Lagos Women Run Names Oduwole As Ambassador
The Minister for Trade and Industry, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, has been named an Ambassador of the Lagos Women Run just as the 2025 edition...
Nigeria’s Bamidele Yusuf Fires Ferencváros to Stunning Europa League Win In Salzburg
Nigeria’s rising star Bamidele Yusuf delivered a match-winning performance on Thursday night, scoring a brilliant second-half goal to hand Ferencváros a thrilling 3–2 victory...
Super Falcons Eye 2026 WAFCON Ticket as Madugu Backs Squad to Deliver Against Benin
Nigeria’s Super Falcons are set to begin their quest for qualification to the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) with a crucial first-leg...
Ibom Air Seals ₦200 Million Shirt Sponsorship Deal with Akwa United FC — A New Era for Sports-Private Sector Synergy in Akwa Ibom
In a bold move that underscores the growing intersection between business and sports development in Akwa Ibom State, Ibom Air has signed a landmark...
Gadmaj FC Clinch KAAF Title as Sir Kesington Adebutu Marks 90th Birthday with Twin Football Finals
Gadmaj FC emerged champions of the 2025 Kesington Adebukunola Adebutu Foundation (KAAF) Male Age-Grade Football Competition on Wednesday, capping a dramatic finale that doubled...
Nigerian Starlet Udoh Victor Seals Move from Southampton to Czech Side Dynamo České Budějovice
Rising Nigerian midfielder Udoh Victor has completed a switch from Southampton to Czech Republic club Dynamo České Budějovice, becoming the fourth Nigerian to sign...
SWAN Honours Wale Joseph with Veteran Sports Journalist Award at Diamond Jubilee Celebration.
In commemoration of its Diamond Jubilee Celebration, the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has conferred the Veteran Sports Journalist Award on Mr. Wale...
Phemmy Adetula Bags Veteran Sports Journalist Award from SWAN.
In celebration of its Diamond Jubilee, the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has conferred the prestigious Veteran Sports Journalist Award on Phemmy Adetula,...
Ogun Head of Service, Hon. Isiaka, Police CP, To Grace SWAN Security Cup Final
The much-anticipated final match of the 5th Ogun SWAN Security Cup is set to get a boost as top government and security officials are...
GOV. Alia Dissolves Lobi Stars FC board, Management
Governor Hyacinth Alia has approved the dissolution of the Board and Management of the Benue state-owned Lobi Stars FC, Makurdi. The dissolution is with immediate...
NSC Marks One Year of Transformative Impact in Nigerian Sports Under Shehu Dikko’s Leadership
Exactly one year ago today, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu took a landmark decision to scrap the Federal Ministry of Sports and reorganize the National...
Ibadan’s Grace Adeyemi: The unsung hockey defender chasing her dream against all odds
At 24 years old, Grace Adeyemi, a field hockey player from Ibadan, Oyo State, is proving that passion and persistence can keep a dream...
Sunshine Stars’ midfield engine Elvis Chima proving hard work beats talent in Nigerian football rise
At just 25 years old, Elvis chima, the dynamic attacking midfielder for Sunshine Stars FC, is fast becoming one of the most talked-about players...
Brighton’s Nigerian wonderkid Nneji Daniel earns first-team training call-up after record-breaking move
Sixteen-year-old Nigerian heritage defender, Nneji Daniel, has captured attention in England after being invited to train with Brighton & Hove Albion’s first team, marking...
Nigeria’s Ibrahim Said emerging as a bright new star at Motherwell FC
Ibrahim Muhammad Said, born on June 15, 2002, in Kano, Nigeria, is quickly establishing himself as one of the most exciting young wingers in...
Enugu Set To host National Sports Festival 2026 As NSC Gives Glowing Approval
The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Bukola Olapade, has expressed satisfaction with the level of preparedness and quality of sporting facilities...
Do Football Referees Have Too Much Power?
Let’s be honest, football referees have one of the toughest jobs in world sport. Ninety minutes of chaos, 22 emotional athletes, thousands of fans...
