Seyi Johnson Thrilled by New Discoveries at BetKing National Wheelchair Basketball Championship
President of the Nigeria Wheelchair Basketball Federation, Seyi Johnson, has expressed immense satisfaction with the quality of competition and the discovery of new talents...
Team Taraba Torments, as BetKing Wheelchair Basketball National Championship Closes in Grand Style
The 2025 BetKing 3×3 National Wheelchair Basketball Championship came to a thrilling close in Abeokuta, Ogun State, with Team Taraba and Team Lagos emerging...
EPL Relegation: Aribo, Onuachu Efforts Fall Short As Southampton Set Unwanted Premier League Record
Nigerian stars Joe Aribo and Paul Onuachu were among the key players who couldn't prevent the Southampton from being relegated to Championship with unwanted...
Omosebi Babatunde Bags Brace as Etoile de l’Est Qualify for Promotion Playoff
Former Immaculate FC of Nigeria striker, Omosebi Babatunde, was the star of the show on Sunday, April 6, 2025, as he netted a brace...
Rivers Hoopers Make History with Victory Over FUS Rabat in BAL Season 5 Opener
The Nigerian basketball powerhouse, Rivers Hoopers, delivered a thrilling performance to secure a hard-fought 84–77 victory over FUS Rabat of Morocco in their opening...
Popoola Ridwan Shines on Debut as Kisvárda FC Secure Vital Away Win
Nigerian youngster Popoola Ridwan enjoyed a dream debut for Kisvárda FC, helping his side to a 1-0 away victory over Csákvári in the Hungarian...
Opinion Precious Shines at Florida Relays with Silver and Bronze Medal Haul
Nigerian jumper Opinion Precious delivered a standout performance at the prestigious Florida Relays, clinching two medals in one day to underline his growing dominance...
L.A. Knights Remain Unbeaten, Warriors Cruise, Greenbacks, Raptors Make Big Statements In Showtime Summer Series Week 3
Week 3 of the Showtime Summer Series, played under the Nigeria Flag Football Federation, brought fireworks across the board—from dominant displays to defensive duels...
NDSF: Igali Fired Up as Bayelsa and Delta Go Head-to-Head for Glory
Bayelsa State’s Commissioner for Sports Development, Honourable Daniel Igali, is brimming with excitement over the thrilling performances of Team Bayelsa at the ongoing Niger...
Showtime Summer Series 2025: Raptors Will Keep Winning, Because We’ll Keep Getting Better – Promise Nicholas
A wide receiver in Raptors flag football team, Promise Nicholas has predicted that his side will keep on winning all their remaining matches in...
Showtime Summer Series 2025: Despite 6-0 Defeat, Ikan Sports’ Tilewa Odedina Stays Excited About Flag Football
Ikan Sports' wide receiver, Tilewa Odedina has disclosed that her passion for flag football is unwavering, despite her side's loss in week three of...
National Hope Week: NTTF Trains Young Table Tennis Talents for International Tournament
The Nigeria Table Tennis Federation (NTTF) are organizing a five-day National Hopes Week, a rigorous training and selection program designed to prepare young table...
Team Nigeria Confident Ahead of World Junior Fencing Championships
Team Nigeria's six-man squad is brimming with confidence as they prepare to compete in the 2025 World Junior and Cadet Fencing Championships in Wuxi,...
Reactions as Anthony Joshua Spotted Jogging Without Bodyguards on the Streets of Lagos
In an unexpected and refreshing turn of events, British-Nigerian boxing champion Anthony Joshua was spotted jogging alone through the busy streets of Lagos earlier...
From Silver to Stardom: 14-Year-Old Scrabble Prodigy Sophia Ebube Vows to Conquer the World Stage
At just 14 years old, Ekeruche Sophia Ebube has already made a name for herself on the scrabble board. With quiet confidence, sharp intellect,...
Drop the Phone, Pick Up Your Boots: The Hard Truth Grassroots Footballers Must Hear – Adepoju Tobi
Football just like every other sport is a difficult pathway to success. Only a few of the grassroots players and athletes will make it...
