Stakeholders Accuse Veteran Board Member of Plot to Undermine NBBF Leadership
Basketball stakeholders across Nigeria have raised the alarm over what they describe as a coordinated attempt to destabilise the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), accusing...
Tyson Fury’s Return and Its Impact on the Heavyweight Market
Tyson Fury’s return to boxing has created a lot of excitement among fans, fighters, and promoters. When a famous champion comes back, it changes...
NPFL: Pride of Lagos Bolster Attack with Ibrahim Ayoola Signing Ahead of South-West Derby
The Pride of Lagos have strengthened their attacking options with the signing of experienced striker Ibrahim Ayoola, completing a deal that signals clear intent...
Exclusive: PSAC Distances Itself from Delay as Arbitration Verdicts Lie Idle at NFF Secretariat Two Months After Hearing
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Players’ Status and Arbitration Committee (PSAC) has distanced itself from the prolonged delay in the release of verdicts and...
DG NSC Hails Dayo Israel On His Birthday, Describes Him as Symbol of Purposeful Youth Leadership
The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, has joined millions of Nigerians in celebrating the National Youth Leader of...
No World Cup Ban For Senegal as CAF Roll Out Sanctions After AFCON Morocco 2025 Final
The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) Disciplinary Board has announced a raft of sanctions against the Fédération Sénégalaise de Football (FSF), but no World...
Ola Aina’s Versatile Assets Inspire Heart Of Lions Football Academy Captain Abeeb Olarewaju
Nottingham Forest of England defender, Ola Aina’s versatile abilities are the main assets that keep motivating a Lagos-based youngster, Abeeb Olarewaju to aim for...
Super Falcons To Collect WAFCON Reward Houses, National Honours, Cash In Two Batches
Nigeria's female national team, Super Falcons are bound to collect in two batches the rewards that were promised them for winning a 10th Women’s...
Antetokounmpo Edges Closer To Exit Door At Former NBA Champions
Nigerian-born sensation, Giannis Antetokounmpo is edging closer to the exit door at Milwaukee Bucks of USA, as the National Basketball Association (NBA) former champions...
Frank Onyeka May Move To Coventry City In English Championship Before Sunday
Super Eagles’ battling midfielder, Frank Onyeka (The Tank) could be on his way to English lower division side Coventry City any time this week,...
Patrick Dorgu’s Injury Ignites Confusion At Manchester United
Officials at Manchester United of England are currently in a state of confusion, following an injury copped by the club’s Nigerian-born winger, Patrick Dorgu,...
Precious Nanakeme Blazes Fresh Trail For Nigerian Players In Bosnia-Herzegovina
A highly enterprising midfielder-cum-defender, Precious Poweidou Nanakeme is blazing a trail for other Nigerian players to follow in Bosnia-Herzegovina, Sports247 reports. READ ALSO: SSA Adeboye...
SSA Adeboye Celebrates Dayo Israel on His Birthday, Hails APC Youth Leader as Symbol of Purpose, Energy and Youthful Leadership
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, Hon. Anthony Adeyinka Adeboye, has joined Nigerians across the country to celebrate the...
“A Divine Gift to Nigerian Youth” — Sports247 CEO Jide-Ojo Showers Praise on Dayo Israel at Plus One
The National Youth Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Hon. Dayo Israel, marked another birthday today amid glowing tributes from across Nigeria’s youth...
NPFL: Late Penalty Earns Enyimba Point as Nasarawa United Settle for Draw
Nasarawa United and Enyimba International played out a tense 1–1 draw in their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 23 encounter, a result that...
Ekwueme Resigns as Enyimba Sporting Director, State Reason For Quitting
Former Nigeria international Ifeanyi Emmanuel Ekwueme has resigned from his position as Sporting Director of Enyimba International Football Club, with immediate effect. READ ALSO: NPFL:...
NPFL: Abia Warriors, Wikki Tourists Settle for Share of Spoils in Umuahia
Abia Warriors were held to a 1–1 draw by Wikki Tourists in a closely fought Nigeria Premier Football League encounter, as both sides shared...
