I didn’t Take Lobi Stars’ Money – Mike Idoko Disagrees With Forensic Audit Reports
Former Vice Chairman of Lobi Stars, Mike Idoko has expressed his innocence and denied any financial impropriety during his time in Lobi Stars Sports247...
Ahmed Musa Recounts Difficult Childhood, Tough Road, Many Obstacles On His Way To Success
Kano Pillars returnee and in-form attacker, Ahmed Musa has taken time out to reflect on the early days of his career and confessed that...
Leicester Boss Ruud van Nistelrooy Provides Update on Wilfred Ndidi’s Recovery Ahead of FA Cup Clash
Leicester City manager Ruud van Nistelrooy has addressed the fitness status of Nigerian midfielder Wilfred Ndidi as the Foxes prepare to face Queens Park...
Ogun State and IITA Advance Agricultural Transformation with Digital Farmer Registration through OGFIMS
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)–CGIAR, in collaboration with the Ogun State Ministry of Agriculture, is driving agricultural modernization through the Ogun State...
Nigerian Midfielder Charles Ribannu Joins Arbaminch City FC in a Landmark Move
Nigerian international Charles Ribannu has taken a significant step in his football journey by signing a one-year contract with Arbaminch City FC in the...
2025 ALL STARS WOMEN FOOTBALL: “Hard Work, Discipline, Focus Will Get You To Your Dream” – Ariyike Aniyaloye
Ariyike Aniyaloye, a promising striker, has captured the spotlight at the ongoing 2025 All Stars Women Football Competition taking place at the Legacy Pitch...
2025 ALL STARS WOMEN FOOTBALL: ANWFCC President Hans Kramer Flaunts Astro Turf Venue, Plus Take Away Jerseys For 18 Teams In ‘Best Competition Ever’
The president of Association of Nigeria Women Football Club Coaches (ANWFCC), Hans Kramer has pointed at the smooth playing surface and special jerseys on...
Sardauna U-16 Football Cup: Kwara LGAs Vie For One Million Naira Prize Money
The stage is set for the maiden Sardauna U-16 Football Cup, as teams from the 16 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Kwara State compete...
Niger Tornadoes Resume Training Ahead Of NPFL Second Stanza
Niger Tornadoes have resumed preparations for the second half of the 2024-25 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season. Technical Adviser Majin Mohammed, along with his...
Ganiyu Gberefun’s Last-Minute Strike Secures Dramatic Win For Osun United Over Madiba FC
Osun United clinched a thrilling 1-0 victory over Madiba FC in a crucial week five Nigeria National League (NNL) clash at the Mobolaji Johnson...
Ogun State Governor Approves 2023/2024 Promotion Exercise For Over 26,000 Workers
The Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has granted approval for the 2023 and 2024 promotion exercises for qualified civil and public servants...
2025 ALL STARS WOMEN FOOTBALL: We’ll Produce New Players For U17 National Team, LOC Chairman Chinedu Moses Ogbonna Promises
New players who can be invited to Nigeria's under-17 female national team, Flamingos, are set to be discovered at the ongoing 2025 Women All...
Emmanuel Uchenna Shines On Sparta Prague Debut: Captains Team To Victory, Scores First Goal
Emmanuel Uchenna, the 21-year-old Nigerian defender, made a stunning debut for Sparta Prague as he captained the team to a commanding 3-1 victory over...
William Troost-Ekong’s Late Heroics Secure Dramatic Victory For Al-Kholood Over Al-Ettifaq
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong played a crucial role in Al-Kholood's thrilling 3-2 victory over Steven Gerrard’s Al-Ettifaq in the Saudi Pro League. The...
From Wasimi To Tennessee: Victoria Ugochukwu Collins Joins Cumberland University Women’s Soccer Team
Victoria Ugochukwu Collins, a talented Nigerian footballer, has officially joined the women’s soccer team at Cumberland University in Lebanon, Tennessee. The promising athlete made...
NWFL Approves Honey Badgers’ Name Change to Benue Queens Following State Government Takeover
The Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) has officially approved the renaming of the Honey Badgers of Makurdi to Benue Queens. The change follows the successful...
