Chido Obi Trains With Manchester United’s Senior Squad
Manchester United’s Nigerian-born youngster, Chido Obi joined the Englush Premier League club's main team in training over the past week, in preparation for their next game after the international break. Sports247 gathered that the yiubgster, who was born in Glostrup, Denmark and will clock 18 on November 29th, is now edging closer to a senior team spot with The Red...
Aubameyang Admits Super Eagles’ Superiority In Defence, Attack
Olympique Marseille of France striker, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has come out with a verdict that Nigeria's squad was better than his Gabonese side in defence and attack during Thursday’s clash at the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification play-offs in Rabat, Morocco. Sports247 reports that a massive blitz in extra time saw the Super Eagles crush The Panthers 4-1 during the encounter,...
Jordon Ibe Receives Warm Welcome At Lokomotiv Sofia Of Bulgaria
Nigerian-born former Liverpool and Bournemouth of England winger, Jordon Ibe has received a very warm welcome at Lokomotiv Sofia of Bulgaria, where he seeks to put his career back on track. Sports247 gathered that Ibe's new deal, which will run for two years, is billed to expire in 2027 but has been rated as a breath of fresh air for...
Gift Monday’s Goal Helps Washington Spirit Reach USA’s NWSL Final
Washington Spirit of USA striker, Gift Monday got one of the goals that helped her team defeat Portland Thorns 2-0 on Saturday and reach the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) final, Sports247 reports. After the Super Falcons' star opened scoring, Croix Bethune added the team's second goal, as The Spirit got to the NWSL championship game in back-to-back seasons. Read Also:...
NWFL Launches Mandatory Digital Registration, Licensing Portal for 2025/26 Premiership Season
The Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) has launched a compulsory digital portal for player registration and club licensing, beginning on Friday, November 14, 2025 ahead of the 2025/26 Premiership season. The initiative was announced in a statement by the league’s Media Director, Samuel Ahmadu, as part of ongoing efforts to modernise administrative processes and strengthen regulatory compliance across the league. Read...
NNL: Jamiu Saadu’s Solidarity Goal Secures Three Points for ABS as Sokoto United Fall in Ilorin
Jamiu Saadu emerged the hero as Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS) Ilorin FC began their 2025/2026 Nigeria National League (NNL) campaign on a winning note, sealing a hard-fought 1–0 victory over Sokoto United on Saturday at the Rashidi Yekini Mainbowl, George Innih Stadium, Ilorin, Kwara State. The fixture proved intense from the onset, with ABS reduced to 10 men in the...
B-E-W-A-R-E ! DR Congo Leopards Who Could Harm Super Eagles in CAF Play-Off Final
As Nigeria prepares for Sunday’s decisive CAF World Cup Play-Off Final in Rabat, the Super Eagles will face a DR Congo side, the Leopards, who are riding a wave of confidence and momentum. The Leopards booked their spot in the final with a dramatic 1–0 win over Cameroon, secured by captain Chancel Mbemba’s stoppage-time strike—a reminder of their ability to...
Wahid Enitan Oshodi Re-Elected as ITTF Executive Vice President
Nigeria’s Wahid Enitan Oshodi has been re-elected as Executive Vice President of the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) during the continuation of the Annual General Meeting (AGM) held online on Saturday, November 15, 2025. Additionally, Olabanji Oladapo, the former Secretary General of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), has been confirmed as a member of the ITTF Council following the ratification...
2026 FIFA World Cup Play-off Final: Ekong Says Eagles Will Be up to Leopards’ Challenge
Nigeria’s captain William Ekong has admitted that the Leopards of Democratic Republic of Congo will be a mountain to climb in Sunday’s Final of the FIFA World Cup Africa Playoff Tournament, but assured that the Super Eagles have the ammunition to prevail at the Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay El Hassan. Read Also: AFCON Uncertainty Stalls Valencia’s January Move For Sadiq...
Second Edition of W.W. Whyte Football Tournament Kicks Off in Port Harcourt With Bigger Vision for Youth Development
The quest to discover and nurture the next generation of football stars in the Niger Delta received a major boost as the second edition of the W.W. Whyte Football Tournament for secondary schools kicked off in Port Harcourt, showcasing improved organisation, heightened competitiveness, and a renewed commitment to grassroots development. Read Also: AFCON Uncertainty Stalls Valencia’s January Move For Sadiq Umar Backed...
