Nigeria’s U-18 Women Crowned IHF Trophy Zone 3 Champions, U-20 Team Bags Bronze
Nigeria’s U-18 Women’s Handball team emerged victorious at the IHF Women’s Trophy Africa Zone 3 tournament in the Youth category, defeating hosts Côte d’Ivoire...
Obah Jeremy Secures Move to Peninsula College Athletic in the USA
Promising Nigerian talent, Obah Jeremy, has officially joined Peninsula College Athletic in the United States, marking a significant step forward in his football journey. The...
Tinubu’s Strategic Sports Overhaul Propels Nigeria to Weightlifting Glory in Africa
In a rousing testament to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s visionary leadership, Nigeria is dominating the African Senior Weightlifting Championship in Mauritius—an achievement credited to...
Exclusive: Captain Alalibo Somiari, Four Others Depart Enyimba on Mutual Terms
At least five key players of Enyimba FC, including club captain Alalibo Somiari, have parted ways with the Aba-based side by mutual consent, Sports247...
Nduka Ugbade Proffers Solutions to the Dwindling Fortunes of Youth Football in Nigeria
Former Golden Eaglets captain and coach, Nduka Ugbade, has raised concerns over the steady decline in the quality of youth football in Nigeria, The coach...
“I Can’t Explain the Feeling” – Kingsley Awodi Relishes Flying Eagles Inclusion Ahead of AFCON U20 Tournament
Flying Eagles midfielder Mathew Kingsley Awodi has expressed his excitement and readiness to contribute to the team’s success as they gear up for the...
CAF U20. AFCON: All 24 Players Train, Fit and Ready to Go as Coaches Intensity Preparations on Thursday
As part of their preparations for the upcoming CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 in Egypt, the Flying Eagles continued their intensive...
From Fear to the Podium: Emmanuel Tuesday’s Powerful Debut and a Call for Change in Nigerian Weightlifting
As Nigeria continues to dominate the African Senior Weightlifting Championship, Emmanuel Tuesday, one of the country’s rising talents, has not only added to the...
NAWFA League LOC Members Pay Condolence Visit to Plateau FA After Tragic Accident Claims Four Footballers’ Lives
The LOC members of the NAWFA League paid a condolence visit to the Plateau State Football Association, led by interim Chairman Moses Nagogo Bako,...
Ola Aina Assesses ‘Relentless’ Victor Osimhen Alongside Cristiano Ronaldo, Romelu Lukaku
Nottingham Forest of England defender, Ola Aina has joined in accolades reeling round Super Eagles' hitman, Victor Osimhen, who scored his 170th overall career...
Breaking News: Nigeria’s Eniola Bolaji Makes History with 2024 Africa Women in Badminton Award Win
In a landmark moment for Nigerian sports, Paralympic bronze medalist Eniola Bolaji has been honored with the 2024 Africa Women in Badminton Award (AWIBA),...
Just-In: NWFL Orders Simultaneous Kick-Off for Crucial Matches as Super Six Race Heats Up
In a decisive move to uphold fairness and competitive integrity, the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) has ordered a simultaneous 3:00pm kick-off for two...
Obafemi Martins Issues Stunning Verdict: No Coach Can Perform Magic With Super Eagles
Former Super Eagles striker, Obafemi Akinwinmi Martins has come out with a startling verdict that no coach will be able to perform any magic...
Onome’s Gold Sparks Praise: Coach Becky Sends Powerful Message of Hope and Pride
Amid Nigeria’s record-breaking performance at the African Senior Weightlifting Championship in Mauritius, heartfelt tributes are pouring in for one of the stars of the...
Renewed Hope for Nigerian Sports: NSC Chairman Shehu Dikko Flags Off OSOM Games, Vows Steady Competitions and Talent Discovery
Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Mallam Shehu Dikko, has reassured Nigerian athletes of consistent and regular internal competitions as a key priority...
Nigeria’s Weightlifting Warriors Strike Gold Again: 15 Medals from Just Five Lifters in Mauritius Masterclass
Nigeria’s weightlifting juggernaut continued to blaze a trail of dominance at the African Senior Weightlifting Championship, racking up an astonishing 15 medals—10 gold, 4...
