Princewill Ishmael Scores, Assists Twice On Dream Debut For BSG Stahl Riesa
Nigerian forward Princewill Ishmael made a dream start to his professional career, scoring once and assisting twice in BSG Stahl Riesa’s emphatic 9-2 victory...
I Will Never Give Up: Victor Baki’s Unyielding Rise From Benue To Big Stage
From the dusty pitches of Benue State to the bustling football academies of Benin Republic, Victor Baki’s journey is a testament to resilience, ambition,...
WAFCON 2024: ‘It’s a Valuable Lesson’ – Madugu Reflects as Algeria Hold Super Falcons to Historic Quarter-Final Spot
Algeria made history on Sunday night as they held nine-time champions Nigeria to a goalless draw to seal a maiden quarter-final spot at the...
Muhammadu Buhari: A Man of His Word – How Honouring the 1985 U-16 World Cup Heroes Defined His Legacy
In the rich tapestry of Nigeria’s political and sporting history, few stories resonate as powerfully as that of President Muhammadu Buhari’s decision—over three decades...
Top Wrestling Official Endorses CG Bashir Adewale Adeniyi For Nigeria Wrestling Federation Presidency
A leading figure in the international wrestling community, Lieutenant Colonel Okou Femedein Timipre, has made a strong case for the Comptroller General of the...
Nigeria To Compete in Maiden African School Games In Algeria, NSC Confirms
Nigeria has officially confirmed its participation in the inaugural African School Games, scheduled to hold from July 26 to August 5, 2025, in Algeria,...
Tems Dazzles at FIFA Club World Cup Final Halftime Show as Chelsea Destroy PSG to Become World Champions
Nigerian Grammy Award-winning artist Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, lit up the MetLife Stadium with a spectacular halftime performance during the final of...
WAFU B U20 Boys Cup: Flying Eagles Crush Benin Republic To Book Semifinal Spot
The Flying Eagles of Nigeria delivered a dominant second-half performance to defeat the Young Cheetahs of Benin Republic 4-1 in their second Group B...
SSA Adeboye Mourns President Muhammadu Buhari: “A Towering Legacy Of Discipline, Patriotism, and Integrity”
Hon. Adeboye Anthony Adeyinka, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, has joined numerous Nigerians in mourning the passing of former...
BREAKING: Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari Dies At 82 in London
Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has died at the age of 82. The former military ruler and two-term civilian president passed away on Saturday...
Just-In: Canada Drain D’Tigress, Set All-Time U19 Triples Record At FIBA U19WWC
Less than 24 hours after Nigeria’s historic upset win over China, the Junior D’Tigress were brought back to earth by a record-breaking Canadian side...
Total Sports Hero: MK Makanjuola Pledges Full Support For African Armwrestling Championship, Reaffirms Commitment To Youth & Grassroots Sports Development
In a heartwarming and powerful show of patriotism and dedication to grassroots empowerment, Makanjuola Nureni, fondly known across Nigeria as MK, has once again...
Adaobi Tabugbo Clocks Season’s Best at Ed Murphey Classic, Extends Sub-13 Streak
Nigerian sprint hurdler Adaobi Tabugbo delivered yet another standout performance at the Ed Murphey Classic in Memphis, clocking a season’s best of 12.93s in...
COUNTDOWN: 10 Days To Go—Nigeria Olympic Committee Pledges Support For African Armwrestling Championship
As the excitement builds—with only 10 days remaining until Abuja 2025 kicks off on July 23—the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) has stepped forward with...
FIBA U19WWC: ‘Incredible’ Nora Ezike Reveals Winning Formula Behind D’Tigress’ Historic Triumph
The star of the show was 18-year-old Nora Ezike, who delivered an incredible flawless debut performance as Nigeria’s U19 Women’s National Basketball Team, D'Tigress...
Nigeria Vs Algeria: Benstiti, Oshoala Reignite Bond Ahead Of Sunday Showdown
As Algeria prepares to face Nigeria this Sunday at 8 pm local time in Casablanca, head coach Farid Benstiti is opening up about a heartfelt...
Edo Queens Sign Ghanaian Goalkeeper Charlotte Adjei Ahead Of New NWFL Season
Edo Queens Football Club has officially announced the signing of Ghanaian goalkeeper Charlotte Adjei, in a strategic move to strengthen the team ahead of...
