Oyo State Sets New Standard As Host Of National Open Armwrestling Championship, Overcomes Challenges To Win 15 Medals
The National Open Armwrestling Championship, held in Oyo State, has been praised as one of the best-organized editions in recent history, despite facing challenges in logistics, sponsorship, and training equipment. The Oyo State Armwrestling Team also delivered an impressive performance, winning 15 medals (5 Gold, 7 Silver, and 3 Bronze). Speaking exclusively to Sports247, the team’s coach, Ilesanmi Osideko, expressed...
National Armwrestling Open: Obilom Chibueze Steven, Nigeria’s “King of the Table” Sets His Sights On Global Dominance
The National Armwrestling Open Championship, held at Adamasigba Stadium, Ibadan, brought together the best armwrestlers from across Nigeria in a fierce battle for supremacy. One of the biggest highlights of the event was Obilom Chibueze Steven, who stamped his authority in the +100kg category, winning gold in both right-hand and left-hand competitions. His dominance earned him the prestigious title of "King...
Chidi Harmony Shines Bright With Brace as Flamingos Soar Over South Africa
Chidi Harmony once again proved why she is one of Nigeria’s brightest young talents, delivering a stunning performance with two crucial goals to help the Flamingos secure a 3-1 victory over South Africa’s Bantwana in the U17 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers. The prolific forward, who scored 13 goals in last year’s qualifiers, was at the heart of Nigeria’s attack at...
Eniola Bolaji Clinches Gold At Spanish Para Badminton International II
Paralympic bronze medallist Eniola Bolaji has added another prestigious gold medal to her collection, winning at the 2025 Spanish Para Badminton International II in Vitoria. This victory extends her unbeaten international streak to an incredible 11 out of 11 tournaments. The multiple African champion dominated the women’s singles SL3 final, defeating Ukraine’s Oksana Kozyba in straight sets 2-0 (21-15, 21-15). Bolaji’s journey...
Unprecedented Praise For Tinubu’s Game-Changing NSC Appointments
Stakeholders in Nigerian sports continue to commend President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for appointing Mallam Shehu Dikko as Chairman and Hon. Bukola Olopade as Director-General of the National Sports Commission (NSC). The latest wave of commendations came at the Newstap/SWAN Five-Star Awards held at Eko Club, Lagos, where industry leaders expressed confidence in the new leadership. Speaking after receiving an award...
NFSC Boss Ikpea Honoured In Brazil As Africano FC African Ambassador
The National Chairman of the Nigeria Football Supporters Club (NFSC), Rev. (Amb) Samuel Ikpea, is expected to make history in the coming days, as he will be officially signed and unveiled as the African Representative of Bahia based Africano football club. Ikpea who is on a football business visit to Brazil, was appointed the Santos FC Ambassador to Nigeria in...
Super Falcons Striker Ijamilusi Shines In Debut For Chinese Club, Grabs Assist In 3-0 Win
Super Falcons striker Folashade Ijamilusi has quickly hit the ground and running in the Chinese Women's Premier league, with her new team Liaoning Baiye, as they hit defending champions Wuhan Jianghan 3-0 in the season's opener. The highly-rated Nigerian female sensational striker showed her hands of intents to shine and flourish in the very competitive league, by making the assist...
Nigeria Police Force Armwrestling Team Dominates National Championship, Qualifies For African Championship
The Nigeria Police Force Armwrestling Team delivered an outstanding performance at the just-concluded National Armwrestling Championship in Ibadan, Oyo State, securing a total of four gold, three silver, and one bronze medal. Their dominance in the competition ensured that four of their athletes earned spots to represent Nigeria at the upcoming 14th Africa Armwrestling Championship in Abuja, July 2025. Among...
Saheed Osupa’s Music Can Help You Overcome Difficult Moments, Says Robo Queens’ Former Captain Habeebat Kehinde Akinwande
A former captain of FC Robo Queens of Lagos, Habeebat Kehinde Akinwande has revealed her love for the songs of fuji music icon, Saheed Osupa, which she says can help anyone easily overcome difficulties in life, Sports247 reports. The badging defender, who had a handful of caps with the under-17 women's national team, Flamingos in 2014, and Super Falcons in...
Swimming Coaches Will Get Practical Experience During Level 1 Course, Board Member Jiddah Dakwai Promises
All participants at the forthcoming Level 1 Swimming Coaches Certificate Course have been assured of practical sessions that would, to a very large extent, boost their knowledge of the aquatic sport. This much was revealed by a board member of Nigeria Aquatic Federation (NAqF), Jiddah Dikwai, who Sports247 gathered is enthusiastic that he will see many swimming coaches make...
