Super Falcons Take Commanding Lead As Ihezuo, Okoronkwo Fire Nigeria Past Benin In WAFCON Qualifier
Nigeria’s Super Falcons took a huge step toward qualification for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after defeating Benin Republic 2–0 in...
NPFL: Auwal’s Early Strike Hands Katsina United Maximum Points Against El-Kanemi Warriors
Katsina United earned a hard-fought 1–0 victory over El-Kanemi Warriors in their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 26 clash, thanks to an early...
Historic Night as Azam FC Storm CAF Confederation Cup Group Stage After 21 Years!
Tanzanian giants Azam FC have made history after qualifying for the CAF Confederation Cup group stage for the first time in 21 years since...
Chukwueze Ruled Out of Newcastle Clash as Fulham Injury Woes Deepen
Fulham will once again be without Nigerian winger Samuel Chukwueze when they travel to face Newcastle United in this weekend’s Premier League encounter at...
Ogunmodede, Aduku Set to Conclude CAF B Course as NFF President Gusau Earns Applause For First CAF B Course in 8 Years
Remo Stars coach Daniel Ogunmodede and Falconets coach Moses Aduku are among the participants concluding the historic CAF B-License Coaching Course holding in Abuja. Applause...
Showtime Flag Football Showdown! Unbeaten Panthers Face Ruthless Warriors In Explosive Week 6 Clash As Lagos League Heats Up
The Showtime Bowl Series XIII is set for a blockbuster weekend as unbeaten Panthers Sports collide with defending champions Warriors Flag Football in what...
DG Calls for Probe of Past Sports Ministers Over Neglect of National Institute of Sports
The Director-General of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), Comrade Philip Shuaibu, has called for an investigation into the activities of past Ministers of...
Why No Nigerian Referee Made the 2025 AFCON Preparatory List
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has released the list of referees and officials selected for the preparatory course ahead of the 2025 Africa...
NFF: Monies Received From FIFA, CAF Are For Specific Purposes, And Audited In Every Cycle
The Nigeria Football Federation finds it expedient to reiterate that the monies it receives from world football-governing body, FIFA and the continental governing body,...
Title Fight Cancelled After Opponent Misses Weight by 9kg
South African boxer Asemahle Wellem has seen his much-anticipated WBA Asia Light Heavyweight Championship bout against Dilmurod Satybaldiev called off — after the Kyrgyz...
Yanga Coach Patrick Mabedi Confident of CAF Champions League Progress
Dar es Salaam – Young Africans (Yanga) interim coach Patrick Mabedi has expressed strong confidence that his side will secure a spot in the...
Tanzanian Star Bob Junior Appeals to President Samia for Medical Help
Dar es Salaam – Renowned Bongofleva music producer and singer Bob Junior has made a heartfelt appeal to President Samia Suluhu Hassan for financial...
Why No Nigerian Referee Made The 2025 AFCON Preparatory List
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has released the list of referees and officials selected for the preparatory course ahead of the 2025 Africa...
Iheanacho Injury Blow as Rodgers Confirms Hamstring Concern in Celtic’s Europa League Win
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has raised injury concerns over Super Eagles forward Kelechi Iheanacho, who limped off early during their 2-1 Europa League victory...
Synergy Cup Fever Grips Lagos: Wizh Clothings Target Second Win As Drexel Apartments And Beats Electronics Battle For Redemption
The excitement around Lagos’ most prestigious social football competition is heating up as the Island All Stars WERBLACK WINES Synergy Cup 2025 heads into...
What To Expect At The Tiger Street Football Tournament Finals at Awka
The Tiger Street Football Tournament is ending its Awka run with a finale that will be blending live performances with a 5-a-side football match...
Word Warriors March to Monrovia as ScrabbleMania 3.0 Beckons
In the coming weeks, the usually serene Diplomatic Enclave in Monrovia will transform into something electric — not with drums or fireworks, but with...
Nigeria’s Beyond Limits Academy Earns Government Approval to Launch Accredited Football College
In a major step for youth football and education in Nigeria, Beyond Limits Football Academy (BLFA) — the youth development arm of Remo Stars...
Nigeria’s Obioma Moses Turns Heads in Ivory Coast Despite Union Sportive Fermier Defeat
Former Warri Wolves striker Obioma Moses Obiafudo, better known as Prince Moses Obioma, is fast becoming a fan favourite in the Ivorian Ligue 2...
2026 WAFCONQ: Time, How to Watch as Super Falcons Go for Goals Against Benin Republic
Nigeria’s Super Falcons return to action today in the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers (WAFCONQ), aiming for a commanding result against Benin...
GCIOBA Table Tennis Tourney Gets New Dates
The organisers of the Government College Ibadan Old Boys Association 86/92 set Closed Table Tennis Championship have announced a new date for the tournament...
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...
