Nesiama Advocates Mandatory NAR Certification for Nigerian Athletics Referees
Retired General Omatseye Nesiama has called for compulsory National Athletics Referee (NAR) certification for officials, stressing the need to raise technical standards in Nigeria’s...
Majekodunmi Applauds Beyond Limits, Stormers After Thrilling FA CUP Final
Executive Board Member of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and Chairman of the Ogun State Football Association, Alhaji Ganiyu Majekodunmi, has commended Beyond Limits...
Ogun FA Chairman Majekodunmi Felicitates Hon. Kunle Soname on 60th Birthday Celebration
The Chairman of the Ogun State Football Association, Alhaji Ganiyu Majekodunmi, has extended warm felicitations to renowned businessman, philanthropist, and sports administrator, Hon. Kunle...
Abraham Ojo Provides Decisive Assist in Raków Częstochowa Away Victory
Young Nigerian midfielder Abraham Ojo continues to make steady progress in European football, delivering a memorable performance for Raków Częstochowa in their 2–1 away...
FFC2026: Muinat’s Goal Seals Royaltoms Queens’ Historic Title Triumph
AbdulSemiu Muinat strike sealed the first win of the year for Royaltoms Queens after a 1-0 victory over Sharp Striker Queens FC in the...
Akanbi Quadri Crowned U13 Best Player After Stellar Femmco Championship Campaign
Akanbi Quadri has been named the Best Player of the U13 category at the just concluded Femmco Football Championship 2026, following a series of...
Iyiere Jeremiah Crowned U10 Best Player as Young Gunners Triumph at Femmco Final
Young Gunners FC capped a remarkable campaign at the Femmco Football Championship 2026, with standout performer Iyiere Jeremiah emerging as the U10 Best Player...
Ikorodu City, G12 Set for Lagos FA Cup Final as Debutants Ghetto Tigers Face Robo Queens
Ikorodu City FC and G12 FC have secured places in the final of the 2026 Lagos State FA Cup after battling through intense semi-final...
Agbaje Defeats ‘Sojar Boy’ to Claim WBA Africa Lightweight Title in Lagos
Taiwo ‘Esepo’ Agbaje emerged victorious on Sunday night, defeating Tosin ‘Sojar Boy’ Osaigbovo by unanimous decision to claim the WBA Africa lightweight title in...
Kingsley Awodi Para Powerlifting Open Championship Reflects Private Sector Collaboration in Nigeria’s Sports Development Plan
As Nigeria intensifies preparations toward the upcoming Commonwealth Games, the Kingsley Awodi Para Powerlifting Open Championship is stands as a symbol of private-sector support...
2026 Arthur Ferdinand/Delta State FA Cup: Sapele Lions Edge Warri Wolves on Penalties to Clinch Title
Sapele Lions are the 2026 Delta State FA Cup champions after defeating Warri Wolves 4-3 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in regulation time. The...
Agege LGA Chairman Hosts Minifootball National Body, Set to Stage State League
Agege Local Government Chairman, Hon. Abdul-Ganiyu Vinod Obasa, has pledged to host the Lagos State Minifootball League as a test run for the newly...
Nigeria Para-Powerlifting Federation Set to Host Kingsley Iwodi Open Championship in Abuja
The Nigeria Para-Powerlifting Federation has finalized plans to host the Kingsley Iwodi Para-Powerlifting Open Championship, scheduled to take place from 30th April to 4th...
D’Tigress’ Coach Rena Wakama: WNBA Teams Will Help Us Build Cohesion Ahead Of FIBA Women’s World Cup
Nigeria's women’s basketball national team, D'Tigress' head coach, Rena Wakama has expressed confidence that the squad's ongoing tour of the United States of America...
NFF President Ibrahim Gusau Declares, ‘I’m Happy To See Progress Taking Place In NNL’
The president of Nigeria Football Federation, (NFF), Alhaj Ibrahim Gusau has stated his high level of happiness for what he described a a lot...
Emmanuel Dieseruvwe Cited In Punching Incident During English Regional Division League Match
Rochdale AFC of England attacker, Emmanuel Aghogho Oluwafemi Dieseruvwe has been cited in highlights of ugly incidents that erupted after his side settled for...
