Morocco 2025: Osimhen equals Odegbami as Nigeria qualify for 35th AFCON finals
Nigeria secured a ticket to participate in the Africa Cup of Nations finals (the continent’s flagship football championship) for the 21st time after a...
Delta Ethnic Peace And Unity Cup: Tournament Get November 17th- December 8th
The Center for Peace, Environmental and Justice (CEPEJ) has announced the dates for Delta Ethnic Peace and Unity Cup tournament, scheduled to take place...
Meet Bukola Olawale Olopade, Nigeria’s New Director-General Of The National Sports Commission
Bukola Olawale Olopade, a respected figure in Nigerian sports, has been appointed as the Director-General of the National Sports Commission by President Bola Tinubu. Read...
President Tinubu Appoints Bukola Olawale Olopade As Director-General Of National Sports Commission, Ushering In a New Era For Nigerian Sports
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Bukola Olawale Olopade as the new Director-General of the National Sports Commission, signaling a significant step towards revitalizing Nigerian...
Just-In: Libya Sends Nigeria To AFCON With 1-0 Win Over Rwanda
The Super Eagles of Nigeria secured a spot in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) following a 1-0 victory by Libya over Rwanda....
2025 AFCONQ: Eguavoen Names Osho , Ihenacho In Super Eagles Starting Line Up Vs Benin Republic
Augustine Eguavoen has named Gabriel Osho and Kelechi Iheanacho in the starting eleven as Nigeria faces Benin Republic, Sports247 reports. We exclusively scooped from a...
Whyte Determines To Change Bayelsa Queens Fortunes
Technical Adviser Bayelsa Queens Football club, Whyte Ogbonda has vowed to do everything possible to get favourable results for the team. Read Also: Ademola Lookman...
Ademola Lookman Battles Messi, Ronaldo, Mbappe Others For 2024 Globe Soccer Best
Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has been nominated alongside Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo , Kylian Mbappe and 29 other football super stars for best...
Nwankwo Kanu Lauds Dikko’s Vision, Promises Support From Ex Internationals
National Sports Commission (NSC) Chairman, Shehu Dikko, has emphasized the Commission’s commitment to strengthening support for all Nigerian sports teams competing on the continental...
Shuaib Muhammad’s Hat-Trick Powers Dannaz To Victory: ‘It’s More Than Just Goals’ Says The Forward”
Shuaib Muhammad delivered an exceptional performance for Dannaz FC, netting a hat-trick in their 4-1 victory against Iganmu Tiger on Saturday during Match Day...
Jeremiah Christopher’s Stellar Performance Seals Victory For Broadcity FC In TCC League Thriller
Jeremiah Christopher, the star forward of BroadCity FC, delivered an unforgettable performance during the team's recent victory over Sporting Lagos, securing a 4-2 win. Read...
Dr. Ibrahim Kolade Celebrates Peace Cup Coordinator, Gift Anderson, On His Wedding Anniversary With Heartfelt Tribute
Dr. Ibrahim Kolade, a distinguished medical professional and philanthropist, recently took to social media to honor his long-time friend and colleague, Gift Anderson, on...
Afreximbank President Prof. Benedict Oramah Awarded 2024 Medal Of Glory For Visionary Leadership
Prof. Benedict Oramah, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has received the 2024 Medal of Glory...
NSC Can Only Be Successful When Our Sports Federations Are Successful” – Shehu Dikko Says
The chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Shehu Dikko has emphasized the collective objective to build a resilient sports sector in Nigeria, in...
Gov Douye Diri Rewards Wrestling Classics Medalists
Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has rewarded wrestlers from the state that won medals at the 13th National Wrestling Classics held last...
Sanwo-Olu Rewards Athletes, Commends Team Lagos Performance At 2024 NYG
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has applauded the outstanding performance of the athletes who represented the State at the 8th National Youth Games...
