Chidi Okezie Gears Up for Fierce Showdown at FNB Botswana Golden Grand Prix
Nigerian sprint sensation Chidi Okezie is set to face one of his toughest tests yet as he lines up against a world-class field at...
Coach Abacha Shares Score Card as Rangers U19 Project Progresses
The Head Coach of Enugu Rangers U19, Felix Ifeanyi Nwosu, popularly known as Coach Abacha has expressed satisfaction with the rapid progress and development...
Remo Stars Fight Back Against Lobi Stars to Extend NPFL Lead to Six Points
Remo Stars Continue Title Push with Comeback Draw in Rescheduled Matchday 30 Clash Remo Stars extended their lead at the top of the Nigeria Premier...
Day 1 of MTN Champs Lagos Continental Relays Kicks off with Flag-Off Ceremony
Day 1 of the MTN Champs continental relay competitions kicked off on Wednesday, April 9 with a flag-off ceremony at the Yabatech Sports Complex. Read...
Chidi Okezie Shines at NSU Invitational with Lifetime Best in 200m
Reigning African 400m Champion, Chidi Okezie, once again proved his class on the track as he delivered a stunning performance at the NSU Invitational...
Sweet Victory for Nigeria Customs as They Cruise Past Omnisport VC at African Women’s Club Championship
Nigeria Customs Service Volleyball Club recorded a resounding 3-0 (25-21, 26-24, 25-13) victory over Omnisport VC in their 9-16 classification match at the ongoing...
NWFL: Defending Champions Edo Queens, Two Others Seal Super Six Spot After Matchday 11
Defending Champions Edo Queens, Bayelsa Queens, and Rivers Angels have officially booked their places in the 2024/25 Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership Super...
Berkane Ease Past ASEC to Reach CAF Confederation Cup Semi-Finals
Moroccan side RS Berkane booked their spot in the semi-finals of the 2024/25 TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup with a second straight 1-0 victory over...
CAF Confederations Cup: Debutant Stellenbosch Stun Defending Champions Zamalek in Cairo, Book Historic Semi Final Ticket
Stellenbosch FC’s dream TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup run continued on Wednesday evening after they sent shockwaves across the continent with a 1-0 win over...
James Onwuka Clocks Season’s Best in 400m at Florida Relays, Shines in 4x400m Relay
Nigerian quarter-miler James Onwuka is showing impressive early-season form after clocking a season's best of 47.01 seconds in the men’s 400m at the 2024...
CAF Champions League Final Four Set as Pirates and Pyramids Complete Historic Line-up
The semi-final fixtures of the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League are now locked in. South African heavyweights Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns joined by Egyptian sides...
Nasarawa Amazons Thrash Confluence Queens 5-0 in Dominant NWFL Premiership Display
Nasarawa Amazons delivered a commanding performance on Matchday 11 of the 2024/2025 NWFL Premiership, outclassing their zonal rivals Confluence Queens with a resounding 5-0...
Showtime Flag Football: Off SZN Athletics’ Juanita Abii Charts Redemption Path After Tough Start
Despite suffering three consecutive defeats in the 2025 Showtime Flag Football League season, Off SZN Athletics co-owner Juanita Abii remains confident that her team...
NDDC to Establish Sports Institute as Niger Delta Sports Festival Unites Region and Discovers Over 500 Talents
The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, has announced plans to establish a sports institute aimed at consolidating...
SA to Lagos State Government Applauds Showtime Flag Football for Engaging Youth
Damilare Orimoloye, Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Sports, has expressed admiration for the Showtime Flag Football League at the Showtime Arena...
2030 Commonwealth Games: India, Canada, to Compete With Nigeria for Hosting Rights
India and Canada are to officially compete with Nigeria for the hosting rights of the 2030 Commonwealth Games. Read Also: CAFCL: Mamelodi Sundowns Survive Espérance...
CAFCL: Mamelodi Sundowns Survive Espérance in Rades, Set Up Semi Final Clash Wth Al Ahly
Mamelodi Sundowns will meet defending champions, Al Ahly SC in the semi-finals of the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League after holding Espérance Sportive de Tunis...
