NSC Backs Teenage Tennis Prodigy Khadijat Mohammed For Global Glory
In line with its commitment to grassroots sports development, the National Sports Commission (NSC) has pledged full support to 15-year-old tennis sensation Khadijat Eleojo...
Remo Stars Defender, Sodiq Ismail Set To Complete Albanian Club Move
Super Eagles and Remo Stars defender Sodiq Ismail has been to a move away from the Nigerian club side to an Albanian side, FK...
“Width And Speed” Hoffenheim Reacts As Nigerian Striker Gift Orban Completes 9.2 Million Euros Move From Lyon
Bundesliga side Hoffenheim have expressed their delight after Nigerian striker Gift Orban completed a 9.2 million euros move from French side Lyon, Sports247 reports. Read...
Super Eagles Can Qualify For 2026 World Cup, Win AFCON 2025 If Properly Managed – Iheanacho
Sevilla of Spain attacker, Kelechi Iheanacho has served up a strong hint that Nigeria's national team needs to be properly managed in order to...
“I Learned Philanthropy From My Mum”- Seyi Akinwunmi As New Ten Indigent Students Get Scholarship From SACF
Seyi Akinwumi said he learned to promote the welfare of others, by the generous donation of money to good causes from his mum, Sports247...
Kelecho Iheanacho Downplays Widespread Reports About His Impending Exit From Sevilla Of Spain
Sevilla of Spain attacker, Kelechi Iheanacho has downplayed recent reports of a likely exit for him from the modest La Loga side in this...
Nigeria Has Lost Its Culture Of Youth Football Development – Amuneke
Former Super Eagles' winger, Emmanuel Amuneke has come out with a down-to-earth declaration that Nigeria has lost its once vibrant culture of developing young...
Amuneke Makes Huge Promise To Heartland FC Fans, Pledges Constructive Changes Before League Resumes
Heartland of Owerri technical manager, Emmanuel Amuneke has given a bold promise to fans of the Imo State-owned club that he and officials of...
Remo Stars’ Target Is To Win NPFL Title This Season, Coach Suleiman Folarin Reveals Priority Of League Table Toppers
Remo Stars of Ikenne's assistant coach, Suleiman Folarin has come out with a bold declaration that the club's priority for this season is to...
2025 Will Be Year Of Achievements For Nigerian Sports – Zulu
The Senior Special Assistant to President Tinubu on Grassroots Sports Development, Adeyinka Adeboye , has assured that 2025 will be a year of greater...
A Christmas to Remember as Bet9ja Rewards Customers in ₦1 Billion Xmas Countdown
Bet9ja’s biggest-ever promotional campaign, the ₦1 Billion Xmas Countdown, has concluded with the announcement of a winner for the ₦100 million jackpot cash prize. Coinciding...
2024/2025 NPFL: Top 5 Things To Know In The NPFL After Matchday 19
The Matchday 19 of the NPFL ended on the last day of 2024 to mark the end of the year with the end of...
Breaking News: John Ojeleye Achieves FIFA International Referee Status
In a landmark announcement on January 1, 2025, Nigerian referee John Tope Ojeleye has been officially listed by FIFA, elevating his status to that...
Sidophobians Celebrate Obesere at 60: Waheed Salaudeen, Ganiyou Moustapha, Ogunleye Lead Donations For Multi-Million Naira Mosque Project
As part of their tribute to the legendary Fuji musician Abass Akande Obesere on his 60th birthday, Sidophobians, his official fan club, have taken...
NPFL: Coach Greg Ikhenoba Shines As Bendel Insurance Holds Enyimba, Stays Afloat Off Relegation Waters After First Stanza
Bendel Insurance Football Club of Benin held Enyimba to a goalless draw in the Matchday 19 played on 2025 New year eve, Sports247 reports. The...
ANOCA To Double Scholarship Grants For Nigerian Athletes Ahead 2028 Olympics
National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA) will double the scholarship grants of Nigeria athletes ahead of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics, Sports247 reports. The President...
Prostar Sports International Welcomes NNL Teams Back To Action For 2024/2025 Season
As the Nigeria National League (NNL) prepares to resume on Saturday, January 4, 2025, Prostar Sports International, a key partner and official sponsor of...