Nigeria Lifts the Continent: 7 Gold Medals and Counting at African Weightlifting Championship
Team Nigeria is making an unforgettable mark at the ongoing African Senior Weightlifting Championship, storming to the top of the medal table with a...
Aliyu Zubairu Reveals Lessons Learnt From Victory Over Egypt, As Flying Eagles Intensify Plans For U20 AFCON
Nigeria's youth national team, Flying Eagles' coach, Aliyu Zubairu says a number of lessons were learnt from his side's build-up friendly with Egypt and...
Athletics Federation Technical Director Samuel Onikeku Reveals AFN’s Plans For Relays Championship In China
Technical director of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Samuel Onikeku says the track and field body has already set plans in motion ahead...
Flamingos Take Flight: Nigeria’s U17 Girls Aim to Seal World Cup Spot in Chilly Blida Showdown
With steely resolve and a blistering 4-0 first-leg lead, Nigeria’s U17 women’s team, the Flamingos, are set to conquer the cold winds of Blida...
Remo Stars Ladies Make History, Nasarawa Amazons Join Super Six Party: NWFL Playoff Drama Heats Up!
Remo Stars Ladies and Nasarawa Amazons have officially clinched their spots in the 2024/25 Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership Super Six Playoffs—with a...
Lanre Awesu’s Heroics Secure English U18 Premier League Cup for West Ham
West Ham United U18 claimed the English U18 Premier League Cup after a thrilling 2-1 victory over Reading U18, with Nigerian goalkeeper Lanre Awesu...
Gateway United Mourns Former Captain Chiemeka Onyi Who Died In Lagos Building Collapse
Gateway United Football Club has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic death of its former captain, Chiemeka Onyi, who passed away in a building...
SuperSport to broadcast live CAF African Schools Football Championship in Ghana this week
The Confédération Africaine de Football (“CAF”) (CAF) and SuperSport have reached an agreement that will see SuperSport broadcasting the CAF African Schools Football Championship,...
El Clásico, EPL title match and a fiery Serie A: bet on the biggest matches of the week!
The football season is approaching the finish line - April 26 and 27 will give us the matches that will determine the fate of...
Powerade Unveils New Campaign Featuring Lamine Yamal and Rodrygo Goes to Celebrate the Power of Pause
Today, Powerade launched the next evolution of its “Pause is Power” global platform, with a new creative campaign that builds on the brand's sports...
NLO25: Collins Edwin Break Opening Day Curse with 4-0 Statement Win In Legacy Group A
Collins Edwin FC ended a frustrating three-year streak of Matchday 1 disappointments in emphatic fashion, thrashing North York 4-0 in their opening fixture of...
RIVTEQ Chairman Halim Zaccah Pledges Support for Rivers Football Referees at Badging Ceremony
The Chairman of the Rivers State Teqball Association (RIVTEQ), Mr. Halim Zaccah Adebola, has pledged to support football referees in Rivers State with two...
Temitope Adeshina Dominates 2024 Season with Unbeaten High Jump Streak, Sets Sights on Even Greater Achievements
Nigerian high jumper, Temitope Adeshina, has taken the 2024 athletics season by storm with a flawless string of victories, establishing herself as one of...
Nigeria Unveils Team for 2025 World Relays in Guangzhou
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has officially announced the nation's team for the 2025 World Athletics Relays set to take place in Guangzhou,...
Diri Hails Bayelsa’s Historic Victory at Niger Delta Sports Festival, Charges Team to Sustain Momentum
Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has commended the state’s contingent for emerging overall champions at the recently concluded maiden edition of the...
NWFL Premiership MD 13 Review: Nasarawa United Snap Edo Queens Unbeaten Streak As Naija Ratels Upset Delta Queens
The penultimate matchday of the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership season delivered a cascade of crucial results, with high-stakes implications at both ends...
Three Nigerian Talents from Unicorns FC Begin Trials with Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest, currently in fourth place on the English Premier League table with 60 points, has welcomed three promising Nigerian players from Unicorns Football...
