Yucateco Boxing Promotion Elevates Grassroots Boxing In Nigeria With Tournament, Awards
In a bid to boost grassroots boxing and nurture emerging talent, Yucateco Boxing Promotions held a one-day boxing event titled the Yucateco/Northwest Boxing Reform...
ACHIEVERS CUP 2024: China-based Emmanuel Chukwudi Obaji Shines Again, Chases Top Spot With Team Gold
The latest round of matches at Achievers Cup 2024 served up a remarkable highlight, as a China-based businessman, Emmanuel Chukwudi Obaji stole the show,...
Dr. Thaddeus Ugwueke Leads SFCOBA 94Set In a 30-Year Anniversary Celebration Of Brotherhood, Giving Back, a Thrilling Novelty Match
As St. Finbarr's College Old Boys Association, 1994 Set (SFCOBA 94Set), prepares for their 30th-anniversary celebration, a sense of pride and nostalgia fills the...
ACHIEVERS CUP 2024: Saint Peter Amuchie Dedicates MOTM Award To His Late Sister, Vows IASC/Providus Bank Trophy For Team Prossy
A prominent player in the rabble-rousing squad of Team Prossy, Honourable Ambassador Peter Amuchie has dedicated his man of the match award to his...
Edo Queens Miss Out On Individual Awards As New CAF Women Champions League Winners Emerge
Edo Queens conqueror TP Mazembe defeated AS FAR to emerge as the new champion of the CAF Women Champions League, Sports247 reports. Marlene Kasaj Kav...
National Sports Commission Targets Sustainable Sports Economy with eSports And New Funding Models
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has reaffirmed its dedication to creating a sustainable sports economy by exploring innovative funding models and tapping into the...
OAU Dominates 2024 Osun Intercollegiate Games With Stellar Table Tennis Performances
The 2024 Osun Intercollegiate Games was a thrilling display of athletic prowess and spirited competition, with table tennis emerging as a highlight of the...
Abua Canice, Khadija Mohammed Crowned Champions At 37th Dala Hard Court Tennis Tournament
The 37th edition of the Dala Hard Court Tennis Tournament concluded with thrilling victories as Abua Canice and last year’s female champion, Khadija Mohammed,...
Igali commends FG, Chief of Defence Staff For Using Sports To Promote Peace
The President Nigeria Wrestling Federation, Hon. Daniel Igali has commended the breath-taking African Military Games being hosted by Nigeria under the stewardship of the...
“Gusau Is a True Leader Who Creates More Leaders,” Majekodunmi Congratulates Gusau On WAFU B Election Victory
Alhaji Ganiyu Majekodunmi, the Chairman of the Ogun State Football Association and a board member of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), has extended his...
ACHIEVERS CUP 2024: David Oyido Serves Huge Boast, Says Team Prossy Will Not Lose Any Match
Team Prossy kept their place on top of the table in the ongoing Achievers Cup 2024 with another victory on Saturday, after which one...
ACHIEVERS CUP 2024: Team T-Gold Target Conquest Of IASC/Providus Bank Competion With Victory In Last Two Matches
Members of Team T-Gold have mapped out strategies that would help them win this year's Achievers Cup, organised by Island All-Stars Sports Club, sports247.ng...
Buruj Sports Academy Strengthens Defense With Signing Of Osagie Destiny Daniel
Buruj Sports Academy, a prominent Nigerian football development center, has announced the addition of Osagie Destiny Daniel to its roster, Sports247 reports. A...
Volleyball: 6 Countries Battle For Glory At AMGA 2024
Six men’s teams and two women’s teams will compete at the 2024 African Military Games (AMGA) in Abuja, with the volleyball tournament promising thrilling...
Visually Impaired Athletes Are Affected By Lack Of Facilities, Finance, Poor Organisation; Says Kekere Oladele Samuel
A multi-talented, though visually impaired athlete, Kekere Oladele Samuel has disclosed that many budding stars in his sector are bring curtailed due to an...
Christian Chukwu: How I Became Known As ‘Chairman’
Nigerian football legend, Christian Chukwu has gone back in time once again and came out with details of how he got the nickname, 'Chairman.' Read...