WAFCON 2024: Super Falcons vs Algeria Preview- Head to Head, Time And How To Watch
Nigeria’s Super Falcons will face Algeria in their final Group B fixture at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), with kickoff scheduled...
WAFCON 2024: Algeria Plot Upset Against Confident Super Falcons In Decisive Group B Clash
Algeria’s women’s national team will go all out on Sunday night when they face African powerhouse Nigeria in a decisive Group B fixture at...
That Rot In AFN And Decadence Of Nigerian Sports Eco-system
Nigeria is not short of talents almost in all sporting disciplines, especially areas in which the country has core competence like football, athletics, basketball,...
Muhammad Said Completes Move From Viborg To Scottish Premiership’s Motherwell
Former Dabo Babes FC star Ibrahim Muhammad Said has officially signed a two‑year contract with Scottish Premiership side Motherwell FC, making the switch from...
Adeshina Tomi Pens First Professional Deal With Bolton Wanderers
Seventeen-year-old Nigerian left-back Adeshina Tomi has signed his first professional contract with League One side Bolton Wanderers, marking a remarkable ascent from grassroots football...
Cynthia Adamu Chidebere Secures Full Scholarship To Top NJCAA Program TJC in the U.S.
Nigerian-Austrian student-athlete Cynthia Adamu Chidebere has secured a full scholarship to join Tyler Junior College (TJC), one of the top 5 NJCAA athletic programs...
Nigerian Teenager Precious Benjamin Sparks Hoffenheim B Comeback, Clinches Promotion To Liga 3
TSG Hoffenheim B secured promotion to the German Liga 3 after a thrilling 2-2 draw against SC Freiburg B, courtesy of a sensational second-half...
Nigerian Defender Isaac Afolabi Makes European Leap, Signs With KF Laçi
Abia Warriors left-back Isaac Lawal Afolabi, aged 18, has embarked on his first senior move to European football by signing with Albanian top-flight side KF...
Nigerian Sensation Amina Omowunmi Bello Completes Move To Atlético de San Luis Femenil
Nigerian forward Amina Omowunmi Bello has completed a move to Atlético de San Luis Femenil, joining the Liga BBVA MX Femenil side ahead of...
CAA Salutes Nigeria Government For Its Bailout To Host African Junior Championships In Abeokuta
The President of the Confederation of African Athletics, CAA, Hamad Kalkaba Malboum, has expressed strong gratitude to the Federal Government of Nigeria for its...
UNSCRIPTED: My Next Best Passion After Football Is Helping People In Need – Chikelue Iloenyosi (Part 2)
In this second installment of a three-part exclusive interview with Sports247, Anambra State Football Association chairman, Chikelue Iloenyosi (aka General) reveals how his love...
Adeleye, Mohammed Crowned Champions At VEMP National Open Tennis Championship
Daniel Adeleye emerged champion of the men’s singles at the 2024 VEMP National Open Tennis Championship after defeating Lucky Danjuma 7-6, 6-2 in Saturday’s...
Fakorede Nicholas Blazes To 10.12s Victory At Ed Murphey Classic, Inches Closer To PB Ahead Of World Championships
Nigeria’s Fakorede Nicholas delivered a strong statement of intent ahead of the World Athletics Championships, clocking 10.12s (2.0m/s) to win his 100m section at...
Ojeli Shines In Italy With Another Sub-46s Run To Win Men’s 400m At Campo Atletica Gabre Gabric
Nigerian quarter-miler Ifeanyi Emmanuel Ojeli continued his fine form on the European circuit, storming to victory in Serie 4 of the men’s 400m at...
IFC Slams Season Ban On Karim Adeyemi FC Head Coach ‘Drey’ for Referee Assault
The Ibadan Football Council (IFC) has imposed a season-long ban on Coach Kolawole Emmanuel, popularly known as ‘Drey’, the Head Coach of Karim Adeyemi...
Ogho-Oghene Defies Time With 10.09s Sprint At Ed Murphey Classic
Veteran Nigerian sprinter Ogho-Oghene Egwero rolled back the years at the Ed Murphey Classic in Memphis, delivering a blistering performance in the men’s 100m...