CAF U17 AFCON: Uganda, Egypt, Gambia, Angola in Playoffs as Africa Presents 10 Teams For FIFA U17 Men World Cup
The journey to Qatar 2025 intensifies as Uganda, Gambia, Angola, and Egypt prepare to fight for the final two African slots at the FIFA...
NLO Extends Registration Deadline, Confirms April 16 Kick-Off for 2025 Season
The New Year Mega Lottery Nigeria Nationwide League One (NYML/NLO) has officially extended its registration deadline and confirmed the kick-off date for the 2025...
CAF U17 AFCON: Quarter-final Line-up Confirmed as knockout Stage Begins in Morocco
The stage is set for the quarter-finals of the 2025 TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations, following the conclusion of the group phase...
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa Dissolves ODSFA Board, Appoints Caretaker Team for Sunshine Stars FC
The Governor of Ondo State, Dr. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has approved the immediate dissolution of the management board of the Ondo State Football Agency...
BAL: Al Ittihad Hit 100-Point Mark to Condemn Rivers Hoopers to First Defeat
Al Ittihad Alexandria needed to hit the 100-point mark to hand Rivers Hoopers their first loss of the 2025 BAL, Sports247 reports. Read Also: NPFL:...
NPFL: Shooting Stars Hit With Hefty Fines and Fan Banishment Following Attack on Ikorodu City FC Contiingent
Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) have been fined a total of 3 million naira and ordered to pay an additional 2 million naira in...
New NNPC Chairman Eng Musa Kida holds Strategic meeting with NSC for sustainable Sports Growth
Director General of the National Sports Commission, NSC , Hon Bukola Olopade has expressed excitement over potential collaboration between the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation,...
Afrobeats Star Joeboy Loses Millions of Naira Bet as Arsenal Stun Real Madrid 3-0 in Champions League Clash
Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Joeboy is counting his losses after a high-stakes gamble went awry during Tuesday night’s UEFA Champions League quarter-final. The music star had...
Seven Foreign-Based Stars Highlight Flying Eagles’ 35-Man Provisional Squad for 2025 U-20 AFCON
Flying Eagles head coach Aliyu Zubairu has announced a 35-man provisional squad for the 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), with seven foreign-based...
NTTF Selects Eight Youngsters for ITTF Africa Hopes Challenge
After six days of intense training, culminating in a two-day tournament under the guidance of ITTF - certified coaches, the Nigeria Table Tennis Federation...
Arthur Okonkwo Named League One Player of the Month After Remarkable March Performances
Nigerian goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo has been crowned the English League One Player of the Month for March, following a string of outstanding performances between...
Igali Hails Bayelsa Athletes as Niger Delta Sports Festival Ends on a High Note
Bayelsa State Commissioner for Sports Development, Honourable Daniel Igali, has praised Team Bayelsa for their exceptional triumph at the inaugural Niger Delta Sports Festival,...
Pillar Of Sports Pledges Full Support As Baseball League Kicks-Off In Ilorin
Piller of Sports In Nigeria, Chief Donatus Agu Ejidike, has pledged total support towards growth of Baseball in the grassroots, urging youngsters to take...
Remo vs Edo Headlines NWFL Premiership Matchday 11
With just four rounds remaining in the 2024/25 Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership regular season, the race for Super Six playoff spots and...
Coach Hamzat Yusuf Named March Coach of the Month in Dynasty Scouting League
Coach Hamzat Yusuf of Utility Sports FC has been honoured as the Coach of the Month for March in the ongoing Dynasty Scouting League...
Showtime Flag Football: “Small But Fierce” Esther Fatima Shares How She Copes with Bigger Opponents
In a sport dominated by speed, strength, and strategy, Esther Fatima one of the smallest players on the field is making the biggest impact,...
Showtime Flag Football: “We Understand Our Opponents ” Lagos Raptors’ Strongman, Chima Speaks After Stunning Victory
The Lagos Raptors pulled off a stunning 6-0 upset over the previously unbeaten Ikan Sports at the Showtime Arena in Lekki on Sunday, Sports247...