Aruna Set Up Semi Final Clash With Number 1 Seed, Harimoto At WTT Star Contender Doha
Quadri Aruna zooms into the Semi final of the 2025 WTT Star Contender Doha on Friday setting up a semifinal against Tomokazu Harimoto, tournament's...
2025 ALL STARS WOMEN FOOTBALL: Kalu Gift Cherishes Hat Trick, Targets 15 Goals In Female Football Club Coaches’ Competition
Enterprising female football star, Kalu Gift is still relishing the hat trick she scored on the opening day of this year's Women All Stars...
Victor Collins Joins Super Eagles Camp In Ikenne As Preparations Intensify For 2024 CHAN Championship
Nasarawa United defender Victor Collins reported to the Super Eagles B (CHAN Team) camp on Thursday at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne. Strengthening the...
Forensic Report On Lobi Stars Targeted At Tarnishing My Image – Dominic Iorfa
Immediate past vice Chairman and CEO of Lobi stars FC Mr Dominic Iorfa has reacted to a report from an extract of the forensic...
Otubanjo Yusuf Olatian Honored as Armenian Premier League Player of the Year 2023
The Armenian football scene witnessed a moment of pride and celebration as Nigerian forward Otubanjo Yusuf Olatian was crowned the Armenian Premier League Player...
Governor Seyi Makinde Approves Prince Abimbola Akeem Owoade As New Alaafin Of Oyo
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has officially approved Prince Abimbola Akeem Owoade as the new Alaafin of Oyo, following recommendations by the Oyomesi after...
CAF Confederation Cup: Enyimba In Win Or Burst Situation On Sunday As Al Masry SC Arrives Uyo
Enyimba will continue their resurgence this weekend in the CAF Confederation Cup Win or Burst match against Al Masry FC of Egypt on Sunday,...
Flying Eagles Star Daniel Daga Completes Medicals Ahead of Molde FK Move
Daniel Daga, the promising Nigerian midfielder and Flying Eagles standout has completed his medical examinations, paving the way for his anticipated transfer to Norwegian...
Former Edo Deputy Governor Philip Shuaibu Applauds NSC DG Bukola Olopade for Transformative Sports Leadership
Immediate past Deputy Governor of Edo State, Comrade Philip Shuaibu, has commended the Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade,...
Kafilat Almaruf Banned For Three Years For Anti-Doping Violation By International Paralympic Committee
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has banned Nigeria Para powerlifter, Kafilat Almaruf for a period of three years for violating anti doping rules, Sports247...
Cyril Shedrack Confident of Abia Comets’ Success in Oriental Derby Against Ijele FC
Abia Comets midfielder, Cyril Shedrack, has expressed confidence in his team's ability to secure a favorable result in their Oriental Derby clash against Ijele...
Nigerian Prodigy Ifeoluwa Olowoporoku Set To Join IFK Göteborg At 18
Nigerian football talent Ifeoluwa Olowoporoku, currently 16, has secured a future move to Swedish club IFK Göteborg, with plans for his transfer upon turning...
Audit Committee Tell Benue State Government To Hands Off Lobi Stars FC As Former Club Officials Fail To Account For Over Two Billion Naira
The Benue State Government should no longer sponsor Lobi Stars FC of Markudi, this is one of the recommendations of the State's Audit Committee...
Mercy Akide Udoh Hosts Scouting Camp In Uyo To Empower Young Female Footballers With U.S. Scholarship Opportunities
Mercy Akide Udoh, the 1999 CAF African Woman Player of the Year, visited Uyo on Wednesday as part of her efforts to give back...
Prostar Sports International Calls On Fans To Fill Stadiums For Thrilling NNL Match Day 5
Prostar Sports International, the official match ball sponsor of the Nigeria National League (NNL), has encouraged football fans across the nation to turn out...
Mike Idoko, Two Others To Refund 2.445 Billion Naira To Lobi Stars After Forensic Audit
Mike Idoko and two former vice chairmen of Lobi Stars Football Club, Makurdi, are to refund the sum of two billion, four hundred and...
5-Time Olympic Legend Bose Kaffo Drives Talents Hunt At Lagos Community
Nigeria's Table Tennis Legend, Bose Kaffo has taken the development of Table Tennis to rural area with focus on unearthing new talents, Sports247 reports. Read...
