SSA Adeboye, Polish Ambassador Celebrate Unity and Friendship as Nigeria, Poland Share Spoils in Historic Abuja Watch Party
It was an unforgettable evening of friendship, diplomacy, football, and cultural unity as top government officials, diplomats, sports administrators, ex-internationals, and distinguished guests gathered...
From €750K to €30 Million: Rapid Transformation of Nigerian Wonderkid Zadok Yohanna,
At just 18 years old, Nigerian winger Zadok Yohanna has become one of the hottest young properties in European football after a meteoric rise...
Uganda Beats Nigeria to Secure 2031 African Games Hosting Rights
Nigeria has lost its bid to host the 2031 African Games after Uganda was officially awarded the hosting rights for the continent’s premier multi-sport...
Poland Hold Super Eagles to Dramatic 2-2 Draw After Late Stoppage-Time Equaliser
Nigeria’s Super Eagles were denied victory in dramatic fashion after Poland scored deep into stoppage time to force a 2-2 draw in an international...
Four Nigerian Wrestlers Chase World Championship Ranking Points in Ulaanbaatar
Four Nigerian wrestlers will battle for crucial World Championship ranking points at the 2026 World Wrestling 3rd Ranking Series, officially known as the Ulaanbaatar...
Golden Season for the Super Eagles: 13 Nigerian Stars Conquer Europe with Titles, Cups and Promotion Glory
The 2025/26 season will be remembered as one of the most successful campaigns ever for Nigerian footballers abroad, with no fewer than 13 Super...
Teranga Lionesses Arrive in Ikenne as 22 Super Falcons Train Ahead Senegal Friendlies
The camp of Nigeria’s senior women’s national team received another boost on Wednesday as the Lionesses of Teranga of Senegal touched down in Ikenne-Remo...
Onuachu Reflects on Super Eagles’ Painful World Cup Absence, Trabzonspor Exploits
Paul Onuachu has opened up on the disappointment of Nigeria missing out on the 2026 FIFA World Cup, describing the absence from football’s biggest...
Nigeria Records Historic Seven-Medal Haul as Morocco Retain African Taekwondo Crown in Bamako
Nigeria produced one of its finest outings in the history of the African Taekwondo Championships after claiming a historic seven-medal haul at the 2026...
Shooting Stars’ Continental Ticket Did Not Happen By Chance, Honourable Wasilat Adegoke Declares
Oyo State commissioner for sports, Honourable Wasilat Adegoke has come out with a daring declaration that the qualification of Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC)...
Motherland Heritage Cup 2026 Will Further Elevate Lagos State’s Global Profile – Mobolaji Ogunlende
Lagos State commissioner for youth and social development, Mobolaji Ogunlende has described the forthcoming Motherland Heritage Cup as a landmark initiative that will further...
Anthony Joshua Declares Ahead Of July 25th Fight In Saudi Arabia: I’m Back To Where I Belong
Nigerian-born former world heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Olaseni Oluwafemi Joshua has stepped up the promotional hype ahead of his return to the ring on...
Akor Adams Confesses: It’s Always Great Pleasure For Me To Put On Nigeria’s Jersey
Sevilla of Spain striker Akor Jerome Adams has confessed that he always has a great pleasure putting on Nigeria’s jersey, and he takes it...
Super Eagles’ New Invitee Abdullahi Bewene Revives Memories Of Youth Football Values In Jos
The invitation of Czech Republic-based defender, Abdullahi Bewene to the Super Eagles' camp has revived memories of Nigeria’s football followers about the huge youth...
AFN President Tonobok Okowa Describes National Trials As ‘Significant Milestone’ Towards Commonwealth Games
The president of Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Chief Tonobok Okowa has described the forthcoming national track and field trials in Lagos as a...
Chelle Builds ‘Winning Mentality’ In Super Eagles, Ahead Of Wednesday’s Friendly With Poland
Super Eagles’ coach, Eric Sekou Chelle has disclosed that he is building a ‘winning mentality’ in the Nigerian national team and declared that they...
