Super Eagles Linked With ‘Non Qualified’ World Cup Tournament
Nigeria’s Super Eagles may feature in a newly proposed global tournament for nations that failed to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, according to reports. World Soccer Talks reported that Russia is pushing ahead with plans for an alternative competition to be staged during the World Cup, which will be hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Read Also:...
NPFL: Remo Stars Rebound, Compound Kano Pillars’ Woes
Remo Stars returned to winning ways on Wednesday with a hard-fought 1–0 victory over Kano Pillars, further deepening the visitors’ struggles in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). Playing at the MKO Abiola Sports Arena in Abeokuta, the reigning champions showed renewed purpose after their setback against Enugu Rangers. Read Also: ICPC’s Anti-Corruption Unit in NFF Excites Sanusi Mohammed Their breakthrough came...
ICPC’s Anti-Corruption Unit in NFF Excites Sanusi Mohammed
The General Secretary of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, MON, has expressed his delight at the inauguration of the newly appointed members of the Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU) within the Federation. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony on Wednesday, Dr. Sanusi welcomed the strengthened collaboration between the NFF and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences...
Islamic Solidarity Games: Nigeria’s Women’s 4x100m Relay Team Strikes Gold in Riyadh as Medal Haul Rises to Twenty five
Nigeria’s women’s 4x100m relay team delivered the country’s standout moment at the Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh, storming to gold and setting the tone for another strong performance that lifted Team Nigeria’s medal haul to 25 after close of events on Wednesday. The quartet of Iyanuoluwa Bada, Miracle Ezechukwu, Maria Thompson, and Chioma Nweke combined beautifully to secure Nigeria’s first...
Super Eagles Climb in December FIFA Ranking Despite World Cup Heartbreak
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have recorded a positive shift in the latest December FIFA men’s world ranking, rising three places to 38th, despite the lingering disappointment of missing out on the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The ranking, released on Wednesday, reflects results from 149 international fixtures played worldwide since the last update. Read Also: 2025 CAF Awards: Chiamaka Flies Nigeria’s Flag High...
2025 CAF Awards: Chiamaka Flies Nigeria’s Flag High as Hakimi Ends Nigeria’s Dominance — Five Key Takeaways
Nigeria recorded mixed fortunes at the 2025 CAF Awards held on Wednesday night in Rabat, Morocco, with Chiamaka Nnadozie emerging as the country’s standout performer while Morocco's Acraf Hakimi ended Nigeria's two years dominance of of the CAF men player of the year awards. Read Also: Stella Mbachu Backs Ajibade To Shine As Nigeria Awaits CAF Awards Verdict Here are take...
2025 CAF Awards: Double Triumph For Morocco as Achraf Hakimi, Ghizlane Chebbak Win CAF POTY Awards
Achraf Hakimi claimed the CAF Men’s Player of the Year award and compatriot Ghizlane Chebbak the CAF Women’s Player of the Year prize in a double triumph for Morocco at the CAF Awards 2025 in Rabat on Wednesday, as Africa’s best performers of the year were honoured. The star-studded ceremony was attended by players, coaches and Legends from across the...
Nigeria 17 Year Old Sensation Adama Signs Scholarship Agreement With University of Tennessee
Nigeria’s rising swimming star, Abduljabar Adama, has taken a major step in his athletic and academic journey after signing a scholarship agreement with the University of Tennessee, Spoets247 reports. Adama joined one of the leading collegiate swimming programs in the United States. Read Also: Iroegbunam Heads For Everton’s Exit Door In January Transfer Window Adama, who trains at Mount Kelly Swimming in...
Iroegbunam Heads For Everton’s Exit Door In January Transfer Window
Nigerian-born youngster, Tim Iroegbunam could be on his way out of Everton in the January transfer window, as top shots of the English Premier League side are considering offloading him with several other players. Sports247 gathered that, with Iroegbunam failing to tie down a regular spot in The Toffees’ first team since his arrival from Aston Villa in 2024, Everton’s...
Awoniyi Football Academy Kick Off 3rd Awo Cup Vs Dollar FC On Friday At Ogijo
The much talked about 3rd Awo Youth Cup begins this Friday with a clash between Awoniyi Football Academy and Dollar FC at Ogijo Community School, Sports247 gathered. The competition's media officer, Ralph Esene disclosed that the game, which is scheduled to start at 2:30pm, will be in the under-17 category of the competition that is returning after seven years' absence. Read...