Ahmed Musa’s Late Strike Seals Crucial NPFL Win for Kano Pillars Over Katsina United
Former Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa once again proved his enduring value as Kano Pillars edged Katsina United 1–0 in a keenly contested Nigeria...
Vincent Double Sinks Rangers as Plateau United Claim Matchday 23 Victory
Plateau United secured a hard-fought 2–1 victory over Rangers International on Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 23, thanks to a decisive brace from...
Lagos FA Lifts Ban On Three Suspended BDFA Members
The Lagos State Football Association (LSFA), has announced the lifting of the disciplinary ban placed on Coaches Bishop Lawson Sampson, Michael Adebayo and Mr....
Simy Nwankwo Hits 16-Goal Mark with Hat-Trick in Saudi Division One
Nigerian striker Simy Nwankwo continued his sensational scoring run in the Saudi Arabia Division One League, netting a hat-trick to inspire Al Orobah to...
TotalEnergies CAF AFCON Morocco 2025 Breaks New Digital Records with 6 Billion Views
The TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 has set a new benchmark in global football engagement, recording an unprecedented six billion...
Niger Delta Games 2026 ; Organisers pay a Working visit to the DG of the National Sports Commission
Organisers of the Niger Delta Games say the competition will continue to be an integral part of the sporting calendar of the National Sports...
GLASGOW 2026 COMMONWEALTH GAMES: NSC, British Cycling Association Collaborate For Team Nigeria Cyclists To Train In Manchester
Team Nigeria cyclists will train in Manchester for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. This is one of the fallouts from a meeting between the...
17 Days to Go: Access Bank Lagos City Marathon Organisers Release Official Bib, Cut-Off and Medal Policy
As preparations intensify for the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon 2026, organisers have released the official race schedule and cut-off policy, offering clarity to...
Why I Joined Nottingham Forest – Super Falcons Forward Joy Omewa Explains England Switch
Super Falcons forward Joy Omewa has explained her decision to join English club Nottingham Forest Women, describing the move as an exciting new chapter...
WAFCON 2026: Stella Mbachu Plays Down Threat of Nigeria’s Group Opponents
Former Super Falcons star Stella Mbachu has dismissed concerns over the strength of Nigeria’s opponents in their group at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup...
The Explosive Press Conference That Sentenced Rúben Amorim at Manchester United
In the unforgiving theatre of Old Trafford, one press conference proved to be the final nail in the coffin for Rúben Amorim’s tumultuous tenure...
Morocco Remain Good Example For Nigeria To Follow, Despite Chaotic AFCON Final – Fuludu
A member of Nigeria's gold medal-winning team at the 1994 Africa Cup of Nations, Edema Fuludu has heaped praises on Morocco for how they...
Mutiu Adepoju Advocates Continuity For Super Eagles’ AFCON 2025 Squad
Former Super Eagles' midfielder, Mutiu Adepoju has advocated a system of continuity and longer days together for Nigeria's squad that finished third at the...
Ashanti Akpan Banks On Her Chelsea Experience To Excel At Newcastle Ladies
New arrival at Newcastle United Ladies FC, Ashanti Akpan is hoping to excel with The Magpies in England’s lower division female league, based on...
Young Tigers Football Academy Prepare For Interlinks 2nd Term Holiday Camp
Players in all age categories at Young Tigers Football Academy of Ikotun, Lagos have started preparations physically, mentally, and financially towards this year's Interlinks...
Coach Chijioke Osuagwu Targets Abia State FA Cup Glory With Ahudiya Nnem FC
The head coach of Ahudiya Nnem FC of Abiriba in Abia State, Chijioke Gabriel Osuagwu has revealed that his biggest target is to win...
NBF Unveils Comprehensive 2026 Calendar to Drive Growth of Nigerian Boxing
The Nigeria Boxing Federation (NBF) has unveiled an extensive programme of activities for the 2026 sporting calendar, outlining a roadmap aimed at repositioning Nigerian...
