Michael Kayode Gains Praise From Brentford’s Coach, After ‘Brilliant’ Show Against Man City
Brentford’s Nigerian-born defender, Michael Kayode has been cited among the ‘brilliant’ back-four that put up a ‘courageous’ fight against Manchester City on Wednesday in...
Youthful and Useful Projects Applaud Abia Govt, Seek Deeper Youth Empowerment Partnership
A delegation from Youthful and Useful Projects has paid a courtesy visit to the Abia State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Sir Nwaobilor...
Ares Spikers Open End-of-Year Volleyball Challenge With Gritty Comeback Win
Ares Spikers announced their intent at the Edison Volleyball Foundation/Academy and Akwa Ibom State Volleyball Association End-of-Year 4-Aside Challenge, battling back to secure a...
SSA Adeyinka Adeboye Graces NIS Passing-Out Ceremony, Reaffirms Commitment to Building Nigeria’s Next Generation of Sports Professionals
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, Hon. Adeyinka Adeboye, on Thursday, December 18, 2025, attended the passing-out ceremony of...
3 Days to AFCON 2025: Records Waiting to be Broken in Morocco
With three days remaining until the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2025 begins, African football once again turns to a tournament where...
CAF Confirms Medal Allocation for AFCON Top-Four Finishers
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially clarified the reward structure for teams finishing in the top four positions at the Africa Cup...
Kalou Tips Super Eagles As AFCON 2025 Title Contenders
Former Chelsea and Ivory Coast forward, Salomon Kalou, has identified Nigeria’s Super Eagles as one of the leading favourites to lift the 2025 Africa...
Abraham Ojo Emerges as Midfield Mainstay at Botev Plovdiv
Young Nigerian defensive midfielder Abraham Ojo continues to underline his growing reputation in European football with a string of commanding performances for Botev Plovdiv...
Ugwu Announces Himself on the Big Stage with Historic 17.73m Throw
Nigerian shot putter Emeka Ugwu has sent a strong message to the global athletics community after recording a massive 17.73m throw in the men’s...
Abeokuta South Coaches League 2025 Reaches Boiling Point as Super 4 Play-Offs Take Center Stage
The battle for supremacy in the 2025 Abeokuta South Coaches League reaches its defining moment today as the competition enters the highly anticipated Super...
Para Powerlifting Is My Calling — Coach Jude Ihuarulam Reflects on a Lifetime of Impact
For Coach Jude Ihuarulam, Head of Parasports at the Abia State Sports Council, para powerlifting is far more than a profession — it is...
Ogun, Bosun Tijani Foundation Set Stage for Youth Basketball Festival in Abeokuta
As part of deliberate efforts to discover, nurture, and develop young sporting talents, the Ogun State Government, in partnership with The Bosun Tijani Foundation,...
AFCON 2025: Osimhen Arrives as Super Eagles Depart Cairo for Fes
Victor Osimhen has linked up with the Super Eagles camp as the Nigerian squad departed Cairo for Fes, Morocco, ahead of the 2025 Africa...
OG Anunoby Stands Tall, After Helping New York Knicks Win NBA Cup
Nigerian-born sensation, Ogugua ‘OG’ Anunoby is standing tall in United States of America, after helping New York Knicks win this year’s National Basketball Association...
Joshua Gets Stern Warning From David Haye Ahead Of ‘Controversial’ Fight With Jake Paul
Nigerian-born heavyweight boxer, Anthony Oluwafemi Olaseni Joshua has received a stern warning from a fellow-former champion of the world, David Haye that he must...
England-based Boxer Lawrence Okolie Eyes Victory No.23 This Sunday In Lagos
England-based Nigerian-born heavyweight boxer, Lawrence Okolie will gun for his 23rd victory as a professional when he tangos Ghana’s Emmanuel Tetteh this Sunday in...
Israel Adesanya Drops To Sixth In UFC Rankings, Kamaru Usman Now 8th
Former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) title holder, Israel Adesanya has dropped to number six in the middleweight rankings, while another erstwhile belt holder, Kamaru...
