State Preliminaries for 2025 President Federation Cup Kick Off
The 2025 President Federation Cup competition has officially commenced at the state level, with preliminaries starting on Monday. According to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF)...
President Tinubu Appoints Zahrah Audu as PEBEC Director-General to Boost Nigeria’s Business Environment
On Monday, January 20, 2025, President Bola Tinubu announced the appointment of Zahrah Audu as the Director-General of the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council...
Muhammed Abdullahi Clinches Taiwo Awoniyi Top Scorer Award in Pro Route League
La Planet Sport Academia's rising star, Muhammed Abdullahi, has emerged as the winner of the Taiwo Awoniyi Highest Goalscorer Award for the inaugural season...
Suns Basketball Academy Triumphs at 2024/2025 Be Happy Basketball Tournament in Bauchi
Suns Basketball Academy of Jos clinched the championship title in the 2024/2025 Be Happy Basketball Tournament, defeating Adamawa Stars 78-49 in an impressive final. Rayyan...
Olopade Hails Nigeria U19 Women’s Cricket Team As They Defeat New Zealand in Historic ICC U19 World Cup Upset
The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, has hailed the Nigeria U19 Women's Cricket Team for their remarkable two-run...
Exclusive: Why Tairu Hassan, Lagos State Coach Association Chairman Was Suspended
The real reasons for the suspension of Tairu Hassan, the chairman of Lagos State Football Coach Association by Lagos State Football Association as a...
BREAKING: Lagos FA Dismisses LSFCA for Misconduct, Insubordination
The Lagos State Football Association (LSFA), led by Chairman Hajji Gafar Olawale Liameed, has provisionally dismissed the Lagos State Football Coaches Association (LSFCA) for...
First Mahi Babes FC Unveils Six New Talents Ahead of the 2025 NWFL Season
First Mahi Babes FC, a Championship side in the Nigerian Women's Football League (NWFL), introduced six promising new players as part of its preparation...
Dignitaries Gather as Senator Gbenga Daniel Hosts 20th Annual Thanksgiving, Advocates for New State Creation
The 20th annual family thanksgiving of the former Governor of Ogun State and Senator representing Ogun East, Otunba Gbenga Daniel (OGD), took center stage...
Grandson of Ilorin’s First Grand Mufti, Jelil Kamaldeen, Aims to Win World Cup for Nigeria
Jelil Kamaldeen, grandson of the revered Sheikh Muhammed Kamaldeen Al-Adaby, Nigeria's first Grand Mufti of Ilorin, is carving out a unique path as a...
Ijebu Ode Grammar School Old Boys Association Unveils Plans for 112th Founder’s Day, Reunion Celebration
The Ijebu Ode Grammar School Old Boys Association (JOGSOBA) held a press conference at the school premises to mark the 112th Founder’s Day and...
Paul Onuachu Scores First Premier League Goal as Nottingham Forest Survive Southampton Comeback in 3-2 Thriller
Nigerian striker Paul Onuachu finally netted his maiden Premier League goal, helping Nottingham Forest clinch a dramatic 3-2 victory over Southampton on Sunday. Ola Aina...
Dramatic final day showdown as KFA wins Pro Route League
It was a thrilling final day showdown in Ilorin Kwara State capital on Sunday as Kwara Football Academy (KFA) boys emerged champions of the...
Nigeria In Historic Win As U19 Women Cricket Team Beats New Zealand
Nigeria Women U19 Clinch Thrilling Two-Run Victory Over New Zealand Women U19 via DLS in ICC Women's U19 World Cup 2025. The brave Nigeria Women...
Gombe United Ends Wikki Tourists’ Unbeaten Run with Late Comeback Victory
Matchday 6 of the 2025 Nigeria National League (NNL) brought Wikki Tourists their first defeat of the season, falling 2-1 to Gombe United at...
Despite Enyimba’s Loss, Nigeria Retains Four Slots In 2025/2026 CAF Inter Club Competition
Nigeria will present four teams in the 2025/2026 CAF Inter -Club Cup competitions despite Enyimba's 3-1 loss to Zamalek in Egypt Sports247 reports. In the...
