NSC, NCC Enter Bold Alliance to Make Nigeria E-Sports Capital – From Stadium to Server
The National Sports Commission (NSC) is taking Nigerian sports beyond the track and pitch into the digital arena. READ ALSO: Favour Ofili’s Failed Switch From...
Favour Ofili’s Failed Switch From Nigeria To Türkiye Excites Solomon Ogba
A former president of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Chief Solomon Ogba has expressed total delight and excitement over the decision by the...
Oba Femi’s Name Hogs All Lips Ahead Of WrestleMania 42 This Weekend In Las Vegas
The name of fast-rising Nigerian professional wrestler, Isaac Odugbesan (aka Oba Femi) is on all lips, hogging discussion points and highlighting media headlines ahead...
Judo National Team Athletes Urged To Stay Disciplined Ahead Of African Championship
Nigeria’s judo team has received a charge to maintain discipline and stay focused ahead of the forthcoming Africa senior championship in Nairobi, Kenya; where...
Let Her Play Project Is About Sport, Health, Education – McAnthony Anaelechukwu
The recent ‘Let Her Play Project’ of Ajeromi-Ifelodun Sports Council has been described as a venture that empowered female teenagers and youths with skills...
Imo State Can Host Next Edition Of Niger Delta Games – GOC Nwadike
A strong verdict has emerged that Imo State might be the next host of the sub-regional Niger-Delta Games, Sports247 reports. A pointer in this direction...
Chidera Amuji Follows Samuel Chukwueze’s Footsteps, Shakes Heartland FC In FA Cup
A youngster from Ezeagu in Enugu State, Chidera Daniel Amuji is following the same path that took Fulham of England winger, Samuel Chukwueze, into...
Philip Shaibu Reveals Plan To Turn NIS Into ‘Global Institution’ Based On New Hope Agenda
Director-general of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), Comrade Philip Shaibu has revealed that an elaborate plan has been set in motion to transform...
LSFA Chairman Gafar in Cloud Nine, Calls For More Cooperate Support as Sporting Lagos, Inter Lagos Seal Historic Nigeria Premier Football League Promotion
The Lagos State Football Association (LSFA) has celebrated a landmark moment for football in the state following the promotion of Sporting Lagos and Inter...
NWFL Suspends Two Players as Pacesetter/ Ekiti Queens Descends into Violence After Final Whistle
The Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) on Thursday handed match suspensions to two players following a violent altercation after Wednesday’s Premiership fixture between Ekiti...
NWFL Premiership: Race for Super Six, Relegation Reach Boiling Point After Matchday 15
The battle for supremacy in the NWFL Premiership has intensified following the conclusion of Matchday 15, delivering a mix of certainty in Group A...
Sporting Lagos Secure NPFL Return as Lagos Set for Three-Team Representation
Sporting Lagos have completed a remarkable return to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), sealing promotion for the 2026/2027 season and adding fresh energy...
All Set For Finals Amid Twists, Turns of Upsets at Felicia Alabi Memorial Table Tennis Tournament
It was a day of shocks and surprises on Thursday, April 15, at the 6th Michael and Felicia Alabi Memorial Table Tennis Tournament in...
Junior Aruna Extends Medal Run With Silver at WTT Youth Contender in France
Junior Aruna added another silver medal to his growing collection at the WTT Youth Contender Series in Metz, France, late on Wednesday, April 14,...
Late Goals, Tight Battles Define NWFL Matchday 15 Across the Country
Late Drama and Crucial Wins Shape NWFL Matchday 15. Matchday 15 of the Nigeria Women Football League delivered a mix of late drama, crucial...
Imran Musa Completes Hammarby Move, Begins European Dream in Sweden
Kano State-born prospect Imran Musa has officially sealed a move to Swedish top-flight side Hammarby IF, marking a significant step in his rapidly developing...
Mubarak Suileman’s Rise: Nigerian Midfield Star Making Waves at Slavia Praha
Nigerian youngster Mubarak Suileman is enjoying a breakthrough season in Europe, rapidly rising through the ranks at SK Slavia Praha since his move from...