Super Eagles’ Revived World Cup ‘Qualification Hope’ Receives Media Attention In England
A section of the sports media in England has caught in on fresh speculation about a possible qualification of Nigeria’s upper Eagles for next...
Nigeria Gets Another Chance To Make History At FIFA’s Maiden U15 World Cup
Nigeria will get another chance to make history in the global football annals with a possible conquest of the maiden FIFA U-15 World Cup,...
Kelechi Iheanacho In Fresh Storm At Celtic, As Club Chairman Steps Down
Out of favour Nigerian attacker, Kelechi Iheanacho is in a new wave of stormy waters at Celtic of Scotland, as pressure form the club’s...
Joshua Makes Bold Promise Ahead Of Fight With Jake Paul; Says – I’m Going To Deliver
Nigerian-born former world heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Olaseni Oluwafemi Joshua says he is taking Friday’s night’s fight with Jake Paul very seriously and promised...
Abia State Concludes 2025 Global Football Scouting Tour, Eyes European Breakthrough for Youth Talents
Abia State has taken another decisive step in redefining grassroots football development in Nigeria following the successful conclusion of its 2025 Global Football Scouting...
Edo Queens End Adamawa Queens’ Unbeaten Run in Benin
Edo Queens delivered a commanding performance to secure a 2–0 victory over Adamawa Queens in their NWFL Matchday 4 encounter at the Samuel Ogbemudia...
FIFA Approves Record $727m Financial Package for 2026 World Cup
The FIFA Council has approved a historic financial package of $727 million for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, representing a massive 50 per cent...
NWFL: Robo Queens Dominate Dannaz Ladies in Lagos Derby
FC Robo Queens produced a ruthless performance to defeat Dannaz Ladies 5–1 in a one-sided Lagos derby, rounding off Matchday Four of the NWFL...
‘It Was Just an Assessment!’ Duke Udi Shrugs Off Egypt Loss as Super Eagles Test Run
Former Super Eagles midfielder Duke Udi has played down Nigeria’s 2–1 friendly defeat to Egypt, insisting the result should not cause panic as the...
‘Better to Lose Now Than Later!’ Oshaniwa Says Egypt Defeat Is Super Eagles’ Wake-Up Call
Former Super Eagles left-back Juwon Oshaniwa has described Nigeria’s 2–1 friendly defeat to Egypt as a timely wake-up call, insisting the result should push...
‘A Good Loss at the Right Time!’ Dombraye Says Egypt Defeat Will Sharpen Super Eagles for AFCON
Former Super Eagles player Eddy Dombraye has described Nigeria’s 2–1 friendly defeat to Egypt as a timely reminder that the team still has work...
No More Fear Factor! Odiaka Warns Nigeria AFCON Will Be Won on Performance, Not Reputation
Former Nigeria international Monday Odiaka has warned that the Super Eagles should not expect an easy ride at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations...
Big Leadership Void! Amoo Warns Super Eagles Will Feel Troost-Ekong’s Absence at AFCON
Former Flying Eagles head coach Fatai Amoo has warned that the Super Eagles will miss the leadership and experience of William Troost-Ekong at the...
Akinwande Lights Up Czech Youth League, Sets Sights on Fortuna Liga Debut
Nigerian youngster Okiki Akinwande continues to make waves in Europe after an impressive first half of the season with MFK Karviná’s youth team in...
‘I Didn’t Think Twice!’ Alebiosu Explains Why Choosing Nigeria Was Easy as AFCON Dream Begins
New Super Eagles invitee Ryan Alebiosu has revealed that deciding to represent Nigeria was an easy and emotional choice, after being approached by the...
Passport Scandal Rocks African Football! NFF Confirms Formal FIFA Protest Over DRC Players
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has confirmed that it has submitted a formal protest to FIFA over the eligibility of players fielded by the...
‘This Is Shameless!’ Mikel Slams Super Eagles’ AFCON Preparations, Blasts NFF Over Unpaid Wages
Former Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel has launched a stinging criticism of Nigeria’s preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco,...
