Emanuel Emegha Promises Extra Loyalty To Strasbourg, Despite Suspension By His French Club
Strasbourg of France striker, Emanuel Emegha has pledged his continued loyalty to the team, despite their decision to suspend him for what they described...
Ola Aina Makes Startling Confession: He’s Talking To Another Player’s Girlfriend
Nottingham Forest of England defender, Ola Aina has caused a stir across social media after confessing that he has been 'talking' to another player's...
Oshoala Strikes Again as Al Hilal Secure Confident 2–0 Win Over Eastern Flames
Super Falcons star Asisat Oshoala continued her fine scoring form in the Saudi Women’s Premier League on Thursday, finding the back of the net...
Nigeria Needs New Discoveries To Replace Old Para-Athletes, Says Folashade Oluwafemiayo
Highly-acclaimed Nigerian para-Olympian and multiple gold medalist, Folashade Alice Oluwafemiayo (OON) has highlighted the need for new talents who can take over the baton...
India’s International Wheelchair Cricket Council Official Monu Shaik Rates Nigerians As ‘Very Good People’
India's global development committee member in the International Wheelchair Cricket Council (IWCC), Monu Shaik, has described Nigerians as 'very good people,' who are always...
CAFCL: Rivers United Goalie Osagie Nominated for Matchday 2 “Saves of the Week”
Rivers United goalkeeper Osagie Onisodumeya has been named among the top five saves of Matchday 2 in the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League, earning continental...
Bobby Okereke Named Giants’ Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year
New York Giants linebacker Bobby Okereke has been selected as the team’s 2025 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year nominee, an honor recognizing...
Seventh Time Olympian Nigeria’s Oshonaike joins IOC Athletes’ Commission
Seven-time Olympian Olufunke Oshonaike has made history as the first Nigerian appointed to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Athletes’ Commission, following her nomination by...
Rugby School Nigeria Set to Ignite Lagos With First-Ever Rugby School 7s Tournament
Rugby School Nigeria, Lekki, is set to light up the Lagos sports scene as it hosts the maiden edition of the Rugby School 7s...
D’Tigers Slide to 11th as Guinea’s Meteoric Rise Rewrites Africa’s Basketball Hierarchy
Nigeria’s men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, have tumbled out of Africa’s top 10 for the first time in years, dropping from 8th to 11th in...
Lagos Sports Boss Lekan Fatodu Hosts Super Falcons Star Ijamilusi, Pledges Stronger Support For Women’s Football
The Director General of the Lagos State Sports Commission, Lekan Fatodu, has received Super Falcons forward Folashade Ijamilusi on a courtesy visit to his...
Palladino Hails Lookman’s Revival, Labels Him a Key Asset for Club’s Future
Atalanta boss Raffaele Palladino has thrown his full weight behind in-form forward Ademola Lookman, describing the Nigerian star as an “essential asset” as the...
Special Eagles Seal Historic West Africa Para Games Triumph After President’s Halftime Intervention
Nigeria’s Special Eagles made history by beating Liberia 1–0 to become champions of the first West Africa Para Games in Abeokuta, Ogun State, and...
Kanu Sends Strong Message: ‘I’m Not Done Yet — I’m Fighting to Return and Win WAFCON for Nigeria’
Super Falcons forward Uchenna Kanu has declared that she still has much more to offer the national team, insisting that her focus is now...
Uweh Urges Eagles: ‘Forget the Past — AFCON Is Your Chance to Prove You’re True Professionals’
Former Nigeria international Andrew Uweh has called on the Super Eagles to put recent disappointments behind them and channel their full energy into the...
Oliseh Issues Stern Warning: ‘Strong Leadership Will Decide Nigeria’s AFCON Fate — Ndidi Must Step Up’
Former Super Eagles captain Sunday Oliseh has delivered a powerful assessment ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco (21 Dec 2025...
Abdulrahman Admits Rushed Squad: ‘We Were Hurriedly Assembled — But D’Tigers Will Be Stronger in Next FIBA Round’
D’Tigers head coach Mohammed Abdulrahman has opened up on the team’s struggles in the first phase of the FIBA 2027 Basketball World Cup qualifiers,...