Amaju Pinnick says Super Eagles have ‘no excuses’ ahead of Morocco World Cup playoff showdown
Former Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) president Amaju Pinnick has urged the Super Eagles to rise to the occasion as they prepare for their crucial...
Hugo Broos: ‘Nigeria Have the Quality to Survive Morocco Playoffs’
South Africa head coach Hugo Broos has backed Nigeria’s Super Eagles to navigate the CAF World Cup playoffs in Morocco next month, saying the...
15-year-old Adedini haunts Nigeria after NFF snub as France edge Flamingos 1-0 in Morocco
Rachael Adedini, the 15-year-old forward born in France to Nigerian parents, came back to haunt her country of heritage as France defeated Nigeria’s Flamingos...
Nosa Igiebor Urges Super Eagles: “Focus on Morocco Playoffs, Not the Hype”
Former Super Eagles midfielder Nosa Igiebor has urged Nigeria’s players to remain fully focused on the upcoming World Cup playoffs in Morocco, warning against...
Super Eagles Boss Eric Chelle Rallies Squad: ‘All Focus Now on World Cup Playoffs in Morocco — No Distractions, No Excuses!’
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has declared that all attention is now firmly fixed on Nigeria’s upcoming FIFA World Cup playoffs, stressing that...
Super Eagles striker Akor Adams vows to give ‘everything’ ahead of World Cup playoff showdown in Morocco
Super Eagles forward Akor Adams has promised to give his all as Nigeria prepares for the crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff next month...
15 Year Old Goalkeeper, Divine Progress Shines For Adanimogo FC Against Gateway Football Club
Divine Progress Onyekwere performed brilliantly in goal for Adanimogo FC in a 2-2 friendly encounter against Gateway Football Club at M.K.O Abiola Stadium, Abeokuta The...
Nees Acknowledges Odds as Zimbabwe Misses Out, Eyes Role in Super Eagles’ Morocco Road
Michael Nees, the former head coach of the Zimbabwe national football team, has admitted his country is out of the race for the upcoming 2026...
Super Eagles Captain Troost-Ekong: “We’re Fully Focused on Morocco Playoffs — No Room for Mistakes”
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong says the team is fully focused and determined to deliver when they head to Morocco next month for the...
Morocco 2025: Host, Nigeria, Zambia, Côte d’Ivoire on the Brink of Elimination
African representatives at the ongoing FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2025 face a tough battle to stay in the competition, Sports247 reports. All four...
2026 WAFCONQ: Team Captain Rasheedat Ajibade Joins Super Falcons Camp Ahead of Benin Republic Clash
Nigeria captain Rasheedat Ajibade has joined the Super Falcons camp in Lome, as the team intensifies preparations for their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of...
Morocco 2025: “Everything Is Not Lost” — Flamingos Coach Bankole Olowookere Targets Big Win Against Samoa After Back-to-Back Defeats
Nigeria’s U-17 women’s coach, Bankole Olowookere, remains optimistic about his team’s chances of advancing despite suffering consecutive defeats at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World...
Nigeria’s Comfort Erhabor opens up on her Black hero and journey to football confidence
Former Nigeria U17 women’s team goalkeeper invitee, Comfort Erhabor, who currently plays for Portsmouth Women in the English Women’s Championship, has spoken candidly about...
Nigeria’s Salis Haruna emerging as next defensive midfield gem from Kaduna
Young Nigerian talent Salis Haruna, hailing from Kaduna State, is rapidly gaining recognition as one of the most promising defensive midfielders in grassroots football. Currently...
Nigeria’s Arinze Ogbodo Tipped as Next Big Striking Talent From Enugu
Young Nigerian forward Arinze Ogbodo, a promising striker from Enugu State, is quickly emerging as one of the most exciting attacking prospects in local...
Nigeria’s Tochukwu Michael arrives in Austria to begin Wolfsberger AC journey
Former Remo Stars midfielder Tochukwu Michael has officially arrived in Austria to begin his new chapter with Wolfsberger AC, marking another milestone in his...
