CHAN 2024: Veteran Goalkeeper Theophilus Afelokhai Charges Home-based Eagles To ‘Sell Themselves’
Veteran goalkeeper in the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL), Theophilus Afelokhai has charged players in the home-based national team to use the ongoing Championship...
Ikorodu City rock-solid centre back Chibuike Prestige has officially signed with FK Vora, Albania
Ikorodu City rock-solid centre back Chibuike Prestige Ohaegbulam has officially signed with FK Vora of Albania marking his first-ever move to a European club. The...
OFFICIAL: 3SC Unveiled a New Technical and Backroom Team Ahead of 2025/2026 NPFL Season
With a clear focus on building a strong team dynamic, the Oluyole Warriors(3SC) are gearing up to take their performance to the next level. The...
Benjamin Okonkwo and Kalu Onimachi Joins Arab Contractor Sporting Club, El-Mokawloon
Egyptian Premier League side Arab Contractors, also known as Al Mokawloon, has completed all paperwork for the duo of Benjamin Okoronkwo and Kalu Osimachi...
Kwara United Arrives in Ikenne for 2025 ValueJet Preseason Tournament
Kwara United Football Club has landed in Ikenne, Ogun State, ahead of the prestigious 2025 ValueJet Preseason Tournament, set to kick off on Saturday...
Exclusive: Over 100 Cases Pending Before NFF- PSAC – NANPF Demands Resolution Before 2025/2026 Season Kick-Off to Safeguard League Integrity
The National Association of Nigeria Professional Footballers (NANPF) has called on the Nigeria Football Federation Players’ Status and Arbitration Committee (NFF-PSAC) to urgently convene...
Gov Alia Honours Super Falcons Star Francisca Ordega with ₦50m, House Gift — Ordega Calls for Grassroots Sports Investment
Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has honoured Super Falcons star and Benue-born football icon, Francisca Ordega, with a cash reward of ₦50...
NSC Chairman, DG Assure President Tinubu Will Reward United Ex-Super Falcons Reveals Patience Avre-Odeli
United States-based former Nigerian international, Patience Avre-Odeli, has revealed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu may soon host the United Ex-Super Falcons at the Presidential...
Official: Six Clubs Confirmed for ValueJets 2025 Preseason Tournament
The organisers of one of the topmost pre-season tournament, Value Jet Cup, are pleased to announce that the 2025 Value Jet Cup will kickoff...
Williams Sunday Joins Egyptian Premier League Side Ghazl El Mahalla
Nigerian striker Williams Sunday has officially completed a move to Egyptian Premier League side, Ghazl El Mahalla SC, from Nigeria Professional Football League outfit...
Sunshine Stars Others Get New Management Committee as Governor Aiyedatiwa Constitutes Management Committee for Ondo State Football Agency
In a renewed effort to reposition state-owned football clubs for success, the Governor of Ondo State, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has inaugurated a new...
“I’m Ready for the Big Stage” – Anambra’s Goal Machine Franklin Edeh Eyes Europe
In the bustling football scene of Anambra State, one name is beginning to echo beyond local pitches – Franklin Edeh, the prolific forward lighting...
Rivers Angels Star Victoria Eyakndue to Host Second “Vicky-Pele” Tournament for Female Students in Uyo
Rivers Angels right-back Victoria Eyakndue is set to stage the second edition of the Vicky-Pele Football Tournament in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State — an...
Nigerian Defender Iboro Victory Shines as Levadia Beat Differdange in UEFA Conference League Qualifier
Former Beyond Limits FA centre-back Iboro Victory delivered another commanding performance for FCI Levadia Tallinn as the Estonian champions secured a 3-2 away victory...
Best Of Recreational Football Storms Lagos As Showtime Arena Quarterly Cup 2025 kicks Off With ₦1 Million prize
The city’s grassroots football fever is about to hit full throttle as the Showtime Arena Quarterly Cup 2025 kicks off tomorrow, Saturday, August 9,...
Fit-Again! Rising David Stockbrink Returns to Fortuna Sittard Training
Fortuna Sittard's promising young Nigerian talent, David Stockbrink, has officially resumed training with the club ahead of the 2025-2026 season. The 18-year-old, who recently spent...