Nieketen Raises Alarm: ‘Nigeria Is Repeating the Same Mistakes — Why Invite 54 Players If They Won’t Compete?’
Former Nigeria international Peter Nieketen has voiced strong concerns over the 54-man provisional squad released for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco,...
Udi Slams 54-Man AFCON List: ‘It’s Shameful — Three Weeks to Go and Chelle Still Doesn’t Know His Team’
Former Super Eagles midfielder Duke Udi has blasted the Nigeria Football Federation and head coach Eric Sekou Chelle over the release of a 54-man...
Bassey Reveals Shocking Past: ‘I Almost Quit Football at 15 — God Saved My Career’
Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey has made a heartfelt revelation about his early struggles in football, admitting that he almost quit the sport entirely...
Dikko Outlines Bold Vision: ‘NSC Will Build Centres, Empower Athletes, and Inspire a New Generation’
Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Mallam Shehu Dikko, has reaffirmed the commission’s long-term mission to transform Nigeria’s sports ecosystem, emphasizing the creation...
Jackson Targets More Glory: Nigeria Arm-Wrestling Shifts Focus to 2026 African Championship After Dominating West Africa
President of the Nigeria Arm-Wrestling Federation, Samuel Jackson, says the federation has now shifted full attention to the 2026 African Arm-Wrestling Championship in Ghana,...
Ijeh Backs NPFL Stars: ‘At Least Two Home-Based Players Must Make Nigeria’s Final AFCON Squad’
Former Super Eagles striker Peter Ijeh has thrown his full support behind domestic league players, insisting that at least two NPFL stars from the...
NFF Sec-Gen Sanusi: ‘We’re Working to Select the Best — Nigeria Must Avoid $10,000 AFCON Fine’
Secretary General of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Dr Mohammed Sanusi, has assured Nigerians that the federation is working closely with the technical department...
Kemi Adegbuyi Targets NWFL Super-6 Ticket With FC Robo Queens
FC Robo Queens of Lagos fast-rising whiz-kid, Kemi Adegbuyi, has disclosed that her biggest target for this season is to help her club qualify...
17 Days to AFCON: How Fan ID, Free E-Visa Work for Travelling Fans Heading to Morocco
As the countdown to the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 intensifies, the Local Organising Committee (LOC) and the Confédération Africaine de...
Angola Unveil Final 28-Man Squad for AFCON 2025
Angola head coach Patrice Beaumelle has released his final 28-man squad for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025, confirming the team...
AFCON 2025: Olaitan, Tosin Aiyegun Lead Benin Republic’s 30-Man Provisional List
Benin Republic head coach Gernot Rohr has unveiled a 30-man provisional squad for the 2025 TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations, with key forwards...
Nigerian Goalkeeper Osayi Kingdom Named Best in Sweden’s Ettan League After Sensational Debut Season
In a remarkable debut campaign in Europe, Nigerian goalkeeper Osayi Kingdom has been crowned Best Goalkeeper of the Season in Sweden’s Ettan Fotboll League,...
Edo Queens’ Victory Draws Praise as Sports Commission Chairman Hails Team’s Resilience
Edo Queens FC’s hard-fought 1–0 triumph over Heartland Queens has continued to generate positive reactions, with the Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports...
Nigeria U-15 Team Set to Return After Narrow Miss in CAF Secondary School Championship Qualifiers
The Nigeria U-15 Secondary School team is expected to touch down at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on Friday after wrapping up their...
Amas Obasogie Shines as Singida Black Stars Hold Azam FC in Goalless Draw
Nigerian goalkeeper Amas Obasogie delivered a commanding performance on Wednesday as Singida Black Stars secured a hard-fought 0–0 draw against Azam FC in the...
Best Talent Football Academy’s Coach Oyeyiola Ishola Urges NFF, LSFA To Support Grassroots Clubs With Grants
The founder and head coach of Best Talent Football Academy of Lagos Island, Oyeyiola David Ishola has sent a clarion call to governing bodies...
