Delta State’s Sporting Dynasty: Inside Nigeria’s Unrivalled Champions
Delta State has once again cemented its place at the pinnacle of Nigerian sports, emerging as the champions of the National Sports Festival for...
Olumide Oyedeji Blames Himself, NBBF Members For Fading Impact Of Nigerian Basketball
Nigerian basketball national team, D'Tigers' former captain, Olumide Oyedeji is pointing fingers of fault at himself and officials of the game's governing body for...
FIFA U-20 World Cup: Flying Eagles Draw Saudi Arabia, Two Others As FIFA Unveils Groups For Chile 2025
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles have been drawn into Group F alongside Colombia, Norway, and Saudi Arabia for the 24th edition of the FIFA U-20 World...
Godswill Chukwu Shifts Focus to Showtime Bowl After Historic Gateway Games Appearance
After making history at the 2024 National Sports Festival in Abeokuta, also known as the Gateway Games, flag football athlete Godswill Chukwu is quickly...
Beyond Lagos: Showtime Flag Football Sets Sights on National Expansion and Youth Engagement Across Nigeria
Esther Kalu, Head of Public Relations and Communications at Showtime Flag Football, has revealed the organization's bold vision to expand the reach of Flag...
UNITY CUP 2025: Papa Daniel Promises Better Performance Against Reggae Boyz Of Jamaica
Niger Tornadoes of Minna's fast-rising midfielder, Papa Daniel Mustapha has promised to step up his efforts with the Super Eagles in order to put...
Nigerian Coaches Need Support To Attend High Level Coaching Courses – Ogunmodede
Remo Stars of Ikenne coach Daniel Ogunmodede has put aside his personal gains in the domestic football scene to talk about other tacticians on...
UNITY CUP 2025: Eagles’ Assistant Coach Fidelis Ilechukwu Cherishes ‘Incredible Support From Nigerians In London’
An assistant coach in the Super Eagles technical crew, Fidelis Ilechukwu, has cited what he referred to as 'incredible support from Nigerians in London'...
Super Eagles Need More Training, Must Work Harder To Improve – Chelle
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has heaped praise on his players in the Nigerian national team for Wednesday's victory over Ghana but admitted they...
Eko International Cup: S’West Derby Looms In Pre-Season Tourney …Shooting Stars, Remo Clash Again
The forthcoming pre-season tournament, the Eko International Cup (EIC) is fast generating discuss in football scene as fan of the game are looking forward...
OGUN 2025: Team Lagos Tops Boxing Event With Fourteen Medals
The Baptist Boys High School, Saje, Abeokuta, erupted in jubilation as Lagos boxers harvested 14 medals in various categories, marking the end of the...
Pre-WAFCON Test: Super Falcons Won’t Pull Punches Against Cameroon – Madugu
Head Coach Justine Madugu says the Super Falcons will entertain no hold-backs when they take on Cameroon’s Indomitable Lionesses in two friendly matches at...
OGUN 2025: “Hardship Has Made Me Stronger — I Fight to Survive” — Yahaya Yahuza Muhamed Wins Second Gold for Abuja at Ogun 2024
Yahaya Yahuza Muhamed’s rise at the Ogun 2024 National Sports Festival is no accident — it’s the result of grit, hunger, and unwavering determination. The...
“We Must Put Nigeria Basketball First” — Olumide Oyedeji Breaks Silence on NBBF Crisis
Former D’Tigers captain and Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) board member, Olumide Oyedeji, has raised fresh concerns about the stagnation of basketball in Nigeria, attributing...
Super Eagles Need More Training, Must Work Harder To Improve – Chelle
Super Eagles' coach, Eric Chelle has heaped praise on his players in the Nigerian national team for Wednesday's victory over Ghana, but admitted they...
Enugu Set to Host National Youth Sports Events with Security, Modern Facilities, and Cultural Grandeur – Commissioner Love Ikechukwu
Enugu State has declared its full preparedness to host upcoming national youth sporting events, promising state-of-the-art infrastructure, maximum security, and a spectacular ceremonial experience. This...
Abia Warriors Risk Expulsion From CAF Confederation Cup
Nigeria representative, Abia Warriors FC in the 2025/2026 CAF Confederations Cup is in danger of being expelled from the competition due to failure to...
