Yusuf ‘Omowest’ Mohammed Eager To Make a Mark At GOtv Boxing Night 29
Yusuf 'Omowest' Mohammed, a super flyweight boxer, is gearing up for GOtv Boxing Night 29, viewing it as a significant opportunity to make a...
Edo State Sports Commission Prepares ‘Special Squad’ For 2023 National Youth Games
The Edo State Sports Commission is making extensive preparations for the upcoming 2023 National Youth Games, set to commence in Asaba, Delta state, on...
George Finidi Optimistic About Super Eagles’ Medal Chances At 2024 AFCON
Super Eagles assistant coach, George Finidi, is harboring high hopes for Nigeria's performance at the upcoming African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Ivory Coast. Read...
NLO/Ikukuoma Super Cup 2nd Round: Tudun Wada, Ave FC Record Emphatic Win
It was a feast of goals in the Nationwide League One/ Ikukuoma Super Cup second Round as the two fixtures involving Dohz Academy versus...
Super Falcons’ Job: NFF Mandates Technical Committee To Discuss With Waldrum
The Nigeria Football Federation has mandated its Technical Committee to hold discussions with Super Falcons’ Head Coach, Randy Waldrum, with a view to extending...
Ikeja DFA Super 4: ‘We Were So Unlucky’ – Ashifat Afeez Bemoans Shuffle Select Wastefulness In Loss To Magboro FC
Ashifat Afeez, Shuffle Select head coach has lamented his side wastefulness in front of goal as they fell to a 3-0 defeat to Magboro...
Inauguration Of The Laurent Pokou Stadium In San Pedro A Major Milestone In TotalEnergies AFCON 2023 Preparations
The Laurent Pokou Stadium in San Pedro, one of the venues for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Cote d’Ivoire 2023, was officially...
Coach Shittu Release Final List Of Players Ahead Of 19th Africa Women’s Youth Championship
Head Coach of Nigeria's under 18 women Handball team Coach Shittu Adewunmi Agboola has released the final list of players that will represent the...
Ikeja DFA Super 4: First Campaign Victory Excites Festus Felix, Optimistic Over Magboro FC Final Run Chances
Festus Felix, Magboro FC assistant coach is excited over his team's first win of the Ikeja DFA Super 4 competition after overseeing a 3-0...
”Ministry Will Continue To Play Its Supervisory, Advisory Role” – John Enoh
Senator John Enoh has stated that the Ministry of Sports Development will continue to play its statutory supervisory and advisory roles on all sports...
Ikeja DFA Super 4: ‘We Played To Our Full Potentials Today’ – Chidubem Frank Lauds Magboro FC Brave Fight Against Shuffle Select
Magboro FC central defender, Chidubem Frank has praised his team brave outing against Shuffle Select on matchday two of the Ikeja DFA Super 4...
Nigeria Amputee Football Federation Extends Heartfelt Congratulations to Ghana on Historic Victory at 2023 Para Games
In an exclusive statement from Accra, Ghana, President Paul Maduakor of the Nigeria Amputee Football Federation expressed sincere congratulations to Ghana for their remarkable...
Ikeja DFA Super 4: Victor Nnamdi Brilliance Hands Magboro FC First Of The Campaign, Eyes Final Round Showpiece
Magboro FC have picked their first win in the Ikeja DFA Super 4 competition at the Alade stadium today all thanks to Victor Nnamdi's...
Atlas Cup Set To Invade Lagos State
The high leveled of standard football competition of which has brought the younger once to the limelights in Lagos State Orile Iganmu and it...
Ola Aina Expresses No Regrets In Choosing Super Eagles Over England
Super Eagles and Nottingham Forest's versatile defender, Ola Aina, has affirmed that he holds no regrets about his decision to represent Nigeria over England...
Gbenga Elegbeleye Appointed Second Vice President of Nigeria Football Federation
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has officially announced the appointment of Honourable Gbenga Elegbeleye, Chairman of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), as the...
Taiwo Awoniyi Named Nottingham Forest’s Player of the Month, Wins August Goal of the Month
Nottingham Forest's dynamic Nigerian striker, Taiwo Awoniyi, has been recognized and celebrated by the club's supporters as the Player of the Month for August. Read...
