Flamingos Win Fair Play Award at FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup
The Nigeria’s Flamingos have been honored with the Fair Play Award at the recently concluded FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in the Dominican Republic. This...
Super Eagles Open Camp for Benin Republic Clash on November
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will begin their camp for the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against the Cheetahs of Benin Republic...
Isaac Basuaye, Phenomenon Goal Scoring Machine Records 14 goals in 4 Matches as Best Talent FC Battered King FC 6-0
It's a discovery of a new phenomenon goal scoring machine for Nigerian Football on Monday as 17- year -old football mastreo of Best Talent...
James Faith Explains Last-Minute Goalkeeper Switch Before Kick-off Against Rivers United
Ikorodu City FC's alternate goalkeeper, James Faith has recounted factors that led to him replacing the club's first choice just seconds before kick-off against...
Nigeria’s U-18 Handball Team Dominates Ethiopia at IHF Trophy Africa Men Continental Phase
Nigeria's under 18 men’s handball team secured a decisive victory against host Ethiopia, winning 47-31 at the IHF Trophy Africa Men Continental Phase in...
NPFL CRACKER: After Sinking Rivers United, Ikorodu City Turn Focus On Katsina United
Ikorodu City will aim to consolidate on their ascent out of relegation zone in the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) when they battle Katsina...
Osayi Kingdom Shines in Rangers Int’l Debut, Celebrates Clean Sheet
Former Doma United goalkeeper, Osayi Kingdom, has expressed immense joy after making his debut for Rangers International in their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL)...
Shehu Dikko Unveils Vision To Transform Nigeria’s Sports Sector Into Economic Powerhouse
In a discussion with journalists in Abuja, Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Shehu Dikko, outlines his vision to boost Nigeria’s sports economy,...
Governor AbdulRazaq’s Transformative Vision For Kwara’s Sports Future
In a landmark effort to rejuvenate sports in Kwara State, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq visited the Kwara Stadium Complex to evaluate progress on the indoor...
Nigerian Wrestling Federation Urges Coaches, Officials to Stay Updated on Rules Ahead of Douye Diri Classics
As the 3rd Governor Douye Diri National Wrestling Classics commence, officials are urged to stay current with wrestling rules, Sports247 reports. The call was made...
Ola Aina Relishes Double Surprise, As His Stunning Goal Helps Nottingham Forest Into EPL’s 3rd Spot
Nottingham Forest of England defender, Ola Aina is basking in the euphoria of his stunning goal that helped his side climb to third place...
NPFL: ‘Just a little Information ‘Ikorodu City FC Captain Ojetoye Waliu Reveals Secret Behind Rivers United Fall In Lagos
Ikorodu City FC captain , Ojetoye Waliu has revealed the secrets behind Rivers United poor showing in Lagos. Alluding to the club's coach , Nurudeen...
No Room For Mercenaries ‘ Ike Okorafor Shares Inner Workings Behind The Success Of 2024 IASC/Providus Bank Achievers Cup
Chief Ike Okorafor, the Director of Sports and Chairman of the Sports Management Committee of the 2024 IASC / Providus Bank Achievers' Cup has...
DG Lekan Fatodu Champions Grassroots Sports With ‘Train The Trainers’ Clinic For Lagos School Coaches
In a significant step toward strengthening grassroots sports, the Lagos State Sports Commission recently held a three-day “Train the Trainers” clinic, equipping Games Masters...
Mumuni Alao Panel Recommends Dollar Compensation For Ofili Over 2024 Paris 100m Exclusion Saga, Indicts Two AFN Chiefs
The investigative panel set up by former sports minister, Senator Joseph Enoh, headed by Dr Mumuni Alao has recommended a compensation of five thousand...
Ofugara Peace Cup: Sam Sodje’s Ex-Uvwie Players Outshine Delta Allstars, Both Teams Advance To Knockout Stage
Ex-Uvwie Players demonstrated their superiority, defeating Delta Allstars International 4-2 in the group stage decider. The thrilling match highlighted the skills of former Nigeria Senior...
2024/2025 NPFL : Five Things To Know On Matchday 10
The 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL completed the first of the season after the instant of the first 10 matches by the twenty...
Harmful Habits: How They Are Formed and How to Deal With Them
Have you ever wondered how much time and energy we spend on harmful habits? According to recent research, about 44% of people face this...
