NLO: NFF Disciplinary Committee Orders Integrity Unit to Probe Franceex United vs Bison FC Match-Fixing Allegation, Sets Aside Cancellation of Results
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Disciplinary Committee has nullified the Nationwide League One (NLO)'s decision to cancel the result of the match between Franceex...
NLO: NFF Disciplinary Committee Clears Liberty Lions of Match-Fixing Allegations, Vacate Cynosure FC Chairman Six Months Suspension
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Disciplinary Committee has exonerated Liberty Lions FC of Calabar from all allegations of match-fixing following a protest filed by...
Three Nigerian Talents Impress in Kryvbas U19’s 2–2 Preseason Draw Against FC Penuel
Kryvbas U19 began their preseason with a 2–2 draw against FC Penuel U19, featuring strong performances from three newly signed Nigerian players. Goalkeeper Abdulmajid Mohammed...
Silver Eze Secures Two‑Year Scholarship at Blackburn Rovers – Proud Parents in Attendance
Blackburn Rovers have officially confirmed that promising Nigerian centre‑back Silver Eze has signed a two‑year scholarship deal with the Championship club. The highly-rated defender, who...
Ghana’s Golden Arms Seek $42,000 Lifeline to Defend Title at African Armwrestling Championship in Abuja
With 15 days to go before the 14th African Armwrestling Championship kicks off in Abuja, Nigeria (July 23–27, 2025), the Ghana Armwrestling Federation (GAF)...
Brave Ten-Man Osun United Stay Top After Dramatic Late Equalizer Against Crown FC
Osun United held their nerves and showed true grit to snatch a vital point in a pulsating 1-1 draw against Crown FC in their...
Kanyinsola Ajayi Equals Personal Best to Win Men’s 100m at Meeting de Sotteville
Nigerian sprint sensation Kanyinsola Ajayi stormed to victory at the Meeting de Sotteville in France, equalling his personal best time of 9.92s (+1.7m/s) to...
WAFCON 2024: Justin Madugu Eyes Spot In Final, Expects Super Falcons To Get Better
Nigeria's female national team, Super Falcons' coach, Justin Madugu has declared that he expects his side to do better in all their subsequent matches...
Super Falcons Will Play Better Against Botswana On Thursday, Esther Okoronkwo Promises
AFC Toronto of Canada attacker, Ijeoma Esther Okoronkwo has come out with a bold pledge that she and her colleagues in Nigeria's female national...
Ahmed Musa Resumes as Kano Pillars GM, Vows to Reposition Club
Ahmed Musa, MON, OON, has officially resumed duties as General Manager of Kano Pillars FC, pledging a bold new era for the club rooted...
NNL Super 8: Warri Wolves Back in Contention as NPFL Qualification Goes to the Wire
Warri Wolves reignited their push for promotion to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) with an emphatic 3-0 win over Kun Khalifat FC in...
Sports Development Gets Boost as Ogun Governor Appoints Tunde Delu SSA
In what is being hailed as a strategic win for grassroots sports development and professional governance, Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has appointed seasoned...
Ijebu-Ode Referees Take the Lead in Embracing New Global Football Rules Ahead of 2025/2026 Season
In a move that sets the pace for officiating standards in Nigerian football, the Ijebu-Ode Football Referees’ Society has taken a major step forward...
Yobe Desert Stars Top Group A, Dedicate Victory to Governor Buni
Yobe Desert Stars FC showcased grit and determination on Sunday as they overturned an early deficit to secure a 2-1 victory over Doma United...
Makinde Dissolves 3SC Board, Appoints New Chairman Amid NPFL Campaign Review
Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has approved the dissolution of the board of Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) and announced the appointment of...
Super Falcons Will Check Areas Where We Need To Improve – Plumptre
Al-Ittihad of Saudi Arabia female team defender, Ashleigh Plumptre has admitted that she and other players in the Nigerian national team, Super Falcons will...
Falcons Can Win WAFCON Trophy If We Get Better With Each Game – Rinsola Babajide
Scorer of the Super Falcons' second goal in Sunday's 3-0 spanking of Tunisia at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, Rinsola Babajide...