KBSL Super Four Set for January Showdown in Birnin Kebbi
The stage is set for the 2026 Kebbi State Beach Soccer League (KBSL) Super Four, as four teams prepare to battle for the season’s...
Molde Exclude Daniel Daga from Winter Camp Amid Ongoing Sexual Assault Investigation
Nigeria midfielder Daniel Daga has been left out of Molde FK’s winter training camp in Spain as investigations continue into an alleged sexual assault...
Aweroro, Adegoke React as 3SC End Bendel Insurance’s Unbeaten Run in Ibadan
Shooting Stars Sports Club head coach Nurudeen Aweroro and match-winner Qamar Adegoke have shared their reactions following 3SC’s hard-fought 1–0 victory over Bendel Insurance...
Aluma Napoleon: Early Goal Disrupted Warri Wolves’ Game Plan in Rangers Defeat
Warri Wolves head coach Aluma Napoleon has attributed his side’s 4–2 defeat to Rangers International on NPFL Matchday 22 to an early goal that...
My Dream Is to Win the Ballon d’Or – Fearless Midfield Prodigy Todowede Tunmise Opens Up on His Football Aspirations
“My name is Todowede Tunmise,” he says softly, almost shyly, as he settles into a chat with Sports247. Yet it takes only a few minutes...
Anthony Joshua’s Former Training Partner Reveals Lessons Learnt From December 29th Accident
A lower weight boxer, who used to train alongside former world heavyweight champion, Anthony Olaseni Oluwafemi Joshua, has reflected on the Nigerian-born star’s recent...
Tammy Abraham Relishes His Return To Aston Villa ‘As A Man’
Nigerian-born striker, Tammy Abraham has stated delight with his return to Aston Villa of England, where he previously starred on loan from Chelsea in...
Goldenmouth Chilaka Counts Many Blessings, Reveals His Achievements With AFS In FESTAC Town
The sports director and coach of Anchorage Field Schools (AFS) of FESTAC Town in Lagos, Goldenmouth Chilaka is counting the blessings and achievements that...
Deji Elerewe Has Outstanding Mentality, Lincoln City Top Shot Testifies
Lincoln City of England new signing, Deji Elerewe has been described as a player with ‘outstanding mentality’ and immense physical attributes that would be...
Isaac Okoro Helps Chicago Bulls Overcome Boston Celtics In NBA
Chicago Bulls star, Isaac Okoro was at his best once again and his performance helped his side snatch a 114-111 win against Boston Celtics...
Super Falcons Set for WAFU Four-Nation Tournament Ahead of 2026 WAFCON
Nigeria’s Super Falcons will intensify their preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) by competing in a four-nation West African tournament...
Majekodunmi Felicitates With Chief Alhaja Ayo Omidiran on Her Federal Appointment
Alhaji Ganiyu Majekodunmi, Executive Board Member of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Chairman of the NFF Youth Football Committee and Chairman of the Ogun...
SSA Mourns Passing of Wilfred Ndidi’s Father, Urges Nation to Stand With Super Eagles Captain
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, Hon. Anthony Adeboye, has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic passing of Mr....
Morice Chukwu Reflects on Historic CAF Confederation Cup Win for Singida Black Stars
Singida Black Stars captain Morice Chukwu has expressed pride and gratitude following his side’s hard-earned 1–0 victory over Otoho d’Oyo in the CAF Confederation...
Eric Chelle Proved Himself Deserves New Contract – Taiwo Oloyede
Former Nigerian international Taiwo Oloyede has heaped praise on Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle, admitting the Malian tactician exceeded expectations at the last...
Rangers International Confirm Permanent Transfer of Evans Ogbonda to Power Dynamos
Rangers International Football Club of Enugu have officially confirmed the completion of the permanent transfer of defender Evans Ogbonda to Zambian giants Power Dynamos...