Franklin Currie Hails Coach Aliyu Zubair As a Visionary Leader In Nigerian Youth Football
In the world of Nigerian football, few figures stand as tall as Aliyu Zubair, the newly appointed head coach of the U20 national team....
Ajegunle Scouting Talent Hunt 2024: Bazuaye’s Brace Earns Best Talent 2-2 Draw against MEES Palace
Bazuaye’s brace was the only respite needed for Best Talent FC to share a valuable point against MEES Palace of Jos at Maracana Stadium,Lagos. The...
“A Special Win For The Fans And Team” — Tambe Reflects On Ahmed Musa’s Late Strike Which Earn Kano Pillars Precious Three Points
Ahmed Musa and Charles Tambe played instrumental roles in helping Kano Pillars come from behind to beat Plateau United in an intense NPFL matchday...
2024 IASC/ Providus Bank Achievers Cup : Team PROSSY Shoots Down Team CANDL As TGOLD Crush Team KENDORIZ On Matchday 2
Action resumed on Saturday 2 November 2024 after 14 days break at the ongoing Island All Stars Sports Club Providus Bank Achievers Cup as...
2024/2025 NBBF Basketball Men’s League: Defending Champions Rivers Hoopers Wins Atlantic Conference Playoff In Style
Five-time NBBF Men's Premier League kings, and defending champions, Rivers Hoopers, on Saturday completed the conquest of the Atlantic Conference of the abridged League...
Nigeria, Cameroon Pull Out As Women Amputee Football World Cup Begins In Colombia
Nigeria’s women’s amputee football team, the Special Falcons, have pulled out of the first Women Amputee World Cup event which begins on Monday, 4...
NFF Begins Second Phase Of Talent Development Scheme As 40 Future Eagles Return To Camp
Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) will begin the second phase of the NFF/FIFA Talent Development Scheme, TDS on Monday, 4 November 2024 with forty National...
Just-In: Ikorodu City Ends Rivers United Unbeaten NPFL24/25 Runs
Two second half goals is all Ikorodu City FC needed to end the unbeaten of Rivers United in the 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League,...
Buruj FC’s Rising Star, Raheem Salaudeen, Earns Place In NFF/FIFA Talent Development Final 40
Buruj Football Academy is thrilled to announce that Raheem Salaudeen, the academy’s standout defensive midfielder, has been selected among the final 40 elite players...
Ofugara Peace and Unity Cup Heats Up: Sam Sodje Leads Uvwie Ex-Pros Against Delta All-stars.
This Sunday, the Ogbe Primary School Field will host an electrifying clash between Uvwie Ex-Professionals, led by former Super Eagles defender Sam Sodje, and...
Nimrod Becomes President of CAVB Beach Volleyball Commission
The Board of Administration of Confederation of African Volleyball (CAVB) has officially appointed Engineer Musa Nimrod as the President of the CAVB Beach Volleyball...
NLO Egg-Heads Meet Bayelsa State Deputy Governor, Others
Chief Operating Officer Olushola Ogunnowo and League Manager Tayo Egbaiyelo (MON) during the week had a productive meeting with the Bayelsa State Deputy Governor...
2024 IASC ACHIEVERS CUP: Team Prossy’s Ike Ibe Dedicates Man Of Match Award To His Wife, Targets More Victories
Team Prossy's enterprising player, Ike Ibe has dedicated his man of the match award from their second victory at the 2024 Achievers Cup to...
2024 IASC ACHIEVERS CUP: Uche Akubuike Roars Back, Eyes Trophy At Providus Bank Championship
Former national team goalkeeper, Uche Justine Akubuike has declared emphatically that he is targeting the trophy at the ongoing 2024 Achievers Cup in Lagos. Sports247 ...
Asisat Oshoala Aims At History With Bay FC In Final Match Of USA’s NWSL Regular Season
Bay FC of USA striker, Asisat Oshoala will be all out to make history with her club this Saturday, as they go out for...
Remo Stars Owner Kunle Soname Begs Journalists, Advocates Calm Ways Of Reporting Negative Incidents
Remo Stars FC of Ikenne owner, Honourable Kunle Soname has voiced a passionate appeal to Nigerian journalists to use calm expressions in reporting negative...
