NPFL Matchday 10: Katsina United Stage Dramatic Late Comeback to Snatch 2-2 Draw Against...
Katsina United produced a remarkable late comeback to secure a dramatic 2-2 draw against Plateau United in their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday...
‘That’s What Good Coaching Is All About!’ — Anthony Sunday Samuel Hails Akeem Busari’s...
Anthony Sunday Samuel fondly refered to as Radio Messiah has praised Flamingos head coach Akeem Busari for his tactical intelligence and bold decisions following...
FIFA U-15 World Cup: Nigeria’s Future Eagles Battle South Sudan to Thrilling 3-3 Draw...
Nigeria's U-15 national football team, the Future Eagles, began their campaign at the inaugural FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival in Baku, Azerbaijan, with...
Super Falcons Star Joy Omewa Scores Fourth Goal as BK Häcken Edge Växjö 2-1...
Super Falcons striker Joy Omewa continued her impressive contribution to BK Häcken's Swedish women's league campaign, scoring from the penalty spot as her side...
‘We Played Against 11 Players and the Referee!’ — Rangers GM Amobi Ezeaku Calls...
Enugu Rangers General Manager Amobi Ezeaku has questioned the officiating in his team's CAF Champions League defeat to MC Alger, while calling for urgent...
IASC PatrickLingo Super League 2026: Remed Healthcare Go Top of League as Captain Uche...
Remed Healthcare have climbed to the summit of the league standings with six points after captain Uche Ifemeledike scored twice to inspire a hard-fought...
IASC PatrickLingo Super League 2026: Remed Give Daily Manna Bitter Injection, Jendol Fail to...
The Island AllStars PatrickLingo Super League 2026 turned the Lagos Business School Sports Arena into a hospital, bakery, supermarket and construction site on Saturday,...
Flamingos Have To Keep Fighting Because We Are Not There Yet; Team Captain Azeezat...
In the wake of a shock 3-1 win for Nigeria's cadet female national team, Flamingos, over back-to-back champions, Korea DPR, at the ongoing FIFA...
Nigeria’s Cricket Team Edges Closer To 2027 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup
Nigeria's cricket national team, YellowGreens, have edged closer to a spot at the 2027 ICC Men's T20 World Cup Africa Regional Qualifiers, following their...
From Jagaban Cup to Europe! Former FC Bethel Captain Solomon Friday Seals Three-Year Deal...
Former FC Bethel Sporting captain Solomon Friday Nicholas has taken a significant step towards fulfilling his European football ambitions after completing a three-year move...
CAF Champions League: Rangers Crash Out After 3-0 Defeat to MC Alger, Surrender Two-Goal...
Enugu Rangers have suffered a painful elimination from the CAF Champions League after losing 3-0 to MC Alger in Algeria, surrendering a two-goal first-leg...
IASC PatrickLingo Super League 2026: Jendol Set to Sell Zudachi a Defeat as Construction...
The Island AllStars PatrickLingo Super League 2026 returns with a mouthwatering Matchweek 4 on Saturday, October 24, as Jendol Superstores prepare to shut down...
“We Must Carry This Momentum Forward” — Akachukwu Urges YellowGreens After Nine-Wicket Win Over...
Nigeria's YellowGreens captain Chima Akachukwu has urged his teammates to maintain their winning momentum at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Africa Sub-Regional Qualifier...
“More Than a Celebration of Sporting Excellence” — Oshodi Hails Nigeria’s 2028 African Table...
President of ITTF Africa, Waheed Enitan Oshodi, has described Nigeria’s hosting of the 2028 ITTF Africa Championships as an opportunity to unite the continent’s...
From Super-Sub to World Cup Superstar! Kanyinsola Yusuf Wins FIFA Player of the Match...
Nigeria's teenage sensation Kanyinsola Yusuf has emerged as one of the standout performers at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in Morocco after...
Flamingos Stun Defending Champions North Korea 3-1, Storm Into U-17 Women’s World Cup Round...
Nigeria's Flamingos produced one of the biggest upsets of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in Morocco on Friday, defeating defending champions North...