Goals, Grit and Young Stars Shine Bright on Matchday 3 of Femmco Championship
Matchday 3 of the 2026 Femmco Football Championship delivered another exciting round of grassroots football action at the NUD Playing Ground in Olose, Ifo,...
World Athletics Blocks Ofili’s Switch to Türkiye, as AFN Welcomes Back Athlete
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria has officially welcomed sprint sensation Favour Ofili back into its fold, signaling a fresh chapter in the relationship between...
Seven-Year-Old Rising Star: Adesire Samuel Captivates with Exceptional Football Promise
At just seven years old, Okunrinboye Adesire Samuel is already attracting attention as one of the most exciting emerging football talents in Nigeria, with...
“The Next Puyol?” Young Defender Adeniyi Shines in Defeat at Femmco Championship
A new defensive talent may be emerging from the grassroots level, as Anuoluwapo Adeniyi delivered a standout performance reminiscent of Carles Puyol, despite Dominion...
NFF President Ibrahim Gusau Reveals Plans To Train Nigerian Referees In VAR Technology
The president of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau has revealed that a plan is in the pipeline to train some of...
Bam Adebayo’s Opponent’s ‘Tough Tackle’ Under Investigation By NBA’s Disciplibary Board
Miami Heats of USA star, Edrice Femi 'Bam' Adebayo is again in the news with another controversy, as a foul that knocked him out...
“Lamine Yamal Is My Mentor” – Young Star Al’Ameen Shines in Femmco Championship Thriller
A thrilling U13 encounter at the ongoing Femmco Football Championship camping program saw Dominion FA and Great Star battle to a 2-2 draw, with...
Ultimate FC Set for Final Showdown with Okeola Concord After Dramatic Semi-Finals
The stage is now set for a thrilling finale in the Lion of Judah Football Championship organised by Royal Priesthood Fellowship International as Ultimate...
Femmco FC Bow Out On Penalties, Earn Applause After Dominant Display
Femmco FC suffered a heartbreaking semi-final exit in the Lion of Judah Football Championship, losing 4-2 on penalties to Okeola Concord FC after a...
Amuneke Survives Scary Moments During Victory Over Comets FC In Imo State FA Cup
It took a single goal scored in the first half and a controversial call by the match referee to save former Super Eagles' winger,...
Imo State’s Commissioner For Sports Honourable Reveals Achievements After ‘Barely Two Years’ In Office
The commissioner for sports in Imo State, Honourable Obinna Evaristus Onyeocha (Onowu) is counting his blessings and revealed a long list of achievements he...
Alimosho Coaches U10 Football Competition Ends On April 27th
This year’s Alimosho Coaches U10 Soccer Championship will come to a pulsating climax with its final scheduled to hold on Monday, April 27th, Sports247...
Henry Nwosu For Burial On May 16th In Naze Area Of Imo State
Nigerian football legend, Henry Nwosu will be laid to rest on May 16th at his country home in Naze area of Imo State capital,...
Adegoke Blazes to 100m Glory as MTN Champs Final Delivers Sprint Thriller
Enoch Adegoke delivered a commanding performance to claim the men’s 100m title at the MTN Champs Grand Finale in Ibadan, clocking a season’s best...
Madagascar Thrash Nigeria to Reach FIFAe Nations League Quarter-finals
Madagascar delivered a stunning performance to eliminate Nigeria with a comprehensive 4–0 victory in the Round of 16 of the African qualifiers for the...
Amy Okonkwo Missing as D’Tigress Unveil 21-Player Squad for Historic WNBA Friendlies
Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, have named a 21-player training camp roster ahead of their highly anticipated friendly games against WNBA opposition later...
Lookman Reveals Secret Behind Atlético Madrid’s Comeback Spirit Against Barcelona, Ready For Arsenal or Sporting Cp
Ademola Lookman has shed light on the mentality that powered Atlético Madrid to a dramatic comeback despite going two goals down against FC Barcelona...
