Bam Adebayo Settles For 21 Points In NBA Victory, As Miami Heats Market His Historic 83
Miami Heats of USA centre, Bam Adebayo settled for only 21 points in his next game after netting a historic 83 last week, which his team exploited with merchandising benefits during their victory over Milwaukee Bucks, Sports247 reports. Although Adebayo could not replicate his magical form of the previous game in USA's National Basketball Association (NBA), his team sold several...
Olopade Gives Plaudits To D’Tigress, Despite 93-86 Slump Against France
Nigeria’s National Sports Commission (NSC) director-general, Honourable Bukola Olopade has rained plaudits on the country’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress for their gallant outing at the FIBA World Cup qualification tournament in Lyon, France. Sports247 reports that, though D’Tigress lost their penultimate game of the competition against the host country, France, on Sunday, Olopade reckoned that Coach Rena Wakama’s lasses had...
Ex-international Faith Abudu Takes Weightlifting To Her Private School In Benin City
A former international weightlifter and erstwhile secretary-general of Nigeria’s governing federation for the sport, Faith Abudu has taken the discipline of strength and physical stability to her school in Edo State. Sports247 gathered that Abudu made history when she successfully introduced weightlifting to the inter-house sports competition at Bright Brains Preparatory and Montessori School in Benin City. Read Also: Leadership Coach...
Leadership Coach Mfoniso Udoh Tells Youngsters: You Need Other People to Help You Achieve Your Dreams
A Lagos-based female football coach and leadership trainer, Mfoniso Udoh has advised young players to find a mentor, because they need other people to help them achieve their dreams, Sports247 reports. The certified youth developer, instructor and motivational speaker gave this piece of advice while delivering lectures for female secondary school students at the 1st Goals For Girls Leadership Summit...
Emmanuel Ayaosi Stars with Goal and Assist as Nigerian Prospect Shines for MFK Karviná
Young Nigerian forward Emmanuel Ayaosi delivered a standout performance for MFK Karviná in their entertaining 2–2 away draw against SK Sigma Olomouc in the Czech Fortuna Chance Liga, underlining his growing importance to the team. Ayaosi made his impact felt early in the contest, opening the scoring in the 14th minute with a composed finish after showing excellent body movement...
Former Ikorodu City Captain Waliu Ojetoye Begins Czech Adventure with FC Sellier & Bellot Vlašim
Former Ikorodu City captain Waliu Ojetoye has taken the next major step in his career after officially completing a move to FC Sellier & Bellot Vlašim in the Czech Republic. The Nigerian defender now begins a fresh chapter in European football, where he will look to establish himself in the Fortuna Národní Liga, the second tier of Czech football. For...
2026 Viareggio Cup: Mavlon, One Touch Through to Quarter-Finals as Ojodu, Magic Stars Fall Short
Nigerian youth teams recorded mixed fortunes at the 76th edition of the prestigious Viareggio Cup, with Mavlon FC and One Touch Football Academy advancing to the quarter-finals while Ojodu City FC and Magic Stars FC bowed out of the competition. The globally recognised youth tournament continues to provide a stage for emerging talents, and Nigerian academies once again left their...
‘We Can Win Six Golds!’ Nigeria Boxing VP Talks Up Commonwealth Games Medal Hopes
Vice President of the Nigeria Boxing Federation, Omonlei Yakubu Imadu, has expressed strong optimism about the country’s chances at the upcoming Commonwealth Games, insisting that Nigeria’s boxers can deliver a big medal haul with the right preparation. Imadu said he is confident the nation’s 10 qualified boxers will be ready to challenge for podium places if the current plans are...
‘A Genius With the Ball!’ Enebeli Pays Heartfelt Tribute to Late Henry Nwosu
Former Nigeria international Mathias Enebeli has joined the growing list of football figures mourning the passing of former teammate Henry Nwosu, describing the late midfielder as a rare talent whose quality set him apart. Enebeli said Nwosu’s ability on the ball made him special and unforgettable to those who played alongside him. Read Also: ‘Nigeria Has Lost Great Men!’ Fanny Amun...
‘Nigeria Has Lost Great Men!’ Fanny Amun Pays Tribute to Onigbinde and Henry Nwosu
Former Super Eagles assistant coach Fanny Amun has paid tribute to late football figures Chief Adegboye Onigbinde and Henry Nwosu, describing their deaths as a painful loss to Nigerian football. Amun said the passing of both men in the same period has left a deep void in the country’s sporting community, given their immense contributions to the game. Read Also: ‘Football...