“Let Africa Come and See What Nigeria Is Made Of” — Adesoji Targets Global...
Nigeria Table Tennis Federation (NTTF) president Tayo Adesoji has described the country's successful bid to host the 2028 ITTF Africa Championships as an opportunity...
“Everybody Wants Their Own Players” — Joshua Daniel Blames Interference, Poor Scouting for Golden...
Former Nigeria youth international Joshua Daniel has blamed inadequate preparation, poor scouting and interference in team selection for the Golden Eaglets' failure to qualify...
“Home-Based Players Deserve the Opportunity” — Amoo Backs Nigeria’s U-23 Rebuild, Demands Proper Preparation
Former Nigeria U-23 assistant coach Fatai Amoo has backed the decision to give home-based players an opportunity in the national U-23 team, insisting that...
“If We Don’t Do What Is Right, It Will Be Difficult” — Elumelu Warns...
Former Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Technical Committee member Austel Elumelu has warned that the proposed normalisation committee will not automatically resolve the problems confronting...
Nigeria’s Normalisation Committee Must Follow Precedents Set In Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, Paul Okoku Suggests
As expectations, anxiety and suspense grow over the formation of a normalisation committee to reform Nigerian football, an ex-international, Paul Okoku, has suggested that...
Alex Iwobi Earns High Praise as Midfielder Sparks Stellar Premier League Form
Nigerian international and Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi continues to capture major headlines across the English Premier League, earning glowing praise from prominent pundits and...
‘Coaching Is Not Limited by Gender!’ — Female Coach Adeleye Oluwatosin Olamiposi Eyes Football’s...
Young female football coach Adeleye Oluwatosin Olamiposi has declared her determination to challenge gender stereotypes in football coaching, inspire the next generation of female...
Chaos or Opportunity? Inside Smart City’s High-Stakes Battle to End Nigeria’s 10-Year Olympic Curse!
Eric Chelle, the head coach managing Nigeria's national team assignments, is keeping a close watch on domestic talent pipelines as Smart City FC navigates...
New NBA Season Tips Off With Watch Party in Lagos
The 2026-27 NBA season tipped off on Tuesday, 20 October, with six teams across the league taking to the court for the opening night...
Remember the Name! 21-Year-Old Nigerian Star Jamiu Temilola Hassan Dominates European Circuit!
Jamiu Temilola Hassan, the explosive 21-year-old Nigerian forward, is rapidly carving out a massive name for himself across European football as he continues his...
‘My Dream Is to Coach the National Team!’ — BAVIS Sets Sights on Top-Level...
Grassroots football coach Alabi Boluwaji Victor, popularly known as BAVIS, has declared his ambition to coach at the highest level of football, including the...
“I Wanted to Play Basketball, But I Was Too Shy to Approach the Coach”...
For many young people, the biggest obstacle to pursuing their sporting dreams is not always a lack of talent, opportunity or determination. Sometimes, it...
‘Coaching Knowledge Becomes Obsolete Without Upgrading’ — Oviawe Henry Eniola Targets Highest CAF Licence
Grassroots football coach Oviawe Henry Eniola has emphasised the importance of continuous professional development in modern football, declaring his ambition to attain the highest...
From Athletes to Coaches! Osun Banks On 18 NIS-Trained Professionals To Build Future Sports...
Osun State is looking to strengthen its grassroots sports development by investing in coaching education, with 18 coaches reportedly sponsored to undertake professional training...
Ezinne Questions Chelle’s Dual Role Ahead of Nigeria’s U-23 Qualifiers
Nigeria’s preparations for the 2027 U-23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers have sparked debate over how Eric Chelle can manage the Olympic Eagles while...
Smart City COO Betiku Seun Soji Opens Up on Recruitment Challenges, NPFL Ambition
Smart City FC Chief Operating Officer Betiku Seun Soji has discussed the challenges of recruiting players in Nigerian football and the planning required to...
Ezinne Questions Accountability Over Edo Queens’ CAF Final Replay
Sports journalist Ezinne Oti has questioned the handling of the decision to replay the WAFU B women’s football final involving Nigeria’s Edo Queens and...