Meet Omorinsola Omowunmi Ajike Babajide: The Blazing Winger Taking Africa, Europe By Storm
From the gritty streets of London to the sunlit pitches of Spain and the roaring stadiums of Africa, Omorinsola Omowunmi Ajike Babajide is rewriting...
Showtime Streetz Lights Up Ogba: Flag Football’s Grassroots Revolution Begins On Lagos Streets
Showtime Flag Football’s electrifying “Streetz: Ogba Edition” on Saturday, July 5th proved that flag football is no longer just a game seen in Hollywood...
Nigeria Rugby Federation Unveils High-Performance Plans After Africa Sevens
In a bid to strengthen the national rugby teams and enhance their international competitiveness, the Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF) has announced plans for...
Tributes Pour In As Friday Ekpo Remembers Peter Rufai’s Kind Heart And Legacy
Following the passing of Nigerian football legend Peter Rufai, former Super Eagles midfielder Friday Ekpo has paid a heartfelt tribute to his late teammate,...
Eguavon Urges Government To Immortalise Late Goalkeeper Peter Rufai
Augustine Eguavon, Technical Director of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), has made a passionate appeal to the Nigerian government to immortalise legendary Super Eagles...
Hasselbaink Casts Doubt on Osimhen’s Premier League Prospects
Former Chelsea striker Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink has voiced his skepticism about Victor Osimhen’s ability to succeed in the English Premier League, despite the Nigerian...
9jaHoops Spotlight – Rising Stars Shine Bright as FIBA Africa Zone 3 Academies Tournament Nears Climax in Lagos
The FIBA Africa Zone 3 Academies Tournament reached a thrilling boiling point on Day 2 as young basketball prodigies from Nigeria and Ghana intensified...
WAFCON 2024: Madugu Wants More Support, Prayers, Good Wishes For Super Falcons
Nigeria's female national team, Super Falcons' head coach, Justin Madugu isn't getting carried away by his side's 3-0 victory against Tunisia at this year's...
Super Falcons Will Keep Building On What We’ve Already Done – Rasheedat Ajibade
Nigeria's female national team, Super Falcons' captain, Rasheedat Ajibade is relishing their victorious start to this year's Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON 2024)...
Akintunde Ahmed’s Defensive Masterclass Seals ASN Nigelec’s Niger FA Cup Triumph and CAF Confederation Cup Spot
Nigerian centre-back Akintunde Ahmed delivered a commanding performance as ASN Nigelec defeated AS Douanes 1–0 in the final of the Niger Republic FA Cup...
Czech Side FK Viagem Secure Nigerian Talent Solomon Osaghae
Czech second-tier club FK Viagem Ústí nad Labem have completed the signing of Nigerian midfielder Solomon Osaghae on a two-year contract, with an option...
UNSCRIPTED: Anambra State FA Chairman Chikelue Iloenyosi Reveals How He Got His Nickname ‘General’ (Part 1)
Former international defender, now the chairman of Anambra State Football Association, Chikelue Iloenyosi opens up at length to Sports247 about various aspects of his...
WAFCON 2024: Algeria Hit Joint Top With Super Falcons, Pip Botswana
Algeria kicked off their 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) campaign with a crucial 1-0 victory over Botswana in their Group B opener...
Doma United Chairman Urges Team to Stay Focused Ahead of Crucial Clash with Yobe Desert
With a place in next season’s Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) on the line, Chairman of Doma United FC, Alhaji Suleiman Umar, paid a...
“Mission X”: House of Reps Charges Super Falcons to Maintain Momentum for 10th WAFCON Crown
The House of Representatives Committee on Sports has rallied behind Nigeria’s Super Falcons, urging them to stay focused and build on their impressive start...
16 Days to Go: Over 400 Athletes and Officials Set to Storm Abuja as Africa’s Armwrestling Powerhouses Finalize Championship Readiness
The countdown is real — just 16 days to the biggest show of strength Africa has ever seen! From July 23–27, 2025, Abuja will...
Ola Aina Signs New Three-Year Deal with Nottingham Forest
Nigeria international Ola Aina has committed his future to Nottingham Forest by signing a new three-year contract that will keep him at the club...
