Super Eagles Positive, Excited Ahead Of DR Congo Game – Chidera Ejuke
Sevilla of Spain winger, Chidera Ejuke has disclosed that he and other players in Nigeria's national team are in very positive spirit ahead of Sunday’s clash with Democratic Republic of Congo in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification play-offs final. Sports247 reports that the Super Eagles will face The Leopards in Rabat, Morocco (starting 8pm Nigeria time), following their 4-1...
Jamiu Umar Secures First Professional Contract with NK Tabor Sežana After Standout Youth Performance
Nigeria’s emerging attacking talent, Jamiu Umar, has taken a major step in his football journey after signing his first professional contract with Slovenian side NK Tabor Sežana. The move comes just days after the exciting forward delivered a statement performance for the club’s youth team, where he scored two goals in a commanding 4–1 victory. His blistering pace, skillful wing...
Social Media Abuzz In Reaction To CAF’s Clearance For Ndidi To Face DR Congo On Sunday
Various social media platforms were buzzing early Saturday after news emerged that Confederation of African Football (CAF) had cleared Besiktas of Turkey midfielder, Wilfred Onyinyen Ndidi to feature for Nigeria against DR Congo on Sunday, Sports247 reports. Ndidi had initially been considered 'suspended' for the 2026 World Cup plays-offs final in Rabat, Morocco due to the yellow card he got...
Relief for Players as Praises, Commendation Trail NFF PSAC Over Debt Recovery Drive
The Nigeria Football Federation Players Status and Arbitration Committee (NFF PSAC), inaugurated last year under the chairmanship of Otunba Sunday Dele Ajayi, continues to receive widespread acclaim for its effective handling of contract disputes and recovery of outstanding wages owed to footballers across the country by clubs in the Nigeria Premier Football League, and Nigeria National League. Effective Leadership Restoring...
2025 WESPAC: Nigeria, Ghana Light up a Ferocious Day at World Scrabble Championship in Accra
Day 3 of the 2025 World Scrabble Championship in Accra crackled with tension, triumph and the brutal table-top warfare as Africa’s finest, led by Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra Leone and Kenya, slugged it out against the world’s elite for a place in the money zone and a shot at global glory. And as the tiles flew, one truth became clearer, no...
London-based Journalist Tips Osimhen To Captain Super Eagles Against DR Congo On Sunday
A London-based journalist with Nigerian heritage, Tashan Deniran-Alleyne has come out with a strong hint that Galatasaray of Turkey striker, Victor Osimhen will captain the Super Eagles against Democratic Republic of Congo on Sunday. Sports247 gathered that Deniran-Alleyne, who is often referred to as ‘an Arsenal writer,’ cited the fact that Eagles’ stand-in captain, Wilfred Onyinyen Ndidi is suspended from...
Ndidi Will Support Super Eagles Mentally Against DR Congo – Chelle
Although Besiktas of Turkey midfielder, Wilfred Onyinyen Ndidi has been ruled out of the Super Eagles' match against DR Congo on Sunday, due to accumulated yellow cards, he will remain in the Nigerian camp to 'support his teammates mentally,' Sports247 gathered. This was disclosed by Eagles' coach, Eric Chelle, who admitted that the team's assistant captain will be missed in...
Ekong Insists Sitting On Super Eagles’ Bench Is Not Disgraceful
Al-Kholood of Saudi Arabia defender, William Troost-Ekong has downplayed the impact of him starting on the Super Eagles' bench during Thursday’s match against Gabon and stressed that he did not see it as disgraceful, Sports247 reports. Rather than take offence and attack Eagles' coach, Eric Chelle, for preferring to keep him out of his starting line-up in recent games, Ekong...
Lagos State Government Should Build Befitting Stadium For Badagry, Ijanikin, Ojo Axis – Soyingbe
Lagos State government, under the administration of Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has been called upon to give the axis of Badagry, Ijanikin and Ojo a befitting stadium that would further enhance sports development in the area. This appeal came from the team director at Bilda Football Academy, Dare Soyingbe, who disclosed in an exclusive chat with Sports247 that the area, which is...
NNL: Transfer Ban Relief for Sunshine Stars, Heartland as Akwa United, Gombe Remain Stuck in Clearance Hurdle
Relief sweeps through Sunshine Stars and Heartland after securing temporary clearance for player registration, while Akwa United and Gombe remain blocked this season. The Nigeria National League (NNL) transfer clearance process has taken a decisive turn as the new campaign begins, with contrasting outcomes for clubs navigating the NFF Players’ Status and Arbitration Committee (PSAC) decisions. Read Also: Lagos Supremacy Cup:...
