Majekodunmi Hails Governor Abiodun, Hon. Soname As Abeokuta Becomes Hub Of African Football Ahead of Remo Stars, Kwara United Return Legs
Executive Board Member of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and Chairman of the Ogun State Football Association, Alhaji Ganiyu Majekodunmi, has expressed profound gratitude...
From Prosperity To Adversity, Bayelsa United NPFL Journey
The Prosperity Boys began the season in an impressive fashion, defeating Shooting Stars of Ibadan and Barau FC of Kano in their opening two...
Ex-international Friday Ekpo Provides Outline For Super Eagles’ Resurgence After Missing 2026 World Cup
With the Super Eagles' chances of qualifying for next year's FIFA World Cup appearing to have finally faded with their recent 1-1 draw away...
Meet Muhammad Mamman: Adamawa’s Midfield Engine Driving His Way To The Top
Meet Muhammad Mamman, the promising midfielder from Adamawa State who is quickly establishing himself as one of the brightest talents in the Nigeria National...
Clean Sheet in Kigali Is Just the Beginning” — Uzoma Confident Ahead of Falconets’ Return Leg
Nigeria’s U-20 women’s national team goalkeeper, Christiana Uzoma, has described her clean-sheet performance against Rwanda in Kigali as “just the beginning,” expressing confidence that...
Nnadozie Hails Precious Dede as Role Model in Heartfelt Tribute
Super Falcons’ goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie has paid glowing tribute to former legendary Nigerian goalkeeper Precious Dede, saying the veteran remains a role model whose...
Super Eagles Are Not Playing As A Team, Ex-international Defender Ejiofor Declares
As varied reactions continue trailing the poor run of results that is currently holding back Nigeria's national squad, Super Eagles in the FIFA 2026...
Jay Jay Okocha Charges Super Eagles’ Players To Develop Better Desire For National Team Duties
A former captain of Nigeria's national team, Super Eagles, Austin 'Jay Jay' Okocha has urged players in the current squad to show better levels...
Eight Future Stars Emerge From Mama of Africa U17 Scouting Invitational Tournament, Set For Trials
The 2nd Edition of Mama of Africa U17 Scouting Invitational Tournament in conjunction with Royal Priesthood Fellowship International final took place over the weekend...
Gold Cup 13th Edition Gets Kick-Off Date
The 13th edition of the Gold Cup Preseason Tournament is set to kick off from October 16th to 25th, 2025, at the state-of-the-art FC...
Nigerian 16 Year Old Striker Okere Emmanuel Cries Out His Dreams Of Becoming A Great Footballer
In an exclusive interview with Sports247.ng, 16-year-old Okere Emmanuel opened up about life as both a rising star and a dreamer, combining his growing...
Panthers Roar To The Top As Warriors Surge In Stunning Week One Of Showtime Bowl Series XIII
Week One of the Showtime Bowl Series XIII lived up to the hype, delivering jaw-dropping scorelines, shock upsets, and a complete reshuffle of the...
Ajax FC Crowned Champion of the 2nd Edition of Mama of Africa Scouting Invitational Tournament
Ajax football club U17 was crowned champion of the 2nd Edition of Mama of Africa scouting invitational football tournament held at Nawarudeen playing ground,...
Simba SC in Talks With Madagascar’s Rakotondrabe and Kenya’s McCarthy to Replace Davids
Tanzanian giants Simba SC are closing in on appointing a new head coach following the departure of Fadlu Davids, who joined Moroccan heavyweights Raja...
Freiburg’s Noah Atubolu Sets Bundesliga Record With Five Straight Penalty Saves, Eligible for Nigeria
Noah Atubolu, SC Freiburg’s 23-year-old goalkeeper born to Nigerian parents, made Bundesliga history over the weekend by becoming the first goalkeeper in the league...
WAFU-B U17 Championship: Golden Eaglets take on Baby Cheetahs in Yamoussoukro
Five-time world champions Nigeria will begin their quest for another title with a game against their counterparts from Benin Republic in Yamoussoukro on Wednesday,...
SSA Adeboye Falls In Love With Flag Football, Announces Plan To Launch Own Team In Showtime League
The Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Grassroots Sports Development, Hon. Adeyinka Adeboye, has declared his growing passion for flag football...