LAGOS SUPREMACY CUP 2024: Organisers Reaffirms Commitment To Timeliness Of Matches
In line with its avowed commitment towards hosting a professionally coordinated and hitch-free tournament, the organisers of the 19th edition of the prestigeous Lagos...
Lagos FA Boss Gafar Liameed Congratulates Gusau On WAFU Election Victory
The Chairman of Lagos State Football Association, Hajji Gafar Liameed, has congratulated the President of Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau on his election...
Sarkin Yoruba Of Kano Donates 0.25 Million Naira To SWAN Kano Members To Pursue Their Study
Education as all parents and guardians admit, is a long term investment with an equally long gestation period. It is also one of the best...
After Boniface, Injury Knocks Out Another Super Eagles Striker
Barely 24 hours after news broke that Victor Boniface is injured, another Super Eagles, Sadiq Umar has been knocked out injury, Sports247 reports. Bayern...
Three Nigerian Tennis Players Banned For Over Two Years, Fined $10,000 Each For Match-Fixing Links In Belgium
The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) announced suspensions and fines for three Nigerian tennis players, ranked outside the top 1,000, tied to a Belgian...
13th Women AFCON: Super Falcons To Face Tunisia, Algeria, Botswana
Nigeria will tackle two North African teams – Tunisia and Algeria – as well as Botswana, in Group B of the 13th Women Africa...
Edo Queens Returns Empty Handed From Morocco 2024 As FC Masar Finish Third At CAF Women’s Champions League
Nigeria's Edo Queens return home from Morocco 2024 empty handed after losing the third place match to FC Masar in the CAF Women Champions...
Kekere Oladele Reveals: Visually Impaired Talents Can Make Nigeria Proud At Commonwealth, Africa Games, Olympics
A visually impaired athlete, Kekere Oladele has called for more attention given to disabled sports talents, because he believes they can win medals for...
NFF Vows To Improve Lower Leagues – Gusau
The President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Gusau, has assured that the lower leagues will experience significant improvements in the 2025/26 season. This...
2024 Achievers Cup: Vice President, Bonny Alinta Expect Tougher Competition, Promises Better Organisation As Second Round Resumes On Saturday
Vice President, CSP Bonny Alinta has promised a better competition as the second round of the 2024 IASC/Providus Bank Achievers Cup, Sports247 reports. Read Also:...
Chivas Regal Unites Football Fans Across Nigeria for the Ultimate Arsenal vs. Chelsea Watch Party Experience
Football season is in full swing, and Arsenal and Chelsea fans were recently treated to an exhilarating watch party, courtesy of Chivas Regal, the...
NFF President Ibrahim Gusau Elected 1st Vice President Of WAFU B
Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), has been elected as the 1st Vice President of the West African Football...
Lagos State Sports Commission Closes Key Venues For December Due To High Demand And Renovations
As the end of the year approaches, the Lagos State Sports Commission, led by Director General Lekan Fatodu, has announced the limited availability of...
Badminton Confederation Africa Launches “Path To Olympic Glory” In Nigeria
The Badminton Federation of Nigeria (BFN) is looking forward to a podium finish at the next Olympic Games holding in Los Angeles in 2028...
Basketball Africa League To Tip Off Milestone Fifth Season On April 5 With First Games In Morocco
The Basketball Africa League (BAL) today announced that the league’s milestone fifth season will tip off on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at the Prince...
NAPHER-SD Awards: Ogo Clarkson, Azuka Chiemeka, Tosan Blankson, And Tony Pemu Emerge As Top Sports Personalities
The 5th edition of the Nigeria Association for Physical and Health Education, Recreation Sports, and Dance (NAPHER-SD) Awards took place at the Engineering Faculty...
Breaking: Enugu State To Host 2026 National Sports Festival After Winning Competitive Bid
In a major announcement, the National Sports Commission (NSC) has confirmed Enugu State as the host for the 23rd edition of the National Sports...