Coach Bolarinwa Idris Quits As Ekiti United Head Coach
Coach Bolarinwa Idris has officially stepped down as Head Coach of Ekiti United following the conclusion of the 2025/26 Nigeria National League (NNL) season,...
Rwanda’s RSSB Tigers Crowned 2026 Basketball Africa League Champions
Rwanda’s RSSB Tigers today defeated Angola’s Petro de Luanda 90-88 to win the 2026 Basketball Africa League (BAL) Championship, which took place at BK...
Unity Cup 2026 Brought Up Many Unforgettable Moments – Drew Uyi
As dust settles on the aftermath of this year’s Unity Cup in London, the event's brand ambassador, Dr Drew Uyi has hailed the four-nation...
Taekwondo Federation President Tayo Popoola Looks Forward To Nigeria Winning More Medals At African Championship
The president of Taekwondo Federation of Nigeria (TFN), Mrs Tayo Popoola has declared that she and everyone in the country’s contingent are looking forward...
National Intermediate Games Is Vital Platform For Talent Discovery – NSC
The forthcoming inaugural National Intermediate Games, which is scheduled to hold in Lagos State, has been described as a vital platform necessary for the...
17 Players in Ikenne as Super Falcons Intensify Preparation Ahead of Senegal Friendlies
Preparations for the upcoming international friendlies against Senegal gathered momentum on Wednesday as 17 players arrived at the Super Falcons camp in Ikenne. READ ALSO:...
Eric Chelle Apologizes To Nigerians Over Super Eagles’ World Cup Failure
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has apologized to Nigerians following the team’s failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and their...
Etta Egbe Backs Arthur Okonkwo To Become Super Eagles No.1 After Impressive Start
Former Green Eagles goalkeeper Etta Egbe has expressed confidence in the current crop of goalkeepers in the Super Eagles setup, insisting the country’s long-standing...
Obafemi Abiodun Says Unity Cup Stars Have Increased Competition In Super Eagles Squad
Former Nigeria international Obafemi Abiodun has said the players who featured for the Super Eagles during the Unity Cup have significantly strengthened competition for...
Nigeria Cricket Federation Backs Stephen Mangongo To Transform National Team
Board member of the Nigeria Cricket Federation, Endurance Ofem, has expressed confidence that new coach Stephen Mangongo possesses the experience and quality needed to...
Anthony Joshua Opens Up On Painful Loss Of Close Friends Ahead Of Boxing Return
Nigerian-British heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua has opened up emotionally about the painful loss of two of his close friends, Sina Ghami and Latif “Latz”...
Akor Adams Says Super Eagles Camp Is Full Of Confidence Ahead Of Poland Friendly
Super Eagles forward Akor Adams has revealed that the atmosphere within the national team camp remains positive and confident ahead of Nigeria’s international friendly...
Loveday Omoruyi Urges Super Eagles To Improve Game Management Ahead Of Poland Clash
Former Nigeria international Loveday Omoruyi has praised the recent performances of the Super Eagles but insists the team still needs to improve certain areas...
Nigeria Tennis Federation Hails ITF J30 Championship As Major Boost For Young Talents
Technical Director of the Nigeria Tennis Federation, Bala Musa, has described the ongoing ITF J30 World Tennis Tour Junior Championship as a major step...
NPFL Champions Rangers Receive ₦150 Million Cash Reward, Land Gifts from Governor Mbah
Enugu State Governor, Barrister Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, has rewarded Nigeria Premier Football League champions Rangers International FC with a massive ₦150 million cash package...
History Made in Mali: Ability Udom Leads Nigeria’s Golden Surge at African Taekwondo Championship
Nigeria's Ability Udom lived up to her name by proving there is indeed "Ability in Disability" after becoming the country's first gold medalist at...
Seven Countries to Participate as Motherland Heritage Cup Berths
Lagos and three other Nigeria cities will host a groundbreaking international football and cultural spectacle later this year. READ ALSO: Senegal Retain Continental Dominance, Defeat...
Senegal Retain Continental Dominance, Defeat Tanzania on Penalties to Win 2026 U-17 AFCON Title
Senegal have once again etched their name into African football history after defeating Tanzania 4-2 on penalties to lift the 2026 U-17 Africa Cup...