50 Clubs, 400 Plus Participants Listed For 2025 National Table Tennis Championships in Osun
Otan Ayegbaju, a historic town in Southwestern Nigeria, will host 50 teams from states and clubs across the country for the 5th edition of...
Flamingos Land in Algiers Ahead of FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup Qualifier Second Leg Against Algeria
Nigeria’s U17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, have arrived in Algiers ahead of their crucial FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup final qualifying round second...
Karlington Anunagba Clocks 21.02s at Tom Jones Memorial, Signals Strong Season Ahead
Nigerian sprinter and North Texas graduate, Karlington Anunagba, delivered an eye-catching performance over the weekend, clocking an impressive 21.02 seconds in the men’s 200m...
What You Need to Know to Win at Paripesa
Betting site and online casino Paripesa has been gaining serious momentum lately. It has every possible gambling entertainment: colourful slots, classic roulette, and live...
Tolu Arokodare Celebrated by Genk After Reaching 100 Appearances Milestone
KRC Genk forward Tolu Arokodare was honored by the Belgian club after reaching the remarkable milestone of 100 appearances—a testament to his consistency, growth,...
Nigerian Weightlifters Get $3,800 Boost in Mauritius As Four Athletes Land $20,000 Elite Grants
In a major morale-boosting moment at the 2025 Africa Weightlifting Championship in Moka, Mauritius, the Nigerian contingent has received a personal donation of $3,800...
Divine Oliseh Twin Assist Aid Flying Eagles To A 1-2 Win Against Junior Pharoans
Divine Oliseh played a pivotal role in Nigeria's 2-1 victory over Egypt's Under-20 side in a crucial warm-up match ahead of the U-20 Africa...
Nigeria’s U-18 & U-20 Women’s Handball Teams Dominate Zone 3 with Big Wins Over Ghana and Benin
Nigeria’s underage women’s handball teams delivered a resounding statement of intent at the IHF Women’s Trophy Africa Zone 3 Phase in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire,...
Nigeria’s Medal Charge Begins Thursday at Africa Senior Weightlifting Championship in Mauritius
Nigeria’s weightlifting team is set to raise the nation’s flag high as they begin their campaign at the 2025 Africa Senior Weightlifting Championship (ASWC)...
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles Stun Egypt In Friendly As Coach Zubairu Shares Key Takeaways Ahead Of U20 AFCON
Nigeria’s U20 national team, the Flying Eagles, began their AFCON build-up with a morale-boosting 2-1 win over hosts Egypt in a keenly contested friendly...
Victor Osimhen Scores 30th Goal of the Season as Galatasaray Reaches Turkish Cup Final in Style
Victor Osimhen continued his incredible run of form on Tuesday evening, scoring his 30th goal of the season to help Galatasaray cruise past Konyaspor...
NPFL Hammer Falls on El-Kanemi Warriors for Security Breaches
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has imposed heavy sanctions on El-Kanemi Warriors following security breaches during their Matchday 34 fixture against Ikorodu City...
Common Injuries Among Nigerian Football Players: Causes, Prevention, and Treatment
Nigerian footballers, from grassroots players to professionals, are frequently exposed to injuries due to the physical nature of the sport, often compounded by environmental...
Indebtedness: Heartland, Abia Warriors Face Stiffer Sanction From NFF Disciplinary Committee Over Unpaid Player Settlements
Heartland FC and Abia Warriors may soon face stiff sanctions from the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Disciplinary Committee following multiple reports of non-compliance with...
Nigerian Goalkeeper Udoh David Akpan Named Player of the Month in Maltese Premier League
Former Nigeria U17 goalkeeper, Udoh David Akpan, has been named Player of the Month in the Maltese Premier League, following a string of outstanding...
44 Players Fail NLO Medical Tests
No fewer than forty-four (44) players have been axed by the Nationwide League One (NLO), after a comprehensive medical check-up conducted by authorized doctors...
Retired FIFA Assistant Referee Bosede Momoh Passes Away
Nigeria's football community is in mourning following the passing of retired FIFA Assistant Referee, Bosede Momoh. Read Also: National Sports Festival: “Before the Next Whistle:...