Former Kwara United Defender Gbenga Arokoyo Appointed Manager Of Swedish Club Täfteå IK
In a remarkable career shift, former Kwara United and Super Eagles defender Gbenga Arokoyo has been unveiled as the new manager of Swedish fourth-tier...
80 Ladies, 125 Men Compete As 11th Kaduna Ladies Golf Tournament Tees Off
The 11th Kaduna Golf Club 1921 Ladies Golf Championship began on Thursday, January 9, 2025, bringing together over 80 female golfers and 125 male...
Edo Sports Commission Unveils Key Appointments For Bendel Insurance And Edo Queens FC
The Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Hon. Desmond Amadin Enabulele, has announced several strategic appointments to strengthen the management and technical...
Seyi Tinubu: Redefining Leadership Through Service – APC National Youth Wing’s Young Person Of The Year 2024 By Dr. Dayo Israel
When disaster struck Borno State last December, it drew widespread attention and support from Nigeria’s top philanthropists and leaders. Among the many who responded,...
Ogun Governor Abiodun To Expand Ogun Teach Interns To 6,000, Increase Stipends To N80,000
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has announced plans to expand the Ogun Teach initiative, increasing the number of teaching interns from the current...
Hon. Lukmon Adeleye Commissions 50 Electrical Poles For Idowa And Imoro Quarters, Kickstarts 2025 With Development Projects
Hon. Lukmon Adeleye, the Minority Leader of the Ogun State House of Assembly, has begun the year 2025 with the commissioning of 50 electrical...
Ronaldo, Sadio Mané Shine As Al-Nassr Overcome Early Scare From Nigeria Saviour Godwin’s Strike
In a high-octane Saudi Pro League clash, Cristiano Ronaldo and Sadio Mané led Al-Nassr to a dramatic 3-1 comeback victory over Al-Akhdoud, overcoming an...
Just-In: Faisal Sani Joins Al Rustaq SC On Loan, Makes Debut In Goalless Draw
Nigerian midfielder Faisal Sani has completed a loan move from Nigeria Professional Football League side Remo Stars SC to Al Rustaq SC in the...
NSC Approves Reposting Of Key Officers To Revitalize Nigeria’s Sports Sector
In a bid to reposition Nigeria’s sports industry, the National Sports Commission (NSC) has approved the reassignment of Secretary-Generals and officers to various National...
NSC Chairman Pledges Enhanced Welfare Policies For Nigerian Athletes
The National Sports Commission (NSC) is set to implement policies aimed at prioritizing the welfare of Nigerian athletes, according to its Chairman, Mallam Shehu...
Quarter-Final Race Intensifies, FAR Rabat, Raja Set For Moroccan Derby Showdown
The penultimate round of the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League group stage kicks off on Friday, with teams across all groups battling to secure quarter-final...
NWFL 2024/25: Confluence Queens Set To Host Home Games At PAAU Stadium, Anyigba
Confluence Queens FC of Lokoja will now play their home matches at the Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU) Stadium in Anyigba, Kogi State, for...
Coach Aliyu Zubair Kiddies Cup Enters Semi Finals As Eight Teams Receive Complete Jersey’s Set
The maiden edition of the Coach Aliyu Zubairu U13 Kiddies Tournament has reached the semi-finals stage as teams clash for grand finale places on...
Aruna ousts British champion To Progress At WTT Star Contender Doha
Quadri Aruna kicked off 2025 with a significant victory on Thursday, January 9, by defeating British champion Liam Pitchford. This win propelled him to the...
Victor Ikpeba, Victor Agali Sign In For Maiden Africa4Peace Allstars 5Aside In Delta state
Victor Ikpeba and Victor Agali, retired Super Eagles legends, are set to participate in the maiden Africa4Peace Allstars 5Aside tournament in Delta State. The...
PFAN President Babangida Leads Delegation To Visit NSC Chairman Dikko
The President of Professional Footballers Association of Nigeria, Tijani Babangida, MON led a PFAN delegation to pay a courtesy visit to the Chairman of...
Bayelsa Governor Douye Diri Boosts Grassroots Football With Increased Prize Money For Season 7 Prosperity Cup
Ahead of the seventh season of Nigeria's premier grassroots football competition, the Bayelsa Governor’s Football Tournament, popularly known as the Prosperity Cup, key sports...