Basira FC Bounce Back with 3-1 Victory Over Kada Warriors, Top NNL Conference D
After returning from Kaduna State where they fell 2-0 to Bayelsa United in the Round of 32 of the 2025 President Federation Cup, Basira...
Sabina Chikere Honored with Sports Advancement Leadership Award for Transforming Edo Sports
The Executive Director of the Edo State Sports Commission, Mrs. Sabina Chikere, has been awarded the Sports Advancement Leadership Award by the Nigeria Sports...
Faisal Yusuf Seals Deal with FK Ekranas in Lithuania
Nigerian midfielder Faisal Yusuf has officially signed with Lithuanian club FK Ekranas, marking a significant step forward in his professional football career. Read Also: NSC...
NSC Chairman Shehu Dikko Backs Abuja Veterans Tournament, Promises Strong Support and Participation
As excitement builds for one of Nigeria’s standout football events, the Abuja All Stars International Invitational Veterans Tournament has received a significant boost from...
NPFL 2024/2025: Top Five Things To Know on Matchday 32
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) delivered another weekend filled with tension, excitement, and high-stakes drama as Matchday 32 wrapped up across various centers. Read...
Chioma Onyekwere Finishes 3rd at Oklahoma Throws Series in Ramona
Nigerian discus thrower Chioma Onyekwere put up a solid performance at the Oklahoma Throws Series held in Ramona, finishing third in the women's discus...
“This Is More Than a Sport, It’s a Movement” – Gov. Sanwo-Olu’s SSA on Sports, Honourable Damilare Orimoloye, Hails Showtime Flag Football
It was more than just touchdowns and tackles at Week 3 of the Showtime Summer Series, held under the Nigeria Flag Football Federation —...
BAL: Rivers Hoopers Center, Peter Olisemeka Reveals Key to Victory Over FUS Rabat to Remain Perfect
Center Peter Olisemeka has attributed Rivers Hoopers' impressive run in the 2025 BAL to their togetherness during tough times, Sports247 reports. Rivers Hoopers continued their...
Nigeria Expresses Interest To Bid For 2030 Commonwealth Games
The Commonwealth Games, Nigeria, has met the deadline for expression of interest to bid for the Commonwealth Games in 2030 in Abuja. The Nigeria Olympic...
Bayelsa Takes the Lead in NDSF Medal Battle
The Niger Delta Sports Festival in Uyo has reached a thrilling stage, with Bayelsa State taking a slim but significant lead over Delta State...
NDSF: A Testing Ground for Team Edo’s Future Stars.- Sabina Chikere
Mrs. Sabina Chikere, the Executive Director of Sports and Development Operations for Edo State, has expressed her enthusiasm for the maiden edition of the...
It Was Hell in Ibadan”: NPFL Trends as Ikorodu City FC Held Hostage After Goalless Draw
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) trended across social media platforms on Sunday evening following reports that players and officials of Ikorodu City FC...
Iwobi Reaches Double Figures in Goal Contributions as Historic Strike Ends Liverpool’s 26-Match Unbeaten Run
Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi scored a goal and recorded an assists to help Fulham end Liverpool 26 match unbeaten streak in the English...
Fisayo Dele-Bashiru Gains From Atalanta’s Substitution Error That Involves Ademola Lookman
Super Eagles' fringe player, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru benefited directly on Sunday evening from a substitution error that involved his Nigerian compatriot, Ademola Lookman, Sports247 reports. Both...
Showtime Summer Series 2025: Maudlin Julius Relishes LA Knights’ Victory, Targets Nigeria’s Olympics Squad
LA Knights' wide receiver and centre, Maudlin Julius is relishing her side's 48-14 victory over Panthers in week three of Showtime Summer Series 2025,...
Showtime Summer Series 2025: Raptors’ Coach Michael Akpan Hails His Defence For Victory Over Ikan Sports, Sets Eyes On Title
The coach of Raptors flag football team, Michael Akpan has hailed the role played by his defence in ensuring victory over Ikan Sports in...