NDLEA Launches “Kick Drugs Out of Sports” Awareness Campaign at An-Nour Science Academy Kano
National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Kano State Command has launched a kick drug out of the Sports campaign on Thursday Sports247...
Oyo State FA, Peculiar Ultimate Unveil 2024 U-20 Football League Logo, Backed By Governor Makinde’s Vision
On Tuesday, November 19th, 2024, the Oyo State Football Association, led by HRM Oba James Odeniran, the Alakinyele of Akinyele, unveiled the official logo...
NAPHER-SD Award: Ogo, Owojero, Chiemeka, Blankson, Neville Nominated For State Sports Personality Of The Year
The Nigeria Association for Physical and Health Education, Recreation Sports, and Dance (NAPHER-SD) has announced the nominees for its 25th Annual Conference and Award...
Allstars Novelty Match Ends In Thrilling 2-2 Draw With Osubi All-stars Jubilating
Osubi Allstars Force Selected All-stars to Stalemate even with a penalty shootout lost. Honourable Ehis Iyoho, Special Adviser to the Delta State Governor on Youth...
BREAKING: NNPC Ltd Pledges Collaboration With Stakeholders To Develop Nigerian Football
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has pledged to work closely with stakeholders in the sports sector to develop and commercialise the...
Goalball Star Justina Mokwue Woos Sponsors, Seeks Govt Support With Details Of Advantages
A visually challenged goalball star, Justina Mokwue has reeled out several advantages of the game and urged sponsors to step forward in order to...
“My Father Pushed Me To Reach Higher Height ” Edo Queens Midfield Maestro Emem Peace Essien Shares Her Football Journey From Street to Stardom
Edo Queens star player, Emem Peace Essien has revealed how her father supported and pushed her career to a new height, Sports247 reports. In an...
Super Falcons To Avoid South Africa, Morocco In Group Stage As CAF Announce 2024 WAFCON Draws Procedures
The Super Falcons of Nigeria will not be playing South Africa and Morocco in the group stage of the 2024 CAF Women’s Africa Cup...
Festus Allen Appointed Head Coach of Gateway United FC for 2024/2025 Season
Gateway United FC has officially announced the appointment of Festus Allen as head coach for the upcoming 2024/2025 Nigeria National League season. The unveiling ceremony,...
Visually Challenged Grace Adenike Adedeji Eager To Play Goalball For Nigeria At Olympics
A visually impaired lady, Grace Adenike Adedeji has disclosed that she is ready to play goalball for Nigeria at the Olympic Games. Adedeji disclosed this...
2024 National Sports Festival: Sports Commissioner Promises World Class Event
Ogun State Commissioner for Sports, Honourable Isiaka Wasiu has given assurances that 2024 National Sports Festival will be a world class event, Sports247...
Christain Chukwu: Super Eagles Became Nigeria’s Football Nickname Because Of Our Victory
Nigerian football legend, Christain Chukwu has recounted a chain of positive events that led to the country's national team becoming known as Super Eagles,...
13th Women AFCON: Super Falcons to Learn Group Stage Opponents on Friday
Nine-time champions Nigeria Super Falcons will find out their group stage opponents for next year’s Women Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) when the draw...
Gateway Games Update: Facilities on Track for Completion, Assures Ogun State Sports Commissioner
Honourable Isiaka Wasiu, the Ogun State Commissioner for Sports explained in an interview on Thursday that the State Government, under the dynamic stewardship of...
Asisat Oshoala Relinquish Title As CAF Announces 2024 Women Africa Player Of The Year Award Nominees, Other Categories
A new winner will emerge as the best women footballer in Africa after Asisat Oshoala was left out of the nominees list for the...
Napoli Rejects Possible Osimhen – Zikzee Swap Deal With Manchester United – Reports
Reports in Italy have emerged that Napoli are not interested in any swap deal involving Osimhen and Zikzee with Manchester United, Sports247 reports. According to...
Olabisi Wants More Kids Participation In Sports As Ondo Ondo Wins 1st Basic Education School Sport Games
Olabisi Joseph says the Nigeria Schools Sports Federation will continue to encourage kids participation in sports by providing opportunities to develop their sports...