‘Grassroots Football Coaches Need Access To Modern Training Methods’ – Augustine Eguavoen
Former Super Eagles defender, captain and head coach, Augustine Eguavoen has come out with a firm declaration that there is a growing need to...
‘If We Want To Produce Better Players, We Must Invest In Our Coaches,’ Says...
As questions continue raging over recent dwindling fortunes for Nigeria in the round leather game, the chairman of Ogun State Football Association (OGSFA), Alhaji...
NFF’s Nomilisation Committtee Gets May 31st Deadline; With Members To Be Selected By FIFA,...
The much-talked-about nomination committee for Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has received a deadline of May 31, 2027, to wrap up its operations and usher...
EAGLE EYE —— Olumide Oyedeji Must Read This!
Ordinarily, I would have titled this write-up 'Open Letter to Olumide Oyedeji,' but I don't want to water down the importance and impact of...
Olympic Eagles’ Camp Opens On Sunday At 60-room Hotel Located Behind Popular Church In...
The camp of Nigeria's under-23 national team, Olympic Eagles, will open this Sunday in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, at a 60-room hotel that stands right...
Future Eagles Tango South Sudan On Saturday At U15 World Cup, Set To Play...
Nigeria's youngest national team, the Future Eagles, are set to begin their busy campaign at the maiden FIFA U15 World Cup with an opening...
Conference League: Cyriel Dessers Bags Brace in Panathinaikos’ 5-1 Away Rout of Kairat Almaty,...
Super Eagles striker Cyriel Dessers continued his impressive goalscoring form in European competition, netting twice as Greek side Panathinaikos demolished Kairat Almaty 5-1 away...
Super Falcons Star Deborah Abiodun Signs New Washington Spirit Deal Until 2028, Targets Greater...
Super Falcons midfielder Deborah Abiodun has committed her future to Washington Spirit after signing a new two-year contract that will keep her at the...
AFCON 2025 Final Dispute: CAS Sets November Deadline for Ruling on Senegal’s Appeal Against...
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) is expected to deliver its final ruling by the end of November 2026 on Senegal's appeal against...
Super Sub! Tolu Arokodare Scores, Assists as Ajax Stun Atalanta 2-0 in UEFA Conference...
Super Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare delivered an outstanding performance from the substitutes' bench, scoring once and providing an assist as Ajax secured an impressive...
Europa League: Wilfred Ndidi Opens Season’s Goal Account as Beşiktaş Hold Crystal Palace to...
Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi opened his goalscoring account for the season as Beşiktaş battled to a 2-2 draw against English Premier League side...
LA 2028 Olympics Race: Chelle Invites 31 Home-Based Players for Crucial DR Congo U23...
Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has invited 31 home-based players to the Olympic Eagles camp ahead of Nigeria's crucial U23 Africa Cup of...
Nigeria’s FIFA Futsal Referee Ojeleye John Tope Shines at 2026 AFCON in Morocco, Handles...
Nigerian FIFA futsal referee Ojeleye John Tope has continued to strengthen his reputation on the continental stage following his participation in the 2026 Futsal...
NPFL Matchday 9 Top Performers: Yahaya Ibrahim, Jacob Aondona, Kelechi Ogbodo Lead Sports247 Standout...
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 9 produced outstanding individual performances, dramatic victories and crucial goals, with Kano Pillars' Yahaya Ibrahim, Sporting Lagos...
From Heartbreak To Triumph! Nigeria Ends African Boxing Championships With Five Medals As Tournament...
NAIROBI, KENYA — Team Nigeria has concluded its campaign at the 2026 African Elite Men's and Women's Boxing Championships in Nairobi, Kenya, with an...
Handball President Jibril Saidu Ojih Explains Reasons Behind Introduction Of Transfer Fees For Nigerian...
Handball Federation of Nigeria (HFN) president, Jibril Saidu Ojih has come out with an elaborate explanation of reasons behind the body's decision to introduce...
Osogbo Stadium Hits 40% Completion as Contractor Targets FIFA-Standard Pitch
The remodelling of Osogbo City Stadium has passed the 40 per cent completion mark, with the contractor assuring that the upgraded playing surface is...
