Islamic Solidarity Games: Nigeria’s Adeshina Zainab Motunrayo Zooms Into Women Boxing Final
Nigeria’s rising boxing sensation, Adeshina Zainab Motunrayo, has booked her place in the Women’s 51kg final at the ongoing Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh,...
RHINSE Strategy Powers Team Nigeria’s Exceptional Medal Surge At Islamic Solidarity Games
Team Nigeria’s impressive performances at the 6th Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh have further validated the effectiveness of the National Sports Commission’s RHINSE strategic...
Olopade Hails Nigerian Breakthrough As Odebode, Isah Secure Powerful Continental Paralympic Positions
The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, has applauded the remarkable international strides achieved by Nigerian sports administrators following...
Taiwo Awoniyi Helps Nottingham Forest To Secure A Win Against Leeds
The Nigerian International Taiwo Awoniyi helped Nottingham Forest turn around a one-goal deficit to claim three important Premier League points against Leeds United at...
Odebode Vows To Deepen Para Sports Development As Nigeria Secures Powerful Seats On Africa Paralympic Committee
Nigeria celebrated another landmark achievement in continental para sports governance as two of its representatives secured strategic leadership positions on the Board of the...
NPFL Matchday 12: Ikorodu City Stun Warri Wolves as Abia Derby Ends in Stalemate
Ikorodu City continued their impressive start to life in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) with a commanding 2–0 victory over Warri Wolves on...
From Schoolyard Struggles In Ikeja To Showtime Arena Lights: Taiwo Oluwalanu Shares Vision, How Mum Fuel His Dreams
Under the glare of the floodlights at Showtime Arena in Lekki, teenage quarterback Taiwo Oluwalanu stood tall, eyes sharp, heart steady, jersey soaked with...
Lawal Storms Riyadh To Claim Triple Gold As Nigeria’s Weightlifting Queen Dominates Islamic Solidarity Games
Team Nigeria’s Rafiatu Lawal delivered a masterclass in power, precision and elite execution as she clinched three gold medals in the women’s 58kg category...
Olopade Named Among Africa’s 50 Most Influential Women In Sports As Nilayo’s Global Rise Accelerates
Nilayo Sports Management Company Limited has added yet another milestone to its growing global reputation as its Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Yetunde...
Yetunde Olopade Hails ‘Super-Partnership’ As Abuja City International Half Marathon Makes World Athletics History
The Managing Director of Nilayo Sports Management Limited (NSML), Yetunde Olopade, has declared the upcoming PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon “a landmark...
Raptors Roar Into Playoffs! Lagos Raptors Seal Crucial 26–14 Win Over Ikan Sports To Lock Down Postseason Spot At Electric Showtime Arena
The Lagos Raptors have officially arrived — and they did it with style, swagger, and a statement victory that shook the walls of Showtime...
Austin Jay-Jay Okocha: Why I Trust Super Eagles to Beat Gabon, Qualify For 2026 FIFA World Cup
Former Super Eagles captain and Nigerian football legend, Austin “Jay-Jay” Okocha, has expressed unwavering belief in Nigeria’s ability to qualify for the 2026 FIFA...
World Cup Play-offs: I’m Not Happy Super Eagles Couldn’t Qualify Earlier – Dr Odunuga
As the Super Eagles' camp opens this Monday in Rabat, Morocco ahead of their clash with Gabon on Thursday in the 2026 FIFA World...
Greenbacks Smash Long Horns 45–6 In Battle of the Winless — Showtime Arena Erupts As Drought Finally Ends!
If the first game of the day delivered drama, the second gave fans a full-blown spectacle. In a clash between two desperate, winless teams,...
Showtime Series XIII: ‘Victory Over Mainland Longhorns Didn’t Come Easy,’ Green Backs’ Divine Chidera Admits
Green Backs wide receiver Divine Chidera says their hard-fought 45–6 victory over Mainland Longhorns in Showtime Series XIII wasn’t easy. The Green Backs finally got...
GCIOBA 86/92 Closed Table Tennis Championship: Otubobola Emerges As Champions, Principal, Others Hail Sponsors
It was praised galore for the 1986/1992 set of the Government College Old Boys Association, the sponsors of the just concluded Closed Table Tennis...