Lagos State League Super 4 To Hold July 15 -18
The Lagos State League Super 4 tournament for the 2024/2025 season will hold between July 15 - July 18, organizers have said. The four -day...
Yocateco CEO Hon. Yakubu Imadu Backs South West Veterans Football Qualifier In Abeokuta
The Chief Executive Officer of Yocateco Boxing Promotion, Hon. Yakubu Imadu, has thrown his weight behind the upcoming South West Zonal Veterans Football Qualifier...
NSC Applauds Junior D’Tigress After Historic Win Over China At FIBA U19 World Cup
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has extended heartfelt congratulations to Nigeria’s Junior D’Tigress following their thrilling 93–88 comeback victory over China in the opening...
Nigeria’s Para Athletes Roar Into Action As NSC-Backed National Camp Opens In Lagos Ahead Of Global Showdowns
In a bold step toward sporting excellence, the Paralympic Committee of Nigeria (PCN) has officially opened camp in Lagos for the nation’s para athletes...
NNL Targets October Kickoff For 2025/2026 Season, Sets Ambitious Reform Agenda After Strategic Board Meeting In Asaba
The Nigeria National League (NNL) is setting its sights on a transformative 2025/2026 football campaign, officially announcing October 2025 as the season’s kickoff month...
How Warri Wolves Clinch NNL Title After Explosive First-Half Blitz In Super 8 Final
Warri Wolves are the new kings of the Nigeria National League (NNL) after a dramatic 3-2 win over Wikki Tourists in the final of...
Nigeria’s Junior D’Tigress Stun China In Historic FIBA U19 Women’s World Cup Debut Victory
Nigeria’s Junior D’Tigress announced their arrival on the world stage with a stunning 93–88 comeback victory over China in their debut appearance at the...
Nigeria Dominates As ValueJet Lagos World Para Table Tennis Future Wraps Up In Style
Team Nigeria reigned supreme at the just-concluded ValueJet Lagos World Para Table Tennis Future, clinching an impressive 88 medals to underline its growing strength...
African U18/U20 Championships: DR Congo Becomes First Country To Arrive As LOC Rolls Out Red Carpet In Lagos
With just four days to the official start of the 3rd African U18/U20 Athletics Championships, the host nation Nigeria has begun welcoming visiting teams...
Adeleye, Yusuf Clinch Men’s Doubles Title at VEMP National Open Tennis Championship
Daniel Adeleye and Abubakar Yusuf emerged as champions in the Men’s Doubles event at the ongoing VEMP National Open Tennis Championship, defeating the duo...
New Talents Excite NTF Scribe, Hails Players’ Professionalism at VEMP National Open Tennis Championship
The Secretary-General of the Nigeria Tennis Federation (NTF), Shammah Makpa, has applauded the conduct and competitive spirit of players at the ongoing VEMP National...
South West Derby to Kick Off Eko International Cup 2025 as Shooting Stars Face Ikorodu City on Sunday (SEE FULL FIXTURE)
The inaugural edition of the Eko International Cup is set to kick off on Sunday, July 13, 2025, with a mouth-watering South West derby...
Report Links Super Eagles Midfielder John Ogu With NPFL Return
Veteran Super Eagles midfielder, John Ogu, is on the verge of making a return to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) as Rivers United...
Pre-Season: Organisers confirm FC Kallon, five others for Eko International Cup
The organisers of the Eko International Cup have confirmed six teams taking part in the pre-season competition, expected to start on Sunday, July 13,...
“Hard Work Pays” – Uzo Ezeobi Jr. Celebrates Dream NPFL Return After FC Barau’s Historic Promotion
Emotions ran high as Uzo Ezeobi Jr., the towering Nigerian center-back, reflected on a dream come true after helping FC Barau secure a historic...
“We Had One Target — Now It’s Reality”: Utum Godswill Reflects on Wikki Tourists’ NPFL Promotion Journey
After playing a starring role in Wikki Tourists’ triumphant return to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), goalkeeper Utum Godswill Solomon has shared an...
Super Eagles Goalkeeper Adebayo Adeleye Joins Greek Side Volos FC on Two-Year Deal
Nigerian international goalkeeper Adebayo Adeleye has officially signed a two-year contract with Greek Super League club Volos FC, following his departure from Enosis Neon...
