Egypt Ends Nigeria’s Reign, Claims Dominant Sweep at Africa Senior Squash Championship in Kampala
Egypt has reclaimed continental supremacy in squash after stunning Nigeria at the weekend to win the Africa Senior Squash Championship in Kampala, Uganda—ending Nigeria’s hold on the title and underscoring a decisive shift in regional power. The headline battle came in the men’s team final, where Nigeria’s top seed, Olufunmilayo Gabriel, went toe-to-toe with his Egyptian counterpart in a gripping...
Lagos Legends Stun Rivers Hoopers to Claim Nigeria’s 2026 BAL Slot
Lagos Legends sealed their place in the 2026 Basketball Africa League after edging defending champions Rivers Hoopers 74–72 in a gripping Final 4 showdown on Sunday in Port Harcourt. Both teams entered the decider unbeaten from their opening two games, but the stakes proved higher for the Legends, who had halted Hoopers’ long-standing dominance at last month’s Final Eight. Read Also:...
D’Tigers Set for Tunis Test as Nigeria Unveils 12-Man Squad for 2027 FIBA World Cup Qualifiers
Nigeria’s men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, has announced a 12-man squad for the opening window of the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup African qualifiers, marking a decisive step in the country’s bid to reclaim its continental status after years of turbulence. Head coach Abdulrahman Mohammed confirmed the roster ahead of the team’s departure to Tunis, where Nigeria will open its Group...
Nasarawa United Reclaim NPFL Top Spot After Victory Over El-Kanemi Warriors
Nasarawa United returned to the summit of the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League table with a comfortable 3-0 victory over El-Kanemi Warriors of Matchday 14 at the Lafia City Stadium on Sunday evening. The Solid Miners opens the scoring through Anas Yusuf, last season's top goalscorer from the spot in the 38th minute, as they led 1-0 at half time. Read...
Showtime Wildcard Carnage! Panthers Drop 78, Rebels Smash Raptors 40–20 As Playoff Line-Up Is Set
Wildcard Sunday at Showtime Arena delivered pure chaos, pure entertainment, and pure flag football magic, as Panthers Sports and Lagos Rebels punched their tickets into the Showtime Bowl XIII Playoffs with dominant, statement victories. In the first Wildcard showdown, Panthers Sports unleashed a record-breaking offensive storm, dismantling Ikan Sports 78–38 in what instantly became the highest-scoring game of the entire...
Table Tennis: GCIOBA 86/92 Set Plans Ruby Jubilee Ping Pong Festival
After the success of the maiden edition of the Government College Ibadan Old Boys Association (GCIOBA) 86/92 Closed Table Tennis Championship, the organisers have promised a more robust competition in 2026 to celebrate the GCIOBA 86/92 set’s Ruby Jubilee anniversary. According to the Head of School of the set, Tunbi Ashaye, the school gave a lot to them and the...
Anthony Joshua Receives ‘Visual’ Warning From Jake Paul Ahead Of December 19 Mega Fight
Nigerian-born former world heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Oluwafemi Olaseni Joshua has received a 'visual' warning from social media influencer, Jake Paul ahead of their controversial fight in the middle of next month. Sports247 reports that, as Joshua gets ready to face Paul in Miami, USA on December 19th, the former YouTuber is garnering more followers on social media to boost...
Calvary Bible Church Men’s Coordinator Innocent Asakomhe Counts Blessings Of Sports Fiesta
The Men of Courage Fellowship coordinator at Calvary Bible Church (CBC), Innocent Asakomhe has expressed delight with the turn of events and general outcome of the group's multiple sports fiesta that took place on Saturday, Sports247 reports. The fourth edition of the sports day, which is staged annually by CBC's men's group, was another rallying point for them to compete...
Alake 20th Coronation: Ogun Dominates Southwest Commemorative U16 & U19 Squash Tourney
Host, Ogun State dominated the recently concluded South West Junior Boys/Girls Squash Championship, organized as part of celebration of the 20th coronation anniversary of the Alake and paramount ruler of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo The State's cadet and junior players won three of the four final games played over the weekend at the Alake Squash Court inside, the Ake...
Panthers Crush Ikan 78–38 in Wild Wildcard Shootout – Highest Scoring Game of Showtime Bowl XIII Sends Panthers Into Playoffs
Showtime Bowl XIII Wildcard Sunday delivered fireworks beyond expectation, as Panthers Sports overpowered Ikan Sports in a breathtaking 78–38 thriller — the highest-scoring game of the entire 2025 Showtime Flag Football season. With touchdowns raining from start to finish at Showtime Arena, fans got a spectacle that felt nothing short of historic. From the opening whistle, both teams came out...
