‘We Need Bigger Tests’ Igiebor Slams Fixtures — Says Super Eagles Facing Wrong Opponents
Former Super Eagles midfielder Nosa Igiebor has criticized the quality of friendly matches arranged for Nigeria, insisting the team should be facing stronger opposition. Reacting...
‘Pride in Power!’ — SSA Adeboye Hails Team Nigeria’s 16-Gold Haul, Charges Athletes for Bigger Glory After Accra Finish
The Senior Special Assistant, SSA to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, Hon. Adeyinka Anthony Adeboye, has applauded Team Nigeria for a resilient and...
‘We’re Pushing For UCL!’ Tella Delivers Statement — Leverkusen Star Shines In Leipzig Win
Nigerian forward Nathan Tella has reiterated Bayer Leverkusen’s ambition to secure a UEFA Champions League spot following their emphatic victory over RB Leipzig. In a...
‘I’m Happy To Help!’ Iheanacho Delivers Again — Super Sub Fires Celtic To Victory Over Hibernian
Nigerian striker Kelechi Iheanacho has expressed delight after coming off the bench to score the winning goal for Celtic in their 2-1 victory over...
‘We Showed Promise’ Ashe Reacts To Relay Effort — Nigeria Star Hails Progress But Laments Missed Opportunities
Nigerian sprint star Favour Ashe has expressed mixed feelings following Team Nigeria’s performances at the World Athletics Relays in Gaborone, acknowledging progress while admitting...
‘Only The Best Will Be Picked’ Adelakun Sets Standards — Diaspora Talent Chief Outlines Strict Criteria For Eagles
Chairman of the Diaspora Talent Discovery Committee Tunde Adelakun has revealed that Nigeria is implementing a structured and selective approach in identifying foreign-born players...
‘Only He Can Do That!’ O’Neill Hails Iheanacho — Celtic Boss Praises Super Sub’s Composure
Celtic manager Martin O'Neill has praised Nigerian forward Kelechi Iheanacho following his match-winning performance against Hibernian. Iheanacho came off the bench to score the decisive...
Super Accurate Football Academy’s Heroes Receive Accolades From Parents Via Social Media
A flood of accolades is rolling the way of players of Super Accurate Football Academy of Ikotun, Lagos, following their conquest of God Did...
NNL Super-4: Fans Should Expect Very Best Of Nigerian Football – George Aluo
Fans of the round leather game have been informed that they should expect the very best of Nigerian football at the 2026 NNL Super-4...
HAT-TRICK HEROES! Ikorodu City Clinch THIRD Lagos FA Cup Title with Narrow Win Over G12
NPFL side Ikorodu City F.C. have once again stamped their authority on Lagos football, clinching their third Lagos FA Cup title with a hard-fought...
NNL Super-4: Organisers, Sponsors Announce N5,000 Cash Reward For Early Fans At Match Venue
Officials of Nigeria National League (NNL) and their major investor, Toptier Sports Management have announced a cash reward of N5,000 for each of the...
WA Relays: ” We Gave Our All” Sprint Star Okezie Reflects on How Tenacity, Team Spirit Helped Team Nigeria in Gaborone
Nigeria’s sprint star Chidi Okezie delivered a standout performance to help Team Nigeria secure qualification for the World Championships in the 4×400m mixed relay...
“We Are Proud Of Our Achievements” Maria Thompson, Chidera Ezeakor Share World Relays Experience After Delivering Four Qualification Tickets in Gaborone
Against the backdrop of early criticism and a shaky start, a youthful and largely home-based Team Nigeria rose to prominence at the World Athletics...
Poland 2026: Chombo Banking on Home Support to Overturn Falconets First Leg Advatange as Aduku Admits Team’s Poor Performance in Ikenne
Malawi U-20 women’s head coach, Maggie Chombo, is confident her team can overturn a two-goal deficit against Nigeria’s Falconets and secure qualification for the...
NWFL Matchday 17: Standout Performers Shape Super Six and Survival Race
Matchday 17 of the NWFL Premiership proved decisive in both the Super Six race and the battle for survival, with a series of standout...
ProStar Fires Up NNL Super Four: Maduakor Congratulates Teams, Promises Fan Excitement and Big-Time Brand Activation
ProStar Sports International has joined stakeholders in celebrating the successful staging of the Nigeria National League (NNL) Super Four draws in Lagos, while congratulating...
