Flying Eagles Coach Admits Physical Superiority of Burkina Faso as Key Factor in Loss
Following Nigeria's defeat to Burkina Faso, Coach Zubairu emphasized that the Flying Eagles struggled due to the physical strength of their opponents. In a post-match...
Tinubu Government Scraps Niger Delta, Sports Ministries, Introduces New Structural Changes
The Federal Executive Council (FEC), under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has approved significant changes to the structure of the Nigerian government. Key...
U-17 WWC: Heroic Goalkeeper Rondon Shines Despite Nigeria’s Late Winner
It looked as if Jaylene Rondon, the Dominican goalkeeper would finish her tournament by registering a clean sheet, as she made a countless number...
U-17 WWC: Record-Breaking Crowd Witnesses Nigeria’s Triumph Over Dominican Republic
Matchday five at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Dominican Republic 2024 was full of emotion and excitement, as USA and Ecuador registered impressive...
U-17 WWC: Ecuador’s Domenica Arboleda Confesses After Flamingos Beat Them 4-0
Ecuador's U-17 forward, Domenica Arboleda, has confessed that Nigeria's U-17 girls were tough and fast after being overpowered 4-0 at the ongoing FIFA U-17...
WAFU-B U20 Championship: Flying Eagles Poised For Crucial Clash Against Ivory Coast
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles are gearing up for their crucial match against Ivory Coast in the 2024 WAFU Zone B U-20 Championship with high spirits...
Alessandro Marcandalli on His International Future: “I Haven’t Made Up My Mind Yet”
Alessandro Marcandalli, the promising 21-year-old defender from Genoa, has yet to decide on his international allegiance despite having a Nigerian mother and an Italian...
2024/2025 NPFL: Five Things To Know On NPFL Matchday 8
The 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, continues with the instalment of Matchday 8 across the different match centers in the country on Sunday...
CAF Inter Club: Remo Stars, Others Get $50k Richer As CAF Confirms Elimination’s Allowance
Three Nigerian clubs, Remo Stars, Enugu Rangers and Elkanemi Warriors will receive 50 thousand dollars each as a fallout of Confederation of Africa Football,...
Flamingos Eye Semifinal Spot In Clash With USA
After a dramatic group stage finale where Shakirat Moshood's 89th-minute rocket earned Nigeria a hard-fought victory over the Dominican Republic, the Flamingos are now...
Can Nyesom Wike Help To Do What Napoleon Bonaparte Could Not?
The man may not be known as a sports person, but the Minister of the FCT, Mr. Nyesom Wike, has taken on, probably, his...
Inaugural Customs Wrestling Championship Kicks Off In Abuja With Athlete Clinic And Sensitization
The inaugural Comptroller General of Customs Military and Para-military Wrestling Championship has officially begun in Abuja, marking a significant milestone in the nation's wrestling...
Shakira Moshood: Powering Flamingos Dreams With Goals At 2024 FIFA U17 World Cup In Dominican Republic
Shakirat Moshood has so far in all of the games by the flamingos, a total of four of all, 44.44 percent of the total...
Nurudeen Aweroro Target Top 5 Finish As He Takes Over As Ikorodu City FC Interim Manager
Nurudeen Aweroro has declared his intention to make the top 5 as Ikorodu City FC officially confirmed him as the manager of the club...
Nigeria’s Pillar of Sports, Agu-Ejidike Congratulated ABS Ilorin FC’s Director of Football, Chief Alloy Chukwuemeka
The Nigeria's Pillar of Sports, Chief Donatus Agu-Ejidike has congratulated the Director of Football, ABS Ilorin Football Club, Chief Alloy Chukwuemeka on his new...
When The Military Fully Returns To sports…The African Military ‘Olympics’!
Are you aware that the 2nd edition of the ‘African Military Games - Abuja 2024’, the biggest military games in African history, will be...
Chukwujekwu Highlights Importance of Educating Coaches, Media Officers at NNL Pre-Season Seminar
Ahead of the NNL pre-season seminar scheduled to take place from October 28th to 30th at Remo Stars Stadium, retired FIFA referee Chukwudi Chukwujekwu,...