Super Falcons Defender Ashleigh Plumptre Set To Play Abroad
Ashleigh Plumptre, the Super Falcons defender, has disclosed that her next football club will be located outside of England. Plumptre recently became a free...
Israel Adesanya Vows Comeback After UFC Middleweight Title Loss To Sean Strickland
In the early hours of Sunday, Nigeria-born New Zealand-based UFC fighter, Israel Adesanya, faced a tough battle against his American opponent, Sean Strickland, in...
Super Eagles Coach Jose Peseiro Sets Sights On Victory In 2024 AFCON Qualifiers
Super Eagles Chief Coach, Jose Peseiro, has boldly declared his intention to assemble a winning team for the upcoming African Cup of Nations qualifier...
Fame Foundation, French Embassy Collaborate To Promote Breakdancing Ahead of 2024 Paris Olympics
Fame Foundation, in partnership with the French Embassy, has launched an initiative to raise awareness about breakdancing among Nigeria's youth population, emphasizing the sport's...
Abeokuta Golf Ladies Communication Department Calls For Sponsorship For 3rd Abeokuta Golf Club Ladies Open Golf Championship
Ahead of the Abeokuta Golf Club Ladies Open, we are calling on corporate organizations and sports philanthropists to sponsor our annual Ladies Open. Read Also:...
Former Super Eagles Coach Christian Chukwu Urges Focus on Stronger Opponents Ahead of 2026 World Cup Qualifiers
Christian Chukwu, the former coach of the Super Eagles, has issued a rallying call to both players and officials of the Nigerian national football...
Nigerian Weightlifter Ruth Ayodele Shines At 2023 IWF World Championship With Three Medals
In a remarkable display of strength and skill, Nigerian weightlifter Ruth Ayodele secured her place in the spotlight at the 2023 IWF World Championship...
Kickboxing Championship Holds In Benin As Okperigho Encourages Combat Sport
The Chairman, Edo Kickboxing Association Owens Okperigho has promised that his board will continue to promote the game of kickboxing in Edo state, urging...
Abia Warriors Conducts Screening Exercise For U-15 And U-19 New Intakes
There will be a screening exercise for young football players who aspire to join the Abia Warriors U-15 and U-19 Youth Teams. The age category...
Nigerian Wrestlers Ready For Pre-Olympic Tournament In Serbia ~ Igali
The president of the Nigeria Wrestling Federation (NWF), Dr. Daniel Igali has said that he is positive of a good outing in the forthcoming...
7th Youth Games: Edo Sports Commission Steps Up Prep, Moves Athletes To Camp
Edo State Sports Commission has stepped up preparations for the National Youth Games scheduled to begin in Asaba, Delta state on 20th of this...
David Stockbrink Scores In FC Monglabach 3:2 Against SG Kaarst
David Stockbrink continues his sensational form for FC Monglabach in the 3-2 win over SG Kaarst in the German Sonderliga on...
Olojo Festival Chess Set For September 22-23 In Ile-Ife
Organisers have concluded plans to stage the 5th edition of the Olojo festival chess championships. the championship with the theme "Give Kids the World:...
Adewale Laluko Applauds Skillful Start to Ikeja Super 4 Tournament
Coach Adewale Laluko, a prominent member of the Ikeja Divisional Football Association and an integral part of the Super 4 tournament's organizing committee, shared...
Ikeja DFA Super 4: Magboro FC Assistant Coach Remains Hopeful Despite 2-0 Defeat to Bucknor FC
In an exclusive interview with Sports247, Festus Felix, the assistant coach of Magboro FC, shared his insights after their 2-0 loss to Bucknor FC....
Rivers United FC Embarks on CAF Confederation Cup Journey Against Etoile Filante De Ouagadougou
This Sunday, the 17th of September 2023, marks a significant day for Rivers United FC as they kick off their campaign in the CAF...
Ikeja DFA Super 4: Coach Idowu Lateef Optimistic About Bucknor FC’s Performance Despite 2-0 Victory
Following Bucknor FC's 2-0 victory over Magboro FC in the Ikeja DFA Super 4, Sports247 interviewed Coach Idowu Lateef to gather his thoughts on...
