Deshi Jalong Shares Inner Pain And Goals For North Central Basketball
A board member of Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), Adamu Deshi Janlong, has opened up on inner pain and his burning desire to change the basketball landscape in the North Central Zone of Nigeria. Deshi revealed that the North Central Zone is blessed with talented youths who can excel in the slamming and dunking game if they are nurtured well and...
CSED Expands “Project 2027” Netball Training To Port Harcourt
One of Nigeria’s leading sports for change NGO, CSED (Community Sport and Educational Development) Initiative recently (26 and 27 February 2025) held a two-day seminar on netball for P.E. Teachers in Port Harcourt (Rivers State). The training was held in collaboration with the Airforce Secondary School Airforce Base Rumuomasi, Port-Harcourt, was held at the school premises. This training is part...
Gaa-Akanbi FC Backs Boluwatife Ajina To Continue Scoring Streak After Match-Winning Goal
Gaa-Akanbi Football Club of Ilorin has thrown its support behind Boluwatife Ajina to continue his impressive goal-scoring form after his decisive strike secured ABS Ilorin FC a 1-0 victory over Gateway FC in Matchday 10 of the Nigeria National League. The thrilling encounter took place at the Rashidi Yekini Main Bowl of the George Innih Stadium, Ilorin, Kwara State, on...
Peace Cup 2025: Lagos’ Biggest Grassroots Tournament Returns With Exciting Updates
The highly anticipated 5th edition of the Peace Cup is set to kick off, bringing together top grassroots football talent in Lagos for another thrilling competition. With a growing reputation as one of the most competitive and well-organized tournaments in the region, this year’s edition promises to be bigger and better. The official draws will take place on May 25, 2025,...
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...
