‘We Won’t Give Up’ — Precious Oscar Backs Falconets to Escape World Cup Trouble
Falconets midfielder Precious Oscar has expressed disappointment over Nigeria’s failure to defeat China at the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, but insists the...
‘We’ll Play Like Our Lives Depend on It’ — Aduku Promises Falconets Fightback Against...
Falconets head coach Moses Aduku has expressed disappointment after Nigeria failed to beat China at the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, but has...
One Wrong Move Could Cost Nigeria — Aloy Agu Warns Ahead of AFCON Qualifiers
Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Aloy Agu has warned Nigeria’s interim football administrators that there is little room for error as the national team prepares...
Forget the Football Crisis, Win the Qualifiers — Garba Lawal Tells Super Eagles
Former Nigeria international Garba Lawal has urged Nigerians to temporarily shift their attention away from the ongoing crisis and reform process in the country's...
Leave NFF Crisis Off the Pitch — Babangida Warns Super Eagles Ahead of AFCON...
Former Nigeria international Tijani Babangida has urged the Super Eagles not to allow the ongoing administrative crisis and reform process surrounding the Nigeria Football...
Fix Nigerian Football Now or Loopholes Will Remain — Gaiya Warns Reformers
Former Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Sports, Hon. Godfrey Ali Gaiya, has described the current period as Nigeria's best opportunity to...
9 Goals in 9 Games: Nigerian Striker Okiki Akinwande Gets Slovakian Top-Flight Chance
Nigerian striker Okiki Akinwande has earned a major opportunity to test himself in European top-flight football after completing a loan move to KFC Komárno...
“President Tinubu Has Shown That When Nigeria Makes a Promise to Her Athletes, That...
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, Hon. Adeyinka Anthony Adeboye, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for the...
FIFA Women’s U20 World Cup: Falconets Face Challenge Of Settling Down After Relocation For...
Nigeria's youth national team, Falconets are facing a challenge of having to settle down fast after relocating from the venue of their first two...
Commonwealth Games Fall-out: Edidiong Umoafia, Ruth Nyong, Enku Ekuta To Get Akwa Ibom State...
Three athletes from Akwa Ibom State who won medals at the recent Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland will on September 22nd receive rewards from...
EAGLE EYE — Rewards Delayed Means Success Denied
Accolades are rolling out towards top guns of the National Sports Commission (NSC) for disbursing monetary rewards to players, coaches and officials of the...
Lateef Abdulgafar Reveals: How God’s Grace Turned Me Into Grassroots Football Coach
A youth football tactician in Ijeshatedo area of Lagos, Lateef Abdulgafar (aka Tunde) has revealed how he became a grassroots coach through what he...
Football, Volleyball, Cricket, Basketball Qualifiers For Coal City 2026 Start On Saturday
Action will begin this Saturday in the zonal qualifiers for football, volleyball, basketball and other team events ahead of this year's Natiobal Sports Festival...
Falconets Hold China to Goalless Draw, Keep U-20 World Cup Hopes Alive
Nigeria’s Falconets fought out a goalless draw with China PR in their second Group F match at the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup...
Finidi George Welcomes Long-Overdue NFF Reforms, Calls for Swift Action
Former Super Eagles head coach and Nigeria international Finidi George has welcomed the ongoing reform process in Nigerian football, describing the changes as long...
Yakmut: NFF Leadership Not Reserved for Ex-Internationals, Learn the Ropes First
Former Director-General of the National Sports Commission, Alhassan Yakmut, has cautioned against the belief that former professional footballers should automatically take charge of the...
Adepoju: Fact-Finding Committee Recommendations Should Shape Nigeria Football Reforms
Former Super Eagles captain Mutiu Adepoju has called for the findings and recommendations of the Nigeria Football Federation’s fact-finding committee to be taken seriously...
James Peters Backs Eguavoen for Super Falcons Job, Urges Fresh Talents
Former Nigeria national team coach James Peters has backed newly appointed Super Falcons interim coach Augustine Eguavoen to handle the team successfully, describing him...