NNL Super-4: Sporting Lagos Watch Ranchers Bees’ Match Videos Ahead Of Monday’s Opening Fixture
Players and coaches of Sporting Lagos FC are preparing themselves tactically for Monday's first match of the 2026 Nigeria National League (NNL) Super-4 by...
NNL Super-4: Sporting Lagos’ Captain Solomon Uloko Receives Motivation For Victory From Reading Holy Bible
The captain of Sporting Lagos FC, Solomon Uloko has disclosed that he motivates himself by reading the Holy Bible before each match in order...
NNL Super-4: Inter Lagos Face Dilemma Of ‘Sportsmanship Versus Rivalry’ In Same Hotel With First Opponent
Inter Lagos FC are facing an unusual dilemma of choosing between sportsmanship and rivalry, as they are staying in the same hotel with their...
NNL Super-4: Doma United Expect Free, Fair, Top Notch Officiating By ‘Vastly Improved’ Referees
A major talking point at this year’s Nigerian National League (NNL) Super-4 may turn out to be the quality of refereeing in all six...
Remo Stars Stadium Shows NFF How To Blend Sports With Hospitality, Flaunts BLFA Hotel Next Door
The mouth-gaping players' hotel project that was recently launched by Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) - with FIFA's support - in Abuja apparently already has...
NNL Super-4: Showers of Blessing Welcome Competing Clubs To Ikenne Ahead Of Monday’s Kick-off
A sudden splash of rain that lasted for an hour and was jocularly tagged 'Showers of Blessing' on Sunday night welcomed competing clubs and...
Nigeria Finishes Third at 15th African Armwrestling Championship in Accra
Team Nigeria delivered a strong overall performance to finish third on the medals table at the 15th African Armwrestling Championship held at the Borteyman...
Ezeugo Wins Double Medals for Nigeria at African Armwrestling Championship
Nigerian para-athlete Ogochukwu Sandra Ezeugo delivered an inspiring performance at the African Armwrestling Championship 2026, securing both silver and bronze medals in the Para...
Funke Afeniforo Clinches Four Gold Medals, Secures African Games Qualification
Nigeria’s rising armwrestling star, Funke Afeniforo, delivered a sensational performance at the 15th African Armwrestling Championship, winning four gold medals at the Borteyman Sports...
Benin, Ghana Among Top Performers and Nations Honoured at African Armwrestling Championship Final in Accra
The grand finale of the 15th African Armwrestling Championship at the Borteyman Sports Complex was marked not only by intense competition but also by...
N5.4M Up for Grabs as Kingsley Awodi Para Powerlifting Open Championship Kicks Off in Abuja
The Kingsley Awodi Para Powerlifting Open Championship kicked off in Abuja on May 1 with over N5.4 million in prize money set to reward...
Nigeria Relays Teams Deliver Grit, Records, and Qualification Success
Team Nigeria showcased its competitiveness in a thrilling series of performances at the 2026 World Athletics Relays in Gaborone, Botswana, securing major qualifications and...
NPFL: Rangers Beat Bayelsa in Yenogoa to Boost Title Charge as Survival Battle Goes to the Wire
The 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season is hurtling toward a dramatic conclusion, and Matchday 36 may well be remembered as a defining...
True Leadership Is Not About Holding Office But About Transforming Systems…CGS Adeniyi Is Delivering With Precision and Purpose
Following the remarkable tenure of Daniel Igali as President of the Nigeria Wrestling Federation (NWF), many wondered who could sustain, let alone elevate the...
Ismaila Mabo’s Son Talks Tough, Eyes NNL Super-4 Title As Coach Of Doma United
Nigerian female national team, Super Falcons' former coach, Ismaila Mabo is bound to get another kind of symbolic honour in the round leather game,...
Maktown Flyers Bow Out as ASC Ville de Dakar Clinch BAL Final 8 Berth
Nigeria’s Maktown Flyers ended their Basketball Africa League (BAL) campaign on a disappointing note following a 79–62 defeat to Senegalese side ASC Ville de...
Sporting Lagos’ Coach Buter Jeffrey Reveals: God Guided Us Through Every Difficult Situation
The head coach of Sporting Lagos FC, Buter Jeffrey is giving thanks ahead of the Nigerian National League (NNL) Super-4, as he noted that...
