NFF Confirms Super Eagles For Four-Nation Tournament in Amman
Three-time African champions, the Super Eagles will feature in a Four-Nation Invitational Tournament in Amman, capital of Jordan, during next month’s FIFA Men’s International...
Favour Enodumwenben Fires Hat-Trick as 2026 Niger Delta Games Begin
The 2026 Niger Delta Games roared into life on Friday in Edo State, blending colour, culture and competition as the region’s biggest grassroots sports...
Super Falcons Goalkeeper Chiamaka Mourns as Late Brother Is Laid to Rest
Super Falcons goalkeeper and reigning CAF Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year, Chiamaka Nnadozie, has been thrown into deep mourning following the burial of her...
Adesanya Dismisses Early Pressure Ahead of Pyfer Clash
Nigerian mixed martial arts star Israel Adesanya has revealed that he is not feeling any pressure yet as he prepares for his upcoming bout...
Adepoju Warns Young Footballers Against Paying Agents for Overseas Moves
Sports administrator and journalist Tobi Adepoju has issued a strong warning to aspiring footballers, cautioning them against agents or agencies that demand money to...
‘It Could Be Sponsored Sabotage’ — Veteran Journalist Hameed Adio Queries Sudden Football Hooliganism...
Veteran sports journalist Hameed Adio has condemned the recent surge in crowd violence at the Rashidi Yekini Main Bowl, describing it as a stain...
Soetan Questions Nigeria’s Readiness For Reform Amid Athlete Welfare Concerns
National athletics coach Olalekan Soetan has expressed strong doubts about Nigeria’s readiness to reform its approach to athlete welfare, insisting that the system remains...
Ajilore Urges NFF to End Speculation With Contract Extension for Chelle
Former Nigeria international Femi Ajilore has called on the Nigeria Football Federation to move decisively and offer Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle a...
Mbachu Questions Okobi Recall as Super Falcons Build Towards WAFCON
Former Super Falcons star Stella Mbachu has questioned the decision to recall midfielder Ngozi Okobi-Okeoghene to the national team, expressing reservations about the value...
Nwadike Backs Super Falcons Squad Ahead of Cameroon Friendly
Former Super Falcons defender Rita Nwadike has expressed confidence in the list of players invited for Nigeria’s upcoming international friendly against Cameroon, describing it...
Dikko: Nigeria’s FIFA Case Handled By Independent Committees, Not Politics
Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Shehu Dikko, has reiterated that Nigeria’s pending case before FIFA is based strictly on alleged breaches of rules...
BIPOGA: Zone 17 Win 4 by 400m in Female, Male Categories.
The finals of the 4 by 400 metres relay for both male and female categories in the ongoing 15th Biennial Police Games being held...
Baum Hails Ogundu’s Adaptation at FC Augsburg
Manager of German Bundesliga side FC Augsburg, Michael Baum, has expressed satisfaction with the steady progress of Nigerian youngster Ogundu following his recent arrival...
Ogun Women Run: Organizers Confirm April 11 for 2026 Edition
Organizers of the women-focused 5km race, Ogun Women Run, have announced April 11, 2026, as the date for the fourth edition of the event...
NCF Set for 7th National U-17 Cricket Championship as 36 States Battle in Zonal...
The Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) has confirmed that preparations are complete for the 7th edition of its flagship National Under-17 Cricket Championship, with zonal...
Moroccan Court Sentences Senegalese Fans Over AFCON Final Crowd Violence
A Moroccan court has sentenced 18 Senegalese football supporters, along with one French national, to various prison terms and fines following crowd violence during...
President Tinubu Approves Constitution of Nigeria Anti-Doping Agency Board — Dikko
President Bola Tinubu has approved the constitution of the Board of the Nigeria Anti-Doping Agency (NADA), Sports247 reports.
This was disclosed by the Chairman of...