Fear Factor Gone? Oliseh Warns Rivals Now Smell Blood As Super Eagles Head To AFCON
Former Super Eagles captain Sunday Oliseh has warned that Nigeria no longer enjoys the fear factor it once commanded in African football, following the...
Nigeria ArmWrestling Gets National Boost As Sport Confirmed for 2026 Para Games in Abuja
The President of the Nigeria ArmWrestling Federation, Samuel Jackson, has confirmed that arm wrestling will officially feature at the 2026 National Para Games, set...
Omotayo Oluwasogo Targets Future Career With Benfica FC Of Portugal
A fast-rising left-full-back at FROLTISH Football Academy of Ijesha Express, Lagos, Omotayo Oluwasogo has disclosed that he has a burning ambition to play for...
Victor Osimhen Should Be Super Eagles’ New Captain – Ighalo
Former Super Eagles' striker, Odion Jude Ighalo has given his voice in support of the growing demand for Galatasaray of Turkey hitman, Victor Osimhen...
Nigerian Coach Gets Contract Extension With Real Madrid After Successful Season
Real Madrid World has extended the contract of Nigerian coach, Ayere Sylvester for another year after achieving huge success with the brand in his...
Rivers United’s Squad Is Not Good Enough To Win CAF Champions League – Coach Jombo
Rivers United FC of Port Harcourt's squad has been rated 'not good enough' to win this season's CAF Champions League, Sports247 reports. READ ALSO: Lawrence...
Lawrence Okolie Admits His Fight In Lagos On Sunday Is Stepping Stone To Bigger Bout
England-based Nigerian-born heavyweight boxer, Lawrence Okolie has stepped up preparations for his impending fight this weekend in Lagos, but admits his sight is actually...
Better Tomorrow FA Captain Folorunsho Testimony Dedicates Awo Cup MVP Award To His Late Father
The captain of Better Tomorrow Football Academy, Folorunsho Testimony has dedicated his awards as the most valuable player and highest goals scorer of Awo...
Eric Chelle’s Emotions Under Focus Again, As Eagles’ Coach Gets Yellow Card For Losing Temper During Defeat By Egypt
The emotional base of Super Eagles' coach, Eric Sekou Chelle is under focus once again, after he got a yellow card for losing his...
Tochukwu Nnadi Targets AFCON Success, After Getting Super Eagles’ Debut Versus Egypt
Zulte Waregem of Belgium midfielder, Tochukwu Nnadi is basking in the euphoria of his senior debut for Nigeria and he's already thinking of winning...
NCS Women Make History With Unbeaten Title Run in 2025 Volleyball Premier League
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) women’s volleyball team have written their names in Nigerian sports history after completing the 2025 Comptroller-General of Customs Volleyball...
Ekpepke Impresses in US as 33.89s Ranks Among Nigeria’s Indoor Best
Nigerian sprinter Favour Ekpepke 🇳🇬 delivered a standout performance on the indoor circuit after clocking 33.89 seconds to finish second in the men’s 300m...
FUNAAB Athletes Win Nine Medals At NUGA 2025 in Jos
The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has recorded a commendable performance at the 27th Nigerian University Games Association (NUGA) Games, finishing with a...
Abia Steps Into the Ring as Boxing Returns Home in Tribute to Obisie Nwankpa
Abia State took a historic leap into professional boxing on Tuesday night as Aba hosted its first-ever sanctioned pro bout, a landmark event staged...
AWO CUP U17 FINAL 2025: Golden Dollar Complete Remarkable Comeback to Claim Title
Golden Dollar were crowned champions of the AWO CUP U17 2025 after edging Might Blaster 5–4 on penalties in a dramatic final that ended...
Buqueson FA Crowned Champions of AWO CUP U13 2025 After Dramatic Final
Buqueson FA emerged champions of the AWO CUP U13 Final 2025 after edging Sunshine FA 4–1 on penalties following a thrilling 1–1 draw in...