NNL Super-4: Ikenne Traders, Commercial Motorcyclists Look Forward To Six Days Of Brisk Business
Traders and commercial motorcyclists in Ikenne, Ogun State, are eagerly anticipating this year's Super-4 of the second-tier Nigerian National League (NNL). On the spot checks...
Nigeria Clinch Ultimate Championship Spot, Secure Four Qualification Tickets at World Athletics Relays in Gaborone
Team Nigeria wrapped up an impressive outing at the World Athletics Relays Gaborone 2026 by securing a place in the groundbreaking World Athletics Ultimate...
NFF Celebrates as Super Falcons Duo Win Serie A Femminile Title
The Nigeria Football Federation(NFF) are celebrating the rare feat of two Super Falcons stars Rinsola Babajide and Shukurat Oladipo having made history after helping...
Nigeria Secure Two More World Championships Relay Spots Amid Baton Exchange Errors in Gaborone
Team Nigeria endured a rollercoaster outing on Sunday at the World Athletics Relays in Gaborone, sealing two additional qualifications for the 2027 World Championships...
Remo Stars Stadium ‘Sleeps Peacefully’ Ahead Of NNL Super-4
Remo Stars Stadium was virtually fast asleep, quiet and peaceful all through Sunday, in silent expectation of the Nigerian National League (NNL) Super-4. Sports247 reports...
Eshepo Offers to Train Portable as Calls for Carter Efe Rematch Intensify
Calls for a rematch between Portable and Carter Efe have continued to gather momentum following their headline-grabbing celebrity boxing clash in Lagos. READ ALSO: Sanusi,...
Sanusi, Moffi Join Porto’s All Night Title Parade After League Triumph
Nigerian internationals Zaidu Sanusi and Terem Moffi were at the centre of jubilant celebrations as FC Porto marked their 2025/26 Portuguese league title with...
How Nigeria Clinch Historic 15th Women’s Title at 2026 African Wrestling Championships in Alexandria
Team Nigeria reaffirmed their dominance on the continental stage with a commanding performance to win the women’s team title at the 2026 African Wrestling...
Nigeria Scrabble Federation Backs Olojoku for National Youth Coach Role
The Nigeria Scrabble Federation (NSF) has thrown its weight behind the nomination of Hassan Olojoku Abdulrafiu for the position of National Youth Coach, citing...
Geremie Gbegniho Wins Big at African Armwrestling Championship Finale
President of the Benin Armwrestling Federation, Geremie Gbegniho, enjoyed a remarkable outing at the grand finale of the African Armwrestling Championship, clinching two major...
Ahmed Musa Cited As Africa’s Third Highest Goals Scorer In FIFA World Cup History
Former Super Eagles' captain, Ahmed Musa has found a rare piece of history coming his way, as he has been rated as Africa's third...
British Boxer Joe Laws Boycotts Fight In Lagos After Unruly Conduct From Fans
Unruly conduct from boxing fans in Lagos, who wanted to enter the fight arena without paying for tickets, left British boxer, Joe Laws boycotting...
Oba Femi Declares: I Just Want To Be That Big Picture of Motivation For Young Talents
Nigeria's latest star in World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), Isaac Odugbesan (aka Oba Femi) has come out with a heartwarming declaration that his ultimate ambition...
Adebayo Samba FC Tango White Soccer FA In Alimosho Coaches Council Youth Cup Final
Kasali Qudus Field in the Abaranje area of Ikotun, Lagos will come alive on Sunday with final matches in both the U8 and U10...
Super Accurate Football Academy Eye U10 Trophy At God Did Holiday Competition Final This Sunday At Akesan
Super Accurate Football Academy of Ikotun have set their eyes on winning the under-10 category of God Did Foundation 2nd Term Holiday Competition at...
Absent Rosemary Chukwuma, Blessings Ogundiran, Anita Enaruna Reduce Nigeria’s Prospects At World Relays In Botswana
The absence of three key female athletes - Rosemary Chukwuma, Blessing Ogundiran and Anita Enaruna - at the World Relays Championship in Gaborone, Botswana...
Team Nigeria Eyes Four More Tickets After Record-Breaking Mixed Relay 2027 World Relay Qualification
Team Nigeria’s youthful athletics squad delivered a historic performance at the World Championships in Gaborone, Botswana, booking a place in the final of the...
