‘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...
Flying Eagles Brace For Explosive WAFU-B U20 Opening Match Versus Ghana’s Black Satellites On...
Nigeria's youth national team, Flying Eagles are bracing for an explosive showdown with Ghana's Black Satellites at the start of their campaign in this...
Deborah Abiodun, Gift Monday Receive Fresh Flight Tickets From NFF, As USA-based Duo Head...
Washington Spirit Women's Club of USA duo, Deborah Ajibola Abiodun and Gift Nyaknno Monday have received fresh airline tickets from Nigeria Football Federation (NFF),...
Paul Iroegbule Recalls His Basketball Days At UNN, Puts 11-year-old Son Through Basics Of...
A basketball coach based in Abesan Estate, Lagos, Paul Iroegbule has cast his mind back to his days of playing 'the giants' game' at...
1 Day to Go: The Countdown Ends… Team Nigeria Is Ready to Chase Commonwealth...
After months of planning, weeks of preparation and days of anticipation, Team Nigeria is now just one day away from stepping onto the grand...
‘Super Falcons Must Bring Their A-Game to Morocco’ – Lawal Abiodun Warns Ahead of...
With the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) set to take place in Morocco from July 26 to August 16, General Manager of...
Transfer News: Nigeria Midfielder Suliat Abideen Completes Move to Turkish Giants Fenerbahçe
Nigerian international Suliat Abideen Olajumoke has completed a high-profile move to Turkish women's football powerhouse Fenerbahçe arsaVev, joining the Istanbul-based club from fellow Turkish...
Portuguese Giants Benfica Set to Unveil Nigerian Teen Sensation Janet Akekoromowei
Nigerian teenage sensation Seimeyeha Janet Akekoromowei has arrived in Lisbon ahead of her official unveiling by Portuguese women's football giants Sport Lisboa e Benfica...
Ikorodu City Secure Ayodeji’s Future with Contract Extension Until 2029
Ikorodu City FC have reinforced their long-term ambitions by tying down influential winger Abayomi Ayodeji to a new contract that will keep him at...
Kano Pillars, Plateau United Lead Confirmed Teams for 2026 Gusau/Ahlan Cup Pre-Season Tournament
Preparations are in top gear for the 2026 Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President Pre-Season Tournament, popularly known as the Gusau/Ahlan Cup, with several top-flight...
WAFU B U20 Tourney: Flying Eagles Land in Yamoussoukro for WAFU B Championship Title...
Nigeria’s U20 boys, Flying Eagles, have now settled down in the city of Yamoussoukro in Cote d’Ivoire ahead of their participation in this year’s...
2026 WAFCON: Ijamilusi Lands in Casablanca, Flight Hitches delays Monday, Abiodun’s Arrivals
The number of players in the Super Falcons’ Hotel Marriott in Casablanca, soared to 23 on Tuesday afternoon with the arrival of forward Folashade...
Mission 20 Gold: Team Nigeria Ready for Glasgow 2026 After Historic NSC Preparations
As the 2026 Commonwealth Games approach, the National Sports Commission (NSC) has set an ambitious target of 20 gold medals, following one of the...
“I Didn’t Come to Work at Greenlock FC—I Came to Build History”: CAF B...
Greenlock FC's newest Head Coach, Abdulfatai Omotanwa Abdulwahab, has made one thing abundantly clear: he has not arrived merely to occupy a position, he...
Michael Olise Never Told Bayern Munich He Wanted To Leave Them This Summer –...
Startling information out of Germany indicates that Bayern Munich's Nigerian-born dazzler, Michael Olise never submitted a transfer request to the Bundesliga champions this summer,...
Favour Ashe Assures: ‘We Are All Fully Focused On Giving Our Very Best During...
Highly promising home-based sprinter, Favour Ashe has disclosed that he and all other Nigerian athletes heading to the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland...
Shehu Dikko Credits Diaspora Influences For Morocco’s Recent Successful Strides In World Football
The chairman of Nigeria's National Sports Commission (NSC), Mallam Shehu Dikko has cited the role played by diaspora players in recent strides for Morocco...
Volleyball Federation President Musa Nimrod Eyes Olympic Games Ticket From African Championship In DR...
The president of Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF), Engineer Musa Nimrod has stated that the country's national team must put up a solid performance at...
Tunde Adelakun Thanks NSC For Establishing Diaspora Development Committee To ‘Harvest’ Nigerian Sports Talents...
The chairman of Nigeria Diaspora Talents Development Committee (NDTDC), Tunde Adelakun has thanked National Sports Commission (NSC) for establishing the agency to 'harvest' descents...
Nwabali Will Get Fresh Moments At Chippa United To Remind People Of What He...
Former Super Eagles' goalkeeper, Daniel Akpeyi has added his view to comments trailing the return of Nigeria's out-of-favour first choice, Stanley Nwabali to Chippa...
Emmanuel Fernandez Aims For Improvement During Another Season With Glasgow Rangers
Glasgow Rangers of Scotland defender, Emmanuel Oluwasegun Opeyemi Fernandez, who clocked 25 this past Friday, has disclosed that he is eagerly hoping to add...
Kamaru Usman Was Always Oversized While Fighting In UFC’s Welterweight Division – Colby Covington
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) icon, Kamaru Usman has received support for his decision to step up from welterweight to middleweight in Ultimate Fighting Championship...
Ekanem Yellow-Duke Grooms Nigeria’s Future Volleyball Icons At Abesan Estate
A former female volleyball national team star, Ekanem Yellow-Duke is currently working hard to groom Nigeria's future heroes in the sport by training kids...
Bam Adebayo Is My Basketball Hero, But I Support Golden State Warriors, Followed By...
A budding basketball player and graduate of Crawford University at Igbesa, David Olasunkanmi Awotedu has come out with a startling revelation that he admires...
WAFCON 2026: Super Falcons Camp Grows to 22 as Madugu Reaffirms Title Defence, Players’...
Nigeria's preparations for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) received a timely boost on Sunday as the arrival of forwards Esther Okoronkwo,...
‘The Gap Is Closing Fast!’ — Godwin Okpara Warns Super Eagles As African Football...
Former Super Eagles defender Godwin Okpara believes the days when African football's traditional heavyweights could rely on reputation alone are over, insisting the performances...
‘Only Zambia Can Challenge Us’ — Ex-Super Falcons Star Backs Nigeria To Cruise Into...
Former Super Falcons star Gift Okunwa-Igunbor has backed Nigeria to comfortably progress from the group stage of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations...
‘D’Tigers Have Turned The Corner’ — Ex-Coach Mohammed Abdulrahman Tips Nigeria For FIBA World...
Former D'Tigers head coach Mohammed Abdulrahman believes Nigeria have put their disappointing start to the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup African Qualifiers behind them...
‘Madugu Must Speak Up!’ — Ex-Super Falcons Coach Edwin Okon Breaks Silence On Nigeria’s...
Former Super Falcons head coach Edwin Okon has urged current national team boss Justin Madugu not to remain silent if Nigeria's preparations for the...
‘Africa Has The Talent To Rule The World’ — Barbra Banda Calls For Greater...
Zambia captain Barbra Banda has challenged football stakeholders across Africa to invest more aggressively in the women's game, insisting the continent possesses enough talent...
2030 World Cup Set For Another Shake-Up? Infantino Opens Door To Historic 64-Team Expansion
The 2030 FIFA World Cup could become the biggest tournament in football history after FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirmed that the world governing body...
