SSA Adeboye Visits Athletes at African U18/U20 Championships, Commends Sports Commission, Calls For National Support Ahead Of Armwrestling Championship
Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Grassroots Sports Development, Hon. Adeboye Anthony Adeyinka (Zulu Authority), yesterday graced the media conference at...
Tragedy averted as Ogun State Governor rescues Tunisian Athletes In Accident
The National Sports Commission (NSC) regrets to confirm that a vehicle transporting members of the Tunisian delegation participating in the ongoing CAA U18/U20 African...
KCee To Headline Closing Ceremony Of CAA African U18/U20 Athletics Championship
Top-rated Nigerian music star KCee has been confirmed as the headline performer for the closing ceremony of the 3rd CAA African U18/U20 Athletics Championships,...
Gothia Cup 2025: Beyond Limit Academy’s Emmanuel Adeboyejo Emerge As Tournament Best Player
Capping off a memorable tournament for his team, Beyond Limit’s Emmanuel Adeboyejo has emerged as the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the 2025 Gothia...
Evolution Cup Golden Boot Winner Ayodele Adeloye Joins Albanian Club FK Vora
The Evolution Cup has celebrated a landmark achievement as Nigerian striker, Ayodele Folahan Adeloye, becomes the tournament’s first major export, securing a four-year permanent...
Highly-Rated 36 Lion Product Quadri Liameed Set to Conquer Global Football
Another offering from the renowned 36 Lion FC football factory is currently capturing attention, prompting football agents and enthusiasts to praise his natural football...
FIBA U19WWC: Korea Humble Junior D’Tigress in 9-12 Classification Game, Nigeria to Face China for 11th Place
Nigeria's Junior D’Tigress were edged out 85-79 by South Korea in the classification round for 9th–12th place at the ongoing FIBA U19 Women’s Basketball...
Kuti Sets New Record as Ojomu Clinches Maiden Title at 2025 ITTF Africa West Regional Championships
Nigeria’s Matthew Kuti etched his name in history as the first West African player to successfully defend the men’s singles title at the 2025...
CAA U-18/U-20 Championship: US-Based Divine Bamgboye Battles First Hurdle Headache Eyes 2028 Olympics
US-based Nigerian hurdler Divine Bamgboye endured a tough outing in the U-20 women’s 100m hurdles at the Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) U-18/U-20 Championship,...
South Africa Clarifies Exit From Games Village, CAA Praise Nigeria’s Hosting Of Africa Junior Championship
The Deputy President of South Africa Athletics Federation, John Mathane, has dismissed reports that his country’s athletes vacated the Games Village in Mowe-Ibafo, Ogun...
Beyond Limits Crowned Gothia Cup Champions After Dramatic Penalty Shootout Win Over ASEC Mimosas
In a nail-biting final that showcased the very best of youth football, Nigeria’s Beyond Limits Football Academy emerged victorious in the B17E category of...
Esther Nwankwo’s Hurdles Debut Turns Heads As Nigerian Teen Qualifies For U18 Final
In a remarkable display of raw talent and determination, Nigeria’s Esther Ifechukwu Nwankwo has qualified for the final of the U18 women’s 400m Hurdles...
Legacy Meets Determination As Audu Emmanuel Claims Silver In Shot Put At African U18 Championships
Nigeria’s medal campaign at the African U18 and U20 Athletics Championships in Abeokuta got off to a strong start, thanks to Audu Emmanuel who...
Abuja2025: Why Armwrestling May Deliver 28 Gold Medals For Nigeria At Next All-African Games In Egypt
As Nigeria is gearing up to host over 400 armwrestlers from over 20 African nations at the 14th African Armwrestling Championship in Abuja, July...
Samuel Ikpea Launches Africano Football Club, Shares Vision For Grassroots Football
President of the Nigeria Football Supporters Club, Reverend Samuel Ikpea, has officially launched a grassroots football initiative—Africano Football Club—as part of his long-term commitment...
OFFICIAL: Light Eke Joins Latvian Giants Riga FC From Collins Edwin SC
Collins Edwin Sports Club has officially announced the permanent transfer of their former player, Light Eke, to Latvian top-flight side Riga Football Club, Sports247...