Showtime SXIII: Our Experience Won It for Us, Says Johannes As Lekki Braves Edge Lagos Alphas
Lekki Braves head coach Johannes has credited his team’s experience and mental strength for their narrow 22–19 victory over the Lagos Alphas on Matchday...
Historic Breakthrough: Nigeria’s Alade Ajibade Becomes Africa’s First Blind SAMBO Medallist As Nigeria Secures Full FIAS Membership
Nigeria has recorded a landmark moment on the global sporting stage after Alade Ajibade made history at the 2025 World SAMBO Championships in Bishkek,...
NIGERIA PLAYERS ABROAD: Iwobi, Bassey, Tolu Arokodare Suffered Defeat On The Road As Akor Adam, Sanusi Earn Valuable Points
Nigeria takes on Gabon in Rabat on Thursday. A victory will progress the Super Eagles to African playoff final against either Cameroon or the...
NPFL Slams Katsina United With ₦9m Fine, Orders Home Games Behind Closed Doors After Matchday 12 Disorder
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has issued a heavy sanction on Katsina United, slapping the club with a ₦9 million fine and enforcing...
Braves Stun Alpha 22–19 in Week 8 Opener — But Playoff Hopes Shattered As Showtime Arena Erupts!
Showtime Arena was buzzing long before kickoff as fans streamed in for the Week 8 opener of the Showtime Bowl Series XIII, and the...
‘We’re Behind You, Governor!’ – Football Chief Hails Soludo’s Landslide Victory As Anambra’s Game-Changer
Anambra’s football boss, Chief Chikelue Iloenyosi, has led a rousing cheer for Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo after his crushing victory in the just-concluded Anambra...
Kaduna Dominates Nigeria Hockey Super League 2025 As Kada Stars, Kada Queens Clinch National Titles
The 2025 Nigeria Hockey Super League came to a thrilling close in Abuja as Kaduna teams Kada Stars and Kada Queens completed a historic...
Semi Ajayi Will Be With Super Eagles In Morocco – Olajire
Hull City of England defender, Semi Ajayi will be with the Super Eagles in Rabat, Morocco during the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification...
NFF Officials Keep Eyes On November 20th Date For Intercontinental Play-offs Draw
Top shots of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) are already keeping their eyes on November 20th, as they look ahead in anticipation of the Super...
Eniola Aluko Admits Relief Over Joey Barton’s Conviction For ‘Cyber Attack’
Nigerian-born former England female international, Eniola Aluko has admitted she felt a sense of justice and relief over the conviction of an ex-player, Joey...
Folarin Balogun Eager To Gain Prominence With USA’s National Team
AS Monaco of France striker, Folarin Balogun has declared that he is determined to gain a prominent place in United States of America’s national...
Nigerian-born NFL Star Rome Odunze Stays Calm After His Dad’s Rant On Social Media
Nigerian-born American Football star, Rome Odunze is staying calm, even after his father took to social media to rain invectives over what he termed...
Ikotun Community Primary School FA Chairman Happy With Growth of Young Players
The chairman of Ikotun Community Primary School Football Association, Alhaji Muthairu Taofeeq has expressed profound happiness with the way many young players are growing...
Victor Bajowa Opts For Striker’s Role With Venezia’s Football Academy
An Italy-based Nigerian junior secondary school student, Victor Olamide Bajowa has opted for the striker's role in the football academy of Venezia FC. Sports247 gathered...
Remo Stars’ Assistant Coach Sulaiman Kamil Targets Two NPFL Victories In Four Days
The assistant coach at Remo Stars of Ikenne, Sulaiman Kamil has charged the players to set their minds on winning their next two matches...
Katsina United’s Coach Azeez Audu Notes How Mistakes Caused 1-1 Home Draw With Barau FC
The coach of Katsina United, Azeez Audu has refrained from blaming an unruly crowd for his team's 1-1 draw at home against Barau FC...
Bosso Admits Relief With Away Draw In Katsina, Following Shades Of Insecurity At Match Venue
The returnee technical adviser of Barau FC, Isah Ladan Bosso has admitted he felt a bolt of relief after his team pulled off a...
Lawal Ogooluwa’s Early Goal Gives Super Accurate FA Victory In 2nd Lann Hydra U10 Cup Final
A 10th minute goal by diminutive midfield battler, Lawal Ogooluwa was enough to give Super Accurate Football Academy victory in the final of this...
