Delta State Partners Norwegian Football Agency PMG To Create Global Pathways For Young Athletes — Paul Ojo Omamomo
The Delta State Sports Commission (DSSC) has taken a bold step toward transforming grassroots sports development with a strategic partnership between the Delta State...
Samson Bolaji Ajayi Reflects on Breakthrough Season in Lithuania, Eyes Bigger Stage Ahead
Kwara-born, Kano-bred midfielder Samson Bolaji Ajayi has rounded off an outstanding debut season in Europe, establishing himself as one of FK Babrungas’ most consistent...
Kelechi Iheanacho Set To Revive Memories Of His Days At Columbus Crew
Celtic of Scotland attacker, Kelechi Iheanacho could be heading for a revival of memories from the early days of his career, when he had...
Kwara Set to Host Maiden Horse Show as Dr. Jemila AbdulHameed Atata Hails Event as Cultural and Sporting Milestone
The stage is set for the maiden edition of the Kwara State Horse Show, which will officially gallop off on Saturday with a 30-kilometre...
Anthony Joshua Receives Concrete Offer To Fight In December
Nigerian-born former world heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Oluwafemi Olaseni Joshua has received a concrete offer for a fight in December. Sports247 gathered that the offer...
Why I Quit Boxing for Acting — Itele Opens Up on His Journey from the Ring to the Screen
Popular Nollywood actor Ibrahim Yekini, better known as Itele, has opened up about his journey from being a professional boxer to becoming one of...
Noah Okafor Under Fire From Former Arsenal Star Granit Xhaka
Leeds United of England striker, Noah Okafor has come under fire from former Arsenal midfielder, Granit Xhaka, who scolded the Nigerian-born Swiss international for...
Harkila FC Thrash Classical FC 3-0, Book a Date With In Form Retro FC
Harkila FC on Wednesday put up a scintillating performance with a 3-0 victory against Classical FC at the Champions Arena- NUD Playing Ground Olose,...
Integrity FC Edge Out Sunshine FA In Seven Goal Thriller
Integrity FC and Sunshine FA produced an exhilarating and dramatic encounter that saw the Seasiders claim a 5-2 win in Ibro Peckham Football Competition...
Nigeria vs Gabon: NFF President Gusau Makes Bold Statement as Super Eagles Overcome Bonus Issues
President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, has expressed confidence in the Super Eagles’ readiness after the team successfully resolved...
WAFU B U20: Falconets End WAFU Unbeaten, Set for FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup
Nigeria’s U-20 women’s national team, the Falconets, have capped off their impressive campaign at the 2025 WAFU B U20 Championship with an unbeaten record,...
Nigeria vs Gabon World Cup Playoff: Who Holds the Ace? Aubameyang vs Osimhen
When Nigeria face Gabon in Thursday’s decisive World Cup playoff, the contest may ultimately be defined by two names — Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Victor...
Mohammed Fatai Late Winner Secure A Point For Great Vision In An Eight Goal Thriller Against Gold FC
Great Vision FA prodigy, Mohammed Fatai late brace, secured a point in a dramatic eight goals thriller (4-4) comeback against Gold FC in MatchWeek-2...
Ibro Peckham Cup 2025- Fowotade Saheed Strike Help Kowope FC Qualified To Round Of 16
Kowope FC began the 8th Edition of Ibro-Peckham Football Competition campaign in emphatic fashion with a 3-1 victory over Femmco Feedersvand a narrow win...
2026 WCQ Playoffs Preview: How to Watch, Time, Head-to-Head to Watch Nigeria vs Gabon
The Super Eagles of Nigeria continue their quest for a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup as they face Gabon in a crucial...
Super Eagles Used To Play With Passion, Not For Money – Dr Dipo Odunuga
The crew of Sports247 Naija took the former head of Super Eagles' medical crew, Dr Dipo Odunuga, through a set of questions on our...
CATS Ladies, Strong Dove FA Clinch Trophies; As Addbrand Cup Shakes Abalti Barracks
Wednesday brought about a carnival of faces and talents at Abalti Barracks near Ojuelegba, Lagos, as the 3rd Addbrand Youth Cup took place with...