Ambrose Vanzekin Blames Poor Management For Many Woes Of Bendel Insurance FC
Former youth international goalkeeper, Ambrose Vanzekin has heaped all blame for the current woes rocking Bendel Insurance FC of Benin City on the desk...
LSFA Chairman Hajji Gafar Champions Nigerian Football With Visits To Injured Stars Tijani Muhamed And Moses Uso
Chairman of the Lagos State Football Association (LSFA), Hajji Olawale Liameed Gafar, is establishing a new era for Nigerian football through his compassionate and...
Defending Champions Cote D’ivoire Qualify, Togo Eliminated As Morocco 2025 Race Hits Final Stretch
Cote d'ivoire booked their place in Morocco 2025 while Togo were eliminated on Wednesday as the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifications race hit...
CAF Women Champions League: Group B Wide Open As Edo Queens, FC Massar Share Spoils And Mamelodi Sundowns Blow Out CBE
The group B of the 2024 CAF Women Champions League is now open for a photo finish final day as Edo Queens and FC...
2025 CHAN: Ghana Plans Super Eagles Elimination With Two Friendly Wins
Ghana are not relenting in their effort to eliminate the Super Eagles from the 2025 CHAN competition as Black Galaxies secured victories in the...
South Africa Football Chief, Jordaan Appears In Court Over Theft Case
South African Football Association President Danny Jordaan appeared in court on Wednesday over theft allegations, Sports247 reports. According to local media reports, the 73 football...
Presidential Media Team Meet Minster Of Finance… Seek Enhanced Collaboration To Strenghten National Communications Efforts
On Monday, the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, hosted a meeting with the Presidential Media Team represented...
Enugu, Bayelsa States Clinch Schools Sports Federation U15 Titles
The Nigeria Schools Sports Federation (NSSF) U15 Championship culminated in an intense showcase of emerging football talents on Monday in Abuja, with Enugu State securing...
NSC Boss, Dikko, Pledges To Work With NAPHER.SD To Fill Competency Gaps In Sports
Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Mallam Shehu Dikko on Tuesday received in his office, officials of the National Association of Physical, Health Education,...
Lagos State Celebrates And Rewards Young Athletes For National Youth Games Success
Lagos State has honored its remarkable athletes following their stellar performance at the 2024 National Youth Games in Asaba, with a special reward ceremony...
Sanusi Welcomes NOA’s Support For Super Eagles In Last AFCON Qualifier
On November 8, 2023, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, General Secretary of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), hosted representatives from the National Orientation Agency (NOA) at...
2024 Chief Of Air Staff Soccer Tournament Opens In Kano
The Nigerian Chief of Air Staff, Hassan Bala Abubakar has declared open the fourth edition of the NAF Chief of Air Staff Peace Football...
National Sports Commission Partners And Co-Hosts Sports Africa Investment Summit Newly Appointed Chairman, Shehu Dikko, To Deliver Agenda Setting Keynote Address
Sport Nigeria LTD/GTE is proud to announce the participation of the National Sports Commission (NSC) as a Partner and Co-Host for this year’s groundbreaking...
Ogun FA Chairman Stresses Importance Of Youth Development After Successful Age-Grade Tournament
Alhaji Ganiyu Majekodunmi, Chairman of the Ogun State Football Association and Executive Board Member of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), has emphasized the critical...
Prostar CEO Commends NNL Chairman George Aluo’s Impact On Nigerian Sports
Prostar’s CEO, Amb. Paul Maduako, has extended his congratulations to George Aluo, Chairman of the Nigerian National League (NNL), for being nominated for the...
It’s Not Going To Be Easy – Troost-Ekong Sets Victory Target for Benin Republic Clash
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has stated his aim for a victory against Benin Republic in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers on...
CAF Women Champions League: Edo Queens Face ‘ Surprise Package’ FC Massar For Semi Final Ticket
Edo Queens conquest to make history continues today in the CAF Women Champions League as they face surprise package, Massar FC of Egypt, Sports247...