St Saviour’s, Grange School Crowned Champions of Season 6 Dolphin Swimming League
St Saviour’s School, Ikoyi, and Grange School, Ikeja, have emerged overall champions of Season 6 of the Dolphin Swimming League, consolidating their dominance in...
“Where I Start Doesn’t Matter” Says Super Sub Esther Okoronkwo After Claiming the MVP Gong in 45 Minutes Action Against Tunisia
Esther Okoronkwo delivered a stunning second-half performance to earn the TotalEnergies Player of the Match award as Nigeria eased past Tunisia 3-0 in their...
WAFCON Opener: Lionesses of Teranga Roar to a Commanding Win Over DR Congo, Top Group A
Senegal laid down a marker in Group A of the 2025 TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations with a commanding 4-0 win over...
WAFCON 2024: Oshoala Pays Tribute to Late Peter Rufai as Nigeria Cruise Past Tunisia
Nigeria’s Super Falcons began their quest for a record-extending 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title on a commanding note, defeating Tunisia 3-0...
Nigeria, Togo Set for Blockbuster Clash at 2025 ITTF West Africa Championships
Defending champions Nigeria and Togo are gearing up for an intense battle at the 2025 International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) West Africa Regional Championships,...
Rinsola Shines as Super Falcons Begin ‘Mission X’ With Convincing Win Over Tunisia
The Super Falcons of Nigeria kick-started their quest for a record-extending 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title—dubbed “Mission X”—with a commanding 3-0...
Super Falcons Begin WAFCON Campaign in Style with 3–0 Victory Over Tunisia
Nigeria's Super Falcons kicked off their 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) campaign with a commanding 3–0 win over Tunisia at the Stade...
Rinsola Scores Debut WAFCON Goal, Pays Tribute to Late Liverpool Striker, Diogo Jota
Rinsola Scores Debut WAFCON Goal, Pays Tribute to Late Liverpool Striker, Diogo JotaSuper Falcons forward Rinsola Babajide opened her Women’s Africa Cup of Nations...
Youth Talent Shines as FIBA Africa Zone 3 Academies Tournament Dunks Off in Lagos
The vibrant city of Lagos has come alive with the sounds of bouncing balls and roaring crowds as the inaugural FIBA Africa Zone 3...
‘Gorimapa Omo’ Tobi Amusan Sparks Online Buzz with Stunning Clean Shave Debut at Diamond League
'Nigerian sprint queen and world record holder in the 100m hurdles, Tobi Amusan, turned heads over the weekend—not just with her season-best performance on...
AFN Distances Self From Imaobong Nse Uko’s Doping Ban, Reiterates Commitment to Clean Sport
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has issued an official statement distancing itself from the recent two-year suspension handed to Nigerian sprinter Imaobong Nse...
Abdul Basit Clinches Nigeria Top 16 Invitational Title, Extends Impressive 2025 Run
Abdul Basit continues to cement his status as one of Nigeria’s most consistent table tennis stars in 2025, securing the Nigeria Top 16 Invitational...
Alozie Sets Her Eyes on Glory as WAFCON Kicks Off with Morocco Held to Opening Draw
Nigerian international and Houston Dash standout Michelle Alozie is set to take center stage today as the Super Falcons begin their 2025 Women’s Africa...
Real Madrid, PSG, Leicester City Spotlight on Rising Nigerian Star Tolu Oladunjoye
Tolu Oladunjoye, a promising Nigerian youth footballer, has joined Luton Town Academy in England after graduating from IMI Football Academy in Lagos, where he...
Gladiator Okeke E. Kelvin Promoted to FC Hradec Králové B-Team After Leading U19 Side to League Title
Former Collins Edwin Sports Club player and standout Nigerian talent, Okeke E. Kelvin, has been promoted to the B-Team of Czech side FC Hradec...
Imaobong Uko Accuses AFN of Neglect Amid Two-Year Drug Ban by AIU
Nigerian sprinter Imaobong Uko has broken her silence over her recent two-year suspension by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU), claiming she was failed by...