WAFU B: Flying Eagles Success Leaves Midfielder Mohammed Ibrahim Short Of Words
A defensive midfielder in Nigeria's under-20 national team, Mohammed Ibrahim was short of words and struggled to describe his feelings after he and his...
FIFA’s Gianni Infantino Backs Shehu Dikko’s Leadership As Nigeria’s New Sports Commission Chair
Gianni Infantino, President of FIFA, has publicly supported Malam Shehu Dikko’s recent appointment as Chairman of Nigeria’s National Sports Commission (NSC), Sports247 reports. Read Also:...
Senator Abiru Unveils Mixed Table Tennis Championships In Lagos
Senator Tokunbo Mukhail Abiru representing Lagos East senatorial district in the National Assembly, is organising the first of its kind 2024 mixed table tennis...
Lagos State Athletics Association Honors Champions of Inaugural Deji Tinubu Athletics Series, Outlines Vision For 2025
The Lagos State Athletics Association (LSAA) celebrated the winners of the first-ever Deji Tinubu Lagos Athletics Club Series while outlining its ambitious roadmap for...
School-Sports Development: Lagos Trains Games Masters/Mistresses On Rudiments Of Cricket
As part of the efforts of the state to take sports back to the grassroots and contribute to the expertise of the trainers, the...
Lagos Commissioner Lauds Director-General’s Role In Sports Development
In a recent visit to the Lagos State Sports Commission, Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Gbenga Omotosho, commended Director-General Lekan Fatodu for his...
2024 CAF Women’s Champions League: Edo Queens To Begin Campaign CBE Ethiopia As CAF Match Schedules And Road To Grand Finale
Nigeria representative in this year's CAF Women Champions League Edo Queens will begin her campaign against CBE of Ethiopia on Sunday 10 November 2024,...
Ariehri Kparobo Gives Credit To Beyond Limit FC, Flying Eagles’ Colleagues, After MVP Award In WAFU B Final
Beyond Limit Football Academy of Ikenne sensation, Ariehri Kparobo has given credit to his club and colleagues in Nigeria's under-20 national team for his...
Another Goal Harvest as Best Talent Humble Wonders Boys FC 5-2 at Car Park C in Preseason Friendly
In continuation of its intensive preparation towards the year 2024/2025 Nigeria Nationwide League One (NLO1) season, Best Talent FC of Mowe have recorded again...
Elegbeleye, Eguavoen Others Shower Encomium As Sunday Abe Retires
It was a shower of encomium on Sunday Abe, the long serving captain of Sunshine Stars as he retired from the round leather game...
2025 CHAN Qualifier: Eguavoen Gives His First Impression As CHAN Eagles Complete First Phase Of Camping
Super Eagles coach Augustine Eguavoen has made his first impression known about the quality of players in the home-based Eagles (CHAN Eagles) camp after...
My Boys Will Make Nigeria Proud’ Emeka Nnamani Optimistic As 2024 IHF Africa U-18 Men Tourney Begins
The head coach of Nigeria’s U-18 handball team, Emeka Nnamani, has declared that the team will make the country proud in the 2024 IHF...
Spain Bound Ubong Samson, Anjolaoluwa And Garuba On Target As Buruj FC Thrash O.O.I.M FC In Friendly
Spain Bound Ubong Samson, and Anjolaoluwa of Buruj Football Club continues their good run form in the 2024/2025 season as they defeated Opopo Ona...
Exclusive: Players Status, Arbitration Committee Debunks Enyimba, Elkanemi Warriors Settlement of Debts, Fails To Clear Plateau United Due To Partial Compliance
The Players Status and Arbitration Committee (PSAC) of the NFF has debunked the news making the round that Enyimba FC and Elkanemi Warriors FC...
Oliseh Divine Relishes WAFU B Conquest; Declares: ‘We’ve Sent Warning Signal To Our U20 AFCON Opponents’
An attacking midfielder in Nigeria's under-20 national team, Flying Eagles, Divine Oliseh is taking stock of their conquest of the WAFU B qualifiers and...
Samuel Umor Shines as Dino SC Claims Hard-Fought Win Against Iganmu Tigers
Dino Sporting Club recorded a gritty win over Iganmu Tigers in Wednesday's TCC League Cup clash, emerging victorious with a 2-0 scoreline after a...