Lagos Individual Boxing Club Championship: Grassroots Sports Development a Priority – Lekan Fatodu
The 2024 Lagos Individual Boxing Club Championship kicked off at the Bishop Aggey Senior Secondary School in Mushin, Lagos, with a strong emphasis on...
NNL Pre-season Seminar: Renowned Ref Chukwudi Chukwujekwu Joins Resource Persons
As the Nigerian National League (NNL) gears up for its 2024/2025 season, preparations are underway with a pre-season seminar scheduled to take place from...
Hamstring Injury to Sideline Chidera Ejuke Until 2025
Sevilla winger Chidera Ejuke is facing a lengthy spell out of action after sustaining a high-grade hamstring injury during his team’s recent La Liga...
NAF Rockets, Delta Queens Clinch National Division 1 Volleyball Titles
NAF Rockets and Delta Queens emerged victorious in the men’s and women’s categories, respectively, at the 2024 National Division 1 Volleyball League. The thrilling competition...
WAFU B U20 Championship: Flying Eagles Target Victory Over Elephants to Secure Semi-Final Spot
Defending champions Nigeria's Flying Eagles face a must-win situation against the Young Elephants of Côte d'Ivoire on Thursday in the WAFU B U20 Championship. After...
Madugu Welcomes Full Squad as Super Falcons Prepare for Algeria Friendlies
Super Falcons Head Coach Justine Madugu expressed his excitement on Tuesday as all 25 invited players for the international friendlies against Algeria reported to...
Hajji Gafar Hails Ikorodu City On Recent NPFL Displays
The Chairman of Lagos State Football Association, Hajji Gafar Liameed has hailed Lagos based NPFL side Ikorodu City on its newly found impressive form...
EPL, Championship Sides Eye Nigerian Goal Scoring Sensation, Olateju
A young Nigerian goal scoring sensation, Ibrahim Olateju has been in the news due to his goal scoring exploits . The 18 years old born...
Agenda Revealed As CAF 46th Ordinary General Assembly Holds Today In Addis Ababa
Confederation of Africa Football Federation, CAF, has revealed the agenda that will form the discussions as the 46th Ordinary General Assembly is set to...
NPFL: Ikorodu City FC Piles More Misery On ‘Winless’ Amokachi
Ikorodu City FC defeated Lobi Stars FC 4-2 in the match day 8 of the 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, played in Lagos...
WAFU B U20: Flying Eagles’ On Knife Edge As 10 Man CIV Beat Burkina Faso
Nigeria's Flying Eagles are condemned to defeat the Junior Elephants of Cote by scoring at least two goals if the Nigerians are to qualify...
NPFL All-Stars Game Features Davido, Burna Boy In Rare Blend Of Football, Music
Nigerian music sensations Davido and Burna Boy, alongside other Nigerian top music stars, are set to feature at the inaugural Nigeria Premier League (NPL)...
Delta State – Ofugara All-Stars Peace and Unity Cup: Sodje, Ikpotor Gift Uvwie Ex professionals 3-1 Win
Former Super Eagles defender-turned-attacker Sam Sodje and Victor Johnson scored crucial goals, securing Uvwie Ex professionals 3-1 victory over resilient Ubeji All-Stars, their second...
2024 Korean Ambassador’s Cup: Issahak Moussa Shines with Gold, Bronze Wins
Issahak Moussa of Niger Republic delivered an outstanding performance at the 2024 Korean Ambassador's Cup, showcasing his prowess in taekwondo by winning two medals...
2024 Men’s Premier Basketball League Tips-off on October 25 in Benin, Jos
Coming quickly on the heels of the just successfully concluded 2024 NBBF Women's Premier Basketball League, the Nigeria Basketball Federation has announced the commencement...
Hoops N’ Read Coach Eyes NBBF Premier League Glory After Winning South West Basketball Showdown
After winning the South South West Basketball League showdown, coach Dossou Victor Mensah of Hoops N' Read Basketball Club, have set a high target...
NPFL: Ogunbote Explains Shooting Stars’ Poor Early Season Form After One Win In Seven Matches
Gbenga Ogunbote has explained the poor early season form of Shooting Stars after the team has only won one out of the first seven...