In 2024 From Underdog To Powerhouse: How Arm Wrestling Became Nigeria’s Third Most Popular Sport
In a country known for its passion for football and basketball, arm wrestling was once considered a niche sport in Nigeria. However, 2024 marked...
Governor Abiodun Hosts, Makes Precious Request From Anthony Joshua As Former World Champion Visits Ogun State
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun has requested Anthony Joshua to light up the Gateway Sports Festival due for May 2025 in Ogun State, Sports247...
NPFL: Enyimba Seeks New Glory As Eguma Begins Enyimba’s Revival against Insurance
Nigerian football veteran coach Stanley Eguma will begin a search for Enyimba's new glory today against Bendel Insurance, Sports247 reports. Eguma was unveiled as the...
Coach Yemi Olanrewaju Shares “The Grace” After Enyimba’s Romance
Former Enyimba FC coach, coach Yemi Olanrewaju has shares his golden moments at Enyimba two days he was relieved of his job, Sports247 reports. The...
CHAN Eagles’ Captain Junior Nduka Declares: Our Victory Over Ghana Is Big Boost For NPFL
Nigeria's home-based national team captain, Junior Nduka has described the CHAN Eagles' victory over Ghana on Saturday as a big boost for the domestic...
Desmond Ojietifian States Gratitude With Opportunity Of Giving ‘Own Quota’ In 3SC’s Eight Clean Sheets
Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan towering defender, Desmond Ojietefian has expressed gratitude with the opportunities he has in aiding the team's recent...
“We Played Like Lions” Rangers FC Stand In Coach, Ekeh Opens Up On How Rangers Overcame Loss To 3SC
Rangers FC stand in coach, Ekenedilichukwu Ekeh has revealed the secret behind Rangers' resurgence a week after losing to 3SC in Enugu, Sports247 reports Reigning...
Niger Tornadoes Coach Majin Mohammed Reacts After Losing At Home To Rangers
Niger Tornadoes coach, Majin Mohammed has reacted to his side home loss to Enugu Rangers in the NPFL Matchday 19 played on Sunday, Sports247...
Ogun State Names New Boxing Hall After Anthony Joshua, Honors Boxer With Yoruba Name “Omobowale”
The Executive Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, CON, has honored two-time unified world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua by naming the state’s...
Sweden-Based Nigerian International Matins Moses Ebuka Brings Hope To Rural Kids Through Addbrand Cup
Sweden-based Nigerian international and founder of MSport Link, Matins Moses Ebuka, has expressed his dedication to transforming young lives through the AddBrand Cup, a...
Italy-based Kunle Bajowa Pulls Former Players, Royal Father, Many Others To Memorial Party Of Late Dad
Former Venezia of Italy star, Adekunle Bajowa, was honoured on Monday evening by many of his colleagues and an esteemed royal father at a...
NPFL: Elkanemi Warriors Will Have A Better Second Stanza Says Coach Aliyu Zubair
Technical Adviser of Elkanemi Warriors of Maiduguri, coach Aliyu Zubairu has stated that the team will improve on its performance in the second round,...
Outside Stadium: President Tinubu Commends NNPCL Over The Re-Opening Of Warri Refinery
President Bola Tinubu has expressed his profound joy at the re-opening of the Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company...
Daniel Ogunmodede Is The New Sherrif In Town And Remo Stars Is The Hen That Laid The Golden Egg – Adewale Ajayi
Daniel Ogunmodede is not one man who wants to be celebrated, infact, he prefers to dance without the trumpet or the drums. That is...
One On One With Nigeria Fencing Federation President: ” We Aim To Attract More People To Fencing In Nigeria”
Following the successful staging of the first fencing World Cup in Sub-Saharan Africa, the Nigeria Fencing Federation, led by Adeyinka Samuel, hopes to capitalize...
Victor Osimhen Celebrates Birthday With Multi Million Naira Lamborghini Car
Super Eagles striker celebrated his 26th on Sunday and gifted himself a multi million naira Lamborghini Urus to mark the precious day, Sports247 reports. The...
