“I Just Love Football!” – 7-Year-Old Onyekachi Chidi Shines Bright as Manchester United U7 Win Turf War Cup
He may be only seven years old, but Onyekachi Chidi is already making waves in English youth football. The dazzling young attacker helped Manchester...
“I Came Here to Prove Myself” – Nigeria’s Abba Adam Musa Lighting Up Serbia with Sensational Goal Form
From the bustling streets of Kano State to the football pitches of Serbia, young forward Abba Adam Musa is living the dream — and...
“I Had to Step Up for My Country” – Captain Daniel Bameyi Speaks After Heroic Late Penalty Saves Nigeria U20
When the referee’s whistle pierced the evening air in Talca, Chile, signaling a penalty for Nigeria, Daniel Bameyi didn’t hesitate. The U20 national team...
“This Is Normal for Me!” – Nigerian Star Wisdom Ubani Ignites JPL with Stunning Brace to Rescue Molynes
Nigerian striker Wisdom Ubani announced himself in spectacular fashion on Sunday, coming off the bench to score twice and drag Molynes United from the...
Makinde Rewards Shooting Stars with $5,000 After Dramatic Win Over Plateau United
Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has commended the resilience and fighting spirit of Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) following their hard-fought 1–0 victory...
Nigeria’s Hockey Teams Set Sights on Glory at Africa Cup of Nations
With spirits high and sticks sharpened, Nigeria’s men’s and women’s hockey teams are gearing up for a historic campaign at the 2025 Hockey Africa...
Exclusive: FIFA Slaps Transfer Ban on Heartland FC Over Unpaid Debts
Heartland FC of Owerri have been handed a transfer ban by world football governing body FIFA over unfulfilled financial obligations, Sports247 reports. Heartland are indebted...
Former Teammates Reunite in Norway as Seun Akanji Meets Mukhtar Adamu in OBOS-Ligaen Clash
It was a heartwarming reunion in Norway as Sporting Lagos youth team star Seun Akanji linked up with his former teammate Mukhtar Adamu during...
Adesoji Tayo Emerges NTTF President
A wave of excitement swept through Nigeria’s table tennis community following the election of Adesoji Tayo as the new President of the Nigeria Table...
Iheanacho Rediscovers Spark at Celtic, Emerges as Key Man in Rodgers’ Attack
Celtic forward Kelechi Iheanacho is fast becoming one of the standout performers in Scottish football, with the Nigerian striker once again on target as...
Zubairu Praises Nigeria’s Resilience as Flying Eagles Set Up Argentina Clash After Colombia Draw
Nigeria’s U20 coach Aliyu Zubairu has hailed his players’ resilience and tactical discipline after the Flying Eagles battled to a 1-1 draw with Colombia...
Team Brazil Clinch Maiden Victory at E1 Lagos Grand Prix 2025
Team Brazil delivered a spectacular performance to claim their first-ever victory in the E1 Lagos Grand Prix on Sunday, capping an electrifying weekend of...
Noah Atubolu Saves Helped Freiburg Hold Mönchengladbach
The Nigerian descent and German goalkeeper, Noah Atubolu remarkable performance in the goal line help SC Freiburg settle for a barren draw against hungry...
2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup: Daniel Bameyi’s Penalty Powers Nigeria Into Knockouts After 1–1 Draw With Colombia
In a tense Group F finale at the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup, Nigeria’s Flying Eagles secured progression to the knockout stage with a...
Kwara United Sack Coach Tunde Sanni After Poor Run of Form, Appoint Ashifat Sulyman as Replacement
Kwara United have announced the dismissal of their Technical Adviser, Coach Tunde Sanni, following a string of disappointing results that culminated in a 1–0...
NPFL Matchday 7 Roundup: Wolves, Abia Warriors Grab Away Wins as Enyimba vs Rivers Clash Ends Goalless
Matchday 7 of the 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) produced thrilling encounters across various centers, with Warri Wolves and Abia Warriors recording valuable...
President Hails Rafiatu Lawal’s Historic Feat as She Wins Three Silver Medals at IWF World Championships in Norway
The President of the Nigeria Weightlifting Federation (NWF), Ibrahim Abdul Aladi, has congratulated Rafiatu Folashade Lawal for her historic performance at the 2025 IWF...