Comfort James Smashes Personal Best to Set New Festival Record in Women’s 800m
In a thrilling showcase of grit and determination, Comfort James stormed to victory in the women’s 800m final at the ongoing National Sports Festival,...
Tosin Adarabioyo Ready To Choose Between Nigeria, England For His International Future
Chelsea of England defender, Tosin Adarabioyo has served a strong hint that he will soon make an official announcement over his international future, Sports247...
Oluwayemi Delivers Triple Jump Gold for Team Ogun at National Sports Festival
Team Ogun’s Blessing Oluwayemi electrified the crowd at the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abeokuta on Wednesday, clinching the gold medal in the men’s triple...
Hamid Sambo Claims GOLD in 800m with Brilliantly Paced Run at National Sports Festival
Middle-distance runner Hamid Sambo put on a masterclass in race strategy to clinch GOLD in the men’s 800m final at the ongoing National Sports...
“A Beacon of Hope”: Presidential Aide Hails Tinubu’s Impact On Sports, Economy At 2-Year Mark
As Nigeria marks two years of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, tributes are pouring in from across the country. One of the most heartfelt came...
Ezekiel Nathaniel Dominates 400m Hurdles Heat at NCAA West Prelims with Commanding Victory
Nigeria’s Ezekiel Nathaniel continued to show his class on the track as he cruised to a comfortable victory in his 400m hurdles heat at...
Three Nigerian Sprinters Advance to NCAA East Quarterfinals in Florida
Nigerian sprinters Kanyinsola Ajayi, Fakorede Nicholas, and Sunday Israel Okon delivered strong performances in their respective 100m heats at the NCAA East Preliminary Rounds...
Gateway Games: IJA Initiative is a Plus to Our Preparation – Flamingos Coach Olowokere Counts Positives Despite Final Loss
Head coach of the Nigeria U-17 Women’s National Team, Bankole Olowokere, has praised the developmental impact of the Gateway Games despite his team, the...
NLO Cancels Two Matches, Bans Players and Officials of Four Clubs as Goals Frenzy Exposed Match Fixing in Lagos
In a decisive move to uphold the integrity of the game, the Nationwide League One (NLO) has announced the cancellation of two league matches...
Gateway Games: “We Are Super Proud to Defeat Flamingos” – Coach Nelly Speaks on How Delta Women Football Team Triumphed In Abeokuta
Coach Nelly Orisakwe could not contain her joy after leading the Delta State Women’s Football Team to a historic gold medal victory over the...
UNITY CUP: Cyril Dessers Eyes Major Tournaments with Nigeria After Scoring in Jollof Derby
Nigerian forward Cyril Dessers has reiterated his ambition to represent the Super Eagles on the biggest stages of international football following his goal-scoring performance...
59 Cheers For A National Treasure: Chief Sunday Dare Celebrated As a Beacon of Excellence On His Birthday
In a time when true statesmanship is rare, Nigeria pauses today to celebrate one of its finest — Chief Sunday Dare, CON — who...
Gateway Games 2024 Ends In Grand Style: Ogun State Sets A New National Sports Festival Standard As Enugu Awaits The Baton
After 11 electrifying days of sporting excellence, Ogun State will tonight draw the curtain on what has been described as one of the best-organized...
Ogun2025: Adamawa’s Pwasato Bolki Nickson Aims to Boost Career in Wrestling
Pwasato Bolki Nickson, representing Adamawa State, secured a hard-fought victory in the Men’s 86kg wrestling category at the 22nd National Sports Festival in Abeokuta....
Ogun2025: Osun Debutant Coach Crystal-Anne Secures Bronze, Optimism in Judo’s Future
At the conclusion of judo events at the 22nd National Sports Festival in Ilisan, Osun State coach Ayodele Temitope Crystal-Anne celebrated a successful first...
OGUN 2025: Sade Olatoye Strikes Twice, Two Golds In 48 Hours At National Sports Festival
In an electrifying performance that has stunned fans and athletes alike, Nigerian international Sade Olatoye delivered back-to-back gold medals for Rivers State at the...