NPFL: Kwara United Coach, Tunde Sanni Attributes Narrow Loss To Hard Luck As 3SC Grind Out Three Points In Ibadan
Kwara United coach , Tunde Sanni has attributed his team's narrow loss to 3SC on Sunday in the NPFL to tough luck, Sports247 reports. Coach...
“Amo Taxi Is With Us” Lobi Stars Deny Rumours Of Amokachi’s Resignation
Lobi Stars Football Club has denied the resignation of their coach, Daniel Amokachi after the team's goalless draw against Heartland on Sunday, Sports247 reports. In...
Remo Stars Crowned NPFL First-Half Kings, As Rivers United Loom Large
Remo Stars capped the first half of the 2024/25 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Akwa United, securing...
Team Lagos U-14 Triumphs 9-1 at Seyi Akinwunmi Charity Football Fiesta In Ajegunle
The Seyi Akinwunmi Charity Football Fiesta, an annual celebration of grassroots football and philanthropy, took center stage on December 29 at the iconic Maracana...
Gabriel Osho Single Out A Coach For His Football Career Progress
Super Eagles defender, Gabriel Osho has picked out Luton head coach Rob Edwards as the coach behind his football progress, Sports247 reports. Read Also: Nigeria,...
Nigeria, Nine Others Book CHAN 2024 Place On Saturday, Five More Countries To Follow On Sunday
Nigeria and nine other teams have secured their place after the second leg of the 2024 TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifiers played on...
Flying Eagles Coach, Aliyu Zubairu Floats Kiddies Cup In Ilorin
Nigeria Men's U20 national football team, Flying Eagles' Coach Aliyu Zubairu has floated football competition for kids in Ilorin, Sports247 reports. According to information gathered...
2024/25 Kebbi Beach Soccer League: Magatakarda BSC Maintain Top Position After Round Two
Three games conclude Round two of the 2024/2025 Kebbi Beach Soccer League (KBSL) at Filin Sukuwa, Sani Abacha Bye Pass, Birnin Kebbi on Friday. Magatakarda...
Inter Lagos FC Coach, Ezema : All Lagos-Based Teams Are Struggling To Secure Match Venues
Gabriel Ezema, Head Coach of Inter-Lagos Football Club, has lamented the inadequate football pitch for teams in Lagos State, Sports247 reports. Read Also: NSC Chairman...
Oyo FA, Peculiar Ultimate Set December 30 For Governor Seyi Makinde U-20 League Final
The Oyo State Football Association (FA), under the leadership of His Royal Highness, Oba (Dr) James Oluyemi Odeniran, the Alakinyele of Akinyele, in collaboration...
NSC Chairman Shehu Dikko Rewards Super Eagles B With ₦10 Million After CHAN Qualification Victory
The Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Mallam Shehu Dikko, has honored his promise to donate ₦10 million to the Super Eagles B...
Nigeria’s CHAN Qualification Highlights Growth Of Local Football – ProStar CEO
Nigeria’s 3-1 triumph over Ghana in the African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifier on Saturday not only secured the team’s place in the final tournament...
NSC Hails Super Eagles B’s CHAN Qualification, Promises Full Support For 2025 Tournament
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has congratulated Nigeria’s Super Eagles B team on their impressive qualification for the 8th African Nations Championship (CHAN) following...
Nigeria Triumphs Over Ghana With 3-1 Victory To Secure CHAN Qualification
Nigeria on Saturday delivered an emphatic performance at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo, defeating Ghana 3-1 in the second leg of their African Nations...
2024: It’s Zig Zag Movement In Sports
The Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo will today host the Nigeria/Ghana second leg tie of the final qualifying match of the African Nations Championship. The...
Nigeria’s Sports Industry Revolutionized: Unveiling a Historic ₦78 Billion Budget For 2025
For the first time in 69 years, Nigeria’s sports sector is undergoing a revolutionary transformation. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 2025 budget, presented on December 18,...
Nigeria Vs Ghana: Ogunmodede Begs Fans To Come Out In Numbers To Support Super Eagles
Super Eagles B coach, Daniel Ogunmodede has called on Nigerians to come in numbers as Nigeria host Ghana in Uyo on Saturday, Sports247 reports. The...