Young Africans Plan Sensational Return of Coach Nasreddine Nabi to Replace Romain Folz
Dar es Salaam — Just a day after rivals Simba SC unveiled their new coach Dimitar Pantev, their archrivals Young Africans (Yanga SC) are...
Taifa Stars Step Up Preparations to Face Zambia in World Cup Qualifier
Dar es Salaam — Tanzania’s national football team, Taifa Stars, has continued preparations ahead of their crucial FIFA World Cup qualifier against Zambia, set...
Okowa Targets Podium Success for Team Nigeria at 2026 Commonwealth Games
The President of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Chief Tonobok Okowa, has reaffirmed the Federation’s determination to secure podium finishes for Nigeria’s athletes...
Akor Adams Celebrates Super Eagles Call-Up with Goal as Sevilla Humiliate Barcelona
Nigerian striker Akor Adams celebrated his maiden Super Eagles call-up in spectacular fashion, scoring in Sevilla’s commanding 4–1 victory over Barcelona on Sunday afternoon...
President Tinubu: Lagos E1 Grand Prix is a Milestone in Innovation, Clean Energy Drive, Global Sporting Excellence
President Bola Tinubu has hailed the hosting of the E1 Lagos Grand Prix as a landmark moment in Nigeria’s pursuit of innovation, clean energy,...
CAF Expands WAFCON to 16 Teams from 2026 Edition
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced a major milestone for women’s football on the continent — the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations...
Wazbak International Crowned WAFA League Super 8 Champions After Dramatic Penalty Shootout Victory Over Ijamido Queens
It was an early morning filled with excitement and emotion at the Otunba Dipo Dina International Stadium, Ijebu-Ode, as Wazbak International emerged champions of...
Amaju Pinnick’s new role in FIFA is a testament to his huge influence in global football – NSC DG Bukola Olopade
The Director General of the National sports commission, NSC, Hon Bukola Olopade, has described Amaju Pinnick's new position in FIFA as a well deserved...
Benjamin Edozie Picks Positives From His Historic Outing At Mixed Martial Arts World Championship
Nigeria's latest sensation in mixed martial arts (MMA), Benjamin Edozie is still relishing his recent historic outing at the sport's global championship in Tbilisi,...
Awujoola Sodiq Can’t Stop Scoring- Nigeria Prodigy Makes More Egyptian League History
The Nigerian striker, Awujoola Sodiq Ougula scored again in the Egyptian Premier League for Ceremica Cleopatra FC in a 3-0 away victory over Haras...
Adzuu’s Brace Powers Dino Sporting Club Past Imperial FC to End Winless Run
Dino Sporting Club returned to winning ways in emphatic fashion, defeating Imperial FC 4–2 in a thrilling TCC League encounter at the Otunba Dipo...
Clash of the Unbeatens: Enyimba, Rivers United Headline NPFL Matchday 7 Showdown in Aba
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) serves up its biggest fixture of the season so far on Sunday as two unbeaten giants — Enyimba...
Lawal Folashade Wins Three Medals at IWF World Championships in Norway
Nigeria’s weightlifting star, Lawal Rafiatu Folashade, has once again brought pride to the nation after winning three silver medals at the IWF World Championships...
“No Yellows? No Excuses” — Nees Fires Warning, Says Zimbabwe Going for All Three vs Bafana
Harare, Zimbabwe — Zimbabwe head coach Michael Nees has injected a fresh dose of controversy into the build-up to the World Cup qualifier versus...
18-Year-Old Nigerian Basketball Hopeful Battles Setbacks, Dreams of Rising to the Top
On the cracked courts of Surulere, Ebuka Okere, an 18-year-old basketball player, continues to chase his dream of making it big despite years of...
Nigerian Dynamo Amy Okonkwo Sparks Beşiktaş with 15 Off the Bench in 83–65 Rout of Botaş
Nigerian forward Amy Okonkwo delivered a stunning performance off the bench as Beşiktaş cruised to a commanding 83–65 victory over Botaş in the Turkish...