Unstoppable Nigeria Strikes 59 Gold To Emerge No.1 At First-Ever West Africa Para Games
Team Nigeria has made history by emerging overall champions at the maiden edition of the West Africa Para Games, held in Abeokuta, Ogun State. After...
West African Para-Games: Women’s 1OOm Gold Medalist Appeals For Better Support Of Visually Challenged Athletes
Women's 100m gold medalist in the T11 event at the 1st West Africa Para-Games in Abeokuta, Taiwo Ruqiyat Sulaiman has appealed for better support...
Chrisantus Uche Receives Green Light For Likely Return To Getafe
Crystal Palace of England attacker, Chrisantus Uche could be on his way back to Getafe of Spain as early as next month, as the...
Chukwueze Eager To Extend Fulham Loan Deal Into Full Contract Next Month
Fulham of England winger, Samuel Chukwueze is reportedly eager to extend his current loan deal with the London-based English Premier League club into a...
Tosin Adarabioyo Under Fire, After Costly Error In Chelsea’s 3-1 Defeat
Chelsea of England defender, Tosin Adaribioyo is under fire from the club’s fans, after his error led to a goal during their 3-1 loss...
Remi Moses Still Alive, Following False Death Report By His Wife
Nigerian-born former Manchester United midfielder, Remi Moses is reportedly still alive, despite an initial statement issued by his own wife that he was dead. Sports247...
Akor Adams Explains His Growing Impact, Relevance At Sevilla of Spain
Sevilla of Spain striker, Akor Adams is relishing his growing impact at the Spanish La Liga club and believes it is due to his...
Lagos Legends Basketball Club’s President Manasseh Achii Promises ‘Best Effort’ For Continental Challenge
The President of Lagos Legends Basketball Club, Manasseh Achii has promised that the team's players and management will give their 'very best effort' in...
Awaziem Talks Tough Ahead of AFCON 2025: “We Have to Correct World Cup Failure Error”
Super Eagles defender Chidozie Awaziem says Nigeria must use the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) as an opportunity to correct the painful failure...
2025 HerGame Girls Championship: Holders Fosla Three Others Advance as Semi Final Line Up Finalized
Four teams - Generation Next, Fosla Academy, Horvel Angels and SIK Paragon have booked their places in the semi-finals of the 2025 HerGame Girls...
First Bank Returns After Six Years as WBLA 2025 Begins in Cairo
The 2025 Women’s Basketball League Africa (WBLA) tips off in Cairo from Friday December 5–14, 2025 marking a landmark return for Nigerian giants First...
NWFL Premiership Matchday Two: Late Goals Steal the Headlines Across Nigeria
Matchday Two of the 2025/26 NWFL Premiership delivered drama, tension, and a flurry of late goals as clubs across the country battled for early-season...
AFCON 2025: CAF Gives Fresh Regulations to Participating Teams to Ease Congestion, Logistics
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has issued a new set of operational guidelines ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025,...
Shooting Stars Edge Remo Stars 1–0 in Hard-Fought South-West Derby
Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) claimed a narrow but crucial 1–0 victory over Remo Stars in a fiercely contested South-West Derby, thanks to a...
Sodje Drops Bombshell: ‘AFCON Is a Distraction — I Wish Nigeria Didn’t Qualify’
Former Super Eagles defender Sam Sodje has sparked major debate after boldly declaring that Nigeria’s qualification for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in...
Ajilore Sounds Alarm: ‘The Pressure at AFCON Will Be Unlike Anything — Players Must Arrive Camp Early’
Former Super Eagles midfielder Femi Ajilore has warned that the pressure awaiting Nigeria at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco (21 Dec...
Aho Hails Dubai Move: ‘This Is the Biggest Step of My Career, Nigerian Cricket Is Rising’
Nigerian international and Guinness World Record fast bowler Peter Aho says his transfer to Dubai Capitals ahead of the 2026 ILT20 season marks the...