Brommapojkarna Confirm Bidemi Amole Loan Move from Real Sapphire
Swedish Allsvenskan side IF Brommapojkarna have officially announced the signing of promising Nigerian winger Bidemi Amole on loan from Real Sapphire FC. The teenage forward,...
Five Dosu Soccer Kids Academy Talents Earn Senior Promotion, Ready to Kick Off 2026 NLO Season in Lagos
As preparations intensify for the 2026 Nationwide League One (NLO) season, Dosu Joseph Football Club has taken a bold and inspiring step by promoting...
“Unbreakable: Former Flying Eagles Goalie Chijioke Aniagboso’s Historic Rise as Ukraine’s Youngest Foreign Goalkeeper”
On cold evenings in Ukraine, when the floodlights cut through the mist and the pressure tightens around the penalty box, there is a calm...
NATIONAL PARA GAMES: Green, Others Back NSC Decision to Ban Defaulting States
The decision by the National Sports Commission (NSC) to sanction states that failed to participate in the National Para Games has received widespread support...
Gusau Pushes Youth Recruitment, Computer Literacy to Reform Nigerian Refereeing
President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Ibrahim Musa Gusau, has called for a strategic overhaul of refereeing in Nigeria, urging the recruitment of younger...
Johnson Dauda Turns Professional with FK Novi Pazar in Serbia
Young Nigerian prospect Johnson Dauda has officially signed his first professional contract with Serbian club FK Novi Pazar, marking a major milestone in his...
Dual-Eligible High Jump Talent Babatunde Smith Emerges as Nigeria’s Next Prospect
Rising high jump sensation Babatunde Smith is quickly gaining attention as one of the most exciting young prospects in Nigerian athletics, following an impressive...
Goals Galore in Ifo: Matchday 2 of Femmco Championship Delivers Thrills and Statement Win
Matchday 2 of the 2026 Femmco Football Championship lit up the NUD Playing Ground in Olose, Ifo, Ogun State, with a flurry of goals,...
Northern Students Honour SSA’ — NANNS Presents Youth Icon Award to Adeboye, Seeks Strategic Partnership
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, Hon. Adeyinka Anthony Adeboye, has been honoured with an Excellence Award as Icon...
Samuel Okwaraji Stadium May Soon Receive Rehabilitation Befitting Memory Of Late Legend
A befitting memorial is bound to be granted late Nigerian football legend, Samuel Sochukwuma Okwaraji, as a stadium named in his honour is about...
Henry Nwosu’s Burial Attracts Keen Attention From Imo State Commissioner For Sports
The forthcoming burial of former national team football star, Henry Nwosu has attracted keen attention from the commissioner for sports in Imo State, Honourable...
2026 National Sports Festival Will Set New Benchmark In Organisation – Olopade
Director-general of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Honourable Bukola Olopade has spoken out confidently that Nigeria will receive a new benchmark in organisation of...
Imo State’s Grassroots Sports Policy Is Against Using Over-aged Athletes; G.O.C. Nwadike Emphasises
A huge pass mark has been given the grassroots sports and youth development efforts of Imo State, which has reflected in how they never...
Coach Emeka Okoronkwo Aims To Shock Amuneke’s Heartland FC In Imo State FA Cup
Former Super Eagles' winger, Emmanuel Amuneke could be in for a very rude shock with Heartland FC of Owerri this Wednesday in the Imo...
Heart Of Lion Football Academy Seek Glory At Alimosho Coaches U10 Competition
Heart Of Lion Football Academy of Igando have set plans in motion for their participation in the upcoming Alimosho Football Coaches Council U10 competition. READ...
Lookman the Hero as Atlético Knock Out Barcelona in Champions League Thriller
Ademola Lookman delivered a decisive performance as Atlético Madrid booked their place in the UEFA Champions League semi-finals at the expense of FC Barcelona...