Undefeated Nigeria’s Eradajaye Battles Egorov For WBA Asia Cruiserweight Title In Moscow
Undefeated Nigerian cruiserweight sensation, Obaro “Urhobo Boxer” Eradajaye (20-0, 19 KOs), is set to face Russian challenger Aleksei Egorov (12-3, 8 KOs) tonight in...
WAFCON 2024: Everton FC Hails Payne After Super Falcons’ Demolition of Zambia
English Women’s Super League side Everton FC has praised Nigerian defender Toni Payne for her standout performance in the Super Falcons’ commanding 5–0 victory...
WTT Contender Lagos: Wildcard Stars Set to Light Up Africa’s Table Tennis Capital
As the countdown begins for the 2025 WTT Contender Lagos taking place from July 22 to 26, the stage is set for a spectacular...
Nigerians Eagerly Await South Africa vs. Senegal Quarterfinal Clash To Learn WAFCON Semifinal Opponent
With Nigeria’s emphatic 5-0 thrashing of Zambia securing their place in the semifinals of the 2024 TotalEnergies Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), all...
WAFCON 2024: Super Falcons Fully Focused On Last Two Matches – Chiamaka Nnadozie
Brighton Ladies FC of England goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie has declared that she and her colleagues in Nigeria's female national team, Super Falcons are fully...
WAFCON 2024: I Want To Keep On Scoring Goals For Super Falcons’ Progress – Chinwendu Ihezuo
Pachuca Femenil of Mexico striker, Chinwendu Ihezuo has expressed delight with her goal for Nigeria in Friday's 5-0 mauling of Zambia, and declared that...
WAFCON 2024: Tosin Demehin Cherishes Four Clean Sheets, Targets Two More Victories For Super Falcons
Galatasaray Ladies of Turkey defender, Oluwatosin Blessing Demehin is relishing helping Nigeria get clean sheets in their first four matches at this year's Women's...
Swiss-Based Coach Adeyemi Offers High-Performance Coaching Expertise to Nigerian Football Teams
Swiss-based football coach Anthony Adeyemi Adedeji is set to support football development in Nigeria with his expertise in modern coaching techniques Sports247 reports. Adedeji who...
Ahead FIBA AfroBasketball: Coach Rena Wakama Joins D’Tigress As Preparations Intensify
Head coach Rena Wakama has officially joined the D’Tigress camp in Abuja as Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team intensifies preparations for the 2025 FIBA...
Makua Claims Bronze As Namibia’s Weitz Dominates U18 Women’s Shot Put At African Juniors
In another exciting display at the African U18 and U20 Athletics Championships in Abeokuta, Nigeria’s Emerald Makua delivered a podium-worthy performance in the U18...
Victor Clement Leaps To GOLD In High Jump, Shattering Personal Best At African U20 Championships
For the second evening in a row, Team Nigeria closed out action at the African U18/U20 Athletics Championships with a resounding GOLD — and...
Ezekiel Eno Asuquo Delivers Silver Medal and Personal Best in Stunning 400m Performance at African U20 Championships
At the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abeokuta, the African U18/U20 Athletics Championships witnessed a breakout performance from Nigeria’s Ezekiel Eno Asuquo, who stormed to...
Thompson Gavi Takes Next Step with FK Karvan: “I’m Ready for This Chapter”
Former Nigeria U17 midfielder Thompson Gavi has officially signed with FK Karvan of Azerbaijan, marking a significant step forward in his professional career. Gavi, known...
Innocent James Hails First Pro Deal With FC Juárez: “Success Is My Only Acceptable Word”
Nigerian striker Innocent James, a product of P Sports Football Academy in Uyo, has officially signed his first professional contract with FC Juárez, marking...
Official: Nigerian U20 Star Kparobo Arierhi Unveiled By Mjøndalen IF In Norway
Mjøndalen IF have officially unveiled Nigerian U20 striker Kparobo Arierhi as their newest signing ahead of the 2025 season in the Norwegian First Division...
Flourish Chioma Sebastian Expresses Delight After Signing For Fenerbahçe Women
Nigerian forward Flourish Chioma Sebastian has officially signed with Fenerbahçe Women’s Team, marking a bold new chapter in her professional career in the Turkish...
Musharaf Adebayo Set To Sign First Professional Contract With ND Dravinja After Breakout Season
Nigerian winger Musharaf Adebayo is set to sign his first professional contract with Slovenian club ND Dravinja this week following a remarkable debut season...
