She Gives Us Confidence’: Kirby Hails Nnadozie — Falcons Star Praised For Calm Presence After Cup Progress
England star Fran Kirby has heaped praise on Nigerian goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie following her standout performances that helped her team reach the semi-finals of the Women’s FA Cup. Kirby, speaking after the team’s progression, highlighted Nnadozie’s growing influence between the posts, describing her as a calming presence who inspires confidence across the squad. “She gives us confidence,” Kirby said, underlining the...
Unstoppable Rise: ‘I’m Just Getting Started’ — Oshoba Extends Perfect Record And Calls Out German Rival
Nigerian female boxer Elizabeth Oshoba has continued her impressive rise in professional boxing, extending her unbeaten record to 10-0 with a dominant third-round knockout victory over Chesley Arnell. READ ALSO: ‘He Must Rediscover Himself’: O’Neill Challenges Iheanacho — Celtic Boss Wants Nigerian Back To Peak Form The fight, which ended emphatically, showcased Oshoba’s growing confidence, power, and technical ability, qualities that...
‘He Must Rediscover Himself’: O’Neill Challenges Iheanacho — Celtic Boss Wants Nigerian Back To Peak Form
Martin O’Neill has expressed his delight at having Kelechi Iheanacho back from injury, but has challenged the striker to rediscover his best form as Celtic enter the decisive stage of the season. Speaking after Iheanacho’s return to action, O’Neill acknowledged the impact injuries have had on the forward since his arrival at the club. “It disrupted him,” he said, pointing to...
‘This Is A Big Opportunity’: NPFL Boss Hails Congress Expansion — Says New Voting System Will Reward Performance
Chairman of the Nigeria Premier Football League, Gbenga Elegbeleye, has praised the Nigeria Football Federation’s decision to expand its Congress, describing it as a significant step toward strengthening domestic football and enhancing competitiveness. READ ALSO: Reach The Quarter-Finals’: Customs Set Target — Volleyball Team Boosted Ahead Of Cairo Championship Under the new structure approved by the Nigeria Football Federation, the NPFL...
Reach The Quarter-Finals’: Customs Set Target — Volleyball Team Boosted Ahead Of Cairo Championship
Head of Sports of the Nigeria Customs Service, Samuel Onikeku, has set a clear target for the Nigeria Customs Women Volleyball Club ahead of the upcoming African Volleyball Club Championship in Cairo. READ ALSO: ARMWRESTLING BATTLE FOR NIGERIA! Lagos Showdown to Produce Strongest Team for Ghana Qualifiers With the tournament scheduled to run from April 11 to 24, Onikeku revealed that...
ARMWRESTLING BATTLE FOR NIGERIA! Lagos Showdown to Produce Strongest Team for Ghana Qualifiers
Nigeria’s armwrestling elite are gearing up for a high-stakes national showdown as the Lagos Open 2026 takes center stage—not just as a championship, but as the official trial to select athletes for continental duty. From April 9–12 in Bariga, Lagos, competitors will battle for places on Team Nigeria ahead of the African Armwrestling Championship in Ghana, the crucial qualifier for...
Amaka Agugua-Hamilton’s Sack Sends Shock Waves Through NCAA Women’s Basketball Circle
The bold decision by University of Virginia to sack Nigerian-born tactician, Amaka Agugua-Hamilton as head coach of their women's basketball team is sending shock waves through USA's National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA). READ ALSO: Falconets’ Coach Moses Aduku Sensitises U20 Team Players Ahead Of May 2nd Battle With Malawi Sports247 reports that Agugua-Hamilton, who was hired on March 21, 2022 and...
Falconets’ Coach Moses Aduku Sensitises U20 Team Players Ahead Of May 2nd Battle With Malawi
Nigeria’s under-20 female national team, Falconets’ coach, Moses Aduku has spent time taking his players through motivational lectures, as he tries to sensitise them ahead of their first leg fixture at home against Malawi, Sports247 reports. READ ALSO: ECN Global Football Academy Aspires To Achieve Greater Impact Beyond FCT The Falconets will host the East Africans on May 2nd in the...
ECN Global Football Academy Aspires To Achieve Greater Impact Beyond FCT
ECN Global Football Academy of Gwagwalada-Abuja has outlined a very broad scheme that would help the youth development project achieve a greater impact that goes beyond its immediate vicinity within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Sports247 gathered that the team has already achieved a lot of milestone feats since its formation in 2023 and its projections keep expanding, even as...
Midechess Team Plans Three-month Competition Among Its Affiliate Schools In Lagos State
The founder of Midechess Team, Mr Olumide Akindayini has revealed his elaborate plan to stage a three-month competition among the project's affiliate schools from May to July, with great prizes on offer for participating students, Sports247 reports. READ ALSO: NOC Plans Using ‘Physical Activity To Bridge Generational Gaps Akindayini, who is also the project's head of operations, added that the forthcoming...