Poland vs Nigeria: Akor Adams Reveals Eric Chelle’s Playing Philosophy, Vows to Keep Defending the Badge
Super Eagles forward Akor Adams has revealed the new identity being built under head coach Eric Chelle ahead of Nigeria’s international friendly clash against...
President Federation Cup 2026 Women: Quarter-Finalists Confirmed After Thrilling Round of 16 Battles
Sports247 gathered that the race for the 2026 President Federation Cup women's title intensified as the Round of 16 fixtures produced exciting encounters, dramatic...
Super Falcons Ikenne Camp Gathers Momentum With Eight New Arrivals
The Super Falcons camp in Ikenne, Ogun State, continues to gather momentum ahead of the highly anticipated double-header international friendly against Senegal, with Eight...
Poland vs Nigeria : Chelle Urges Super Eagles to Repeat 2018 Victory
Nigeria head coach Éric Chelle has declared that the Super Eagles will approach Wednesday’s international friendly against Poland with a winning mentality. READ ALSO: Godwin...
Godwin Okpara Says Osimhen, Lookman Absence Gives Other Super Eagles Stars Big Opportunity
Former Super Eagles defender Godwin Okpara has said the absence of Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman for Nigeria’s upcoming friendly matches against Poland and...
Rolandson Odey Praises Super Falcons’ Senegal Friendlies Ahead Of WAFCON
Former assistant coach of the Nigeria women's national football team, Rolandson Odey, has praised the decision to organize friendly matches against Senegal ahead of...
Kanyinsola Ajayi Breaks Nigerian 100m Record With Historic 9.84s Run
Nigerian sprinter Kanyinsola Ajayi has described breaking Nigeria’s long-standing 100m national record as a dream come true after producing a sensational performance at the...
Nigeria’s Finest Cricketers Meet New National Team Coach as 35 Shortlisted for Yellow Greens Camp
A new era has officially begun for Nigerian cricket as newly appointed Head Coach and High Performance Manager, Stephen Mangongo, met with 35 of...
FC Robo Queens Edge Remo Stars Ladies in Eight-Goal Thriller as President Federation Cup Quarter-Finalists Emerge
FC Robo Queens booked their place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 President Federation Cup after edging Remo Stars Ladies 5-3 in a breathtaking...
Bassey, Okoye Join Super Eagles Camp in Warsaw as Squad Swells to 20 Ahead of Poland Friendly
The Super Eagles camp in Warsaw, Poland, has received a significant boost with the arrival of defender Calvin Bassey and goalkeeper Maduka Okoye, taking...
Scrabble Federation Turns Attention To Upcoming Continental, Global Championships In Kenya
Officials, coaches and players of Nigeria’s national scrabble team have turned their attention towards a couple of continental and global championships, which will both...
RKC Genk Defender Christian Akpan Eager To Feature Against Poland On Wednesday
Racing Genk of Belgium youngster, Christian Monday Akpan is eager to get his first senior national team shirt this Wednesday and play a role...
National Wrestling Coach Akuh Purity Thanks Federation President For Attention To Wrestlers’ Welfare
The head coach of Nigeria’s women wrestling team, Akuh Purity has sent out words of thanks to the federation’s president, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi for...
Tojemarine Invitational Handball Championship Will Improve Competitive Standards Across West Africa – Cosmos Akisi
The forthcoming Tojemarine Invitational Handball Championship has been described as an innovative and very promising platform that will improve competitive standards among teams engaged...
Akeem Busari Says Flamingos’ 11-0 Win Over Guinea Reflects Team Growth, Not Weak Opposition
Head coach of Nigeria’s Nigeria women's national under-17 football team, Akeem Busari, has said the Flamingos’ emphatic 11-0 aggregate victory over Guinea represents another...
Flamingos Captain Harmony Chidi Celebrates Nigeria’s Dominant Victory Over Guinea
Captain of Nigeria’s Nigeria women's national under-17 football team, Harmony Chidi, has expressed delight following the Flamingos’ emphatic aggregate victory over Guinea in the...