UNITY CUP 2025: Super Eagles’ Former Defender Abbey George Hails Chelle For Starting Three Home-based Players
Former Super Eagles' right-back, George Abbey has showered praise on the Nigerian national team's coach, Eric Sekou Chelle for starting three home-based players in...
Ogun2025: Delta’s Chinonye Okonkwo Triumphs in Judo with Golden Comeback
Chinonye Okonkwo delivered a stunning performance in the women’s judo competition at the 22nd National Sports Festival in Abeokuta, claiming the gold medal for...
OGUN 2025: 17 States, 2 Days, 1 New Star Sport – Arm Wrestling Triumphs At National Sports Festival
In what many have called the highlight of the 22nd National Sports Festival – Gateway Games Ogun 2024, arm wrestling made a thunderous debut...
Grassroots Sports Gets Boost As Adeboye Co-Leads FG’s Education-Sports Taskforce
In a landmark initiative aimed at bridging the gap between education and sports in Nigeria, the Federal Government has inaugurated a joint committee to...
Ogun2025: “I’m Proud of Myself”- Ayobamide David Osiwoga Celebrates Record Judo Haul, Eyes Bigger Future
As the judo competition concluded at the 22nd National Sports Festival in Abeokuta, Ogun State coach Ayobamide David Osiwoga reflected on his team’s historic...
UNITY CUP 2025: Jamaica’s Coach Steve McClaren Seeks Massive Support Against Super Eagles On Saturday
The coach of Jamaica's national team, Steve McClaren will be counting on loud chants from supporters rooting all the way for his team in...
Mikel Obi Thanks Mourinho, Makelele For Change Of Role That Ignited His Career
Former Super Eagles captain, John Mikel Obi, has cast his mind back to the beginning of his successful career and recalled how his coach...
CAF, Morocco LOC Unveil Six Host Venues for WAFCON 2024
The Confederation of African Football (CAF), in collaboration with the Morocco Local Organizing Committee, has announced the six stadiums that will host the TotalEnergies...
Cyriel Dessers Leads Super Eagles to Unity Cup Final with 2-1 Victory Over Ghana
The Super Eagles of Nigeria secured a 2-1 win over Ghana in the semi-final of the 2025 Unity Cup, held at the Gtech Community...
BREAKING NEWS: Wrestling Icon Blessing Oborodudu Bows Out With Gold As She Retires At National Sports Festival
The mat has witnessed greatness for nearly two decades, but tonight, the curtains closed on an era as Nigeria’s wrestling queen, Blessing Oborodudu, kissed...
Faith Osamuyi Shines with PB in 100mH as Musa Claims Men’s Title at National Sports Festival
Festival, storming to victory in the women’s 100m hurdles final with a new Personal Best (PB) of 13.26 seconds. Representing Edo State on home...
Rasheedat Ajibade Reveals Targets Of Upcoming Friendlies Versus Cameroon
Nigeria's female national team, Super Falcons' captain, Rasheedat Ajibade says the biggest target the squad can achieve from two upcoming international friendlies with Cameroon...
Ogun Govt Blames Athletes’ Impatience As Protest Rocks National Sports Festival
The Ogun State Government has described as "regrettable and unnecessary" the protest staged by some of its athletes at the ongoing National Sports Festival...
OGUN 2025: Ilisan-Remo Thrives as Judo Championship Brings National Spotlight and Economic Boom
The atmosphere in Ilisan-Remo is electric as the town plays host to the judo events of the ongoing 22nd National Sports Festival, “Gateway Games...
Onyekwere Claims Podium Finish in Arizona, Strengthens Olympic Prospects
Nigeria’s Chioma Onyekwere continued her impressive run of form on the international circuit, claiming a third-place finish at the prestigious USATF Throws Festival held...
NRFF Vows To Restructure Grassroots Rugby After 2025 National Sports Festival Omission
The Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF) has responded to the exclusion of rugby from the 2025 National Sports Festival (NSF) by announcing plans to...
Royal Welcome Dor King Kanu: Nigerian Football Legend Shuts Down Mogadishu In Historic Independence Day Visit
In a stirring celebration that captivated thousands, Nigerian football legend and Enyimba FC Chairman, Nwankwo "King Kanu", received a royal welcome in Mogadishu as...