LASUED Judo Team Shines at NUGA 2025, Clinches Multiple Medals in Jos
The Lagos State University of Education (LASUED) Judo team showcased outstanding form at the ongoing 27th Nigerian University Games (NUGA) in Jos, delivering one...
Historic Moment at 27th NUGA Games: Mother–Daughter Duo Leads UNIJOS to Squash Gold
History was made at the ongoing 27th Nigerian University Games (NUGA) in Jos as the mother-and-daughter duo of Christabel and Charity Dasbak powered the...
Holamide Ezekiel Joins Adamawa United, Promises Stability Between the Posts
Adamawa United have bolstered their squad ahead of the new Nigeria National League (NNL) season with the signing of talented goalkeeper Holamide Ezekiel, a...
Super Eagles World Cup Playoff: Troost-Ekong Confirms Issues Resolved, Assures on Gabon’s Fall
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has assured Nigerians that all internal issues within the national team have been fully resolved, with focus now redirected...
ODSFA Partners OSOPADEC To Revolutionize Football In Ondo State
The Ondo State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (OSOPADEC) and the Ondo State Football Agency (ODSFA) have entered into a partnership to drive football...
2026 FIFA World Cup Playoffs: Super Eagles return to training, set for Panthers of Gabon
Nigeria’s Super Eagles returned to the training ground on Wednesday evening, as focus shifts firmly to Thursday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup Africa playoff semi-final...
Nigeria Aquatics Federation Partners NUGA to Discover, Nurture Future Aquatic Stars
The Nigeria Aquatics Federation (NAqF) has reaffirmed its commitment to grassroots sports development through a strategic partnership with the Nigeria University Games Association (NUGA),...
Lobi Stars Clear 32 Million Naira Debts, Exits NFF PSAC Transfer Ban
Lobi Stars Football Club have settled all outstanding debts and fines imposed by the Nigeria Football Federation Players Arbitration Committee, NFF -PSAC amounting to...
Islamic Solidarity Games: How Nigeria’s Weightlifters Paved Riyadh With Gold
Nigeria’s charge for glory at the Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh reached a glittering crescendo on Tuesday as the weightlifting events came to a...
Remo Stars Owner Kunle Soname Reveals He Rejected Lucrative Offer to Play Both CAF Ties in South Africa
Remo Stars owner Hon. Kunle Soname has revealed that the club turned down a financially tempting offer from Mamelodi Sundowns to play both legs...
Alex Iwobi Clears the Air on Hotel Controversy, Says Super Eagles Are ‘Comfortable and Focused’ Ahead of Playoffs
Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has dismissed rumours suggesting that the Nigerian national team was lodged in substandard accommodation in Morocco ahead of their...
Ashleigh Plumptre Extends Al Ittihad Contract, Says Saudi Move Was “The Best Decision Of My Career”
Super Falcons defender Ashleigh Plumptre has expressed delight after signing a contract extension with Al Ittihad Ladies, describing her time in Saudi Arabia as...
Proud But Focused: Super Falcons Star Chiamaka Nnadozie Reacts To FIFA Goalkeeper Of The Year Nomination
Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie has expressed her pride and gratitude after being nominated for The Best FIFA Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year Award,...
Ekiti United Unveil New Kits Ahead of 2025/2026 NNL Season, Promise Fresh Start
Ekiti United FC have officially unveiled their brand-new kits for the 2025/2026 Nigeria National League (NNL) season, signaling a refreshed identity and renewed ambition...
Green Atlas Sports Academy Appoints Shola Adewuyi as Head Coach, Targets Discovery of Future Football Stars
A new entrant into Nigeria’s football development landscape, Green Atlas Sports Academy, has appointed former Remo Stars coach, Shola Ibrahim Adewuyi, as the head...
Just-In: Crisis Eases As Super Eagles Agree To Resume Training At 5PM In Rabat After Boycott Standoff
Relief may finally be returning to the Super Eagles’ camp in Rabat after what appeared to be the start of another full-blown crisis just...
Kano-Born Forward Umar Mohammed Named In Jiangjun FC Squad For Chinese Tournament
Kano State–born striker Umar Mohammed has been named in Jiangjun FC’s travelling squad for their upcoming tournament in China, marking another significant milestone in...