NPFL: Finidi Gives Updates On Former Super Eagles, Ideye Joining Rivers United
Rivers United coach Finidi George has dropped an update on the possibility of former Super Eagles star, Brown Ideye joining Rivers United, Sports247 report. Brown...
International Friendlies: Ajibade, Nnadozie Among 25 Super Falcons Called for Algeria Double-header
Super Falcons' head Coach, Justine Madugu has invited 25 players, including captain Rasheedat Ajibade and top goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, for two international friendly matches...
Rivers United vs 3SC: Alleged Poor Officiating Sparks Controversy
In a heated fallout from the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Match Day 7 encounter between Rivers United and Shooting Stars (3SC), allegations of...
Lagos State Beat Host, Oyo State To Win South West Basketball League showdown final
Lagos State basketball team, on Friday in the Ancient city of Ibadan, Oyo State were crowned champions of the South West Basketball League. The City...
2024 IASC Achievers Cup: Team T-Gold Star Player, Mexzy Says Team Will Bounce Back After Matchday 1 Crash
Emeka Nwankwo aka Mexzy, one of the players in the star studded Team T-Gold says the team will bounce back after their team unexpectedly...
2024 IASC Achievers Cup: “Agada Delight” Makes History, Wins MOTM Award On Match Day 1
Agada Izuchukwu was the cynosure of all eyes on Saturday ( 19 October 2024) as the diminutive skill workshop made history as the first...
2024 Island All Stars Sports Club Providus Bank Achievers Cup Kick Off In Style
The 2024 Island All Stars Providus Bank Achievers Cup kicked off in style on Saturday, October 19 at the football pitch of the Lagos...
British Hopewell Defeats Nigerian Abbey To Defend Commonwealth Flyweight Title
British Nicola Hopewell defeated Nigerian Mary Aina Abbey on Saturday to defend her Commonwealth Flyweight Title via unanimous decision, Sports247 reports. In the bout which...
First 100 Grassroots Football Coaches Graduate from National Institute For Sports In Lagos
History was made in Lagos on Saturday as the first batch of 100 grassroots football coaches graduated from the National Institute for Sports (NIS)....
Sweet Saturday For Three Super Eagles Forwards After Libya Ordeal
It was Sweet and Super Saturday as the Super Eagles trio of Victor Osimhen, Victor Boniface and Samuel Chukwueze scored for the respective clubs...
Nigeria Amputee Football Federation Launches “Empower Her” Campaign To Support Women’s National Team Ahead Of Historic World Cup
The Nigeria Amputee Football Federation (NAFF) launched a special fundraising campaign titled "Empower Her" on October 19, 2024, to support the Nigeria Women Amputee...
Dr. Ibrahim Kolade Commends Coach John Dosu for Exceptional Support To Nigerian Goalkeepers
Dr. Ibrahim Kolade, a passionate advocate for football and talent development, has publicly expressed his deep appreciation for Shooting Stars Sport Club’s (3SC) goalkeeper...
How Eight Goals Propel Nigerian Flamingos To World Cup Quarterfinals
Nigeria's U17 women's football team, the Flamingos, continued their dominant form at the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup, securing a spot in the quarterfinals...
FIFA U17 Women: Harmony Sings Harmonic Tunes of Joy As Perfect Flamingos Grab Quarter Finals Ticket
Chidi Harmony has expressed her joy after she scored one of the goals on Saturday night as the Flamingos booked a quarter final ticket...
U-17 WWC: “We Will Make Nigeria Proud” – Farida AbdulWahab Celebrates Debut Goal, Builds Confidence for Future Matches
Flamingos forward Farida AbdulWahab reflected on her debut performance at the U-17 Women's World Cup, sharing her joy after scoring a stunning goal in...
U-17 WWC: “I Always Put My Best in All I Do” – Shakirat Moshood Delighted With Early Goal in Flamingos’ World Cup Opener
Flamingos forward Shakirat Moshood expressed her delight after scoring Nigeria's fastest goal in the ongoing U-17 Women's World Cup, just two minutes into the...