Aduku: Falconets Must Beat China to Keep U-20 World Cup Hopes Alive
Falconets head coach Moses Aduku says Nigeria must secure victory against China on Thursday to keep their hopes of progressing to the knockout stage...
Oparanozie Urges Falconets to Go for China Win: “No Room for a Draw”
Former Super Falcons captain Desire Oparanozie has urged the Falconets to go all out for victory when they face China in their crucial second...
Olowookere Backs Falconets to Bounce Back and Reach U-20 World Cup Knockout Stage
Former Flamingos head coach Bankole Olowookere remains confident that Nigeria’s Falconets can recover from their opening defeat to Spain and advance to the knockout...
Lawan Hails Gumel’s Support for Badminton Coaching Course, Targets More Champions
Vice President of the Badminton Federation of Nigeria (BFN), Adamu Lawan, has commended Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) President Habu Ahmed Gumel for supporting the...
Fizdale: Lack of Point Guards Hurt D’Tigers, But South Sudan Defeat Shows Nigeria Can...
D’Tigers head coach David Fizdale believes the absence of key point guards contributed to Nigeria’s struggles during the latest window of the 2027 FIBA...
Bukayo Saka, Noni Madueke In Highlights Of Missed Chances During Arsenal’s UCL Win Away...
Arsenal's Nigerian-born duo of Bukayo Saka and Noni Madueke were at the centre of match highlights that revealed their missed chances during the Gunners'...
Rome Odunze Still Doubtful For Chicago Bears’ Opening Game In American Football NFL’s New...
The Nigerian-born American Football star Rome Odunze is still in doubt for a return from injury ahead of his team's NFL season opener against...
NWF President Adewale Adeniyi Restates Commitment Towards Building Sustainable Wrestling System
The president of the Nigeria Wrestling Federation (NWF), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has restated the governing body's commitment towards ensuring sustainable growth for the grapplers'...
Ahmed Idris Wants To Twinkle Brighter Than Bayern Munich’s Nigerian-born Star Jamal Musiala
A youngster in the squad of Royalty Athletic Football Academy of Ojodu-Berger, Lagos, Ahmed Idris has disclosed that he is inspired by the skills...
Calvin Bassey’s Contract Situation At Fulham Catches Inter Milan’s Attention Ahead Of Winter Market
Fulham of England defender Calvin Bassey's contract situation at Craven Cottage has caught the attention of Italy's Inter Milan, whose top shots are reportedly...
“Okocha Was One of the Most Skillful Players I Ever Played With, Babangida Had...
Mikel Arteta has offered a humorous glimpse into his playing days, naming Brazilian icon Ronaldinho and Nigerian legend Jay-Jay Okocha among the most skillful...
“Every Young Footballer Deserves an Opportunity to Be Seen, Developed and Properly Guided” —...
The Nigeria Football Coaches Association (NFCA), Ado-Odo/Ota Local Council, Ogun State, has unveiled the Prestige League, an Under-15 grassroots football competition designed to give...
18-Year-Old Nigerian Midfielder Augustine Chima Joins Apollon Limassol
Nigerian teenage midfielder Udochukwu Augustine Chima has completed a move from Coal City United to Cypriot top-flight side Apollon Limassol, marking another significant step...
Chigozie Ihejiofor Scores Match-Winner as BSK Bijelo Brdo Maintain Strong Start in Croatia
Nigerian defender Chigozie Micheal Ihejiofor delivered a match-winning performance for NK BSK Bijelo Brdo, scoring the decisive goal in their hard-fought 1–0 victory over...
David Akintola Returns to Omonia Nicosia on Two-Year Deal
Nigerian forward David Akintola has completed his return to Cypriot giants Omonia Nicosia, signing a two-year contract after leaving English Championship side Hull City.
Omonia...
Noah Salaudeen Hits Brace as Nigerian Striker Takes 2026 Tally to 39 Goals in...
