Kwara Set to Host Maiden Horse Show as Dr. Jemila AbdulHameed Atata Hails Event as Cultural and Sporting Milestone
The stage is set for the maiden edition of the Kwara State Horse Show, which will officially gallop off on Saturday with a 30-kilometre horse marathon across Ilorin — a route carefully designed to highlight the city’s newly constructed and upgraded roads by the Kwara State Government. Speaking during a press briefing in Ilorin, the Chairman of the Main Organising...
Anthony Joshua Receives Concrete Offer To Fight In December
Nigerian-born former world heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Oluwafemi Olaseni Joshua has received a concrete offer for a fight in December. Sports247 gathered that the offer has come from social media influencer Jake Paul, who makes a lot of money from staging high-class exhibition boxing bouts. Read Also: Why I Quit Boxing for Acting — Itele Opens Up on His Journey from...
Why I Quit Boxing for Acting — Itele Opens Up on His Journey from the Ring to the Screen
Popular Nollywood actor Ibrahim Yekini, better known as Itele, has opened up about his journey from being a professional boxer to becoming one of Nigeria’s most celebrated film stars, revealing how his early passion for boxing eventually gave way to his love for acting. In an exclusive chat, Itele shared that his foray into boxing began under the mentorship of...
Noah Okafor Under Fire From Former Arsenal Star Granit Xhaka
Leeds United of England striker, Noah Okafor has come under fire from former Arsenal midfielder, Granit Xhaka, who scolded the Nigerian-born Swiss international for complaining about being overlooked in the selection of national team players. Sports247 reports that, so soon after the sports director in Switzerland's football federation scolded Okafor for alleging that he was not treated fairly by the...
Harkila FC Thrash Classical FC 3-0, Book a Date With In Form Retro FC
Harkila FC on Wednesday put up a scintillating performance with a 3-0 victory against Classical FC at the Champions Arena- NUD Playing Ground Olose, Ifo at the ongoing Ibro Peckham Football Competition Dauda Bashir, Olufeyinti Jide and Ifeoluwa goals completed the massacre in the MatchWeek-2 encounter to continue the fine form after 4-0 victory against Sporting Talents on MatchWeek-1. Read Also:...
Integrity FC Edge Out Sunshine FA In Seven Goal Thriller
Integrity FC and Sunshine FA produced an exhilarating and dramatic encounter that saw the Seasiders claim a 5-2 win in Ibro Peckham Football Competition at Champions Arena, NUD Playing Ground Olose. The game exploded into life after just nine minutes when Ayuba Salau capitalised on a superb through ball from his midfielder, calmly finishing one on one to put Integrity...
Nigeria vs Gabon: NFF President Gusau Makes Bold Statement as Super Eagles Overcome Bonus Issues
President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, has expressed confidence in the Super Eagles’ readiness after the team successfully resolved their recent pay dispute ahead of Thursday’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup Africa playoff semi-final against the Panthers of Gabon. The Super Eagles returned to training on Wednesday evening at the Institut Royal de Formation des...
WAFU B U20: Falconets End WAFU Unbeaten, Set for FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup
Nigeria’s U-20 women’s national team, the Falconets, have capped off their impressive campaign at the 2025 WAFU B U20 Championship with an unbeaten record, sealing their dominance and setting their sights on the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in 2026. Under the guidance of coach Adukwu, the Falconets displayed flawless performances throughout the regional tournament, winning all four matches and...
Nigeria vs Gabon World Cup Playoff: Who Holds the Ace? Aubameyang vs Osimhen
When Nigeria face Gabon in Thursday’s decisive World Cup playoff, the contest may ultimately be defined by two names — Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Victor Osimhen. Both men are the heartbeat of their national teams, talismanic forwards whose form can tilt a tie. Yet, beyond their goals lie contrasting footballing philosophies: precision versus power, experience versus youth, and finesse versus ferocity. Read...
Mohammed Fatai Late Winner Secure A Point For Great Vision In An Eight Goal Thriller Against Gold FC
Great Vision FA prodigy, Mohammed Fatai late brace, secured a point in a dramatic eight goals thriller (4-4) comeback against Gold FC in MatchWeek-2 during Ibro Peckham Football Competition. It was a thrilling showdown at the Champions Arena- N.U.D playing ground, Olose as Gold FC outclassed their opponents in the first half. The Alaja boys brought their A-game to the...