Tanzania’s Twiga Stars defeat Ethiopia 2-0 to edge closer to 2026 WAFCON qualification
Dar es Salaam – Tanzania’s Women’s National Football Team, Twiga Stars, took a major step toward qualifying for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of...
Tanzania’s Shomari Kapombe nominated for 2025 CAF African Player of the Year award
Dar es Salaam – Tanzania’s Shomari Kapombe, captain of Simba SC, has been named among the nominees for the 2025 CAF African Player of...
2026 Women’s AFCON Race: Super Falcons seek comfortable win over Bénin’s Amazons
The 25,000 -capacity Stade de Kégué in the Togolese capital, Lomè is venue for Friday’s 2026 Women Africa Cup of Nations final qualifying fixture,...
FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2025: Flamingos lose by the odd goal to France
The hopes of Nigeria’s U17 girls, Flamingos, advancing to the knockout stages of the ongoing FIFA U17 Women's World Cup in Morocco became slim...
Wilfred Ndidi Opens His Goal Account For Besiktas
Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi netted his first-ever goal for Besiktas as they cruised to a 2–0 victory over Konyaspor in the Turkish Super...
Sydney Olympic Champion Enefiok Udo-Obong Named CAA Technical Official of the Year 2025
Sydney Olympic Games gold medalist Enefiok Udo-Obong has been honored by the Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) as the Technical Official of the Year...
Osimhen can’t stop scoring as Galatasaray beat Bodø/Glimt 3–1 in the UEFA Champions League
Victor Osimhen’s sensational scoring form continued on Wednesday night as the Nigerian striker struck twice to help Galatasaray secure a 3–1 victory over Bodø/Glimt...
Victor Moses in Advanced Talks for MLS Move to New York Red Bulls
Former Super Eagles winger Victor Moses is on the verge of a new career chapter, with reports indicating he is in advanced negotiations to...
Tanzania Set to Reunite with Former Boss Nasreddine Nabi as Yanga Move to Replace Romain Folz
Tanzanian giants Young Africans SC (Yanga) are on the verge of bringing back their former coach Nasreddine Nabi as a replacement for recently sacked...
CAF Awards 2025: Ademola Lookman Relinquishes Africa’s Best Crown as CAF Names Osimhen, Salah, Hakimi, Seven Others for Player of the Year
Ademola Lookman, last year’s CAF Player of the Year, is set to relinquish his crown as CAF unveils the 10-man shortlist for the 2025...
Nigerian-Born Chelsea Star Chizzy Ezenwanta, 17, Called Up by England for U17 World Cup in Qatar
Nigerian-born striker Chizzy Ezenwanta, 17, has been officially called up to England’s U17 national team ahead of the 2025 FIFA U17 World Cup in...
Port Harcourt to Host 2025 NWFL Annual General Assembly
The Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) has officially announced that its 2025 Annual General Assembly (AGA) will be held in Port Harcourt, Rivers State,...
Umar Sadiq Poised for Real Sociedad Exit Amid January Transfer Interest
Nigerian international Umar Sadiq could be set for a mid-season move away from Real Sociedad, as reports suggest the forward is on the radar...
Nigerian Duo Chinedu Isaiah and Mubarak Suileman Arrive in Italy for UEFA Youth League Clash with Atalanta
Former Right 2 Win Football Academy of Abia State products, Chinedu Isaiah and Mubarak Suileman, have touched down in Italy ahead of Slavia Praha...
Coach Henry Abiodun Nominated for SWAN Diamond Jubilee National Award
Nigeria’s experienced football tactician, Coach Henry Abiodun, has been nominated for the prestigious Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) Diamond Jubilee National Award, scheduled...
“Plenty of Things to Work On,” Green Falcons Coach Bolu Fagborun Admits as Nigeria Faces Fiji in World Cup Qualifying Playoff
Nigeria Rugby League women’s head coach, Bolu Fagborun, has admitted that there is still plenty of work to be done, despite the Green Falcons’...
British Nigerian Boxers Okolie, Adeleye to Headline Historic Boxing Night in Lagos
British heavyweight Lawrence Okolie will headline a historic boxing card in Lagos, Nigeria, on December 19, marking his first-ever professional bout on African soil. The...
