Reform Budget Unveiled: ‘We Must Do Better’ — Dikko Targets Athlete Welfare And Global Influence After Congo Case
Chairman of the National Sports Commission Shehu Dikko has revealed that Nigeria’s 2026 sports budget is strategically designed to drive reforms, improve athlete welfare, and strengthen the country’s influence in international sports matters. READ ALSO: From Coffee Shop Dream To World Cup Reality – Zakuani Reveals How Dr Congo Built A New Generation Speaking on the new framework, Dikko emphasized that...
From Coffee Shop Dream To World Cup Reality – Zakuani Reveals How Dr Congo Built A New Generation
Former DR Congo international turned assistant coach Gabriel Zakuani has lifted the lid on the remarkable journey that led to the Leopards’ historic World Cup qualification, revealing that the project began with nothing more than an idea in a coffee shop. READ ALSO: FIFA Finally Clears Arthur Okonkwo for Nigeria After more than five decades away from football’s biggest stage, DR...
FIFA Finally Clears Arthur Okonkwo for Nigeria
FIFA has officially approved the international switch of Arthur Okonkwo, making the Wrexham AFC goalkeeper eligible to represent the Nigeria national football team at senior level. The 24-year-old shot-stopper, born in Camden to Nigerian parents, had previously represented England national youth football teams at various levels, including the Under-18s during his time at Arsenal FC. Read Also: Masai Ujiri Welcomes Opportunity...
Masai Ujiri Welcomes Opportunity To Work With Women, As Part-Owner Of Toronto’s WNBA Team
Nigerian former basketball star, Masai Ujiri has revealed that he is happy with the opportunity to work with female talents as part-owner of USA’s Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) Canada-based team, Toronto Tempo. Sports247 reports that Ujiri was quite upbeat and vibrant in his comments, while confirming his emergence as a member of The Tempo’s ownership group, adding that it...
Nothing Will Change’ Fuludu Slams NFF Priorities — Says Elections Taking Focus Away From Urgent Football Reforms
‘Former Super Eagles midfielder Edema Fuludu has once again voiced his frustration with Nigerian football authorities, warning that the country risks repeating the same mistakes after failing to qualify for another FIFA World Cup. READ ALSO: From Debut to Dominance’ — SSA Adeboye Hails Inter Lagos FC’s Rise to NPFL, Speaks as SmartCity FC Founder In a strongly worded reaction, Fuludu...
From Debut to Dominance’ — SSA Adeboye Hails Inter Lagos FC’s Rise to NPFL, Speaks as SmartCity FC Founder
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, Hon. Adeyinka Anthony Adeboye, has congratulated Inter Lagos FC on their historic promotion to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), describing their rise as a powerful example of structure, patience, and consistency in Nigerian football. READ ALSO: Oyekola’s Scorpion Stings, Throws $20k Bet on the Table, Demands Rematch with...
Oyekola’s Scorpion Stings, Throws $20k Bet on the Table, Demands Rematch with Sojar for Calling Him ‘One Omo Ibadan’
The rivalry between Nigerian boxers Ridwan Oyekola and Tosin Osaigbovo has reignited after a series of heated exchanges on social media, with Oyekola issuing a bold rematch challenge backed by a $20,000 wager. READ ALSO: Nigeria Gets Fresh Hope Over Favour Ofili, As Estranged Sprinter Runs In Same Team With Rosemary Chukwuma Oyekola, popularly known as “Scorpion,” took to Facebook to...
Nigeria Gets Fresh Hope Over Favour Ofili, As Estranged Sprinter Runs In Same Team With Rosemary Chukwuma
Nigeria received fresh hope in the quest to keep a strong hold on estranged female sprinter, Favour Ofili, as she surprisingly ran in the same team with her compatriot, Rosemary Chukwuma. READ ALSO: Onuachu: We’ll Go Out Fully To Win All Our Remaining Matches Sports247 gathered Ofili was in top form with Chukwuma, as they combined efforts in a race to...
Onuachu: We’ll Go Out Fully To Win All Our Remaining Matches
Trabzonspor of Turkey striker, Paul Ebere Onuachu has declared that he and his teammates will go out fully to win their remaining matches of the season in order to emerge champions of the Turkish Super Lig. READ ALSO: CATS Project Graduate Achieves Promotion To NPFL With Inter Lagos FC Sports247 gathered that Onuachu is still basking in the euphoria of last...
CATS Project Graduate Achieves Promotion To NPFL With Inter Lagos FC
A product of the once vibrant youth development project, Community Action Through Sport (CATS), Oluwaseun Savage made history on Monday as a member of the coaching crew at Inter Lagos FC that achieved promotion to the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL). READ ALSO: Lad One FC Of Ikola Chase Champions’ Spot In Fearless Super League Sports247 reports that Inter Lagos will...
