzhanov is currently relishing his visit to Lagos, which he undertook for the start of...
Karim Adeyemi Confronts ‘Unusual Obstacle’ Before His Official Contract Signing At Barcelona
Nigerian-born midfielder, Karim Adeyemi faced an 'unusual obstacle' on his arrival from Borussia Dortmund of Germany, before he could eventually sign his transfer papers...