E1 Lagos GP: Drogba Adds Glamour as Lagos Makes History With Africa’s First All-Electric Powerboat Championship
Football legend Didier Drogba and entrepreneur Gabrielle Lamaire added star power to an unforgettable weekend as Lagos made history on Saturday, October 4, hosting...
Zaidu Sanusi Returns to Super Eagles as Injuries Force Changes Ahead of Crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Against Lesotho, Benin
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has made two late changes to Nigeria’s squad for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho...
Echeta Deputy Scores, Assists as Zakho Rout Newroz in Iraq Stars League
Nigerian forward Echeta Deputy produced a goal and assists one to inspire Zakho to a 4-0 win over Newroz in the Iraq Stars League...
Ademola Lookman Earned First League Match Start As Atalanta Share Point At Home Against Como
The Nigeria Super Eagles Star and the Africa Footballer if Year, Ademola Lookman earned his first start match in Serie A this season as...
Osimhen Grabs Emirhan’s Throat! — Tensions Explode In Galatasaray vs Beşiktaş As 1-1 Derby Boils Over
A heated confrontation between Victor Osimhen and Emirhan Topçu stole the spotlight during the intense Süper Lig clash between Galatasaray and Beşiktaş, which ended...
Home Win! Victor Boniface Feature As Werder Bremen Defeat St. Pauli
Werder Bremen earned first home league win in the Bundesliga against St. Pauli after a hard-fought 1-0 victory at Wohninvest Weserstadion. The Nigeria Super Eagles...
Promise Meliga Marks Breakthrough Moment with First Professional Assist in Vålerenga’s 1–0 Win Over Tromsø
Former Beyond Limits Academy prodigy Promise Meliga announced his arrival on the European stage with his first professional assist as Vålerenga Oslo edged Tromsø...
Joy and Reward in Benin: Nasarawa United Pocket ₦900,000 Cash Bonus After Stunning Away Win Over Bendel Insurance
Nasarawa United players had every reason to smile after their impressive 1–0 away victory over Bendel Insurance in Benin on Saturday evening, as a...
Dimitar Pantev Arrives in Dar es Salaam to Begin Simba SC Job
Dar es Salaam — Simba Sports Club’s new head coach, Dimitar Pantev, has arrived in Dar es Salaam ready to begin his two-year tenure...
Nigerian Duo Shine as Rinsola Babajide Scores on Dream AS Roma Debut
Nigerian forward Rinsola Babajide announced her arrival in Italian football with a bang, scoring on her debut for AS Roma Women in their emphatic...
NPFL: Mohammed Garba’s Late Strike Stuns Bendel Insurance as Nasarawa United Stay Top
Mohammed Garba emerged the hero as Nasarawa United continued their fine form in the 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season with a dramatic...
Chelsea’s Last-Minute Win Forces Nigerian Skit Maker Boda Wasiu Into Timberland Trouble
Popular Nigerian skit maker Boda Wasiu has landed himself in unexpected controversy after Chelsea’s thrilling 2–1 win over Liverpool at Stamford Bridge, following a...
Showtime Bowl Series Week 3: Panthers Defend The Throne, Warriors Hunt, And Rebels Eye Giant Stride In Lagos Showdown
The Showtime Bowl Series XIII is back this Sunday for Week 3 action, and the stakes have never been higher. With two explosive weeks already...
2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifying Match: FIFA picks Allaou for Lesotho, Nigeria clash
World football-governing body, FIFA, has selected Chadian official Alhadi Allaou Mahamat as the referee for next week’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match between...
Nigeria’s Orji Nelson Returns from Injury with Strong Cameo for Muangthong United
Muangthong, Thailand – Nigerian defender Orji Nelson marked his return from injury with a solid performance for Muangthong United in their 2-2 Thai League...
NUGA Games Returns to Calabar After 35 Years as UNICAL Secures 2026 Hosting Rights
The ancient city of Calabar will once again take center stage in Nigerian university sports as the Nigerian University Games Association (NUGA) announced the...
Lobi Stars, Akwa United, Heartland, Sunshine Stars, Gombe United in Race to Clear Debts as NNL Bars New Player Registration
Lobi Stars, Akwa United, Heartland FC, Sunshine Stars and Gombe United are racing against time to settle outstanding debts to players ahead of the...