Jay-Jay Okocha Reflects on Career Highs and Lows: “Hunger and Desire Carried Us to Olympic Gold”
Nigerian football legend Austin “Jay-Jay” Okocha has opened up on the defining moments of his illustrious career — from the heartbreak of relegation to...
Kebbi Fishers, Anambra Warriors Set Up Explosive Final Showdown at 2025 Nigeria Beach Soccer League Super Finals
The 2025 Nigeria Beach Soccer League (NBSL) Super Finals is set for a blockbuster climax as defending champions Kebbi Fishers BSC and the in-form...
Sunshine Queens Edge Fortress Ladies To Win Maiden Ondo First Lady Pre-Season Tournament
It was a thrilling encounter at the Ondo State Sports Complex, Akure, as Sunshine Queens FC emerged champions of the maiden edition of the...
Olaniyi Yusuf Stops Three Penalties To Win ‘Baba Super Cup’ For Santos Football Academy
Santos Football Academy's goalkeeper, Olaniyi Yusuf was the hero of the day for his team, as he remakably stopped three penalty kicks to hand...
Homegirl Alabi Wins Lagos Women Run 2025 In Style
A Lagos-based runner, Aminat Alabi, has made history as the first Lagos-based athlete to win the Lagos Women Run in its 10th anniversary edition. Alabi,...
CGC Adeniyi Pledges Better Welfare And Clean Competition As He Donates Bus To Nigerian Wrestlers
The newly elected President of the Nigeria Wrestling Federation (NWF) and Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Dr. Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has delivered...
Eagles Need Strong Mentality To Scale Panthers Hurdle
About few weeks ago, I wrote about the lifeline opportunity the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs have offered Nigeria, (Super Eagles) and this in...
Undefeated LA Knights Stand Tall As Six Teams Battle For Playoff Glory – Week 08 Showtime Flag Football Preview
The race to the Showtime Bowl Series XIII playoffs is reaching a boiling point. Week 08 of 09 promises drama, tension, and high-stakes action as...
Jenat Akeremkowei Praises Falconets Team Effort After Being Named Player Of The Match In WAFU B U20 Opener
Nigeria’s U-20 women’s national team, the Falconets, began their 2025 WAFU B U20 Women’s Cup campaign in style with a 3–1 victory over Ghana...
World Cup Play-offs: Super Eagles’ Camp Opens In Morocco On Monday
The Super Eagles’ camp will open on Monday in Rabat, Morocco ahead of the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualification play-offs billed for Thursday, Friday...
Ikorodu City Unearth New Goalkeeping Discovery Michael Atata As NPFL Contenders Rise
Young Nigerian goalkeeper Michael Atata is making waves in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) as Ikorodu City FC’s latest defensive discovery. The 20-year-old shot-stopper...
Nigerian Goalkeeper Abdulmajid Muhammad Impresses in Kryvbas U19’s Thrilling 3–2 Victory in Ukraine
Plateau State–born goalkeeper Abdulmajid Muhammad delivered a standout performance for Kryvbas U19 in their dramatic 3–2 away win over Karpaty U19 in the Ukrainian...
Young Nigerian-Heritage Star Chizzy Ezenwanta Nets Stunning Hat-Trick for England U17 At FIFA World Cup
Young Nigerian-heritage and Chelsea U18 striker Chizzy Ezenwanta was the standout performer as England U17 cruised to a commanding 8-1 victory over Haiti at...
Lagos-Born Striker Toheeb Abiodun Continues To Impress For Qarabağ FK U19 In UEFA Youth League
Lagos-Born Striker Toheeb Abiodun Continues to Impress for Qarabağ FK U19 in UEFA Youth League Lagos State–born forward Toheeb Abiodun is steadily making a name...
Kano-Born Striker Hafiz Umar Ibrahim Scores Again As Stade de Reims Triumph In Ligue 2 Clash
Kano State–born forward Hafiz Umar Ibrahim continued his impressive run of form for Stade de Reims, netting a crucial goal in their 3–1 away...
Nigerian Right-Back Chinedu Isaiah Signs Five-Year Deal With Czech Giants Slavia Praha
It’s now official — talented Nigerian defender Chinedu Isaiah has signed a five-year contract with Czech Republic powerhouse Slavia Praha, joining their highly rated...