Why Taiwo Awoniyi Was Left Out of Nottingham Forest’s Loss to Aston Villa
Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espírito Santo has revealed that Nigerian striker Taiwo Awoniyi missed the team's 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa due to a...
NPFL: ‘We Dropped Two Points’ – Fidelis Ilechukwu Reflects on Rangers’ Goalless Draw in Benin
Rangers International FC Coach, Fidelis Ilechukwu has described their goalless draw against Bendel Insurance on Saturday as two points dropped, Sports247 reports. Read Also: Onyah...
Onyah Favour Shines at Pelican Relays, Clocks Season’s Best in Women’s 400m
Nigeria's Onyah Favour delivered an impressive performance in the women’s 400m at the Pelican Relays, storming to a season’s best of 53.56s to win...
Meekness Dogoyaro Shines at Stanford Invitational with Lifetime Best Jump, Eyes School Record
Nigerian athlete Meekness Dogoyaro delivered an electrifying performance at the prestigious Stanford Invitational, soaring to a new personal best of 13.27 meters in the...
Nigerian Athletes Break New Ground at Florida Relays
From sprints to throws, Nigerian athletes reached new heights at the Florida Relays, with personal bests falling and bold statements made with strong season...
Adaobi Breaks Barriers with Sub-13s Finish in 100m Hurdles at Florida Relays
Nigerian sprint hurdler Adaobi blazed her way into new territory over the weekend, delivering a sensational performance at the prestigious Florida Relays. Read Also: Chioma...
Chioma Nwachukwu Shines Bright at Florida Relays with Blistering 51.44s in 400m
Nigeria’s rising sprint star, Chioma Nwachukwu, delivered a sensational performance at the 2025 Florida Relays, clocking a lifetime best of 51.44s in the women’s...
Usenbor Joy Osaretin Clocks Lifetime Best of 53.00s at Florida Relays, Inches Closer to Sub-53s Mark
Nigerian quarter-miler, Usenbor Joy Osaretin, delivered a standout performance at the Florida Relays, clocking a lifetime best of 53.00 seconds to finish third in...
BAL: Ferocious Defense Secures Rivers Hoopers’ Season Opener Victory
Rivers Hoopers used an impressive and ferocious defensive effort to shut down Stade Malien to start the 2025 Basketball Africa League with a statement...
Osimhen Happy To Regain Support Of Galatasay Fans Ahead Of Next Match In Turkish League
Galatasaray of Turkey striker, Victor Osimhen says the biggest thrill for him from his side's Turkish FA Cup victory over Fernebahce is that he...
Lagos State Flag Football Association Chairman BB Sasore Reveals Plans For Expansion To Schools
The chairman of Lagos State Flag Football Association (LSFFA), Mr Bodunrin Sasore (aka BB) has revealed that a plan is being worked on by...
John Obuh Gives Wise Counsel: How To Revive Golden Eaglets, Qualify For Next U17 AFCON
Under-17 national team, Golden Eaglets' former coach, John Obuh has put forward suggestions on how the Nigerian cadet squad can be revived and then...
Eagles’ Inconsistency Can Be Traced To Decadence In Age-Grade Cadre
The lack-lustre display of the Super Eagles against the Warriors of Zimbabwe in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers is still fresh on our...
NSC DG Olopade Hails Ogun State, BetKing for Championing Wheelchair Basketball Growth
The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, has lauded the Ogun State Government and BetKing for their exceptional support...
Flag Football Gives New Doors To Young People In Search Of Opportunities – Katherine Showunmi
A leading personality in the growing game of flag football, Katherine Showunmi has praised excitement and values being created through weekly action at the...
A Tribute to a Legend: Mighty Jets Int’l FC Celebrates Coach Bitrus Bewarang at 73
The Management, Players, and entire family of Mighty Jets International Football Club extend heartfelt felicitations to the legendary Coach Bitrus Bewarang as he marks...
Ondo Coach Aluko Calls Out “Group of Death” Challenge After Tough Festival Run
Ondo State female basketball coach Sola Aluko did not mince words when assessing his team’s tough path at the Niger Delta Sports Festival, labeling...