2025 All Stars Women Football Competition: Team Germany Emerges Champions
The 2025 All Stars Women Football Competition which started on the 6th of January, 2025 was concluded on Saturday 18th January, 2025 as team...
Enyimba FC Crashes Out Of CAF Confederation Cup After 3-1 Loss To Zamalek
Enyimba FC's campaign in this year's CAF Confederation Cup came to an end following a 3-1 defeat to Egyptian side Zamalek. Zamalek took the lead...
Nasarawa United Begin Closed Camping in Jos Ahead of NPFL Second Stanza
Nasarawa United has safely arrived in Jos, Plateau State, on Saturday evening to begin a one-week closed camping in preparation for the second half...
A New Scouting Tournament, Cool Hopefuls Cup Berths
The inaugural Cool Hopefuls Cup is set to take place on February 10, 2025, at FC Ebedei Stadium in Apele-Sagamu, Sports247 reports This pre-season scouting...
Coach Aliyu Zubairu Receives Kwara State All Stars Football Awards
The Kwara State All Stars Football Family has honoured Coach Aliyu Zubairu, the Head Coach of Nigeria’s Flying Eagles and Technical Adviser of Elkanemi...
Presidency Plans Integration of NIN with Student ID Cards for Enhanced Data and Opportunities
The Presidency has announced plans to integrate the National Identification Number (NIN) with student ID cards, aiming to create a multipurpose tool that ensures...
Nimrod Hails CGC Adeniyi’s Contributions to Volleyball on 59th Birthday
The President of the Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF), Engineer Musa Nimrod, has extended heartfelt birthday wishes to the Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs...
Governor Dapo Abiodun Approves Recruitment of 1,000 Additional Amotekun Corps Members to Boost Ogun State Security
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has approved the recruitment of 1,000 additional personnel for the Amotekun Corps to enhance security across the state. He...
FC Basira Maintains Unbeaten Run With Victory Over Adamawa United
FC Basira of Lafia extended their impressive start to the season with a hard-fought 2-1 win against Adamawa United in an exciting NNL clash. The...
NFF to Launch CAF B-License Coaching Course in April 2025
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced plans to organize a four-month CAF B-License Coaching Course aimed at equipping Nigerian coaches with modern techniques...
AYICRIP-NELIS Football Academy To Showcase Talent, Discipline In Exhibition Match At National Stadium – Amb. Christogonus C Ibe
The AYICRIP-NELIS Football Academy, a groundbreaking initiative uniting the African Youths Initiative on Crime Prevention (AYICRIP) and Japan's Next Leaders Initiative for Sustainability (NELIS),...
Gberefun’s Penalty Seals Osun United’s Hard-Fought 1-0 Victory Over ABS FC
Osun United secured a vital 1-0 win over ABS FC in a closely contested Week 6 Nigeria National League (NNL) clash at the Lanreleke...
Lookman Scores In Atalanta’s Loss To Napoli, Closing In On Last Season’s Goal Record
Ademola Lookman found the back of the net for Atalanta, but his efforts were not enough as they suffered a 3-2 defeat to Napoli...
NNL25: Romanus Chinonso, Emeka Oyieke Shine As Solution FC Triumphs In Oriental Derby
Romanus Chinonso and Emeka Oyieke scored two crucial goals in both halves to secure maximum points for Solution FC in a dominant performance against...
Federal Government Orders Removal Of Speed Bumps On Highways To Enhance Traffic Flow And Safety
The Federal Government has directed the removal of speed bumps on highways across Nigeria to improve traffic flow and enhance road safety. This announcement was...
NSC Chairman Mallam Shehu Dikko Endorses Nigeria’s Hosting Of 14th Africa Arm Wrestling Championship
The journey toward hosting the 14th Africa Arm wrestling Championship in Nigeria gained significant momentum after an engaging arm wrestling session between the President...