EU Backs FIFA Plan to Expand 2029 Club World Cup to 48 Teams
The European Union has approved a proposal by FIFA to expand the 2029 FIFA Club World Cup to 48 teams, signaling a major structural...
Galatasaray Show of Love for Osimhen Continues, Fans Plan Choreography for Late Mother
Galatasaray supporters are set to stage a special tribute in honour of the late mother of Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen, as the bond between...
‘ I Want More Than the Trophy’ Rangers U-19 Coach Felix Ifeanyi ‘Nwosu ‘Abacha’...
Coach Felix Nwosu who is popularly refer to as Abacha, head coach of the Rangers International F.C. U-19 team, has outlined clear and ambitious...
Samuel Ikpefan Calls for Increased Financial Backing for African Winter Athletes
Following his participation at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, two-time Nigerian Olympian Samuel Ikpefan has renewed calls for stronger institutional and financial support...
Onuachu’s Derby Header Earns Süper Lig Goal of the Week Award
Super Eagles striker Paul Onuachu has added another individual accolade to his impressive season after his goal against Fenerbahçe was voted the Best Goal...
Naija 5 Fest Winners To Receive N5m In Male, Female Categories – Osek
Winning teams in male and female categories of the forthcoming Naija 5 Fest Tournament will smile home with the star prize of N5m each...
Late Saburi Adeniji’s Club Faces Sanctions In England, After Skipping Games While Mourning
Controversy is brewing at the lowly leagues in England, as Kings Park Rangers are facing sanctions for opting out of their recent fixtures to...
Onyedika’s Performance Against Atletico Madrid Gains Diego Simeone’s Applause
The stunning performance by Club Brugge midfielder, Raphael Onyedika and his teammates in Wednesday’s UEFA Champions League clash with Atletico Madrid of Spain has...
Eberechi Eze Will Not Be Sold By Arsenal, Football Expert Predicts
Arsenal’s Nigerian-born midfielder, Eberechi Eze has received comforting words that he will not be sold by The Gunners at the end of this season,...
Nigerian-born Boxer Moses Itauma Dares Oleksandr Usyk In ‘Unplanned’ Title Fight
Fast-rising Nigerian-born heavyweight boxer, Moses Itauma has declared that he has a burning ambition to tango current world champion, Oleksandr Usyk of Ukraine in...
Heartland FC Players Talk Tough Ahead of Niger Tornadoes Clash in Owerri
Players of Heartland FC, Gabriel Lekan and Ebetomame Oghenetegra, have spoken about the team’s mindset ahead of their crucial Nigeria Premier Football League fixture...
Ogbala Hails Heartland Queens’ Grit After Shock Win Over Bayelsa Queens
Head coach Heartland Queens Obinna Ogbala has praised his players’ belief and work ethic following their impressive 3–1 victory over NWFL defending champions Bayelsa...
Kingsley Maduforo Shiba Completes Move to Moroccan Club Mouloudia Oujda
Former Heartland, Rangers International and Enyimba forward Kingsley Maduforo Shiba has completed a move to Moroccan outfit Mouloudia Club d’Oujda.
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Bamidele on Target as Ferencváros Fall to Ludogorets in First-Leg Defeat
Nigerian forward Bamidele Yusuf scored his third goal of the UEFA Europa League campaign, but it was not enough to prevent Ferencváros from suffering...
Tetteh Nets Brace as Panathinaikos Held by Viktoria Plzeň in Athens Thriller
Ghanaian descent and Greece forward Andrews Tetteh, who has previously named Nigerian legend Yakubu Aiyegbeni as his role model, was the standout performer as...
Orban Suspended as Hellas Verona Prepare for Sassuolo Away Trip
Nigerian forward Gift Orban will miss Hellas Verona’s away trip to Sassuolo at the Stadio Mapei – Città del Tricolore following his dismissal in...
EAGLE EYE : FIFA’s Delayed Decision Over NFF’s Petition…
Many football loving people on planet earth spent all of this past Monday waiting in anxious anticipation of a verdict by world soccer governing...
