NSC Secures Scholarship Deal With Hungarian University For Nigerian Athletes
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has partnered with the Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences (MATE) to provide academic opportunities for Nigerian athletes, ensuring they can pursue higher education while continuing their training and competitions. The agreement was finalized during a strategic meeting at the NSC headquarters in Abuja, attended by NSC Chairman Mallam Shehu Dikko, Director-General Hon. Bukola...
Niger Delta Sports Festival: Facility Upgrades Near Completion In Uyo
Preparations for the inaugural Niger Delta Sports Festival (NDSF), scheduled from April 1 to 8, 2025, in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, are advancing rapidly, with significant progress in upgrading key sporting facilities. A focal point of these enhancements is the refurbishment of the Uyo Township Stadium's Olympic-size 9-lane swimming pool. The Chairman of the Facility and Transport Subcommittee, Ochuko Igbigbisie,...
Ezekiel Nathaniel Shatters African 400m Indoor Record With Historic 44.74s Run At Big 12 Championships
Ezekiel Nathaniel has redefined African 400m indoor racing with a groundbreaking performance at the Big 12 Indoor Championships, claiming gold in spectacular fashion. He blazed to victory in 44.74s, smashing his own African Record and solidifying his place in history. Racing in a timed final alongside Arizona State’s Jayden Davis—his closest competitor in the qualification round—Nathaniel took control early, hitting...
Jitters In Erring Club’s Camp As Players Drag 8 NPFL Clubs To NFF Players Status Arbitration Committee For Breach Of Contracts
Not less than eight NPFL clubs were dragged to the Nigeria Football Federation Players Status and Arbitration Committee, (PSAC)who rounded up it's first sitting in 2025 on Saturday, Sports247 reports. More than 40% of clubs in the NPFL were dragged to the Committee, they include Plateau United, Bendel Insurance, Bayelsa United, Lobi Stars, Akwa United, Heartland FC, Sunshine Stars FC,...
Rwanda Change Coach For Super Eagles As ‘Vastly Experienced ‘ Amourouche Takes Over Amavubi Three Weeks To World Cup Qualifiers
Three weeks to the restart of the 2026 FIFA World Cup as Adel Amrouche takes charge of the Amavubi ahead of Super Eagles clash, Sports247 reports. The vastly experienced African coach took over on Saturday 1st of March, 2025 from Torsten Spittler as the head coach of the Rwanda national football team Amavubi, who left the job recently. Reports from...
Osimhen Scores 15th, 16Th Super Turkish Goal As Galatasaray’s Title Charge Suffers
Victor Osimhen Scored his 15th and 16th goals in the Super Turkish League on Sunday against Kasimpasa as Galatasaray title charge suffered a blip. Sports247 reports. Kasimpasa fought back to secure a famous 3-3 draw in the six goals thriller played in Kasimpasa on Sunday, a set back for the Galatasaray's title charge as arch rivals Feenabache are...
Lagos High School Volleyball Tournament: A Launchpad For Nigeria’s Future Stars – Adeboye Adeyinka
The Lagos High School Volleyball Tournament has the potential to produce Nigeria’s next generation of sports stars, according to Adeboye Anthony Adeyinka, the Senior Special Assistant on Grassroots Sports Development to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Speaking at the tournament finals over the weekend, Adeboye expressed his confidence that with proper support and nurturing, young talents discovered through this platform...
Enyimba FC and United Nigeria Airline Renew Partnership to Boost NPFL and Foster National Unity
Enyimba FC and United Nigeria Airline have renewed their successful partnership, reinforcing support for the club’s operations while promoting national unity through football. Initially forged in 2023, the deal has played a crucial role in enhancing branding, logistics, and travel arrangements for Enyimba, helping the People’s Elephant remain a dominant force in the Nigeria Professional Football League. READ ALSO: Omosebi Babatunde...
Omosebi Babatunde Shines with Hat-Trick and Assist as Etoile de l’Est Tops Rwanda’s Second Division
Former Immaculate FC striker, Omosebi Babatunde, delivered a stunning performance for Etoile de l’Est FC, scoring his first hat trick in the Ferwafa Men’s Second Division in Rwanda. READ ALSO: Arokodare Nets 16th Goal of the Season, Eyes Super Eagles Call-Up In the Week 18 away fixture against Impeesa FC, Omosebi not only netted three goals but also provided an assist,...
Arokodare Nets 16th Goal of the Season, Eyes Super Eagles Call-Up
Nigerian striker Tolu Arokodare continued his impressive goal-scoring form, netting his 16th goal of the season as he helped his club secure a crucial victory. The towering forward has been one of the standout performers in his league campaign, and his consistent displays have put him in contention for a Super Eagles call-up. Arokodare, who plays for KRC Genk in...