NSF Names Sufyan Olojoku Team Camp as Nigeria Youth Team Set for African Youth Championship
The Nigeria Scrabble Federation (NSF), has named Sufyan Olojoku as captain of Team Nigeria to the Pan African Youth Scrabble Championship, in Kenya. NSF made...
Nassarawa United Advanced to Gusau/Ahlan Pre-season Tournament Last Eight
Nasarawa United bolstered its effort in the ongoing Gusau/Ahlan Pre-season Tournament as they advanced to the last eight after a stalemate with Benedict Akwuegbu...
2025 Ballon d’Or: Super Falcons Duo Madugu, Nnadozie Get World Best Nominations
Nigerian women’s football continues to gain global recognition as Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie and head coach Justin Madugu have both been nominated for...
John Chukwudi Utaka Named the Head Coach of Montpellier HSC Women.
Former Nigeria International John Chukwudi Utaka has been named the Head Coach of Montpellier HSC Women. He was a men's youth coach at the...
Ballon d’Or 2025: No Super Eagles Player Makes Cut as Three Africans Challenge Vinicius Jr for Top Honour
For the first time in three years, no Nigerian player has made the Ballon d’Or shortlist, despite previous appearances from Victor Osimhen in 2023...
Nigeria, Gambia Dominate 2025 CAVB U18 Beach Volleyball Championship, Secure World Championship Spots
Nigeria and Gambia emerged as the standout teams at the 2025 CAVB U18 Beach Volleyball Continental Championship, held in Abuja, with both nations clinching...
Obinna Okoronwo And Samuel Amusan Make The Final Squad Of The Egyptian Outfit El Gouna For The 2025/26 Egyptian Premier League Season
El Gouna FC is an Egyptian FA club based in Gouna, Hurghada, Red Sea. The club was founded in 2003 and currently plays in...
Flamingos Will Approach U17 Women’s World Cup With Motivation, Faith, Hard Work – Olowookere
Nigeria's female national cadet team, Flamingos' coach, Bankole Olowookere has disclosed that he and his players will approach this year's FIFA U17 Women's World...
CHAN 2024: Guinea, Uganda in Survival Battles as Algeria Faces Stern South Africa Test in Group C Showdowns
The 2024 TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) takes center stage on Friday as Group C returns with two crucial fixtures at the Nelson Mandela...
Daniel Itodo Joins Enugu Rangers After More Than A Decade With Plateau United
Former Plateau United captain Daniel Itodo has completed a move to Enugu Rangers FC, marking a fresh chapter in his football journey. He was renowned...
Abiodun Obafemi: What CHAN Eagles Must Do To Get Very Favourable Result Against Sudan
Former under-23 national team star and ex-Super Eagles' defender, Abiodun Obafemi has reeled out a number of things that the home-based national team should...
CHAN 2024: DR Congo Bounce Back with Win Over Zambia as 10-Man Kenya Hold Angola to Stay Top of Group A
DR Congo reignited their CHAN PAMOJA 2024 campaign with an impressive 2-0 victory over Zambia, while hosts Kenya held Angola to a gritty 1-1...
WTT Yokohama: Sweden’s Moregard Ends Quadri Aruna’s Campaign in 18 Minutes
Quadri Aruna’s much-anticipated return to international table tennis ended in disappointment on Thursday, as Sweden’s top-ranked player, Truls Moregard, defeated the Nigerian in straight...
Two Foreign Coaches Join Female Yellow Greens Team Camp as Nigeria Intensifies World Cup Qualifiers Preparation
Nigeria’s senior women’s cricket team, the Female Yellow Greens, have received a significant boost to their preparations for the upcoming 2026 ICC Women’s T20...
Kano 22: Families of Deceased Athletes Receive Relief Packages from First Lady and Kano State Governor
Families of the 22 Kano athletes who tragically lost their lives in a road accident in May have received financial and material support from...
Official: Dino SC Progidy Samuel Asogbon Signs for FS Jelgava
Dino Sporting Club is proud to announce that Samuel Asogbon has signed a professional contract with Latvian Premiership side FS Jelgava. The promising young defender...
Badminton Federation President Francis Orbih Wants Presidential Rewards For All Sports Achievers
Badminton Federation of Nigeria (BFN) president, Francis Orbih has advocated a standardised system that would see achievers for the country from other sports events...