Paul Bassey Moves To ‘Define Future Of Sports In Akwa Ibom State’
Akwa Ibom State commissioner for sports, Etobom Paul Bassey has unfolded a plan that will help the government ‘define the future of sports’ and...
Nigeria’s Rising Tennis Star Adeleye Battles Schrifis for ATP Challenger 75 Main Draw Spot
Nigeria’s fast-rising tennis prospect Daniel Adeleye is set for another crucial test on the international stage as he faces Germany’s Jeremy Schrifis in the...
Huge Crowd Flood Kaduna Streets as Ranchers Bees Celebrate NPFL Promotion
Kaduna came alive in a sea of black and yellow as jubilant supporters of Ranchers Bees FC stormed the streets to celebrate the club’s...
D’Tigress Fall to LA Sparks in Historic WNBA Preseason Clash
Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, suffered a 63–89 defeat to WNBA side Los Angeles Sparks in a landmark preseason friendly held on April...
Vinod FC, G12, Ikorodu City Others Battle for Supremacy as Lagos FA Cup Semi-Finals Take Center Stage
The race for glory in the Lagos FA Cup reaches a decisive point today as top grassroots sides battle for supremacy in the semi-finals...
D-Day: Esepo, Sojar Boy Call for Peace as Mushin, Agege Boys Set to Storm Lagos Showdown
Tension is high, but the message is clear—peace over violence as two of Nigeria’s unbeaten boxing prospects prepare for a defining clash tonight in...
Ejimofor Anosike Basks In Euphoria Of Splendid Accolades From President Tinubu
Hong Kong Bulls BC's Nigerian power forward, Ejimofor Anosike (aka E.J.) is basking in the euphoria of splendid accolades flowing his way from President...
Max Iheanachor Takes Jersey Number 71 At Pittsburgh Steelers In USA’s NFL
The new offensive tackle at American National Football League (NFL) outfit, Pittsburg Steelers, Maxwell Iheanachor (aka Max) will wear jersey number 71 with the...
Eberechi Eze Doubtful Against Lookman’s Atletico Madrid In Wednesday’s UCL Semi-final Clash
Arsenal of England’s Nigerian-born dazzler, Eberechi Eze has been cast in doubt for an appearance against Ademola Lookman’s Atletico Madrid of Spain in Wednesday’s...
D’Tigress Will Be Challenged Physically By Competing Against Top WNBA Opposition – Musa Kida
The president of Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), Engineer Ahmadu Musa Kida has declared that the ongoing tour of United States of America by his...
Olopade Flaunts NSC’s ‘Well Structured Pathway To Sporting Excellence’
Nigeria's National Sports Commission (NSC) director-general, Honourable Bukola Olopade has disclosed that various programmes put in place by the present administration are part of...
Shasha Air Force Base Comes Alive This Sunday With Alimosho Football Coaches Council (AFCC) U12 Cup Final
The Nigerian Air Force Base in Shasha area of Lagos will this Sunday come alive with the final of Alimosho Football Coaches Council (AFCC)...
Enyimba Stadium Announcer Throws More Weight Behind Emmanuel Amuneke
Heartland of Owerri coach, Emmanuel Amuneke has gained a strong voice of support in the ongoing battles to keep his job, as the official...
‘Trump Is Running The Show’ Blatter Hits Out — Claims Infantino Has Changed The Soul Of The World Cup
Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter has launched a sharp criticism of current FIFA boss Gianni Infantino, claiming the handling of the 2026 World Cup...
‘I’m Hungry For Trophies’ Iheanacho Eyes Glory — Celtic Star Targets Strong Finish To Season
Nigerian forward Kelechi Iheanacho has declared his desire to win silverware as the season reaches its decisive stage, with Celtic still competing for both...
Eti Osa Coaches Set In Motion Special Training Programme For Goalkeepers
Members of Eti-Osa Coaches Council on Saturday set in motion a special training programme for young talented goalkeepers in Lagos State. Sports247 gatheted that the...
God Did Holiday Youth Cup Enters Knock Our Stage On Monday At Anglican Primary School, Akesan
This year’s edition of God Did Youth Cup will enter the crucial knock-out rounds on Monday at Anglican Primary School, Akesan, near Igando area...