Chelsea Sign Nigeria-Eligible Forward Chizzy Ezenwata On Scholarship Deal
Chelsea Football Club have officially signed 16-year-old centre forward Chizzy Ezenwata on a scholarship deal ahead of the 2025/2026 season. Ezenwata is one of 16...
Nigeria’s Rising Star Comfort Erhabor Signs Permanent Deal With Portsmouth FC Women Ahead of WSL 2 Campaign
Portsmouth FC Women have officially secured the services of Nigerian goalkeeper Comfort Erhabor, completing her move on a free transfer ahead of the 2025–26...
Table Tennis Ace Muiz Adegoke Celebrates ITTF Victory Over Ivory Coast
A member of Nigeria's men's table tennis team, Muiz Adegoke is still celebrating Thursday's victory over Ivory Coast in the 2025 ITTF Africa West...
WAFCON 2024: Falcons’ Winger Toni Payne Boasts – We’ll Be Ready For Any Team In Tuesday’s Semi-final
Everton Ladies of England winger, Antionette Oyedupe Payne has come out boasting that she and her colleagues in Nigeria's female national team are ready...
WAFCON 2024: Super Falcons’ Coach Justin Madugu Admits Pressure Ahead Of Tuesday’s Semi-final
Super Falcons' coach, Justin Madugu has admitted that his players are under pressure to maintain the momentum of their surge into the semi-finals of...
WAFCON 2024: Ashleigh Plumptre Reveals Strategy That Gave Falcons 5-0 Win Over Zambia
Super Falcons' left-wing-back, Ashleigh Plumptre has revealed secrets of a near immaculate strategy that gave the Nigerian side a shock 5-0 thumping of Zambia...
BREAKING NEWS: Rampant Super Falcons Annihilate Zambia 5-0 To Storm Into WAFCON Semifinals
Nigeria sent a thunderous message to the rest of the continent on Friday night with a blistering 5-0 demolition of Zambia in the quarterfinals...
Governor AbdulRazaq Rewards Kwara Athletes, Clears N201m Arrears For Ex-Kwara United Players
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq today reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to sports development by honouring athletes who represented the state at the just-concluded National...
Nigeria’s Home-Based Stars Declare Readiness For CHAN Battle
Nigeria’s home-based players have expressed confidence and determination as they continue preparations for the upcoming 2024 TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN), which kicks off...
FIBA U19 WWC 2025: Junior D’Tigress Bounce Past Argentina In Classification Game
Team Nigeria delivered a strong performance on Friday afternoon, defeating Argentina 68–58 in a FIBA U19 Women’s Basketball World Cup classification game (9–16 placement)...
AFN President Tonobok Okowa Relishes Smooth Organisation Of African U18/U20 Championship In Abeokuta
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) president, Tonobok Okowa is relishing what he described as smooth organisation and seamless progression of the ongoing African...
Bet9ja Revolutionizes Entertainment With Youth-Focused Sporting Events
Leading sports betting platform Bet9ja continues to redefine youth engagement and entertainment in Nigeria through a series of dynamic events that blend football, music, celebrity...
Ola Aina Reveals His Personal Dream Of Playing During FIFA World Cup In USA
Nottingham Forest of England defender, Ola Aina has revealed that he has a personal dream of playing for the Super Eagles at next year's...
All systems Go As CAF concludes Successful TotalEnergies CAF CHAN 2024 Final Round Of Inspections In Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda
The Confédération Africain de Football (“CAF”) has concluded a highly successful 8-day inspection tour of host venues for the upcoming TotalEnergies CAF African Nations...
Tijani Babangida Reflects On One Year After Fatal Accident, Thanks Dutch Doctors For His Wife’s Recovery
Former Super Eagles' winger, Tijani Babangida is reflecting on the fatal accident he suffered while travelling with his family along Kaduna-Zaria Expressway on May...
Last Chance Showdown: Underdogs, Drama & Dreams Collide In All Stars Veterans Tournament Finale
As the 2025 All Stars Veterans Invitational Tournament charges toward a heart-stopping climax, the stage is set for one of the most dramatic final...
2025 CAA U-18/U-20: U.S.-High School Graduate, Hurdler Divine Bamgboye Dig For Gold In Abeokuta
Rising U.S.-based Nigerian hurdler, Divine Bamgboye, is ready to make her mark at the 2025 Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) U-18/U-20 Championships currently taking...