Drama Unfolds In NNL25 Matchday 6 As Gateway United And Smart City Shine
The NNL25 Matchday 6 delivered thrilling football action as teams battled for crucial points. Gateway United continued their impressive form, defeating FirstBank FC 2-0...
Ogochukwu Ogili Reveals Challenges Para-athletes Face, Seeks Her Personal Breakthrough, Warns Against Doping
A fast-rising Nigerian female para-athlete, Ogochukwu Ogili has admitted it is not easy to chase her dream, but believes she can still become a...
2025 ALL STARS WOMEN FOOTBALL: Florence Agbegbaku Recalls Her Rough Road To Glory, Happy Seeing Young Players Showcase Talent
One of the outstanding players at this year's Women All Stars Football Competition in Lagos, Florence Agbegbaku has expressed delight with her ability to...
U19 Women’s T20 World Cup: Bad Weather Stops Nigeria Vs Samoa Game
Nigeria’s debut match against fellow debutants Samoa in the U19 Women’s T20 World Cup was abandoned without a toss, Sports247 reports. Read Also: Ekiti Para...
Ekiti Para Athletics Committee Advocates For PWD Welfare, Announces Statewide Competition
Athletes and the overall welfare of persons with disabilities (PWDs) have been prioritized to further support the commendable efforts of Governor Biodun Oyebanji in...
Gateway United Stuns First Bank FC With Early Double Strike
Gateway United wasted no time asserting their dominance as they secured a resounding 2-0 lead within the opening seven minutes of their clash against...
Ogun State To Enforce Death Penalty For Heinous Crimes, Says Attorney General
The Ogun State Government has expressed its commitment to addressing the rise in heinous crimes such as ritual killings, kidnapping, and cultism by considering...
TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup Of Nations In Numbers
Ahead of the draw for the 35th edition of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 that will be staged in...
Abia Comets Aim to Extend Lead with Crucial Match Against Inter Lagos
Abia Comets FC will be seeking all three points when they take on Lagos-based Inter Lagos in a highly anticipated Southern Conference A Matchday...
Abdullahi Umar Electrifies The Pitch With Stellar Display
In a match that will live long in the memory of Kebbi United fans, Abdullahi Umar etched his name in the annals of Nigerian...
Sunday Oliseh Confesses: Why It’s Not Easy For Footballers To Survive After Retirement
Former Super Eagles' captain and coach, Sunday Ogorchukwu Oliseh has come out with a down-to-earth confession of reasons why it is not easy for...
Iwobi Emerges Top With Three ‘Awards’ In Osimhen’s Lifestyle Assessment Of Super Eagles’ Players
Fulham of England's in-form midfield dazzler, Alex Iwobi has emerged first among Super Eagles' players in a recreational assessment of their off-field and lifestyle...
Kumbi Titiloye Recognizes Evolution Cup Project Strategist, Vows Technical Support
Kumbi Clement Titiloye, Chairman of Kwara United Football Club and a Board Member of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), has praised the project...
NPFL Slams Sunshine Stars Official With 3- Match Ban For Making Unguarded Public Statement
The NPFL has slammed a three match ban on Sunshine Stars Welfare officer, Abdulrahman Abdulsalam for making unguarded public statements, Sports247 reports. This is coming...
Uroko Valentina Vows to Lead Edo Queens to Retain NWFL Title
Defending champions Edo Queens began their title defence with a 5-0 victory over Abia Angels on Wednesday. The Benin City-based team displayed their offensive...
Eagles: Without Test, ‘Exams’ Reality Stares Eric Chelle In The Face
In the academic sphere, it is normal to be subjected to various tests as a prelude to the real task: examinations. At every level...
Cool Hopefuls Cup Kicks Off February 10 at FC Ebedei Stadium
The inaugural Cool Hopefuls Cup, a pre-season scouting tournament for Nationwide League One (NLO) teams, will take place from Monday, February 10, to Sunday,...
Green Promises To Upgrade Adokiye Amiesimaka, Other Stadium In Rivers State To International Standards
Rivers State Commissioner of Sports Bar. Chris Green has promised to give massive facelift and upgrade to Stadia across the state to a standard...