AS FAR Trample On TP Mazembe To Match On In CAF Women Champions League
ASFAR staged a comeback to defeat TP Mazembe 3-1 in CAF Women’s Champions League encounter played at the Stade Ben Ahmed El Abdi in...
2025 AFCONQ: Super Eagles New Invitee Banks On Work Ethics To Break First Team Barrier Vs Benin Republic
Newly invited Super Eagles player Gabriel Osho is banking on his work ethics to grab a starting shirt as the team faces Benin Republic...
Lagos Based Hoops N’ Read Storm Port Harcourt, Seek BAL Ticket In NBBF Final 8
Hoops N' Read basketball Club of Lagos has arrived at Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital for the Final 8 of the Nigeria Basketball...
Obesere At 60 Planning Committee Announce Sub Committee and Line of Actions
In swift move to ensure smooth planning and execution of Alhaji Abass Akande Obesere, PK1ST 60th Birthday celebrations, the main organising committee, (MOC)of Obesere...
Yucateco CEO Yakubu Imadu Declares: “We Are Reviving Nigeria’s Boxing Glory With Events In Kwara State”
The chief executive officer of Yucateco Boxing Promotions, Omole Yakubu Imadu has declared that he is organising bouts in Ilorin with a view towards...
Dala Hard Court: The only surviving Tennis Tourney begins November 15
The Nigerian Tennis Federation (NTF) has confirmed that the 37th edition of the Dala Hard Court Tennis Championships comes up November 15th...
NPFL 2024/2025: Five Things To Know On Matchday 11
The 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL saw another round of matches with the installation of Matchday 11 as a total of 15...
Gov Bala Mohammed declares 2024 National Beach Volleyball Tour Open
The Executive Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed, on Tuesday officially declared the final phase of the 2024 National Beach Volleyball Star/Open Tour open. Governor...
Lagos FA Hails Ikorodu City Newly-Found Form
The newly-found form of Ikorodu City FC, in recent matches of the ongoing NPFL season, has continued to elicit excitements and commendations from football...
Chief Michael Ubogu Endorses 2024 Ajegunle City Youth Marathon
As preparations intensifies ahead of the eagerly anticipated 1st Ajegunle City Youth Marathon, the epochal event has continued to receive and enjoy widespread of...
“Taking Our Health Seriously: A Wake-Up Call”- Ogo Clarkson
As footballers, our demanding training regimens underscore the importance of proactive healthcare. Amb. Ogo Clarkson, CEO of Topsportsafrik, stresses the need for regular check-ups. The...
Sustaining Achievements,Upholding Progress in Nigeria Premier Football League
The quality of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) is on a path of positive transformation and marked by enhanced transparency, professional management and...
Best Features Of The Melbet App For Sports Betting
The Melbet app is considered to be the top option for players willing to play sports events on their handheld devices. It has a...
Former Golden Eaglets’ Defender Kingsley Udoh Seeks Revival Through Coaching Course
A remarkable defender in Nigeria's cadet national team, Golden Eaglets' squad that won the 2007 FIFA U17 World Cup in South Korea, Kingsley Udoh...
2024 Achievers Cup: Team CANDL Can Still Win The Competition, Chinedu Denco Declares
Chinedu Denco believes Team CANDL can still win the 2024IASC/Providus Bank Achievers Cup despite gaining only one point in three matches,.Sports247 reports. Read Also: Shehu...
Shehu Dikko Urges Innovative Thinking From NSC Departments For Sustainable Development
National Sports Commission (NSC) Chairman, Shehu Dikko, has urged all departments within the commission to adopt innovative and unconventional approaches benchmarked against bets internal...
Igali Thumbs Up Bayelsa United Over Rivers United Win, Charges Them To Maintain Momentum
The commissioner for Sports Development, Bayelsa State, honourable Daniel Igali, has commended Bayelsa United following their first away win of the current NPFL campaign. Read...
