Ronaldo’s Goals, Iwobi’s Style Excite Me – Samod Rasheed
An SS3 student at Pacesetters School in the Ajewole area of Ikotun, Lagos, Samod Rasheed has revealed that he has a lot of admiration for Cristiano Ronaldo and Alex Iwobi. Rasheed revealed this during a chat with Sports247, as he pointed out that he likes Ronaldo because of the way he scores great goals and Iwobi due to his dazzling...
Noah Okafor Under Attacker After Complaining About National Team Snub
Leeds United of England's Nigerian-born striker, Noah Okafor has come under verbal attack after he complained about being deliberately overlooked by Switzerland's coach, Murat Yakin, Sports247 reports. In contrast with what was apparently Okafor's expectations of positive emotions and favourable reactions coming his way over his complaint, a director in Switzerland's football federation has slammed the former AC Milan of...
25 DAYS TO GO! Olopade Vows Abuja Will Deliver a World-Class Half Marathon As Nigeria Sets Sights On Global Glory
With just 25 days left on the clock, excitement is building as Yetunde Olopade, Managing Director of Nilayo Sports Management Limited (NSML), declares that Abuja is fully primed to deliver a world-class sporting spectacle when the PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon returns for its much-anticipated second edition on December 6, 2025. Speaking with a tone of confidence and...
Ademola Lookman To Meet New Coach At Atalanta After Super Eagles’ Duty
Atalanta of Italy winger, Ademola Lookman will meet a new coach on his return to the Serie A club after his assignment with the Super Eagles at the World Cup play-offs in Morocco, Sports247 reports. The new gaffer at Atalanta is bound to be Raffaele Palladino, following confirmation of the sack of Ivan Juric, who recently had a physical confrontation...
Eight Teams Set to Rumble as Lagos Supremacy Cup KickOff Date Revealed
The Lagos Supremacy Cup is set to electrify the football world with eight top teams invited to participate. These teams include 36 Lion, Ikorodu City, Broad City, Mavlon, Beyond Limits, Dosu Joseph FC, Real Sapphire, and Triple 44 FA. Read Also: Ojih Meets CAHB President, Aremou As Handball AFCON 2026 Slot for Nigeria is Confirmed The highly anticipated tournament, tagged "No Offside!...
Ojih Meets CAHB President, Aremou As Handball AFCON 2026 Slot for Nigeria is Confirmed
The President of the Handball Federation of Nigeria (HFN), Mr. Jibril Saidu Ojih (FNIQS), paid a working visit to the President of the Confederation of Africa Handball (CAHB), Dr. Mansourou Aremou in Cotonou, Benin Republic on Tuesday, where key developmental discussions about the growth of handball in Nigeria took center stage. The meeting saw Mr. Ojih expressing profound appreciation to...
Showtime Flag Football Heats Up! LA Knights Remain Undefeated As Six Teams Scramble for Playoff Glory In Week 08–09 Showdowns
The Showtime Bowl Series XIII is hurtling towards its climax, and Week 08–09 delivered nothing short of breathtaking drama as teams battled for a place in the playoffs. Fans filled Showtime Arena in their numbers, cheering on every daring move, while over 100,000 viewers tuned in online, making it one of the most-watched flag football weekends this season. The action began...
Olowookere Returns Home To Complete CAF Coaching Badge As Flamingos Boss Maps Out Future
Flamingos head coach, Bankole Olowookere, has touched down in Nigeria with a clear mission — to complete the final stage of his CAF B Licence Coaching course and take another significant step in his managerial evolution. Fresh from guiding the U-17 women’s national team through their World Cup campaign, Olowookere says his return is not for rest but for growth,...
Ochei Sets Bold Target As Nigerian Tennis Boss Pushes Youth Toward Global Stage
Nigerian Tennis Federation President, Victor Ochei, has laid out an ambitious roadmap for the nation’s young players, declaring that the time has come for Nigeria to consistently produce athletes capable of competing at ATP and WTA level. Speaking at the ongoing J30 junior series in Lagos, Ochei delivered a clear and uncompromising message — Nigerian tennis should no longer be...
Akpan Dismisses Off-Field Drama As Super Eagles Lock In On World Cup Mission
Former Nigerian goalkeeper, Bassey Akpan, has brushed aside the swirling allegations of maladministration surrounding the Nigeria Football Federation, insisting that no amount of noise or controversy will derail the Super Eagles from their World Cup qualification objective. Speaking with trademark composure, Akpan declared that the players are “laser-focused” on the task ahead and fully aware that only performance on the...