24th FIFA U20 Boys World Cup: Flying Eagles take on Australia in another friendly match
Nigeria’s U20 boys, Flying Eagles, will take on their Australian counterparts in a friendly match on Tuesday. The encounter is part of both teams’...
2026 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup Race: Falconets return, head to Ibadan
The victorious Nigeria U20 girls, Falconets, returned to the country from Kigali on Monday morning, after their 1-0 defeat of Rwanda’s She-Amavubi in a...
Bolaji Olamide: NWFL Premiership’s Top Scorer Eyes Bigger Stage After Stellar League Campaign
Bolaji Titilayo Olamide, forward for Remo Stars Ladies, wrapped up the 2024-25 NWFL Premiership season as top scorer, and is now setting her sights...
Ese Brume & Prestina Ochonogor: A Tough Championship, A Challenging Road Back
After failing to qualify from the World Championships, long-jumper Ese Brume and debutant Prestina Ochonogor find themselves on the path of recovery. Brume’s accident last...
Gift Orban: Celebrates Goal and Man-of-Match in Verona’s Stun Over Juventus
Gift Orban, the Nigerian striker for Verona, was the man-of-match-winner in their 1-1 draw against Juventus at the Bentegodi, ending the Old Lady’s perfect...
Nathaniel Ezekiel: Fourth in 400m Hurdles Becomes New National Record; Veteran Henry Amike Offers Praise
In a blazing performance at the Tokyo World Athletics Championships, Nathaniel Ezekiel narrowly missed a medal, finishing fourth in the men’s 400m hurdles with...
Sanusi Mohammed: NFF Secretary-General Monitoring FIFA Case Involving South Africa
Dr. Sanusi Mohammed, Secretary-General of the Nigeria Football Federation, has revealed that the Federation is closely following FIFA’s ongoing probe of South Africa for...
Coach on Ese Brume: Recovery Slow but Motivation Strong After Last Year’s Accident
The coach of long-jump star Ese Brume has revealed the toll her accident last year has taken, both physically and mentally, after she failed...
Udodi Onwuzurike Reflects on Adversity After 200m Semi-Final at World Championships
Udodi Onwuzurike, after placing seventh in the men’s 200m semi-final at the World Athletics Championships, admitted the result wasn’t what he had been aiming...
Uyi Akpata Re-elected Cricket Federation Boss, Aims to Lift Nigeria into Africa’s Top Rankings
Uyi Akpata, having been re-elected unopposed as President of the Nigeria Cricket Federation, reaffirmed his ambitions to raise the standard of cricket nationally and...
Imama Amapakabo: Abia Warriors’ Coach Urges Purpose and Clinical Edge After 1-1 Home Draw
Following a home draw against Djoliba, Abia Warriors’ coach Imama Amapakabo said his side lacked purpose in certain phases of the game. Speaking after...
Finidi George: Rivers United’s Coach Confident Ahead of Return Leg After Gritty Draw in Kinshasa
Rivers United head coach Finidi George has described his side’s goalless draw with Les Aigles in Kinshasa as a valuable performance, despite the logistical...
Daniel Bameyi: Flying Eagles’ Captain Aiming Beyond the Group Stage at U-20 World Cup
Daniel Bameyi, skipper of Nigeria’s Flying Eagles, expressed profound confidence in his side’s ability not just to top their group at the upcoming U-20...
Former Shooting Stars Forward Samuel Ayanrinde Seals Move to Kenyan Champions Police FC
Nigerian striker Samuel Ayanrinde, formerly of Shooting Stars SC (3SC), has completed a transfer to Kenya Police FC, the reigning champions of the Kenyan...
Nigerian Youngster Promise Meliga Makes Professional Debut in Vålerenga’s Oslo Derby Draw
Exciting Nigerian winger Promise Meliga has officially made his first professional league appearance for Vålerenga Oslo, featuring in the heated Oslo Derby of the...
Nigerian Talent Chisom Anthony Set for Italy Move to Join ASD Accademia Mazzarinese
Promising Nigerian footballer Chisom Anthony is on the verge of a life-changing move to Europe, as he prepares to finalize a contract with Italian...
Nigerian Prospect Ayuba Isaac Completes First Professional Move to AEK Athens
Greek Super League champions AEK Athens have officially secured the signature of Ayuba Isaac, a highly-rated young talent from Ikon Allah Football Academy in...