D’Tigress’ Coach Rena Wakama Wants Early Preparations Ahead Of FIBA World Championship
Nigeria's female basketball national team, D'Tigress' coach, Rena Wakama has raised the need for preparations to start early towards next year's FIBA Women's Championship. Sports247...
BREAKING: Adedeji Ayeoba Join Shooting stars Coaching Crew from Escola United FA.
The former Escola Academy Coach ,Adedeji Ayeoba will be part of Coach Nurudeen Aweroro backroom staff next season. Adedeji Ayeoba became the head coach of...
Green Lock FC’s Naim Adebayo Abdussalam Joins 6th October Sporting Club on One-Year Deal
Naim Adebayo Abdussalam has officially signed a one-year deal with Egyptian Second Division side 6th October Sporting Club, departing Green Lock FC for his...
Nigeria Proud To Host Africa School Games In 2027 – Bukola Olopade
The Director-General of Nigeria's National Sports Commission (NSC), Honourable Bukola Olopade has disclosed that the country is already proud in haven been selected to...
Handball Federation’s Technical Director Bala Muhammed Discloses Plans To Join ‘Global Phenomenon’
The technical director of Handball Federation of Nigeria (HFN), Bala Muhammed has disclosed that the recent IHF License D Coaching Course organised by the...
Gift Elkanah Tender Letter to Terminate His Contract with Bayelsa United to Join 3SC
Elkanah's decision to leave Bayelsa United stems from the club's administrative officer, Emmanuel Mark, refusing to disclose the details of his entitlements. This lack of...
Official: Wilfred Ndidi Passes Medical as Move to Turkish Giants Beşiktaş JK Is Sealed
Super Eagles midfield enforcer Wilfred Onyinye Ndidi has officially completed his medical in Istanbul, paving the way for his move to Turkish powerhouse Beşiktaş...
Green Lock FC’s Rising Star Umechi Akuazaoku Seals Move to Sakaryaspor After Turkish Trials
Sakaryaspor has announced the signing of 22-year-old forward Umechi Akuazaoku from Green Lock FC, following a successful trial period with the Turkish TFF 1....
Former D’Tigers’ Coach Sanni Ahmed Raises Alarm Over Short Period Of Preparation Towards Men’s AfroBasket
A former head coach of Nigeria's men's senior basketball national team, Sanni Ahmed has raised an alarm over what he believes could be likely...
2026 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers: Falconets Resume Camping For Rwanda
New head coach Moses Aduku has invited 35 players to the camp of the Nigeria U20 girls, Falconets, to kick off preparations for next...
Ikpeba Advises Ademola Lookman To Properly Resolve His Differences With Atalanta
Former Super Eagles striker and 1997 African Footballer of The Year, Victor Nosa Ikpeba has advised the continent's current best player, Ademola Lookman to...
“Let’s Not Give Up on Our Boys” – SSA to President, Hon. Adeboye, Urges Nigerians to Rally Behind CHAN Eagles Ahead of Crucial Sudan Clash
In the wake of Nigeria’s narrow 1-0 defeat to Senegal in their opening match of the African Nations Championship (CHAN), the Senior Special Assistant...
“Unforgettable Love”: D’Tigress Thank President Tinubu, NSC, Zenith Bank After Historic 5th Afrobasket Triumph
Nigeria’s record-breaking women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, have expressed heartfelt gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the National Sports Commission (NSC), the Nigeria Basketball Federation...
Elegbeleye Backs CHAN Eagles to Bounce Back Strong Against Sudan
Chairman of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), Otunba Gbenga Elegbeleye, has thrown his weight behind the home-based Super Eagles, popularly known as the...
Former CHAN Eagles Defender Solomon Kwambe Declares – Our Players Were Not Purposeful Against Senegal
As reactions continue trailing the home-based Eagles' 1-0 loss to Senegal at the ongoing Championship of African Nations (CHAN 2024), a member of the...
Nigerian Prodigy Arierhi Lights Up OBOS-Ligaen With Full 90-Min Run In Mjøndalen’s 2–1 Clash At Skeid
Nigerian U20 striker Kparobo Arierhi delivered a composed full-match performance on Tuesday as Mjøndalen IF secured a 2–1 away victory over Skeid in the...
Super Falcons Will Surely Conquer The World – Femi Opabunmi
As reactions continue trailing the historic 10th conquest of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations by the Super Falcons, a former male international, Femi...