Heart Of Lion Football Academy Reject Sponsorship Offer From Belgium
Heart Of Lion Football Academy of Igando, Lagos has sensationally rejected a sponsorship offer from a former player based in Belgium because it involved...
Bukayo Saka Becomes English Premier League’s Fifth Highest Earning Player
Arsenal superstar, Bukayo Saka has become the fifth highest earning player in the English Premier League, following his agreement with The Gunners on a...
Maro Itoje Throws Weight Behind Vinicius In UEFA Champions League Racism Row
England’s Nigerian-born rugby captain, Maro Itoje has thrown his weight behind Real Madrid winger, Vinicius Junior, who was allegedly racially attacked during his side’s...
Anthony Joshua Turns Focus On Fight Date In July, After Enjoying Holiday In Oman
Nigerian-born former world heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Olaseni Oluwafemi Joshua is set to quickly return to training after his holiday in Oman, as he...
Tebo’s Stoppage-Time Strike Earns Crvena Zvezda Away Win Over Lille
Crvena zvezda claimed a vital away victory over LOSC Lille in the first leg of their UEFA Europa League knockout playoff, thanks to a...
Ismaheel on Target as Lech Poznań Claim First-Leg Advantage Over KuPS
Nigerian forward Taofeek Ismaheel was among the goalscorers as Lech Poznań secured a first-leg victory over KuPS in the UEFA Europa Conference League knockout...
Ola Aina Impresses as Nottingham Forest Sweep Aside Fenerbahçe in Europa League Playoff
Ola Aina delivered a commanding performance as Nottingham Forest cruised to a convincing first-leg victory over Fenerbahçe in their Europa League playoff tie.
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‘We Have to Fortify’ – Edwin Okon Laments Goalkeeping Error After Ibom Angels’ Home...
Ibom Angels head coach Edwin Okon has expressed disappointment over a costly goalkeeping error that contributed to his side’s 2–1 home defeat against Edo...
Former Youth International Adiki Hilary Decries Falling Standards, Demands Tougher Sanctions For Crowd Violence...
Former Nigerian youth international and 1985 U-16 World Cup winner, Adiki Hilary, has reacted strongly to the current state of the Nigerian domestic league,...
Lagos Legends Need Quality Friendly Matches Before Basketball Africa League – Olumide Oyedeji
Nigeria's former basketball national team captain, Olumide Oyedeji has called on Lagos Legends BC to embark on good recruitment and play top-quality build-up friendly...
‘We Want to Win Anywhere’ – Moses Aduku Reacts After Edo Queens Defeat Ibom...
Edo Queens head coach Moses Aduku has reiterated his team’s determination to win matches regardless of venue following their hard-fought 2–1 victory over Ibom...
YSFON President Yusuf Gawuna Highlights Need For Sober Reflection During Muslim, Christian Fasting
The president of Youth Sports Federation of Nigeria (YSFON), Dr Nasir Yusuf Gawuna has highlighted values of sober reflection and the need to avoid...
Chikelue Iloenyosi Backs Nwankwo Kanu Amid Enyimba Struggles, Calls for Unity and Experienced Support
Former Super Eagles defender and current Anambra State FA Chairman, Chikelue Iloenyosi, has come out strongly in defence of Nwankwo Kanu, insisting that the...
SSA Adeboye Commends Historic Armwrestling Debut as Police Games Record 84 Medals
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, Hon. Adeyinka Anthony Adeboye, has praised the successful debut of armwrestling at the...
Mobi Okparaku Urges Stability Around Super Eagles Coaching Role
Former Nigeria international Mobi Okparaku has called for stability in the Super Eagles’ coaching department, stressing that uncertainty surrounding the future of head coach...
Arokodare Vows Wolves Will Keep Fighting After Arsenal Comeback
Super Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare has insisted that Wolverhampton Wanderers are not giving up on their fight for Premier League survival, following their impressive...