Showtime Summer Series 2025: LA Knights’ Cynthia Uzoma Expects Flag Football To Go Viral In Nigeria
A leading player in the squad of LA Knights FFC, Cynthia Uzoma has expressed a strong ray of hope that flag football will soon...
Thrills and Triumphs on Day 3 of Niger Delta Sports Festival
Day 3 of the ongoing Niger Delta Sports Festival (NDSF) delivered a full dose of adrenaline and excellence, with gripping action across a variety...
Ikpokpo Tees Off Golf Kitty as Niger Delta Sports Festival Gears Up for Cultural Expo
Managing Consultant of the Niger Delta Sports Festival, Sir Itiako Ikpokpo, officially teed off the Golf Kitty event held in honour of the 25th...
Misunderstanding in Akwa Ibom Camp Resolved at Niger Delta Sports Festival
Following reports of a misunderstanding in the Akwa Ibom State camp at the ongoing Niger Delta Sports Festival (NDSF), investigations revealed that the incident...
Prosper Ekporere Blazes to 13.61s in 110m Hurdles, Becomes National Leader
Nigeria's rising track star, Prosper Ekporere, has laid down a big marker early in the season. Just a week after opening his campaign with a...
Ejidike Hails Sportsville Awards as Genuine Morale Booster for Sports Development
The Nigeria Pillar of Sports, Chief Donatus Agu Ejidike, J.P., has described the Sportsville Special Award programme as a valid and morale-boosting initiative, praising...
Hajji Gafar Liameed Adds New Feather To His Illustrious Cap
Hajji Gafar Liameed is eminently revered as one of the most resourceful football administrators and investors. And this accolades haven't been for nothing. More than...
Illinois State’s Enyinnaya Nwagu Shines with 200m Victory at Joe Walker Invitational
Nigerian sprinter and Illinois State University junior, Enyinnaya Nwagu, delivered a standout performance at the prestigious Joe Walker Invitational, blazing to victory in the...
BAL Season 5: 156 Players from Record 28 Countries to Compete as Rivers Hoopers Face Stade Malien in Season Opener
The Basketball Africa League (BAL) has announced that 156 players representing a record 28 countries will compete in the league’s historic fifth season, Sports247...
Just-In: Autopsy Reveals Preliminary Cause of Nigerian Boxer, Segun Olanrewaju’s Death
The preliminary cause of death of Nigerian boxer Oluwasegun Olanrewaju has been revealed, after an autopsy conducted in Ghana, Sports247 reports. The boxing world was...
NPFL Matchday 32: Rivers United vs Remo Stars and Three Other Key Fixtures to Watch
As the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) heads into Matchday 32, the battles for the title, will be taken to another height this weekend...
Alaba Akintola Clocks Season Best in Men’s 200m at Florida Relays, Finishes Third Behind De Grasse
Nigerian sprinter Alaba Akintola continued his 2024 outdoor campaign with a strong showing at the Florida Relays, racing to a season’s best of 20.77s...
Tima Godbless, Ella Onojuwevwo Shine with 1-2 Finish at Battle at the Beach Meet
Nigerian sprint sensations Tima Godbless and Ella Onojuwevwo delivered a thrilling performance at the Battle at the Beach meet, securing a sensational 1-2 finish...
Favour Onyah Impresses Again with Strong 200m Performance at Pelican Relays, Set for 400m Showdown
Nigerian sprinter Favour Onyah continues to show impressive form this outdoor season, narrowly missing her college personal best in the women's 200m at the...
Churchill Oliseh Bags Taraba Coaches Top Award
The Taraba State Chapter of the Nigeria Football Coaches Association has awarded the Award of Excellence 2025 to Barrister Churchill Oliseh, the President of...
NNL Gets A New Chief Operating Officer
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has appointed Danlami Alanana as the new Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the Nigeria National League (NNL). Alanana replaces Dr....
Africa’s Future Depends on Strategic Leadership and Infrastructure” – Odetola Declares at Olin Africa Business Forum
Rising Nigerian policy strategist and youth advocate, Abiola Odetola, has called for a fundamental rethink of governance models and infrastructure development across Africa. Speaking at...