Breaking: Former Nigeria U17 Star Usulor Nwachukwu Signs First Professional Deal with Aljablain FC in Saudi Arabia
Promising Nigerian defender Usulor Nwachukwu has taken a major step in his football journey after sealing his first professional contract with Saudi Arabian club...
Adozi Lights Up in Late Cameo — Nigerian-German Striker Makes Immediate Impact as Gladbach II Held 1–1 by Wiedenbrück
Borussia Mönchengladbach II’s new young striker Justin Adozi Chukwudi turned a routine Regionalliga West draw into a moment of excitement on Saturday — the...
Fadlu Davids Returns to Raja Casablanca as Head Coach After Simba Exit
Former Simba Sports Club head coach Fadlu Davids is set to begin a new chapter in his career after agreeing to take charge of...
Tanzania’s Panga Secures Top Ten in Berlin as Simbu Makes Marathon History in Tokyo
Tanzania’s marathon team is celebrating a historic period after Joseph Tiophil Panga claimed ninth place at the 2025 BMW Berlin Marathon, while Alphonce Felix...
Finidi Thanks Nigerian Fans In DR Congo For Helping Rivers United Get 0-0 Away Draw In CAF Champions League
Rivers United of Port Harcourt head coach, George Finidi has heaped praises galore on Nigerian football lovers in Democratic Republic of Congo for helping...
Super Eagles’ World Cup Qualification Is Very Tight, But Let’s Keep Hope Alive – Victor Ezeji
A former veteran in the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL), Victor Ezeji has reasoned that the Super Eagles' chances of qualifying for next year's...
Eaglets’ 2007 World Cup Winner Joshua Daniel Tips Current Squad To Make Nigerians Proud
A member of Nigeria's Golden Eaglets' winning squad at the 2007 FIFA U17 World Cup in South Korea, Joshua Daniel has tipped the current...
Falconets Defeated Rwanda 1-0 In A 2026 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup Second Round Match in Kigali.
Nigeria's Falconets and Rwanda are looking for one out of the four slots for Africa continent. Both teams fought hard on the pitch of...
Falconets’ Captain Joy Igbokwe Reveals Steps Towards Getting Another Victory Over Rwanda
Nigeria's female youth national team, Falconets' captain, Joy Igbokwe has revealed steps being taken by all players in the squad to ensure they beat...
Sunday Oliseh Raises Concern Over Careers Of Super Eagles’ Top Players
Former Super Eagles' captain and head coach, Sunday Ogorchukwu Oliseh has raised concern and warning bells over negative effects that missing next year's FIFA...
FEDERATION ELECTIONS: GFN Presidential Candidate Omowunmi Olarere Commends NSC For Upholding Transparency And Fair Play In Gymnastics Election saga
As uncertainties continue to surround the Elections into the board of the Gymnastics Federation of Nigeria, the National Sports commission, NSC, has been strongly...
Shooting Stars Earn First NPFL Win Against Kun Khalifat FC In Ibadan
The Shooting Stars SC head back from Port Harcourt on Matchday 4 clash against Rivers United at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, and fell to...
CAF: Easy Ride for Remo Stars, Kwara United Put up a Fight in Accra as Abia Warriors Walk Tight Rope
It was a weekend of contrasting results for Nigerian clubs in the 2025/26 CAF Club Competitions, with Remo Stars cruising to a comfortable victory...
SSA Adeboye Flags Off ShowtimeXIII Flag Football League, Hails Sport as Nigeria’s Next Big Youth Movement
The Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Grassroots Sports Development, Hon. Anthony Adeyinka Adeboye, has officially flagged off the ShowtimeXIII Flag...
Showtime XIII: Jefferson Ibinabo Laments Green Backs’ Slow Start as Ikan Sports Grind Out Opening Day Victory
Green Backs came agonizingly close to pulling off an upset on the opening day of Showtime Season XIII, but a sluggish start proved costly...
Showtime XIII: Atibule Expresses ‘Relief ‘as Ikan Sports Edge Green Backs in Opening Day Thriller
Godswill Atibule has expressed relief as Ikan Sports began their Showtime Season XIII campaign with a hard-fought 27-25 victory over Green Backs in the...