Ogbonnaya Nnabuike Joins Abakaliki FC Ahead Of New NNL Season
Promising Nigerian winger Ogbonnaya Nnabuike has officially completed his move to Abakaliki FC, the Ebonyi State–based club, from regional rivals FC Cynosure, as preparations...
SIDAB Football Academy Want To Retain Christ Embassy Cup, ‘Scala’ Speaks
A youth development team with its training base at Lagos National Stadium, SIDAB Football Academy has set plans in motion to ensure its players...
Iorfa Slams Super Eagles Over Training Boycott, Calls Action “Disgusting” Ahead of Gabon Clash
Former Nigeria international, Dominic Iorfa, has condemned the Super Eagles for boycotting training over unpaid match bonuses ahead of their crucial 2026 FIFA World...
Coach Omosehin Tunde Celebrates Title Triumph With FC Gintra Women In Lithuania
Nigerian coach Omosehin Tunde was among the guests of honour at FC Gintra’s end-of-season dinner in Lithuania, joining in celebrations after the club’s women’s...
It’s 90 Days To Go: Countdown Begins To The Sports Africa Investment Summit 2026 In Lagos
The countdown has officially begun — in just 90 days, the continent’s biggest gathering of sports business minds will converge in Lagos for the...
Tom Lucky Makes Promising Start In Lithuania With FK Sūduva After First European Move
Former Dakada striker Tom Lucky has made an encouraging start to life in Europe after joining Lithuanian top-flight side FK Sūduva Marijampolė during the...
Abdullahi Ibrahim Impresses In Czech Republic As Former Nigeria U17 Star Finds His Feet With Banik Ostrava
Former Nigeria U17 international Abdullahi Ibrahim is quietly establishing himself as one of the most promising young defenders in European football, following a string...
Super Eagles In Turmoil: As Boycott Rocks Camp, Who’s Advising Who — And Is This Really The Right Time For A Fight?
The situation in the Super Eagles’ camp has taken a dramatic turn just days before Nigeria’s crucial World Cup playoff against Gabon in Morocco....
UNIJOS Women Bounce Back as UNIMAID Men Redeem Pride in NUGA Hockey Showdowns
It was a day of mixed fortunes for host institution, the University of Jos (UNIJOS), as their male and female hockey teams produced contrasting...
Nigeria Armwrestling Federation Hails Inclusion Of Para Armwrestling In 1st West Africa Para Games — Set To Make Historic Appearance In Abeokuta
The Nigeria Armwrestling Federation (NAWF) has expressed profound appreciation to the National Paralympic Committee (NPC) of Nigeria following the inclusion of Para Armwrestling as...
Duke Udi Backs Super Eagles’ Demands Ahead Of Gabon Playoff Clash
Former Nigerian international Duke Udi has come out strongly in support of the Super Eagles’ recent demands for unpaid wages, stressing that the players...
Jay Jay Okocha Urges Super Eagles To Stay Focused Ahead Of Gabon Playoff Clash
Former Nigerian international Austin Jay Jay Okocha has sent a message of encouragement to the Super Eagles as they prepare for their crucial World...
Sodje Criticizes Timing Of Super Eagles Training Boycott Ahead Of Gabon Playoff
Former Super Eagles defender Sam Sodje has expressed concern over the timing of the Nigerian squad’s reported training boycott, just days before their crucial...
Obafemi Urges Super Eagles To Shut Out Distractions And Focus On Gabon Showdown
Former Super Eagles defender Abiodun Obafemi has called on the Nigerian national team to remain fully focused on their World Cup qualification playoff against...
Sampson Defends Black Princesses After Another Defeat To Nigeria
Ghana’s U-20 Women’s head coach, Charles Sampson, has come to the defence of his players after suffering a second consecutive defeat to Nigeria’s Falconets...
Aduku Applauds Falconets’ Growth As Nigeria Outclass Ghana Again In WAFU-B Cup
Nigeria’s U-20 women’s head coach, Moses Aduku, has expressed his delight at his team’s continuous progress after the Falconets recorded another emphatic 3-0 victory...
