Cycling Federation Of Nigeria Steps Up Preparations Towards Hosting Two African Championships
The Cycling Federation of Nigeria (CFN) has stepped up preparations towards hosting two major continental championships next month in Abuja, ahead of which the National Track Championship will first take place, Sports247 gathered. The national competition will serve as a selection point towards the 2026 Confederation of African Cycling (CAC) Track Championship as well as African Para-Track Cycling Championship, both...
Nigeria’s Handball Teams Ready To Excel In Lome, HFN’s Media Assistant Reveals
The media assistant of Handball Federation of Nigeria (HFN), Cosmos Chukwuemeka Akisi has disclosed that players in the country’s under-18 and under-20 men’s teams are ready to excel during all their matches in Lomé, Togo. Sports247 gathered that the teams are in the Togolese capital to compete at the 2026 IHF Trophy Africa Zone 3 Tournament, which runs from this...
Time For A New Generation’: Obafemi Calls For Youth Revolution — Says Aging Stars Must Make Way
Former Nigeria international Abiodun Obafemi has called for a generational shift within the Super Eagles, urging the integration of younger players to secure the team’s future. READ ALSO: Reform Budget Unveiled: ‘We Must Do Better’ — Dikko Targets Athlete Welfare And Global Influence After Congo Case With Nigeria looking to rebuild after recent setbacks, Obafemi believes the time has come to...
Reform Budget Unveiled: ‘We Must Do Better’ — Dikko Targets Athlete Welfare And Global Influence After Congo Case
Chairman of the National Sports Commission Shehu Dikko has revealed that Nigeria’s 2026 sports budget is strategically designed to drive reforms, improve athlete welfare, and strengthen the country’s influence in international sports matters. READ ALSO: From Coffee Shop Dream To World Cup Reality – Zakuani Reveals How Dr Congo Built A New Generation Speaking on the new framework, Dikko emphasized that...
From Coffee Shop Dream To World Cup Reality – Zakuani Reveals How Dr Congo Built A New Generation
Former DR Congo international turned assistant coach Gabriel Zakuani has lifted the lid on the remarkable journey that led to the Leopards’ historic World Cup qualification, revealing that the project began with nothing more than an idea in a coffee shop. READ ALSO: FIFA Finally Clears Arthur Okonkwo for Nigeria After more than five decades away from football’s biggest stage, DR...
FIFA Finally Clears Arthur Okonkwo for Nigeria
FIFA has officially approved the international switch of Arthur Okonkwo, making the Wrexham AFC goalkeeper eligible to represent the Nigeria national football team at senior level. The 24-year-old shot-stopper, born in Camden to Nigerian parents, had previously represented England national youth football teams at various levels, including the Under-18s during his time at Arsenal FC. Read Also: Masai Ujiri Welcomes Opportunity...
Masai Ujiri Welcomes Opportunity To Work With Women, As Part-Owner Of Toronto’s WNBA Team
Nigerian former basketball star, Masai Ujiri has revealed that he is happy with the opportunity to work with female talents as part-owner of USA’s Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) Canada-based team, Toronto Tempo. Sports247 reports that Ujiri was quite upbeat and vibrant in his comments, while confirming his emergence as a member of The Tempo’s ownership group, adding that it...
Nothing Will Change’ Fuludu Slams NFF Priorities — Says Elections Taking Focus Away From Urgent Football Reforms
‘Former Super Eagles midfielder Edema Fuludu has once again voiced his frustration with Nigerian football authorities, warning that the country risks repeating the same mistakes after failing to qualify for another FIFA World Cup. READ ALSO: From Debut to Dominance’ — SSA Adeboye Hails Inter Lagos FC’s Rise to NPFL, Speaks as SmartCity FC Founder In a strongly worded reaction, Fuludu...
From Debut to Dominance’ — SSA Adeboye Hails Inter Lagos FC’s Rise to NPFL, Speaks as SmartCity FC Founder
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, Hon. Adeyinka Anthony Adeboye, has congratulated Inter Lagos FC on their historic promotion to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), describing their rise as a powerful example of structure, patience, and consistency in Nigerian football. READ ALSO: Oyekola’s Scorpion Stings, Throws $20k Bet on the Table, Demands Rematch with...
Oyekola’s Scorpion Stings, Throws $20k Bet on the Table, Demands Rematch with Sojar for Calling Him ‘One Omo Ibadan’
The rivalry between Nigerian boxers Ridwan Oyekola and Tosin Osaigbovo has reignited after a series of heated exchanges on social media, with Oyekola issuing a bold rematch challenge backed by a $20,000 wager. READ ALSO: Nigeria Gets Fresh Hope Over Favour Ofili, As Estranged Sprinter Runs In Same Team With Rosemary Chukwuma Oyekola, popularly known as “Scorpion,” took to Facebook to...