Nigerian striker Noah Abolaji Salaudeen continued his remarkable goalscoring run on Wednesday night, September 9, 2026, scoring twice in a commanding 6–1 victory over...
National Sports Festival: Oyo Ready for Southwest Zonal Battle as Adegoke Unveils Plan
The Oyo State Government has thrown its weight behind the development of grassroots and intermediate sports by preparing to host the Southwest Zonal Elimination...
How Victor Osimhen’s Absence Hurt Galatasaray in 3-1 Defeat to Sporting CP
Galatasaray felt the absence of Victor Osimhen as they suffered a 3-1 defeat to Sporting CP in their UEFA Champions League encounter at the...
George Ilenikhena Wins Saudi Pro League Goal of the Week Award
Nigerian forward George Ilenikhena has been rewarded for his spectacular finish against Al-Nassr after being named the Saudi Pro League Goal of the Week.
Sports247...
Victor Boniface Deletes Instagram Posts, Shares Cryptic Message Amid Leverkusen Setback
Super Eagles and Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface has deleted all posts from his Instagram account and shared an emotional message on his Instagram...
Al-Ameen Onilemarun Joins Alsancak Yeşilova SC on Four-Year Deal
Former ABS Ilorin FC winger Al-Ameen Onilemarun has completed a move to Northern Cyprus, joining Alsancak Yeşilova SC on a four-year contract.
Sports247 reports that...
Falconets’ Coach Moses Aduku Pledges: My Girls will Come Out Stronger Against China On...
Nigeria's female youth national team, Falconets' coach, Moses Aduku has pledges that his players will come out stronger in order to beat China this...
NSC Thanks 4 Ministers For Their Roles In Disbursement Of President Tinubu’s Rewards To...
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has expressed profound gratitude to four ministers in Nigeria's federal cabinet for the roles they played in the successful...
National Institute For Sports New Tracks Suits Go Viral With Flood Of Comments On...
Social media is agog with various reactions trailing an array of new track suits that many students of the National Institute of Sports (NIS)...
Rugby 15s Match To Wrap Up NRFF’s Capacity Building Technical Programme On Saturday In...
A high-profile rugby 15s exhibition match has been outlined to wrap up a three-day capacity building course that is being organised in Abuja by...
FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup: Janet Akekoromowei Eventually Lands In Falconets’ Camp
New signing at Benfica Feminino of Portugal, Janet Akekoromowei (aka Semenya) has eventually arrived at the camp of Nigeria's youth female national team, Falconets...
Oluwaseun Peter Ogunsakin Exits US Open, Makes Nigerian Grand Slam History
Nigeria’s Oluwaseun Peter Ogunsakin has exited the US Open Junior Championships in the Round of 32 after losing to South Africa’s Connor Doig in...
Nigeria’s Junior Handball Team ‘Show Character’ To Defeat Guinea In African U20 Championship Quarter-finals...
Nigeria's handball youth national team 'showed character' worthy of gold medals in their victory over Guinea on Wednesday at the African qualifiers and pick...
Folarin Balogun’s FIFA World Cup Red Card Controversy Continues, As Belgium Presses Case Against...
AS Monaco of France's Nigerian-born striker, Folarin Balogun is in the news again regarding the red card he got while playing for USA at...
Ambassador Obi Lifts Falconets’ Spirits After Spain Defeat, Brings Taste of Home to Poland
Nigeria’s Ambassador to Poland, Ambassador Margareta Mary Obi, has moved to lift the spirits of the Falconets following their disappointing 0–2 defeat to Spain...
“An Unprecedented Gesture” — D’Tigress Hail Tinubu as Presidential Rewards Finally Arrive
Players and officials of Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, have expressed their appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu following the payment of the...
Nigeria’s U20 Team Receives Commendation For Sterling Outing At African Men’s Junior Handball Championship
Nigeria’s under-20 men’s handball national team has received a splash of commendations for their sterling outing at the ongoing African junior championship in Abidjan,...