Ranchers Bees Garner Support With ‘Appreciation Tour’ Ahead Of NNL Super-4
Ranchers Bees FC of Kaduna are garnering more support and goodwill by embarking on an 'appreciation tour' ahead of their involvement in this year’s...
Amuneke Receives Huge Backing From Imo State Broadcasters, Heartland Top Shot
Heartland of Owerri head coach, Emmanuel Amuneke has received a huge shower of support from two Imo State-born broadcasters and the club’s sporting director,...
‘Ex-Players Are Being Abandoned’ Agali Slams System — Says Retired Stars Only Get Help Through Connections
Former Super Eagles striker Victor Agali has criticized the administrative structure surrounding former players in Nigeria, claiming many ex-internationals are left to struggle without...
‘It Affected Him’ Rolfes Opens Up — Says Failed Saudi Move Took Toll On Boniface
Bayer Leverkusen sporting director Simon Rolfes has revealed that the failed transfer of Victor Boniface to Saudi Arabia had a noticeable impact on the...
‘Okocha Should Lead’ Okparaku Backs Jay-Jay — Says Legend Is Right Man To Fix Nigerian Football
Former Nigeria international Mobi Okparaku has tipped football legend Jay-Jay Okocha as the ideal candidate to become president of the Nigeria Football Federation. READ ALSO:...
Fikayo Tomori Wants To Play Actively Up Till Age 36, Then Dust His Biz Admin Certificate
AC Milan of Italy’s Nigerian-born defender, Fikayo Tomori has disclosed that he wants to keep on playing active football at the highest level until...
Ademola Lookman’s Atletico Madrid In ‘Bad Shape’ Ahead Of UCL Clash With Arsenal
Atletico Madrid of Spain winger, Ademola Lookman and his pals could be heading for a dismal outing next week versus Arsenal of England in...
Michael Eneramo’s Death Creates Sad Ripples At Galatasaray Of Turkey
The death of former Super Eagles’ striker, Michael Eneramo in the early hours of Friday caused ripples of sadness to roll through the corridors...
Mary Laha Sets New Personal Best at Drake Relays
Nigerian hurdler Mary Laha continues to make waves in her freshman season, delivering another standout performance at the Drake Relays. The rising talent clocked a...
‘It’s All Talk’ Igiebor Doubts Ex-Pros — Says No One Ready To Challenge NFF Power
Former Super Eagles midfielder Nosa Igiebor has cast doubt on the readiness of ex-professional footballers to take over leadership of Nigerian football, insisting that...
The Talent Is Exciting’ Melandi Impressed — Volleyball Chief Eyes Future Stars At School Championship
Technical Director of the Nigeria Volleyball Federation, Martin Melandi, has expressed excitement over the level of talent on display at the ongoing National School...
“Best Draw in NNL History”: Olopade Hails World-Class Show, Salutes Toptier’s Game-Changing Investment
Director General of the National Sports Commission, Hon. Bukola Olopade, has commended the NNL Board under the leadership of Mr. George Aluo for staging...
FFC2026: Erling Haaland Jnr, Adekunle Noheem Fires Young Gunners to Final
Rising star Adekunle Noheem is making headlines at the Femmco Football Championship, delivering an outstanding performance in the U-10 category with five goals in...
Akanbi Quadri in Red-Hot Form as Fortune FA Eye U13 Glory
Akanbi Quadri has emerged as one of the standout performers at the Femmco Football Championship 2026, delivering a remarkable goal-scoring run for Fortune Football...
EAGLE EYE ——— Two Trips To Owerri In Three Months
This week, I take time out to reflect on a personal experience, as I serve a chronicle of two trips that I embarked on...
Ukeme Akpabio Nets Brace in SV Wildon Draw, Continues Impressive Run
Nigerian prospect Ukeme Akpabio delivered a standout performance for SV Wildon, scoring twice in their 2–2 draw against TSV Hartberg II in the Landesliga...
Max Iheanachor Relishes Becoming No. 21 Pick By Pittsburgh Steelers In 2026 NFL Draft
University of Arizona State's outgoing offensive tackle, Maxwell Iheanachor (aka Max) is relishing his emergence as number 21 pick by Pittsburgh Steelers in this...