“We Only Select The Best Grassroots Talents And Give Them Platforms For Global Stage” Odeyinka Ibrahim Gives Detailed Insight On Shuffle Select Player Development Process
Odeyinka Ibrahim, chairman of Shuffle Select FA has revealed that the institution is ready to give talented grassroots youngsters the platform to grow and...
Lotus Bank Abeokuta 10km Race: Winners Got Motivated, Says CEO Nord Automobile
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Nord motors, Oluwatobi Ajayi has said winners of the Lotus Bank Abeokuta 10km race were properly motivated. Read Also:...
Glory Ogbonna Opens Goal Account, Propels Besiktas To First League Win
Super Falcons defender, Glory Ogbonna scored her first goal of the Turkish Women Football League season as Beşiktaş defeated Fatih Vatan Spor on Sunday...
John Enoh Congratulates Super Eagles On Emphatic Victory And AFCON Qualification ..Calls For Concerted Efforts Towards Winning AFCON 2023
Nigeria’s Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Enoh has congratulated Nigeria’s Senior Men’s National Team over their emphatic victory against São Tomé and Principe...
Minister of Sports Development To Begin Assessment Meetings With All Sports Federations On Tuesday …Says Room Will Be Given For Crises To Be Settled In National Interest
Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh will commence engagements with all sports federations in the country on Tuesday, as he continues to...
Ikeja DFA Super 4: ‘We Want To Get It Right This Time’ – Oyebanjo Raphael Bullish Over Shuffle Select Final Berth Chances
Shuffle Select midfielder, Oyebanjo Raphael is confident that shuffle Select has what it takes to make to the final round of the Ikeja DFA...
Ikeja DFA Super 4: Anthony Israel Dazzles In Shuffle Select Opening Game Win As He Admits Love For Neymar Jr
The Ikeja DFA Super 4 competition is already producing talented players in just the first game day with focus on Anthony Israel, dubbed as...
7th Youth Games: Edo Sports Commission Steps up Prep, Moves Athletes To Camp
Edo State Sports Commission has stepped up preparations for the National Youth Games scheduled to begin in Asaba, Delta state on 20th of this...
Ikeja DFA Super 4: Saint Austin Lauds Players’ Resilience, Discipline As Shuffle Select Thrash G-Innovation In Curtain Raiser Game
Head coach of Shuffle Select, Saint Austin has lauded the resilience and discipline of his players' to stick to instructions in the Ikeja DFA...
Ikeja DFA Super 4 – ‘We Paid The Price For Our Arrogance’, Ibeh Victor Bemoans G-Innovation Bitter Loss To Shuffle Select
Ibeh Victor, head coach of G-Innovation has bemoaned his side woeful loss to Shuffle Select in the match day one of the Ikeja DFA...
“I think The Club Is Obviously Going Through A Massive Transition” – Mikel Obi Leaps To Chelsea Defence
Former Super Eagles of Nigeria captain, Mikel Obi has leaped to the defense of his former Side Chelsea with whom he won it all...
Wilfred Ndidi: Super Eagles Determined To Secure 2026 World Cup Qualification After Qatar Heartbreak
In a resounding declaration of determination, midfield maestro Wilfred Ndidi, the heartbeat of Nigeria's Super Eagles, has underscored the team's unwavering commitment to securing...
Southampton Confirm Paul Onuachu’s Season Long Loan Move To Trabzonspor
English Championship side Southampton FC have today confirmed that striker Paul Onuachu has completed a season-long loan move to Turkish outfit Trabzonspor with the...
2023 Africa Para Games: Nigeria Wins Bronze In Wheelchair Tennis
The duo of Foluke Shittu and Kafayat Omisore defeated Tanzania’s Lucy Shirima and Rehema Selemani 2-0 (7-5, 6-4) in the third-place match at the...
CAF Announces Player Registration Rules For African Football League
In a groundbreaking revelation, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled the highly anticipated player registration rules for this year's African Football League,...
Lagos FA Preseason Tournament: A New Dawn in Grassroots Football Development
The Lagos FA Preseason Tournament, set to commence from September 18th to 22nd, 2023, was officially introduced during a press conference held on September...
