NFRA Sets Up Fact-Finding Committee to End Absence of Nigerian Referees at AFCON and FIFA World Cup
The Nigeria Football Referees' Association (NFRA) has inaugurated a special fact-finding committee to investigate the prolonged absence of Nigerian referees in top-tier international football competitions, including the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) and the FIFA World Cup. The move is in line with the reform agenda of the NFRA Acting President, Sir Kelechi Mejuobi, under the “Rediscover NFRA Agenda,” aimed...
Lukas Nmecha Acknowledges: It Would Be Amazing Playing At Wembley Stadium
Leeds United of England attacker, Lukas Okechukwu Nmecha is thinking big ahead of his team’s English FA Cup quarter-finals clash with West Ham United, as he knows winning the game would mean playing next at Wembley Stadium. READ ALSO: Easter Symbolises Victory Over Adversity – Hon. Victor Ochei Sports247 reports that the Nigerian-born attacker, who was born in Hamburg, Germany, but...
Easter Symbolises Victory Over Adversity – Hon. Victor Ochei
The president of Nigeria Tennis Federation (NTF), Honourable Victor Ochei has described Easter as a period of the year that symbolizes the victory every human being can achieve over adversity in life and make the best of their existence. READ ALSO: Moonluck Football Academy Top Shot Relishes Participation At 2026 IberCup Tournament In Portugal Sports247 reports that Ochei stated as much...
Moonluck Football Academy Top Shot Relishes Participation At 2026 IberCup Tournament In Portugal
A co-owner of Moonluck Football Academy of Lagos, Datti Umar Yusuf is relishing the team’s outing at the 2026 IberCup U-16 Elite Youth International Tournament in Caiscai-Lisbon, Portugal and exuded delight over their opportunity to feature in this year’s contest. Sports247 reports that, after the academy’s under-19 team won a higher level of the competition last year, Yusuf, who is...
NBA Star Giannis Antetokounmpo Insists He’s Fit To Play, Milwaukee Bucks Say ‘No!’
Milwaukee Bucks of USA star, Giannis Antetokounmpo (Adetokunbo) is in conflict with the National Basketball Association (NBA) outfit regarding his fitness level and physical readiness for game time, Sports247 reports. READ ALSO: Funsho Ojo Falls Short Against Chelsea, As Tosin Scores In Blues’ 7-0 Win The Nigerian-born Greece international has appeared in only 36 games this season, but has not featured...
Funsho Ojo Falls Short Against Chelsea, As Tosin Scores In Blues’ 7-0 Win
Port Vale of England’s Nigerian-born midfielder, Funso-King Ayorinde Ojo was on top of his game on Saturday, but his efforts fell short of gaining a shock result for his team against Chelsea in the English FA Cup, Sports247 reports. READ ALSO: Samuel Edozie Helps Southampton Send Arsenal Packing From English FA Cup While Ojo gave his best for the visiting English...
Samuel Edozie Helps Southampton Send Arsenal Packing From English FA Cup
Nigerian-born youngster, Samuel Ikechukwu Edozie played an impact role for Southampton against more-fancied Arsenal in the English FA Cup on Saturday evening, and helped his side send The Gunners’ packing. READ ALSO: ‘Huge Success, Real Talent on Display’ — NFAF Technical Director Bodunrin Sasore Hails Strong Start to National Tryouts Sports247 reports that Edozie entered the home game at Saint Mary’s...
‘Huge Success, Real Talent on Display’ — NFAF Technical Director Bodunrin Sasore Hails Strong Start to National Tryouts
The Nigeria Federation of American Football (NFAF) national tryouts got off to a promising start at the Elegbata Sports Complex, Lagos, with over 60 players turning up on the opening day of the exercise. READ ALSO: NWFL Matchday 13: Hannah Ibrahim, Okocha Among Top Performers The impressive turnout highlighted the growing appeal of American football in Nigeria, as athletes gathered with...
NWFL Matchday 13: Hannah Ibrahim, Okocha Among Top Performers
Matchday 13 of the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) delivered high drama, late winners, and emphatic victories across the country. Several players produced standout performances that changed the course of their matches, and the league has now revealed the nominees for Top Performer of the Matchday. Hannah Ibrahim (Remo Stars Ladies) She makes the list after a dominant showing in her team’s...
Ethiopian Habtamu Birhane Wins Maiden Edition of Yenagoa City International 10KM Race
Ethiopian runner Habtamu Birhane has made history by winning the inaugural Yenagoa City International 10KM Race in Bayelsa State, Nigeria. He crossed the finish line with an impressive time of 29:23 minutes, claiming the top prize of $5,000. Birhane's victory was followed by Nigerian runners Gang James (29:59 minutes) and Francis James (30:16 minutes), who secured second and third places,...
